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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.\"

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.

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