How Much Is Janet Jackson Worth As Self-Titled Documentary Breaks Record?
By Fiyin Olowokandi on February 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM EST
Janet Jackson's self-titled documentary has taken the world by storm and was well-received by viewers around the globe who find her life story inspiring.
The documentary titled "Janet Jackson" has gathered a record-breaking amount of views around the globe and even broke the internet with a hashtag to its name.
This enviable accomplishment makes fans wonder how much the famous Jackson 5 sister has amassed from the successful documentary release.
What Is Janet Jackson's Net Worth Following Her Documentary Release?
Jackson has four decades of a career under her belt with impressive feats, including multiple coveted Grammy Awards and hit numbers.
Following her breakout album "Control" in 1986, "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814" three years after, and other subsequent releases, she has had high album sales, sold-out tours, and formed a formidable musical empire.
The "Love Will Never Do" singer's net worth as of 2022 is estimated to be a whopping $180 million, according to "CelebrityNetWorth."
Variety reported that the "Janet Jackson" documentary was the highest rating primetime program on Friday, January 28, and Saturday 29, respectively.
The outlet noted that the real-life story drew more than 15.7 million viewers spanning across A&E and Lifetime's digital platform.
Jackson proved to be an inspiration to countless women as her documentary was No.1 for female viewers aged 25-54.
"Janet Jackson" on A&E and Lifetime surpassed “Surviving R. Kelly Part 1” with 48% more output within the first weekend of its January premiere.
Despite the army of global fans that tune into wrestling shows, Jackson's documentary event became A&E's most-viewed telecast for people ages 25-54 since the “Biography: WWE Legends” aired.
“#JanetJacksonDoc” also trended as No. 1 on social media, garnering over 1 million engagements from Twitter users over the weekend.
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The "Nasty" singer gave fans a special treat with the end of her documentary when she debuted her latest single, "Luv I Luv," to their delight.
The success of Jackson's documentary rippled into her music as most of her iconic singles skyrocketed to the top of the iTunes' charts, with "Control" at the top position.
"Rhythm Nations" reigns supreme in iTunes R&B, while "Design of a Decade" is on the Top 20 US charts. The star's music videos, including "All For you" and "Escapade," are also Top 10.
Jackson showed that it is her world, and we just live in it with her stupendous worldly acclaim. On Friday, February 4, Lifetime will replay all four hours of her documentary from 8 p.m. ET.
The "Poetic Justice" Star Holds No Grudge With Justin Timberlake Despite Superbowl Scandal
The 2004 Super Bowl debacle made Jackson suffer undue backlash after Justin Timberlake caused her accidental nip slip in front of 140 million people during their "Rock Your Body” performance.
The Blast disclosed that though the "Control" singer's music was banned from all broadcasts while Timberlake became more famous, she harbors no ill will towards him.
Jackson mentioned during her self-titled documentary that she is over the incident, adding, “He and I have moved on, and it’s time for everyone else to do the same.”
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The "Poetic Justice" actress revealed that the "Cry Me A River" singer and she are good friends and often communicates despite their controversial past.
More than a decade later, Timberlake opened up about the incident during a 2018 Zane Lowe interview, claiming that he made amends with Jackson because he values their friendship.
The artist said that though he could not change the past, he hoped to learn from his mistakes. He then apologized to his friend and took accountability for what happened years ago.
The "Janet Jackson" documentary has set the star free in many ways as she has addressed several incidents, including a widespread rumor that she had a baby in the 1980s.
The Blast shared Jackson confirmed she never had a secret baby, with ex-husband James Debarge, who she gave up for adoption.
The "Why Did I Get Married" actress also debunked another rumor that she gave the baby, assumed to be one of her look-alike nieces, to her sister to raise.
Jackson clarified that she lacked the moral looseness for such acts, but the rumors took flight, primarily due to her birth control-induced weight gain.
