Janet Jackson was honored for the iconic dances moves.
The legendary artist received the Icon Award at he Beverly Hills event Dancers Against Cancer.
“I love dance. I’ve always loved dance I remember, since I was five or six years old, always dancing with my brothers around the house. They were my first teachers and choreographers,” Jackson said in her according to The Hollywood Reporter.
“I want to thank all of you guys for sharing your creativity. But not just that, for your friendship through all these years. Thank you so much. I want to thank my family for their entire support and love and for always encouraging me,” she continued.
I also want to sincerely thank everyone who’s been there for me throughout this entire journey. And I want to thank God for giving me life, allowing me to have a career and to continue to do what I love and still enjoy.”
Jackson assured her fans that she will be slowing down anytime soon when it comes to dancing.
“In a few… maybe six or seven months, I’m going to be 60 years old… I have no plan to stop dancing,” Jackson said in her speech.
Jackson aslo shared her gratitude in post on X (formerly Twitter).
“I never take moments like this for granted. Your mission is profoundly important, she wrote. Thank you for giving our community a meaningful way to give back.”
Jackson also thanked Liza Minnelli for presenting her with the award
“Dear Liza, receiving this award from an icon & friend like you means more than I can say. You have been an inspiration to me and to the world, and I am deeply touched. I love you.”
This is Jackson’s second icon award of the year. In May, she received an Icon Award at the American Music Awards.