Janet Jackson Reveals Who Her Famous Cousins Are

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 05: Janet Jackson speaks onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
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Janet Jackson has revealed her family is more famous than we thought. 

During a recent interview, Jackson was asked if the rumors about her family being related to Stevie Wonder were true and she went on to confirm that it was. “He’s our cousin,” she said. She added that they are related through her mother, Katherine Jackson. 

“Not a lot of people know that. He’s our cousin, on my mother’s side.” As the interview continued, she revealed that she is also related to singer Tracy Chapman and actor Samuel L. Jackson. 

Aside from that, everyone knows that Janet Jackson comes from an iconic family. The brothers were the Jackson 5 then the Jacksons which included Jermaine, Tito, Jackie, Marlon, Randy, and Michael. Michael would go on to become known as “The King of Pop” and is still considered a legend 15 years after his untimely death. 

The family also consisted of the Jackson sisters, LaToya Jackson and Rebbie Jackson. Janet Jackson’s career spans over 40 years and she has won multiple awards including 5 Grammys. She was also inducted into the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 

Jackson is currently on her Together Again tour and she is currently in talks with solidifying a Las Vegas Residency after her tour is over. Did you know that Janet Jackson had all of these famous cousins?