Janet Jackson Trivia

1. Janet has many number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 list. Do you know her first number one hit on the list?

From Quiz Janet Jackson's Legacy

Answer: "When I Think of You", 1986

The song, "When I Think of You", was created in 1986. It was a single from the "Control" album, 1986. This was the video that captured my attention and influenced me to become a lifelong fan.

From Quiz Janet Jackson

Answer: Tupac

Tupac played a guy named Lucky who liked a woman name Justice played by Janet Jackson.

From Quiz Janet Jackson Video Trivia

Answer: Paula Abdul

Paula appeared in "What Have You Done For Me Lately" and "Nasty."

From Quiz Miss Jackson If You're NASTY

Answer: "Throb" & "Any Time Any Place"

Routines taken straight from the "janet." tour. Minus the lap dance for "Any Time Any Place." :-(

From Quiz Common Sense for Janet Fans

Answer: Damita Jo

Her full name is Janet Damita Jo Jackson. I hate it when sources say her middle name is "Dameta." It's not!

From Quiz Janet's Past and Present

Answer: number 9

Her brothers' group had already been formed when she was born.

From Quiz Janet Jackson Lyrics

Answer: smile

From 'Escapade' off her 'Rhythm Nation' album.

From Quiz Janet Jackson

Answer: Poetic Justice & poetic justice

Janet made her movie debut in Singleton's Poetic Justice, in a role very unlike her musical persona

From Quiz Janet Jackson's Legacy

Answer: "Janet Jackson" and "Dream Street"

"Janet Jackson", first album released in 1982. "Dream Street", second album released in 1984. These two albums marked the beginning of her music recording career, which was at the age of 16. Prior to recording her own music, she acted in the TV sitcom, "Good Times", and participated in the "Jackson Variety Show" with her famous siblings.

From Quiz Janet Jackson

Answer: Sherman Klump

Janet starred in "Nutty Professor: The Klumps" as Eddie's fiance Denise, who married Professor Sherman Klump.

From Quiz Janet Jackson Video Trivia

Answer: Pool

From Quiz Miss Jackson If You're NASTY

Answer: Playboy

On the "Janet Limited Edition" DVD this was blurred out because of copyright problems.

From Quiz Common Sense for Janet Fans

Answer: 2

Janet has two sisters named LaToya and Rebbie (Maureen).

From Quiz Janet's Past and Present

Answer: Damita Jo

Almost all the kids have some part of their farther's name in their name.

From Quiz Janet Jackson Lyrics

Answer: moth to a flame

The opening line from 'That's The Way Love Goes' from her self titled album, 'Janet'.

From Quiz Janet Jackson

Answer: Tupac Shakur

Yes that was the late rapper Tupac in the film also

From Quiz Janet Jackson's Legacy

Answer: "Rhythm Nation", 1989

The dance choreography in this video is used by many performers today to pay homage to her legacy. It won many accolades, including a Grammy award for Best Long Form Video. And two MTV Video Music Awards for "Best Choreography" and "Best Dance Video." It is a classic video that sets Janet apart from her competition, including her megastar brother, Michael Jackson. Following its enormous reception, Janet decided she had "made it" outside of her famous family. She indicated this by her dropping her last name, and titling her next album, "Janet."

From Quiz Janet Jackson

Answer: "Diffrent Strokes" and "Good Times"

Janet played Willis' girlfriend on "Diffrent Strokes" and Penny on "Good Times".

From Quiz Janet Jackson Video Trivia

Answer: her watch

No worries, the legendary Cab Calloway returns it to her at the end.

From Quiz Miss Jackson If You're NASTY

Answer: "My story"

From "Trust A Try."

From Quiz Common Sense for Janet Fans

Answer: 6 & six & 7 & seven

Janet has seven brothers: Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Brandon, Michael, and Randy. (For those of you who don't know who Brandon is, he was Marlon's twin brother who died at birth. Because of this, either "6" or "7" was accepted.)

From Quiz Janet's Past and Present

Answer: 18

They eloped because she was so young.

From Quiz Janet Jackson Lyrics

Answer: Love Will Never Do Without You

From Quiz Janet Jackson

Answer: 1814

18 is the number of the letter R and 14 is for N hence the initials for Rhythm Nation

From Quiz Janet Jackson's Legacy

Answer: Anthony Thomas

Anthony Thomas brought a street, hip hop style to Janet's style of dance performance. The "Rhythm Nation" video won numerous awards, and it is held as one of the best videos in pop music history.

From Quiz Janet Jackson Video Trivia

Answer: That's The Way Love Goes

The very first release from the "janet." album was expected to be an over the top "sha-bang", but Janet wanted to start with a more laid back vibe.

From Quiz Miss Jackson If You're NASTY

Answer: "Go Deep"

VH1 wanted her to do an upbeat song to keep the show on a positive note. Janet insisted on doing "What About" and, of course, brought everyone to their feet.

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