Culture September 8, 2021

Janet Jackson debuts teaser for her upcoming documentary

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Janet Jackson has released a teaser for her upcoming documentary, "JANET."

The "Control" singer debuted the clip Monday on Instagram, posting: "This is the truth. Take it or leave it. Love it or hate it. This is me."

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The teaser reveals never before seen images from her iconic, five-decade career, which began at the age of 10 on "The Jacksons" TV variety series in 1976. Tito Jackson also speaks in the teaser, which features a photo of Janet with her late brother, Michael.

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Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott and Paula Abdul are among the stars featured in the teaser for the upcoming doc. "This is what a superstar looks like," Elliott says, while Carey adds, "She's an empowered women."

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Paula Abdul, who choreographed Jackson's 1986 "Nasty" video, comments, "She is a force to be reckoned with."

The two-night, four-hour documentary celebrates the 40th anniversary of Jackson's 1982 self-titled debut album. The five-time Grammy winner served as an executive producer on the project, along with brother Randy Jackson.

"JANET" will premiere in January 2022 on Lifetime and A&E.