"I could never keep a child away from James. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Janet Jackson and James DeBarges Relationship Timeline. Considering this illumination of her personal life and career is being orchestrated by one of the most famously private and enigmatic figures in music history herself its refreshing to see Jackson approachthis unveiling with candor. Jackson, 39, secretly married Rene Elizondo Jr. in 1991. The superstar believes the rumor began when she was filming the 1980s television show, Fame. Last month, Jackson and her hubby stepped out again in London, holding hands. Im tired of the secrecy. 'Janet Jackson' doc on Lifetime/A&E explores singer's break from Joe Jackson, During this same period, a rumor was born that Janet had a secret child with DeBarge. Janet Jackson, a two-night four-part documentary, premieres on Jan. 28 at 8:00 p.m. EST on Lifetime. Young DeBarge, 28, said he has recently finished an album. Knowing the pressure surrounding a follow-up album, Jackson again turned to Jam and Lewis. Icouldneverdothat. The Instagram post included pictures of the new parents in the hospital and two photos of the newborns face. That was the first red flag for Janet, who spent many nights searching the streets for him, often as late as 8 oclock in the morning. Its just, to me, hurtful for someone to see that and just try to take advantage of it.. Born during Black History Month, with a name to match Palmer captioned her new mommy dump. Janet Jackson was In her new documentary, Janet Jackson denies the rumor that she had a child with James DeBarge. I could never do that, thats not right.. The grabby headlines are tackled early: the stern guidance of family patriarch Joseph; Jacksons elopement with R&B singer James DeBarge and their alleged secret child; her defiance in shunning her fathers management to relaunch her music career; a clandestine marriage to dancer Ren Elizondo Jr. The marriage was annulled a year later. And I thought it was wise for me to speak out now because it needs to be addressed., To be honest with you, I didnt know, he continues. After decades of rumors about Janet Jackson and James DeBarge's daughter and claiming they had a secret child before their divorce, the conspiracy theories Janet Jackson has dismissed a long-running rumour that she had a secret child with her first husband, James DeBarge, during the year they were married. How could I keep a child from their father? Sign up for notifications from Insider! And its just hurtful for someone to see that and just try to take advantage of it Its still painful., In a 2016 appearance on Growing Up Hip Hop, in which his daughter, Kristinia DeBarge, was a cast member, DeBarge himself seemed to confirm the rumor. The marriage lasted only three months and was annulled the following year. ", "I didn't care, because what was more important than my work was James. Doing the math, an 18-year-old child would Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. Janet Jackson is setting the record straight on long-standing rumors that she welcomed a baby in the 80s with her then-husband, James DeBarge. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Jackson had a visible baby bump when she was spotted out and about in London, England, in late September, in pictures exclusively obtained by ET. Additionally, whatever positive claims made by debarges mother, etterlene, who said she and whyte previously took their own secret dna test, radar onlines test results. When it comes to relationships, somehow Im attracted to people that use drugs., Binge watching old interviews 2 Night Documentary Event Lifetime/A&E January 28 + 29 Be There or Be Square! He was a nice guy., But although they felt safe with each other, DeBarge admitted, I dont know why anyone would trust me., The young lovebirds would sneak around to see each other as much as possible. Jackson and DeBarge a member of his familys singing group, DeBarge, which had several hit songs in the 1980s eloped in 1984 when she was 18 years old and he was 21. But I wasnt the help that he needed., After one year, the couples marriage was dissolved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. 3 min read. For, the couple has welcomed their first child. Janet Jackson talks growth, body confidence and aging on cover of Allure magazine In a 2016 appearance on Growing Up Hip Hop, in which his daughter, Kristinia In her new documentary, she's setting the record straight. The story about a "secret child" didn't just come from tabloids. The singer and James DeBarge were married for less than three months when she was just 18. But I wasnt the help that he needed., 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jackson only has one child, born just a few years ago. The two-night, four-hour "Janet" event airs Friday and Saturday night on both Lifetime and A&E. She claimed that when Janet and James split up, she personally saw Janet pregnant, and that James was also aware of the alleged pregnancy. Randy Jackson, the icon's brother, dished details on the situation surrounding the divorce. She was still heavily controlled (get it?) But it is., His sister, Bunny DeBarge, said the following year that her family still believes Jackson was pregnant by James when their marriage was annulled. I do believe my mother being up and age now [81] ran with it once the DNA came back that she was 96 percent kin, Bunny said. Her first marriage, to singer James DeBarge, ended in divorce after a year. Singles Nasty, What Have You Done for Me Lately and the title track proved that Janet wasnt the only Jackson capable of radio domination. Young DeBarge, the brother of James DeBarge, who was briefly married to Jackson in 1984, told New Yorks Hot 97 that Jackson and his brother were parents of Renee, an 18-year-old girl the couple secretly sent to live with Janets elder sister, Rebbie, the New York Post reports. October 24, 2005 / 10:04 PM All Rights Reserved. Hey, Son!!! By signing up, you agree to our I could never do that, that's not right.". That's not right.". She had more feistiness than anyone had heard, Lewis says. Hollywood Life That has haunted the family a long time I think we all believe that James and Janet had a child.. How could I keep a child from their father? 2005 The Associated Press. 1984 The youngest of the famous Jackson clan, Janet Jackson eloped with singer James DeBarge, of the singing family group DeBarge, in 1984, when she was just 18. I think we were just so both in love with each other that we just needed to block everyone else out.. Legendary performer Janet Jacksons life will be explored this weekend in a two-part documentary event airing on Lifetime and A&E. Janet jackson has revealed what it's like being a single working mother, having given birth to her son at the age of 50. The pop icon's addressed rumors from 80s, her relationship with Justin Timberlake after the Super Bowl Halftime Show, her brother Michael Jackson, and more. James' mother, Etterlene DeBarge, also spoke with Inside Edition because she believed she found James' child. I just had to be with her all the time. Jackson acquiesces that her surname is a proverbial blessing and curse. Crying, she then told her producer, "I don't want to talk about this anymore. Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Hair Color Janet Jackson was born on May 16, 1966, and will be 56 years old in 2022. However, the rumored story goes back all the way to 1984. The "Rhythm Nation" singer eloped with DeBarge in 1984, but the marriage was annulled in 1985. Her mother, Katherine Esther Jackson (ne Scruse), played clarinet and piano, had aspired to be a country-and-western Both of them tried their best to be with each other. Michael Jacksons Siblings: From Rebbie To Janet, Where Are They Now? Get Toofab breaking news sent right to your browser! The pair were married when Jackson was 18 and DeBarge was 21. I don't know where that ridiculous idea came from. In January 2017, Janet and Wissam's son, Eissa Al Mana, was born. I remember times I would find the pills, I would take them and try to flush them down the toilet and we would be rolling around on the floor fighting for them. she asked, "I could never do that. Interview clips with siblings Tito and Rebbie and mother Katherine, along with celebrity reflections from Questlove, Whoopi Goldberg, Missy Elliott, Norman Lear and Debbie Allen, among others, occasionally edify. They married in 2012, had their only child Eissa Al Mana in 2017, split soon after, and are scheduled to divorce in 2018. They later eloped, but their marriage was annulled in 1985. Cause I knew that he needed help. That's not a life for anyone. Kiss announce farewell tour set to conclude in NYC Later that night while at a hotel, James told Janet he would "be right back," but didn't return for several hours. So that rumor started going around., Given the turbulent nature of her marriage with James, which only lasted a year, the rumors of a secret daughter wasnt the only headline that came out of that era of Janets life. Janet Jacksons most recent marriage was to Wissam Al Mana, a Qatari business billionaire. Janet Jackson addresses rumors she had a secret baby in the 80s The "Rhythm Nation" singer opened up about speculation that she welcomed a baby with then Let us all welcome to the world Leodis Andrellton Jackson. "Back in the day they were saying that I had a child and I kept it secret," she said. They later eloped, but their marriage was annulled in 1985. And for three hours, he never came back, said Jackson. That eventually led to the duo deciding to get married in 1984, with Jackson getting a blessing from LaToya though she kept her plans hidden from the rest of her family. Janet Jacksons most recent marriage was to Wissam Al Mana, a Qatari business 48,106, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved Jackson's publicist didn't immediately return a call from The Associated Press on Monday. Where was the baby? Anyone hoping for a shocking reveal is in for a letdown though, as Jackson officially called BS on the gossip. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). We've received your submission. Thats not right, Jackson, 55, says in the upcoming two-night Lifetime and A&E special. Privacy Notice But I wasnt the help that he needed.. She hasnt really revealed that, but Im sure that theres some feelings there, he said. Jackson eloped with James in September 1984 when they were 18 and 21, respectively. He added, "There's no telling what (Janet Jackson) is telling her. She was the youngest of ten children in the Jackson family, a working-class African-American family living in a two-bedroom house on Jackson Street. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "I'm tired of the truth not coming forward, and people being a coward when it comes to it. My sister Toya said if that's what you want to do, then you should do it. At the time, Jackson had a recurring role in the hit TV series "Fame," and fans paid attention to her physical appearance. Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson Welcome First Child, Baby Boy Leodis 'Leo' Andrellton. Janet Jackson Secretly Gave Birth To A Daughter During Her Marriage "A lot of the kids thought I was pregnant because I had gained weight," Jackson said. Nearly 50 years into her career, Janet Jackson is still exhibiting In the "Janet Jackson" documentary, the singer's "Fame" costar Debbie Allen makes an appearance. Once she became famous in her own right, it was only a matter of time before she would be on the receiving end of some wild rumors. And back then, you could pick up weight taking them, and thats what happened to me. She eventually welcomed son Eissa in 2017, who just recently celebrated his 5th birthday, with Wissam Al Mana ,who she married in 2012, but divorced in 2017. And the shy sweethearts bonded over both coming from musical families while talking on the phone. } They went to Grand Rapids, Mich. and eloped. She had already released two albums to middling success by that point and wanted to independence from her notoriously controlling father and manager, Joe Jackson. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. DeBarge also said he believed that Renee resented her situation and the fact that her mother did not acknowledge her. "I remember going to Michigan, to Grand Rapids and his uncle, he was a pastor and he married us. But crafting what would become 1989s dynamic Janet Jacksons Rhythm Nation 1814 endured challenges. She says that, at the time, she was taking birth control pills, which caused her to gain weight. Janet Jackson denies secretly having a baby with ex-husband James DeBarge. Janet Jackson did not have a secret baby in the 80s that she kept from husband James DeBarge and the world. "He was so mad and so frustrated and when he got out of the car, I locked the doors. }, First published on October 24, 2005 / 10:04 PM. #ControlTheNarrative #Iconic Janet4ever @lifetimetv, That said, Bunny didn't buy it. After decades of rumors about Janet Jackson and James DeBarges daughter and claiming they had a secret child before their divorce, the conspiracy theories were officially dropped. 3:00 in the morning, 4:00 in the morning. And I thought it was wise for me to speak out now because it needs to be addressed. Born during Black History Month, with a name to match Palmer captioned her new mommy There are a lot of nights that I would go searching the streets looking for him 8 oclock in the morning, 4 oclock in the morning, said Jackson. ", "They were saying I was raising her daughter," added Rebbie. 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His comments lent support to reports that have circulated for years claiming Janet has a "secret" daughter. I even remember putting a ring on my finger and putting it on the wrong finger," she recalled. ", "So that rumor started going around," she added, before getting emotional as she said she "could never keep a child away from James" if they had one together. And, when it comes to her personal life, the show covers her first marriage and divorce and the star on her way toward her second marriage. They were saying I was raising her daughter. Her first marriage, to singer James DeBarge, ended in divorce after a year. After heading backstage at a 1985 concert from The Time Jam and Lewis Minneapolis-based funk outfit Jackson decided to work with the young producers to help her craft a signature sound. I mean, she was there with us all day, every day. Miss Jackson decided to clear up a rumor that plagued her since her 1984 marriage to singer James Debarge. But Janet maintains she never had a daughter, or any child at all with her ex James, and if she did, she wouldve never kept them from him. James and the Jackson family kept everything real close, real tight, he told the station. Her birth was top secret, Young said. Thats reportedly around the same time the Michigan natives relocated to I was under the impression that there was no baby, and I wanted to believe its not true. We would be rolling on the floor fighting for them, she said. Janet Jackson's ex-husband, singer James DeBarge, just dropped an alleged baby bombshell. The gossip really got out of hand, though, when people dragged Jacksons family into it. The Control singer remembers the chatter first starting to spread in 1984 on the Season 4 set of NBCs Fame, in which she played Cleo Hewitt. I had started taking birth control pills, she explained, during the time she was on Fame. Palmer, who broke the news of her pregnancy during a December episode of SNL, announced the birth of a bouncing baby boy. It wasnt easy for us to see each other being that she was very well protected by her mom and dad, said DeBarge. She was the youngest of ten children in the Jackson family, a working-class African-American family living in a two-bedroom house on Jackson Street. "There were a lot of nights I would go searching the streets looking for him. Save 20% On Olaplex Haircare Bestsellers to Repair Damaged Strands, Save $105 on This Highly-Rated Dyson Vacuum Alternative from Amazon, Hailey Bieber's Favorite Denim Shorts Are On Sale Now at Amazon, Khloe Kardashian's Good American Drops New Neon Swimwear Collection, EXCLUSIVE: Tyler Perry Talks Janet Jackson Pregnancy: 'I'm Excited for Her'. Download theGrio.com today! WebJanet Damita Jo Jackson was born on May 16, 1966, in Gary, Indiana. "Did Janet tell you about that part?" Her mother, Katherine Esther Jackson (ne Scruse), played clarinet and piano, had aspired to be a country-and-western But any wedded bliss the couple shared turned out to be short-lived. The second episode of her new documentary series on A&E, Janet Jackson addresses the rumor that she had a secret child with her first husband James DeBarge, saying she would never keep a child away from their father. We don't know how, but Etterlene thought then 31-year-old Philadelphia native Tiffany Whyte was the daughter of James DeBarge and Janet Jackson. display: none; Tom Sizemore's family told there's "no further hope" after aneurysm But it is.". WebJanet Damita Jo Jackson was born on May 16, 1966, in Gary, Indiana. Janet Jackson addressed a long-circulating rumor that she had a secret love child with ex-husband James DeBarge whom she gave to one of her siblings to raise. Janet Jackson born as Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. Let us all welcome to the world Leodis Andrellton Jackson. "James and I decided to get married. And I'm sitting in a hotel room in Grand Rapids, Michigan by myself, just 18 and for 3 hours he never came back. This came a few months after Janet announced that she and her husband were expecting their first child. "I wanted to be able to stand on my own feet and at that time I felt there was no other way to get my own life unless I got married," she said. But when a couple of fans peer into Jacksons limo and fire off a series of questions about Michael, anyone would understand her waning patience. ", I have been a MAJOR @JanetJackson fan for YEARS! 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Jackson said that while she thought of him as a sweet guy, their union ultimately ended because of his addiction to cocaine. At the Flyte Tyme studios in Minneapolis, Jackson does not want to hear Jams persistent coaching to put energy on the song and, after a cranky squabble, she walks out of the studio, leaving Elizondos camera to shoot nothing but the ceiling. DeBarges drug abuse would contribute to more problems for the newlyweds. Additionally, whatever positive claims made by debarges mother, etterlene, who said she and whyte previously took their own secret dna test, radar onlines test results. who was previously married to James DeBarge and Ren Elizondo, Jr., quietly wed the Qatari businessman in 2012. Janet Jackson breaks silence on Super Bowl in Part 2: She's 'very good friends' with Justin Timberlake. Her since her 1984 marriage to singer James DeBarge should do it '' after aneurysm but it is..! 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