Janet Jackson’s Best Red Carpet Style Through the Years
Janet Jackson’s legendary career spans both film and music. The younger sister of Michael Jackson celebrates her 58th birthday on Thursday ahead of her headlining gig at the 2024 Essence Festival in New Orleans this summer.
Ahead, WWD looks back at Jackson’s best red carpet style from the ’80s to now.
American Music Awards, 1983
Janet Jackson at the 1983 Annual American Music Awards.
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At the 1983 American Music Awards, Jackson channeled Betty Boop in a curly crop and a strapless red gown with a sweetheart neckline, which also featured a tiered skirt with ruffles.
Grammy Awards, 1993
Janet and Michael Jackson at the 1993 Grammy Awards.
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Jackson attended the 1993 Grammys alongside her late brother, Michael, wearing a white double-breasted blazer and pleated wide-leg trousers with a matching headband. The singer also accessorized with chunky jewelry.
Essence Awards, 1995
Janet Jackson at the 1995 Essence Awards.
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To attend the Essence Awards in 1995, Jackson sported a cropped Chanel jacket featuring black accents and buttons adorned with the French label’s trademark interlocking “C” logo.
MTV Movie Awards, 2000
Janet Jackson at the 2000 MTV Movie Awards.
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Jackson channeled 1999’s “The Matrix” in a head-to-toe leather ensemble consisting of a plunging jacket with shoulder pads and an A-line maxiskirt.
Vanity Fair Oscar Party, 2005
Janet Jackson at the 2005 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
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At Vanity Fair’s 2005 Oscar Party, Jackson donned an off-the-shoulder column gown featuring fur sleeves and a jeweled pendant on the bodice. The singer accessorized with a matching evening bag, cuff bracelets and dangle earrings.
AmfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala, 2012
Janet Jackson at the 2012 amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala.
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Jackson wore a halter neck Emilio Pucci gown with a keyhole detail to attend AmfAR’s 2012 Cinema Against AIDS Gala. She also added on metallic T-strap platforms and a diamond-encrusted Pomellato chainlink bracelet.
Billboard Music Awards, 2018
Janet Jackson at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.
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At the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, Jackson’s ensemble consisted of a mint rhinestoned Rami Kadi tulle maxiskirt, white T-shirt and a brown grommet belt. She completed her look with gold chainlink jewelry by Neil Lane and Christian Louboutin heels.
Pre-Grammy Gala, 2020
Janet Jackson attends a pre-Grammy gala in 2020.
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Jackson wore an Alexander Wang coat with motorcycle jacket details to a pre-Grammy gala in 2020. The singer accessorized with a matching wrap headband and platform boots.
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