American entertainer Janet Jackson began her career through a series of acting roles, prior to releasing her self-titled debut album at the age of fifteen.
Jackson has received eleven American Music Awards, five Grammy Awards, ten MTV Video Music Awards, and 11 Billboard Music Awards. Her most notable accolades include the American Music Award's "Award of Merit," Billboard Award's "Artistic Achievement Award," MTV's "Video Vanguard Award," and Recording Academy's "Governor's Award," in addition to MTV's inaugural Icon tribute, and Radio Music Award's "Legend and World Music Awards' "Legend Award". Jackson holds several world records, and ranks as the most-searched person in internet history. She has received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for her musical contributions within film, while her humanitarian efforts have garnered APLA's "Commitment to Life Award," amfAR's "Award of Courage," and GLAAD's "Vanguard Award."
Academy Awards
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| 1994
| "Again"
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A Place Called Home Organization
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| 2003
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| Angel of the Year Award
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AIDS Project Los Angeles
The AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by the HIV disease, reducing HIV infection, and advocating for fair and effective usage of HIV-related public policy. Janet received the Commitment to Life Award for her contributions to the organization.
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| 1999
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| Commitment to Life Award
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A&M Records
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| 2008
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| Best Artist Named Janet Jackson
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American Choreography Awards
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| 2000
| Janet: The Velvet Rope
| Best Television/Variety Special
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American Cinema Awards
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| 1988
| Janet Jackson
| Performer of the Year; Video/Recording Field
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American Music Awards
The American Music Awards are an annual awards ceremony, created by Dick Clark. Janet won twelve awards (including the Award of Merit).
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|rowspan="9"| 1987
|rowspan="4"| Janet Jackson
| Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
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| Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
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| Favorite Pop/Rock Female Video Artist
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| Favorite Soul/R&B Female Video Artist
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|rowspan="2"| Control
| Favorite Pop/Rock Album
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| Favorite Soul/R&B Album
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| "Nasty"
| Favorite Soul/R&B Single
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|rowspan="2"| "When I Think of You"
| Favorite Pop/Rock Video
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| Favorite Soul/R&B Video
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|rowspan="3"| 1988
|rowspan="2"| Janet Jackson
|Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
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| Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
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|rowspan="1"| "When I Think of You"
| Favorite Pop/Rock/Soul/R&B Video
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|rowspan="3"| 1990
| Janet Jackson
| Favorite Dance Artist
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| rowspan="2"| "Miss You Much"
| Favorite Soul/R&B Single
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| Favorite Dance Single
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|rowspan="5"| 1991
|rowspan="3"| Janet Jackson
| Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
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| Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
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| Favorite Dance Artist
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| rowspan="2"| Rhythm Nation 1814
| Favorite Pop/Rock Album
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| Favorite Soul/R&B Album
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|rowspan="5"| 1994
|rowspan="2"| Janet Jackson
| Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
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| Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
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|rowspan="2"| janet.
| Favorite Pop/Rock Album
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| Favorite Soul/R&B Album
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| "That's The Way Love Goes"
| Favorite Soul/R&B Single
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|rowspan="2"| 1995
|rowspan="6"| Janet Jackson
| Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
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| Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
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| 1999
| Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
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| 2001
| Award of Merit
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|rowspan="3"| 2002
| Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
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| Internet Artist of the Year
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| All for You
| Favorite R&B/Soul Album
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| 2004
| rowspan="3"|Janet Jackson
| Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
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| 2016
| Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
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| 2025
| Icon Award
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AmfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala
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| 2013
| Janet Jackson
| Award of Courage
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AMOA Jukebox Awards
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| 1986
| "What Have You Done For Me Lately"
| Soul Record of the Year
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| 1987
| "Control"
| Soul Record of the Year
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|rowspan="3"| 1990
| "Escapade"
| R&B Record of the Year
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| Rhythm Nation 1814
| Pop CD of the Year
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| Rhythm Nation 1814
| R&B CD of the Year
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AOL Television Awards
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| 2001
| All for You Tour
| Best Concert
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ASCAP's Pop Music Awards
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| 1994
| "That's the Way Love Goes"
| Most Performed Song
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ASCAP's Rhythm and Soul Awards
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! 2002
| "All for You"
| Top Dance Song
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Behind the Bench Awards
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| 2004
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| Touching a Life Award
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BET Awards
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|rowspan="2"| 2001
| Janet Jackson
| Best Female Artist
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| "All for You"
| Video of the Year
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| 2004
| Janet Jackson
| Best Female Artist
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| 2015
| Janet Jackson
| Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual Award
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BET J Virtual Awards
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| 2008
| Janet Jackson
| Female Artist of the Year
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Billboard Magazine Year-End Number One Awards
The Billboard Magazine Year-End Number-One Awards were sponsored by Billboard magazine to honor artists based on Billboard Year-End Charts during the 1980s.
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|rowspan="8"| 1983
|rowspan="7"| Janet Jackson
| Top Black Albums Artists - Female
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| Top Black Artists of the Year (Combined LPs & Singles)
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| Top Pop Album Artists - Female
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| Top Pop Singles Artists - Female
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| Top Black Singles Artists
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| Top Black Albums Artists
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| Top Black Singles Artists - Female
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| Janet Jackson
| Top Black Albums
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|rowspan="10"| 1986
|rowspan="8"| Janet Jackson
| Top Pop Album Artist – Female
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| Top Pop Singles Artist
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| Top Pop Singles Artist – Female
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| Top Dance Club Play Artist
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| Top Dance Sales Artist
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| Top Black Artist
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| Top Black Singles Artist
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| Top Black Album Artist
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| Control
| Top Black Album
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| "Nasty"
| Top Black Single
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|rowspan="12"| 1987
|rowspan="7"| Janet Jackson
| Top Pop Singles Artist - Female
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| Top Pop Albums Artist - Female
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| Top Dance/Club Play Artist
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| Top Black Albums Artist
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| Top Black Singles Artist
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| Top Black Singles Artist - Female
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| Top Black Artist
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| Control
| Top Selling Album of the Year
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| Control – The Videos
| Top Music Video Cassettes
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| "Let's Wait Awhile"
| Top Adult Contemporary Single
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| "Control"
| Top Dance Sales 12" Singles
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| "Control"
| Top Black Single
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|rowspan="2"| 1989
| "Miss You Much"
| Top Hot 100 Single of the Year
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| "Rhythm Nation"
| Top Dance/Club Play Single of the Year
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Billboard Music Awards
According to Billboard, she has won 11 awards.
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| Top Pop Artist of the Year
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| Top Hot 100 Singles Artist of the Year
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| Top Dance Artist
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| Top Dance Club Play Artist of the Year
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| Top Hot Dance Singles Artist of the Year
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| Top Selling R&B Albums Artist of the Year
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| Top R&B Artist of the Year
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| Top R&B Singles Artist of the Year
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|rowspan="2"| Rhythm Nation 1814
| Best Pop Album
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| Best R&B Album
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| 1995
| Janet Jackson
| Artist Achievement Award
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|rowspan="4"| 1998
|rowspan="3"| Janet Jackson
| Top Hot 100 Singles Artist, Female
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| Top Dance/Club Artist of the Year
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| Top R&B Female Artist of the Year
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| "I Get Lonely"
| Top Hot R&B Airplay Single
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|rowspan="3"| 2001
| Janet Jackson
| Artistic Achievement Award
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| "All for You"
| Top Hot 100 Single of the Year
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| Janet Jackson
| Top Female R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
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| 2018
| Janet Jackson
| Icon Award
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| 2020
| Janet Jackson
| Top R&B Tour
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Billboard/Tanqueray Sterling Music Video Awards
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|rowspan="5"| 1990
|rowspan="2"| Janet Jackson
| Best Female Artist (Black/Rap)
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| Best Female Artist (Dance)
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| "Rhythm Nation"
| Director's Award (Black/Rap)
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| "Alright"
| Director's Award (Dance)
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| "Rhythm Nation"
| Billboard/Tanqueray Sterling Music Video Award for Artistic Achievement
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|rowspan="2"| 1991
|rowspan="2"| "Love Will Never Do (Without You)"
| Best Female Artist (Pop/Rock)
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|rowspan="2"|
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| Best Director (Pop/Rock)
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|rowspan="1"| 1994
| "If"
| Dance Clip of The Year
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|rowspan="1"| 1995
| "Scream"
| Best Pop/Rock Clip of The Year
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| 1987
| "When I Think of You"
| Outstanding Music Video
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Black Reel Awards
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| 2001
| "Doesn't Really Matter"
| Best Song
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|rowspan="2"| 2011
|rowspan="2"| For Colored Girls
| Outstanding Supporting Actress
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|rowspan="2"|
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| Outstanding Ensemble
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|rowspan="1"| 2022
| JANET JACKSON.
| Outstanding Documentary
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Black Girls Rock! Awards
Janet received the Rock Star award at the 2018 Black Girls Rock! ceremony on August 26, 2018.
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| 2018
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| Rock Star Award
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Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
The Blockbuster Entertainment Awards were an annual awards ceremony honoring the best in music, film, and video games. Janet received four awards from the event, including "Favorite Female Singer."
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| 1995
| Janet Jackson
| Favorite Female Artist
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| 1996
| Janet Jackson
| Favorite Pop Female
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| 1998
| Janet Jackson
| Favorite R&B Female
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| 1999
| Janet Jackson
| Favorite Female Artist
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|rowspan="2"| 2001
| The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
| Favorite Actress – Comedy
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| "Doesn't Really Matter"
| Favorite Song from a Movie
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BMI Awards
BMI Pop Awards
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|1988
| "Let's Wait Awhile"
|rowspan="23"| Most Played Songs
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|rowspan="3"| 1990
| "Alright"
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| "Escapade"
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| "Rhythm Nation"
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|rowspan="2"| 1991
| "Black Cat"
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| "Come Back to Me"
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| 1992
| "State of the World"
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| 1993
| "That's the Way Love Goes"
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|rowspan="5"| 1994
| "Again"
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| "Any Time, Any Place"
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| "If"
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| "Because of Love"
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| "You Want This"
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|rowspan="2"| 1995
| "Scream"
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| "Runaway"
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|rowspan="2"| 1999
| "Together Again"
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| "I Get Lonely"
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|rowspan="3"| 2002
|"All for You"
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| "Doesn't Really Matter"
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| "Someone to Call My Lover"
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| 2004
| "All Nite (Don't Stop)"
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| 2008
| "Bust It Baby Pt. 2"
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| 2013
| "Poetic Justice"
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BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
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| 2001
| "Doesn't Really Matter"
| Most Performed Songs
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| 2002
| "All for You"
| Song of the Year
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| 2018
| Janet Jackson
| Icon Award
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BMI Film & Television Awards
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| 2001
| "Doesn't Really Matter"
| Most Performed Song from a Film
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Bravo Otto Awards (Germany)
The Bravo Otto Awards were established by Bravo, the largest teen magazine within the German-language sphere. It honored the top performers in film, music, television, and sports. Janet has received multiple awards in the "Female Singer" category.
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| 1990
| Janet Jackson
| Female Singer – Bronze Award
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| 1993
| Janet Jackson
| Female Singer – Gold Award
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| 1994
| Janet Jackson
| Female Singer – Silver Award
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| 1995
| Janet Jackson
| Female Singer – Gold Award
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| 1997
| Janet Jackson
| Female Singer – Bronze Award
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BRIT Awards (UK)
The Brit Awards, also known as The BRITs, are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Janet has received multiple nominations, including "Best International Female Artist."
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| 1990
| "Miss You Much"
| Best Music Video
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| 1991
| Janet Jackson
| Best International Female Artist
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| 1994
| Janet Jackson
| Best International Female Artist
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| 1998
| Janet Jackson
| Best International Female Artist
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British LGBT Awards
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| 2020
| Janet Jackson
| Celebrity Ally
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CableACE Awards
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| 1995
| Janet: World Tour Special
| Best Variety Special or Series
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Capital Gold Awards (UK)
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| 2003
| Janet Jackson
| New Legend Award
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Cash Box Year-End Awards
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|rowspan="8"| 1986
|rowspan="5"| Janet Jackson
| Top Black/Contemporary Female Artist: Pop Singles
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|rowspan="8"|
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| Top Female Artist: Black/Contemporary Albums
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| Top Female Artist: Black/Contemporary Singles
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| Top Female Vocalist: Music Video
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| Top Female Vocalist: 12-inch Singles
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| Control
| Top Black/Contemporary Album
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| "Nasty"
| Top Black/Contemporary Single
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| "When I Think Of You"
| Top Music Video
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| 1989
| "Miss You Much"
| Top Black/Contemporary Single
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|rowspan="5"| 1990
|rowspan="5"| Janet Jackson
| Top Female Artist: Pop Singles
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|rowspan="5"|
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| Top Black/Contemporary Female Artist: Pop Singles
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| Top Adult Contemporary Female Artist: Pop Singles
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| Top Female Artist: Black/Contemporary Albums
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| Top Female Artist: Black/Contemporary Singles
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| 1993
| Janet Jackson
| Top Female Artist: Pop Albums
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|rowspan="2"| 1994
|Janet Jackson
| Top Female Artist: Urban Singles
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|rowspan="2"|
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| "Any Time, Any Place"
| Top Urban Single
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Channel V Awards (Australia)
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| 1998
| Janet Jackson
| Best International Female Artist
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Clio Awards
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| 1996
| "Scream"
| Best Music Video
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C.O.R.E
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| 1995
| Janet Jackson
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Outstanding Achievement
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Dance Gallery Award
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| 1987
| Janet Jackson
| Special Honors Award
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Dance Music Awards
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| 1990
| Janet Jackson
| Best Dance Artist
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Diamond Awards Festival (Belgium)
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| 1989
| "Miss You Much"
| Diamond Award
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DMC World DJ Championships
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| 1987
| Janet Jackson
| Best Female Vocalist
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ECHO Awards (Germany)
The ECHO Awards are an annual German music awards ceremony, granted by the Deutsche Phono-Akademie. It is the successor to the Deutscher Schallplattenpreis.
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| 1996
| Janet Jackson
| Best International Rock/Pop Female Artist
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| 1999
| The Velvet Rope
| Best International Rock/Pop Female Artist
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Edison Awards (Netherlands)
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| 1987
| Control
| Album of the Year
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Ebony awards
American Black Achievement Awards
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| Control
| Music Award
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| 1991
| Rhythm Nation 1814
| Music Award
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| American Black Achievement Award
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Pre-Oscar Celebration Honors
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| 2007
| Janet Jackson
| Excellence Award
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Essence Awards
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| 1995
| Janet Jackson
| Humanitarian Award
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| 2002
| Janet Jackson
| Reader's Choice for Entertainer of the Year Award
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FHM Magazine
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| 2003
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GAFFA Awards
Denmark GAFFA Awards
Delivered since 1991, the GAFFA Awards are a Danish award that rewards popular music by the magazine of the same name.
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| 1997
| Herself
| Best Foreign Female Act
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GLAAD Media Awards
The GLAAD Media Awards were established by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) to honor various entertainers and media organizations for their outstanding contributions regarding issues within the LGBT community. Janet was presented the Vanguard Award by Ellen DeGeneres for her significant difference in promoting equal rights for gay, lesbian, and transgender people.
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| 1998
| The Velvet Rope
| Outstanding Music
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| 2008
| Janet Jackson
| Vanguard Award
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Golden Globe Awards
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| 1993
| "Again"
| Best Original Song – Motion Picture
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Guinness Book of British Hit Singles
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| 2003
| Janet Jackson
| Best Selling Female Artists in United Kingdom – #6
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Guinness Book of World Records
The Guinness Book of World Records is a reference book published annually. It compiles a list of world records, including human achievements and extremes of the natural world. She has seven inclusions in the Guinness Book of World Records.
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|rowspan="1"| Janet Jackson
| Largest Fine Ever Imposed on Broadcaster: Super Bowl incident
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| 2001
| "What's It Gonna Be?!"
| Most Expensive Special Effects in a Music Video ($2.4 million)
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|rowspan="3"| 1999
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| Top-Selling Dance Album of the Decade, Female
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| "That's the Way Love Goes"
| Most Successful Dance Single, USA
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| Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson
| Most Successful Siblings in History
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| 1996
| "Scream"
| Most Expensive Short Film
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| 1991
| Janet Jackson
| Largest Contract, Recording
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Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards, or Grammys, are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The ceremony honors outstanding achievements in the music industry, with awards of the most popular interest presented during the live televised event.
Janet has Grammy Award nominations spanning five different genres (Pop, Rock, Dance, Rap and R&B). During the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards, she became the first female artist to be nominated for Producer of the Year, following her production contributions on her fourth album, Rhythm Nation 1814.
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|rowspan="3"| 1987
|rowspan="2"| Control
| Album of the Year
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| Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female
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| "What Have You Done For Me Lately"
| Best Rhythm and Blues Song
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| align="center"| 1988
| Control—The Videos, Part II
| Concept Music Video
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|rowspan="4"| 1990
| Janet Jackson
| Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
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|rowspan="2"| Rhythm Nation 1814
| Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist
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| Best Music Video, Long Form
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| "Miss You Much"
| Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female
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|rowspan="3"| 1991
|rowspan="2"| "Alright"
| Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female
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| Best Rhythm and Blues Song
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| "Black Cat"
| Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female
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| 1993
| "The Best Things In Life Are Free"
| Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
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|rowspan="2"| 1994
|rowspan="2"| "That's the Way Love Goes"
| Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female
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| Best Rhythm and Blues Song
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|rowspan="3"| 1996
| HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I <small>(as co-producer)</small>
| Album of the Year
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|rowspan="2"| "Scream"
| Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
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| Best Music Video, Short Form
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| 1998
| "Got 'til It's Gone"
| Best Short Form Music Video
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| 1999
| "I Get Lonely"
| Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
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| 2000
| "What's It Gonna Be?!"
| Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group
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|rowspan="3"| 2002
| All For You
| Best Pop Vocal Album
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| "All For You"
| Best Dance Recording
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| "Someone to Call My Lover"
| Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
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|rowspan="2"| 2005
| Damita Jo
| Best Contemporary R&B Album
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| "I Want You"
| Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
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| 2007
| 20 Y.O.
| Best Contemporary R&B Album
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Hammy Awards (UK)
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|rowspan="2"| 1986
| Janet Jackson
| Disco Artist of the Year
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| Disco Album Artists of the Year
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Harlem Fashion Row Style Awards
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| 2022
| Janet Jackson
| Icon of the Year
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Hit Awards (Hong Kong)
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| 1993
| Janet Jackson
| Top Female Artist
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Hit Awards (Norway)
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| 1998
| Janet Jackson
| International Female Artist of the Year
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|rowspan="2"| 2001
| "All for You"
| Hit of the Year
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| Janet Jackson
| International Female Artist of the Year
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Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a group of stars embedded in the sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, California. The stars are permanent public monuments for public figures in the entertainment industry.
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| 1990
| Janet Jackson
| Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
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Human Rights Campaign
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| 2005
| Janet Jackson
| Humanitarian Award
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HX Awards
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| 2008
| "Feedback"
| Best Song of the Year
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Image Awards
The Image Awards are presented annually by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding contributions within film, television, music, and literature. She has received multiple accolades from the ceremony, including the "Chairman's Award" and "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture" for her performance in Why Did I Get Married?.
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| 1986
| Janet Jackson
| Outstanding Female Artist
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| 1990
| Janet Jackson
| Greater Hartford – Musical and Civil Rights Efforts Award
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| 1992
| Janet Jackson
| Chairman's Award
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|rowspan="2"| 1994
| Janet Jackson
| Outstanding Female Artist
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| Poetic Justice
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture
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| "Scream"
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|rowspan="2"| 1999
|rowspan="2"| Janet: The Velvet Rope
| Outstanding Variety Series/Special
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| Outstanding Performance in a Variety Series/Special
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| "All for You"
| Outstanding Music Video
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| 2005
| Janet Jackson
| Outstanding Female Artist
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| 2008
| Why Did I Get Married?
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
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| 2011
| Why Did I Get Married Too?
| Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
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|rowspan="6"| 2016
| Janet Jackson
| Outstanding Female Artist
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|rowspan="3"| "No Sleeep"
| Outstanding Duo or Group
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| Outstanding Music Video
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|rowspan="2"| Outstanding Song
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| "Unbreakable"
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| Unbreakable
| Outstanding Album
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| 2019
| Janet Jackson
| Outstanding Female Artist
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International Dance Music Awards
The International Dance Music Awards, held during the Winter Music Conference, is an annual electronic music ceremony. It honors the highest achievements by artists within the dance music genre. Janet has received multiple accolades from the event, including an award for "Outstanding Achievement in Dance Music".
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|rowspan="2"| 1994
| "That's the Way Love Goes"
| Best R&B 12"
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| "If"
| Best Dance Video
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| 1995
| Janet Jackson
| Outstanding Achievement in Dance Music
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| 2000
| "Doesn't Really Matter"
| Best Dance Video
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| 2002
| "All for You"
| Best Dance Video
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|rowspan="2"| 2005
| Janet Jackson
| Best Dance Artist, Solo
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| "All Nite (Don't Stop)"
| Best Dance Video
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|rowspan="3"| 2009
|rowspan="3"| "Feedback"
| Best Pop/Dance Track
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| Best House/Garage Track
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| Best Urban Dance Track
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| 2010
| "Make Me"
| Best Urban Dance Track
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Japan Gold Disc Awards
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| 2001
| "Doesn't Really Matter"
| Top Selling Song of the Year – Foreign Music
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| 2002
| All for You
| Top Selling International Pop Album of the Year
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Japan Radio Popular Disks Awards
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|rowspan="2"| 2001
| "All for You"
| Record of the Year
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| Janet Jackson
| Best Female Vocalist
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Lady of Soul Awards
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|rowspan="2"|1995
| "You Want This"
| Best Music Video of the Year
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| "Any Time, Any Place"/"And On and On"
| Best Song of the Year
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| 1997
| Janet Jackson
| Lena Horne Award for Outstanding Career Achievement
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|rowspan="3"| 1998
|rowspan="2"| "I Get Lonely"
| Best R&B Single, Solo
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| Best R&B Music Video
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| The Velvet Rope
| Best R&B Album of the Year
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| 2001
| "All for You"
| Best R&B Single, Solo
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Lisa Lopes Foundation
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| 2008
| Janet Jackson
| Humanitarian of the Year
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LOGO's NewNowNext Awards
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| 2008
| Janet Jackson
| Always Next, Forever Now Award
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Jackson was honored by New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority as part of Harlem Week 2018's “Women Transforming Our World: Past, Present and Future.”
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| 2018
| Janet Jackson
| Special Award
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Mnet Asian Music Awards
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| 2018
| Janet Jackson
| Inspiration Award
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MOBO Awards (UK)
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| 2004
| Janet Jackson
| Icon Hall of Fame Award
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| 2006
| Janet Jackson
| Best International Female Artist
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MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards, also referred to as the EMAs, were established to honor the most popular music videos in Europe. Janet has received eight nominations, winning for "Best Female" and "Global Icon".
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| 1995
| Janet Jackson
| Best Female
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| 1997
| Janet Jackson
| Best Female
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| 1998
| Janet Jackson
| Best Female
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|rowspan="2"| 2000
|rowspan="2"| Janet Jackson
| Best Female
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|rowspan="2"|
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| Best R&B
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|rowspan="2"| 2001
|rowspan="2"| Janet Jackson
| Best Female
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|rowspan="2"|
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| Best R&B
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| 2018
| Janet Jackson
| Global Icon
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MTV Icon
MTV Icon was an annual ceremony which recognized an artist who made significant contributions within music, music video, and popular culture, while impacting the MTV generation. Janet was selected to receive the network's inaugural Icon tribute, and was the only pop artist chosen to receive the honor.
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| 2001
| Janet Jackson
| MTV Icon Award
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MTV Japan Video Music Awards
Janet received the "Inspiration Award" for her influence within music video and popular culture at the event's third annual ceremony.
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|rowspan="2"| 2002
|rowspan="2"| "All for You"
| Best Video of the Year
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| Best Female Video
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| 2004
| Janet Jackson
| Inspiration Award
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MTV Movie Awards
The MTV Movie Awards are an annual MTV Awards ceremony honoring the best in film. Nominees are determined by a panel at Tenth Planet Productions, while the winners are decided by the general public. Janet won two awards for her film debut in Poetic Justice.
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|rowspan="2"| 1994
| Poetic Justice
| Best Female Performance
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| Janet Jackson
| Most Desirable Female
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|rowspan="1"| 2022
| JANET JACKSON.
| Best Music Documentary
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MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards were established by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. Janet received the Video Vanguard Award, the ceremony's highest honor, and has been nominated for Video of the Year multiple times. "Scream" is the most nominated video in the show's history.
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|rowspan="4"| 1987
|rowspan="3"|"Nasty"
| Best Female Video
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| Best Overall Performance in a Video
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| Best Choreography in a Video <small>(Awarded to Paula Abdul)</small>
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| "When I Think of You"
| Best Choreography in a Video <small>(Credited to Paula Abdul and Michael Kidd)</small>
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|rowspan="2"| 1988
|rowspan="2"|"The Pleasure Principle"
| Best Female Video
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|rowspan="2"|
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| Best Choreography in a Video <small>(Awarded to Barry Lather)</small>
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|rowspan="3"| 1990
| Janet Jackson
| Video Vanguard Award
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|rowspan="3"|
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|rowspan="2"| "Rhythm Nation"
| Best Choreography in a Video <small>(Shared with Anthony Thomas)</small>
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| Best Dance Video
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|rowspan="3"| 1991
|rowspan="3"| "Love Will Never Do (Without You)"
| Best Female Video
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|rowspan="3"|
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| Best Choreography in a Video <small>(Shared with Tina Landon and Herb Ritts)</small>
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| Best Art Direction in a Video <small>(Credited to Pierluca De Carlo)</small>
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|rowspan="3"| 1993
|rowspan="3"|"That's the Way Love Goes"
| Best Female Video
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|rowspan="3"|
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| Best Choreography in a Video <small>(Credited to Tina Landon)</small>
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| Best Dance Video
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|rowspan="3"| 1994
|rowspan="3"| "If"
| Best Female Video
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|rowspan="3"|
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| Best Choreography in a Video <small>(Credited to Tina Landon)</small>
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| Best Dance Video
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|rowspan="11"| 1995
|rowspan="11"| "Scream"
| Video of the Year
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|rowspan="11"|
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| Best Dance Video
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| Best Choreography in a Video <small>(Awarded to Tina Landon, LaVelle Smith Jr., Travis Payne and Sean Cheesman)</small>
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| Best Art Direction in a Video <small>(Awarded to Tom Foden)</small>
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| Viewer's Choice
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| Best R&B Video
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| Breakthrough Video
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| Best Direction in a Video <small>(Credited to Mark Romanek)</small>
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| Best Special Effects in a Video <small>(Credited to Kevin Tod Haug, Alexander Frisch, Ashley Clemens, Richard 'Dr.' Baily, Jay Johnson and P. Scott Makela)</small>
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| Best Editing in a Video <small>(Credited to Robert Duffy)</small>
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| Best Cinematography in a Video <small>(Credited to Harris Savides)</small>
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| 1996
| "Runaway"
| Best Choreography in a Video <small>(Credited to Tina Landon)</small>
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| 1998
| "Together Again"
| Best Dance Video
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|rowspan="4"| 1999
|rowspan="4"| "What's It Gonna Be?"
| Best Hip-Hop Video
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|rowspan="4"|
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| Best Direction in a Video <small>(Credited to Hype Williams and Busta Rhymes)</small>
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| Best Art Direction in a Video <small>(Credited to Regan Jackson)</small>
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| Best Special Effects in a Video <small>(Credited to Fred Raimondi)</small>
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|rowspan="4"| 2001
|rowspan="4"|"All for You"
| Video of the Year
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|rowspan="4"|
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| Best Female Video
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| Best Dance Video
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| Best Choreography in a Video <small>(Credited to Shawnette Heard, Marty Kudelka and Roger Lee)</small>
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Music & Media (Europe)
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| 1986
| Janet Jackson
| Female Artist Of The Year - Singles
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Music Week (UK)
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| 1986
|Control
| Top Dance and Disco Album
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MuchMusic Video Awards (Canada)
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| 1995
| "Scream"
| Best International Video
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| 1999
| "What's It Gonna Be?!"
| Best International Video
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MVPA Awards
On May 12, 2005, the MVPA held their 14th annual MVPA awards. Jackson and director Francis Lawrence received an award for Director of the Year.
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| 1994
| "If"
| Best Choreography <small>(Awarded to Tina Landon)</small>
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|rowspan="3"| 1998
|rowspan="3"| "Got 'Til It's Gone"
| Video of the Year
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| Pop Video of the Year
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|rowspan="2"|
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| Best Art Direction
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|rowspan="2"| 2001
|rowspan="2"| "Doesn't Really Matter"
| Soundtrack Video of the Year
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|rowspan="2"|
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| Best Special Effects In A Music Video
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|rowspan="5"| 2002
| "All For You"
| Best Choreography
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|rowspan="4"|
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|rowspan="2"| "Someone To Call My Lover"
| Best R&B Video
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| Best Hair
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|rowspan="2"| "Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)"
| Best Cinematography
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| Best Make-Up
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| 2005
| "All Nite (Don't Stop)"
| Director of the Year
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Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, also known as the Recording Academy, is an organization of recording professionals, including musicians, producers, and sound engineers. During its 2002 Membership Awards, Janet was awarded a special award of merit; the Recording Academy's Governor's Award.
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| 2002
| Janet Jackson
| Governor's Award
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Nancy Susan Reynolds Award (Center For Population Options)
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| 1990
| "Let's Wait Awhile"
| Outstanding Portrayals of Sexual Issues - Music Videos
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National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters Awards
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| 2002
| Janet Jackson
| Entertainer of the Year
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National Association of Recording Merchandisers
The National Association of Recording Merchandisers is a not-for-profit trade Award which serves music retailing businesses. Janet has received six accolades from the NARM Awards, including "Best-Selling Recording of the Year" for her fifth album, janet.
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|rowspan="3"| 1987
|rowspan="3"| Control
| Best-Selling Album
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|rowspan="3"|
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| Best-Selling Album, Female
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| Best-Selling Black Album, Female
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| 1990
|rowspan="3"| Rhythm Nation 1814
| Best-Selling Black Album, Female
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|rowspan="2"| 1991
| Best-Selling Album, Female
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|rowspan="2"|
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| Best-Selling Black Album, Female
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|rowspan="3"| 1994
|rowspan="3"| janet.
| Best-Selling Recording of the Year
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|rowspan="3"|
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| Best-Selling Pop Recording
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| Best-Selling R&B Recording
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National Recording Registry
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| align="center" rowspan="1" | 2020
| align="center" rowspan="1" | Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814
| align="center" rowspan="1" | National Recording Registry
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Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
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| 1990
| Janet Jackson
| Favorite Female Musician/Group
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| 1991
| Janet Jackson
| Favorite Female Musician/Group
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|
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|rowspan="2"| 1994
| Janet Jackson
| Favorite Singer
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|rowspan="2"|
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| "Again"
| Favorite Song
|
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| 1995
| Janet Jackson
| Favorite Singer
|
|
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| 2001
| The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
| Favorite Movie Actress
|
|
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|rowspan="2"| 2002
|rowspan="2"| Janet Jackson
| "Wannabe" Role Model Award
|
|rowspan="2"|
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| Favorite Female Singer
|
|}
Nielsen Broadcast Data System Awards
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|rowspan="2"| 2002
| "All for You"
| 300,000 Spins Award
|
|
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| "Someone to Call My Lover"
| 200,000 Spins Award
|
|
|-
| 2004
| "Luv Me, Luv Me"
| 200,000 Spins Award
|
|
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| 2006
| "Call on Me (feat. Nelly)"
| 50,000 Spins Award
|
|
|}
NRJ Awards (France)
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| 2001
| "Doesn't Really Matter"
| Best Song from a Movie
|
|
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One Hundred Black Men Honors
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| 2004
| Janet Jackson
| Honoree
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OUT Magazine
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| 2017
| Janet Jackson
| Music Icon Award
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Pandora Internet Radio Awards
To kick off African-American Music Appreciation Month, Pandora Radio honored Jackson with an award for receiving over 1 billion streams on Pandora.
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| 2018
| Janet Jackson
| Billionaire Award
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People's Choice Awards
The People's Choice Awards recognizes particular figures within popular culture. The annual ceremony is described to be determined by the opinion of the general public. Janet has received several nominations, including "Favorite All-Around Female Entertainer".
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| 1990
| Janet Jackson
| Favorite Female Musical Performer
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|
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| 2001
| The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
| Favorite Comedy Motion Picture
|
|
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| 2016
| Janet Jackson
| Favorite R&B Artist
|
|
|}
People Magazine Awards
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| 2001
| All for You
| Best Song
|
|
|}
Perfect 10 Music Awards (Singapore)
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| 1993
| Janet Jackson
| Best Pop Female
|
|
|}
Pollstar Awards
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|-
| 1990
| Rhythm Nation World Tour
| Most Creative Stage Production
|
|
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| 1998
| The Velvet Rope Tour
| Most Creative Stage Production
|
|
|-
| 2001
| All for You Tour
| Most Creative Stage Production
|
|
|-
| 2025
| Janet Jackson: Together Again
| R&B tour of the year
|
|
|}
Radio Disney Music Awards
Janet received the inaugural impact award at the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards ceremony on June 22, 2018.
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| 2018
| Janet Jackson
| Impact Award
|
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Radio Music Awards
Janet received the "Legend Award" at the Radio Music Awards' fifth annual ceremony.
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| 2001
| "All for You"
| Best Party Song
|
|
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| 2004
| Janet Jackson
| Legend Award
|
|
|}
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a museum located on the shores of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States, dedicated to recording the history of some of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, and other people who have in some major way influenced the music industry.
Janet Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 29, 2019.
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| 2019
| Janet Jackson
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Silver Horn Film & TV Awards
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| 2022
| JANET JACKSON.
| Best Documentary (Film or TV)
|
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Starlight Foundation Awards
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| 1991
| Janet Jackson
| Humanitarian of the Year
|
|
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Soul Train Music Awards
The Soul Train Music Awards are an annual ceremony which honor the best in Black music and entertainment. It is produced by the makers of Soul Train, the program from which it takes its name.
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|-
|rowspan="2"| 1987
| Control
| Album of the Year, Female
|
|rowspan="2"|
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| "What Have You Done for Me Lately"
| Music Video of the Year
|
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|rowspan="2"| 1988
| "The Pleasure Principle"
| Best Single, Female
|
|
|-
| "Control"
| Music Video of the Year
|
|
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|rowspan="3"| 1990
| Rhythm Nation 1814
| Album of the Year, Female
|
|rowspan="3"|
|-
| "Miss You Much"
| Single of the Year, Female
|
|-
| "Rhythm Nation"
| Music Video of the Year
|
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|rowspan="2"| 1991
|rowspan="2"| "Alright"
| Music Video of the Year
|
|rowspan="2"|
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| Best Single, Female
|
|-
| 1992
| Janet Jackson
| Sammy Davis, Jr. Entertainer of the Year Award
|
|
|-
|rowspan="4"| 1994
| "If"
| Music Video of the Year
|
|rowspan="4"|
|-
| janet.
| Album of the Year, Female
|
|-
| "That's the Way Love Goes"
| Single of the Year, Female
|
|-
| "That's the Way Love Goes"
| Song of the Year
|
|-
| 1995
| "Any Time, Any Place"
| Best Single, Female
|
|
|-
| 1998
| The Velvet Rope
| Album of the Year, Female
|
|
|-
| 2000
| "What's It Gonna Be?!"
| Music Video of the Year
|
|
|-
| 2004
| Janet Jackson
| Quincy Jones Award for Outstanding Career Achievements: Lifetime Achievement Award
|
|
|-
| 2015
| Janet Jackson
| Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
|
|
|-
| 2018
| "Made for Now"
| Best Dance Performance
|
|
|}
Spelman College Sisters Award
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| 1997
| Janet Jackson
| Outstanding Humanitarian Effort
|
|
|}
The Source Music Awards
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| 1999
| "What's It Gonna Be?!"
| Music Video of the Year
|
|
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| 2004
| Janet Jackson
| Female Artist of the Year
|
|
|}
Surround Music Awards
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| 2003
| Janet: Live in Hawaii
| Best Concert Video
|
|
|}
TEC Awards
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| 2002
| All for You Tour
| Outstanding Creative Achievement, Tour Production
|
|
|}
Teen Choice Awards
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|rowspan="3"| 2001
| Janet Jackson
| Choice Female Artist
|
|rowspan="3"|
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| "All for You"
| Choice Single
|
|-
| All for You
| Choice Album
|
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| 2002
| Janet Jackson
| Choice Female Artist
|
|
|}
Telly Awards
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| 2005
| "History: Pass it On" Campaign
| Silver Telly Award in Education category
|
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TMF Awards (Netherlands)
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| 1998
| Janet Jackson
| Best International Female Singer
|
|
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| 1999
| Janet Jackson
| Best International Female Singer
|
|
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2001
|rowspan="2"| Janet Jackson
| Lifetime Achievement Award
|
|rowspan="2"|
|-
| Best International Female Singer
|
|}
TV Land Awards
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| 2006
| Cast of Good Times
| Impact Award
|
|
|}
TVZ Video Awards (Brazil)
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| 1995
| "Scream"
| International Video of the Year
|
|
|}
Urban Teen Music Awards (USA)
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|rowspan="2"| 1987
| "Nasty"
| Best Club Single
|
|
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| Janet Jackson
| Best Female Club Vocal
|
|
|}
VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards
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| 1998
| "Got 'til It's Gone"
| Most Stylish Music Video
|
|
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2000
| "Doesn't Really Matter"
| Most Stylish Music Video
|
|
|-
| Janet Jackson
| Most Fashionable Female Artist
|
|
|}
VH1 Video Music Awards
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| 1998
| "I Get Lonely"
| Sexiest Music Video of the Year
|
|
|}
VH1 My Music Awards
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|rowspan="2"| 2000
|rowspan="2"| Janet Jackson
| Double Threat (Musician-Actors)
|
|rowspan="2"|
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| Woman of the Year
|
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|rowspan="2"| 2001
|rowspan="2"| Janet Jackson
| My Favorite Female
|
|rowspan="2"|
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| Hottest Live Show: All for You Tour
|
|}
World Music Awards
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| 1999
| Janet Jackson
| Legend Award
|
|
|}
World Music Video Awards
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| 1987
| Janet Jackson
| World's Top Music Video
|
|
|}
ZAZ Awards (South Africa)
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|rowspan="5"| 2001
|rowspan="2"| Janet Jackson
| Artist of the Year
|
|rowspan="5"|
|-
| Female of the Year
|
|-
| All for You
| Album of the Year
|
|-
|rowspan="2"| "All for You"
| Song of the Year
|
|-
| Video of the Year
|
|}
References
External links
- Janet Jackson: Awards on the Internet Movie Database