Janet: A Life in the Spotlight

From her early days performing with big brother Michael through her evolution into a sexy, daring solo artist, Janet Jackson, 37, has lived her life in the public eye. As the singer-actress releases her new CD, Damita Jo, take a look at some of her most revealing moments.

  • LITTLE HAM photo | Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson

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Updated: Saturday Apr 03, 2004 | 01:00 AM EST By: By Serena Kappes and Lucy Maher

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In 1975, when she was only 9, Jackson showed off her stage presence during a song-and-dance number with brother Michael. Though her father, Joe, managed her career early on, after 1986's Control, she opted to go on without his help.