Tragic Details About Janet Jackson

You'd be hard-pressed to remember a time when Janet Jackson wasn't a household name. From spectacular music videos — which helped launch MTV as a global phenomenon in the '80s — to a slew of chart-topping hits, Janet Jackson is a living pop music legend. For a while, between her budding acting career and her status as a beloved musical icon, Janet (or Ms. Jackson if you're nasty — sorry … we had to) could seemingly do no wrong. And while her fame and stardom are the stuff of entertainment dreams, the decorated and multi-talented performer has dealt with her fair share of tragedy. From traumatizing marital struggles to devastating family losses, these are tragic details about Janet Jackson. #JanetJackson #PopMusic #Trauma Janet Jackson's father was abusive | 0:00 Wasn't a fan of "Fame" | 1:07 An annulment at age 19 | 2:10 Her second husband sued her | 3:12 She's dealt with severe depression | 4:08 She's lost friends to HIV/AIDS | 4:59 The Super Bowl halftime controversy | 6:02 She was basically blacklisted | 7:02 Mocked for her weight | 7:59 She lost her brother | 8:57 Her ugly divorce | 9:56