Janet Jackson, 60, morphs into her late brother Michael with shocking new look
Janet Jackson is drawing widespread attention for her transformative red carpet appearance at the 2026 BET Awards.
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Janet Jackson appeared at the 2026 BET Awards featuring a new look that Yahoo describes as morphing into her late brother, Michael. According to AOL.com, the style was inspired by 'Smooth Criminal.' Coverage from WWD highlights an "edgy spin" on 1990s pop diva glam.
Additionally, reports from Just Jared and Instagram indicate that Jackson used her appearance to honor the late 2Pac, her former co-star in Poetic Justice. Further reporting will likely focus on the specifics of the 'Smooth Criminal' inspired aesthetic and the reactions to her homage to 2Pac.
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Quick answers
What event did Janet Jackson attend?
She attended the 2026 BET Awards.
Who did Janet Jackson honor with her look?
Coverage indicates she honored her late brother Michael, specifically through a 'Smooth Criminal' inspired look, as well as the late 2Pac.
How is her style being described by fashion outlets?
WWD described her look as an edgy spin on '90s pop diva glam.
Coverage (5)
- Janet Jackson Honors Michael with 'Smooth Criminal' Inspired Look at 2026 BET Awards AOL.com · 8h ago
- Janet Jackson Reps 2Pac on BET Awards 2026 Carpet Just Jared · 8h ago
- #TSRBETAwards: The Iconic #JanetJackson has touched downed showing love to her #PoeticJustice co-star the late #Tupac ✨❤️SWIPE ✍🏾#TSRStaffAS 📷:(@gettyimages ) instagram.com · 8h ago
- Janet Jackson Does an Edgy Spin on ‘90s Pop Diva Glam for the BET Awards 2026 Red Carpet WWD · 8h ago
- Janet Jackson, 60, morphs into her late brother Michael with shocking new look Yahoo · 8h ago broke it first
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