Janet Jackson, 60, morphs into her late brother Michael with shocking new look
Janet Jackson’s appearance at the 2026 BET Awards is driving online conversation due to her stylistic tributes to late musical icons.
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Coverage from outlets including Yahoo, AOL, Just Jared, WWD, and Instagram highlights varying interpretations of the ensemble. While some reports focus on the resemblance to Michael Jackson’s 'Smooth Criminal' aesthetic, others emphasize Jackson's tribute to her 'Poetic Justice' co-star, Tupac Shakur.
Public interest remains centered on the specific fashion choices and the homage paid to the legacy of the late performers. Whether Jackson will discuss the inspiration behind the specific styling choices in future appearances remains to be seen.
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Quick answers
What event was Janet Jackson attending?
She was attending the 2026 BET Awards.
Who did Janet Jackson’s look reference?
Coverage notes references to Michael Jackson and Tupac Shakur.
How old is Janet Jackson?
She is 60 years old.
Coverage (5)
- Janet Jackson Honors Michael with 'Smooth Criminal' Inspired Look at 2026 BET Awards AOL.com · 5h ago
- Janet Jackson Reps 2Pac on BET Awards 2026 Carpet Just Jared · 5h ago
- #TSRBETAwards: The Iconic #JanetJackson has touched downed showing love to her #PoeticJustice co-star the late #Tupac ✨❤️SWIPE ✍🏾#TSRStaffAS 📷:(@gettyimages ) instagram.com · 5h ago
- Janet Jackson Does an Edgy Spin on ‘90s Pop Diva Glam for the BET Awards 2026 Red Carpet WWD · 5h ago
- Janet Jackson, 60, morphs into her late brother Michael with shocking new look Yahoo · 5h ago
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