Janet Jackson’s private life has consistently piqued public interest, not only due to her celebrity family but also because the artist herself chose to remain silent on numerous rumors circulating about the behind-the-scenes aspects of her concerts.
Addressing longstanding rumors, Janet Jackson finally responds to speculations suggesting she had a secret child from her first marriage at the age of 18.
In 1984, the singer married musician James DeBarge, but the marriage ended in divorce in 1985, giving rise to rumors of a child born during the union, which Janet, then just over 18, supposedly kept hidden.
In a recent documentary by Lifetime and A&E special, Jackson took the opportunity to clarify the situation, shedding light on the origins of the pregnancy and childbirth rumors.
During the documentary, she revealed, “At that time, I gained weight because I was taking birth control. However, many took it as a sign that I was expecting a baby,” dispelling the speculation around her having a child from her first marriage.
She firmly denied rumors suggesting that she gave birth and gave the child to her sister Rebbie or brother Jackie, emphasizing that these unfounded rumors had persisted for a long time. Janet clarified that she would never intervene in a child’s relationship with their father.
The seasoned artist acknowledged the prevalence of various baseless rumors throughout her lengthy career, including speculations that her niece Stevanna was her daughter due to their striking resemblance.
It’s worth noting that Janet Jackson officially has one child, Issa, born in January 2017 from her marriage to businessman Wissam Al Mana.
