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In Photos: A Look Back at Janet Jackson's Legendary Career

She will forever be the blueprint.

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Janet Jackson turns 50 years old today and to celebrate, we're taking a look back at the music icon's incredible evolution over the years. From her early years alongside the Jackson family to breaking out on her own for Control and then the Rhythm Nation era, take a look back at Jackson's superstar career in 50 photos.

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1977

1977
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1977

1977
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1978

1978
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1980

1980
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1980s

1980s
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1980s

1980s
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1980s

1980s
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1981

<p>As Charlene DuPrey on <em>Diff'rent Strokes</em></p>
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As Charlene DuPrey on Diff'rent Strokes

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1982

1982
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1983

<p>At the R&B Awards</p>
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At the R&B Awards

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1983

<p>At the American Music Awards</p>
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At the American Music Awards

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1984

1984
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1984

1984
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1985

1985
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1985

1985
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1985

<p>at the American Music Awards</p>
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at the American Music Awards

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1986

1986
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1986

1986
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1986

1986
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1986

1986
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