American entertainer Janet Jackson is among the ten most successful recording artists in contemporary music.[1] She began her career through a series of acting roles, prior to releasing her self-titled debut album at the age of fifteen. As an iconic figure in pop music,[2] entertainment,[3] fashion,[4] gay culture,[5] and dance,[6] several critics have considered her the "Queen of Pop."[7][8][9][10] She has sold over 160 million records,[11] with four albums included in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums" and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "Definitive 200" list. Fuse ranked her as the third most Awarded artist in history.[12]
Jackson has received twelve American Music Awards, five Grammy Awards, nine MTV Video Music Awards, and thirty-three Billboard Music Awards, the most of any artist.[13] 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 Hollywood Style Awards' "Ultimate Trendsetter Icon Award," MTV's inaugural Icon tribute, and Radio Music Award's "Legend Award." Her international career accolades include the TMF Awards' "Lifetime Achievement Award," MTV Japan's "Inspiration Award," 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
A Place Called Home Organization
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2003 |
Janet Jackson |
Angel of the Year Award |
Won |
[15] |
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.
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1999 |
Janet Jackson |
Commitment to Life Award |
Won |
[16] |
A&M Records
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Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1990 |
Rhythm Nation 1814 |
Quintuple International Platinum Award |
Won |
[17] |
American Choreography Awards
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Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2000 |
Janet: The Velvet Rope |
Best Television/Variety Special |
Nominated |
[18] |
American Cinema Awards
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1988 |
Janet Jackson |
Performer of the Year; Video/Recording Field |
Won |
[19] |
American Music Awards
The American Music Awards are an annual awards ceremony, created by Dick Clark. Janet holds the record for the most nominations from one album, with thirteen nominations for Control.[20] She was also Awarded the ceremony's Award of Merit.
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1987 |
Janet Jackson |
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist |
Nominated |
[21] |
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist |
Nominated |
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Video Artist |
Nominated |
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Video Artist |
Won |
Control |
Favorite Pop/Rock Album |
Nominated |
Favorite Soul/R&B Album |
Nominated |
"Nasty" |
Favorite Soul/R&B Single |
Won |
"When I Think of You" |
Favorite Pop/Rock Video |
Nominated |
Favorite Soul/R&B Video |
Nominated |
1988 |
Janet Jackson |
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist |
Nominated |
[22] |
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist |
Nominated |
"When I Think of You" |
Favorite Pop/Rock Video |
Won |
Favorite Soul/R&B Video |
Won |
1990 |
Janet Jackson |
Favorite Dance Artist |
Nominated |
[23] |
"Miss You Much" |
Favorite Soul/R&B Single |
Won |
Favorite Dance Single |
Won |
1991 |
Janet Jackson |
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist |
Won |
[24] |
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist |
Won |
Favorite Dance Artist |
Won |
Rhythm Nation 1814 |
Favorite Pop/Rock Album |
Nominated |
Favorite Soul/R&B Album |
Nominated |
1994 |
Janet Jackson |
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist |
Nominated |
[25] |
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist |
Nominated |
janet. |
Favorite Pop/Rock Album |
Nominated |
Favorite Soul/R&B Album |
Nominated |
"That's The Way Love Goes" |
Favorite Soul/R&B Single |
Nominated |
1995 |
Janet Jackson |
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist |
Nominated |
[26] |
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist |
Nominated |
1999 |
Janet Jackson |
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist |
Won |
[27] |
2001 |
Janet Jackson |
Award of Merit |
Won |
2002 |
Janet Jackson |
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist |
Won |
[28] |
Internet Artist of the Year |
Nominated |
All for You |
Favorite R&B/Soul Album |
Nominated |
2004 |
Janet Jackson |
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist |
Nominated |
[29] |
AmfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2013 |
Janet Jackson |
Award of Courage |
Won |
[30] |
AOL Television Awards
ASCAP Awards
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ASCAP Film & Television Awards
Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1995 |
"Again" |
Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture |
Won |
[14] |
BDS Certified Spin Awards
Behind the Bench Organization
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2004 |
Janet Jackson |
Touching a Life Award |
Won |
[38] |
BET Awards
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BET J Virtual Awards
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2008 |
Janet Jackson |
Female Artist of the Year |
Nominated |
[42] |
Billboard Music Awards
The Billboard Music Awards were established by Billboard magazine, the preeminent publication regarding the music industry. Janet holds the record for the most Billboard related accomplishments in history, with thirty-three awards in total.[13][43]
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1989 |
"Miss You Much" |
Top Hot 100 Single of the Year |
Won |
"Rhythm Nation" |
Top Dance/Club Play Single of the Year |
Nominated |
1990 |
Janet Jackson |
Top Pop Artist of the Year |
Nominated |
[44] |
Janet Jackson |
Top Hot 100 Singles Artist of the Year |
Won |
Janet Jackson |
Top Dance Artist |
Won |
Janet Jackson |
Top Dance Club Play Artist of the Year |
Nominated |
Janet Jackson |
Top Hot Dance Singles Artist of the Year |
Won |
Janet Jackson |
Top Selling R&B Albums Artist of the Year |
Won |
Janet Jackson |
Top R&B Artist of the Year |
Won |
Janet Jackson |
Top R&B Singles Artist of the Year |
Won |
Rhythm Nation 1814 |
Best Pop Album |
Won |
Rhythm Nation 1814 |
Best R&B Album |
Won |
1993 |
Janet Jackson |
Top Billboard 200 Album Artist, Female |
Won |
Janet Jackson |
Top Pop Albums Artist Female |
Won |
Janet Jackson |
Top R&B Artist, Female |
Won |
"That's the Way Love Goes" |
Top Hot 100 Single of the Year |
Nominated |
"That's the Way Love Goes" |
Top R&B Single, Airplay |
Won |
janet. |
Top R&B Album, Female |
Won |
1994 |
Janet Jackson |
Top Pop Artist of the Year |
Nominated |
[45] |
Janet Jackson |
Top R&B Singles Artist, Female |
Won |
1995 |
Janet Jackson |
Artist of Achievement Award |
Won |
[45] |
1998 |
Janet Jackson |
Top Hot 100 Singles Artist, Female |
Nominated |
[46] |
Janet Jackson |
Top Dance/Club Artist of the Year |
Nominated |
Janet Jackson |
Top R&B Female Artist of the Year |
Won |
"I Get Lonely" |
Top Hot R&B Airplay Single |
Nominated |
2001 |
Janet Jackson |
Artistic Achievement Award |
Won |
[47] |
"All for You" |
Top Hot 100 Single of the Year |
Nominated |
"All for You" |
Top Female Artist of the Year |
Nominated |
"All for You" |
Top-Selling R&B/Hip-Hop Single |
Nominated |
2006 |
"Call on Me" |
Top Selling R&B/Hip-Hop Single |
Nominated |
Billboard Music Video Awards
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1990 |
"Rhythm Nation 1814 Film" |
Tanqueray Sterling Music Video Award for Artistic Achievement |
Won |
[48]
[49] |
Janet Jackson |
Best Female Artist |
Nominated |
Janet Jackson |
Best Female Pop/Rock Artist |
Nominated |
Janet Jackson |
Best Director, Pop/Rock |
Nominated |
Janet Jackson |
Best Female Dance Artist |
Nominated |
"Alright" |
Best Director, Dance |
Won |
Janet Jackson |
Best Female Black Artist |
Won |
"Rhythm Nation 1814 Film" |
Best Director, Black |
Won |
1994 |
"If" |
Dance Clip of the Year |
Won |
[50] |
1995 |
"Scream" |
Pop/Rock Video Clip of the Year |
Won |
[51] |
1999 |
"What's It Gonna Be?!" |
Rap/Hip-Hop Clip of the Year |
Nominated |
[52]
[53] |
"What's It Gonna Be?!" |
Director of the Year |
Won |
Black Gold Awards
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1984 |
Janet Jackson |
Hottest Female Newcomer |
Won |
[54] |
1986 |
"When I Think of You" |
Outstanding Music Video |
Won |
[55] |
Black Reel Awards
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
The Blockbuster Entertainment Awards were an annual awards ceremony honoring the best in music, film, and video games. Janet received three awards from the event, including "Favorite Female Singer."
BMI awards
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BMI Film & TV Awards
BMI Pop Awards
BMI London Pop Awards
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.
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1990 |
Janet Jackson |
Female Singer – Bronze Award |
Won |
[66] |
1993 |
Janet Jackson |
Female Singer – Gold Award |
Won |
1994 |
Janet Jackson |
Female Singer – Silver Award |
Won |
1995 |
Janet Jackson |
Female Singer – Gold Award |
Won |
1997 |
Janet Jackson |
Female Singer – Bronze Award |
Won |
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."
CableACE Awards
Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1995 |
Janet: World Tour Special |
Best Variety Special or Series |
Nominated |
[68] |
Capital Gold Awards (UK)
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2003 |
Janet Jackson |
New Legend Award |
Nominated |
[69][70] |
Channel V Awards (Australia)
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1998 |
Janet Jackson |
Best International Female Artist |
Won |
[71] |
Clio Awards
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Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1996 |
"Scream" |
Best Music Video |
Won |
[72] |
C.O.R.E
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1995 |
Janet Jackson |
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Outstanding Achievement |
Won |
[73] |
Dance Gallery Award
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1987 |
Janet Jackson |
Special Honors Award |
Won |
[74] |
Dansk Grammy Awards (Danish Music Awards)
Details Magazine
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1997 |
Janet Jackson |
"I Wish I Looked More Like This Person" Poll – #1 |
Won |
[75] |
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.
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1996 |
Janet Jackson |
Best International Rock/Pop Female Artist |
Nominated |
[76] |
1999 |
The Velvet Rope |
Best International Rock/Pop Female Artist |
Nominated |
[77] |
Edison Awards (Netherlands)
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Ebony awards
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American Black Achievement Awards
Pre-Oscar Celebration Honors
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2007 |
Janet Jackson |
Excellence Award |
Won |
[82] |
Essence Awards
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1995 |
Janet Jackson |
Humanitarian Award |
Won |
[83] |
2002 |
Janet Jackson |
Reader's Choice for Entertainer of the Year Award |
Won |
[84] |
FHM Magazine
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2003 |
Janet Jackson |
World's Sexiest Woman |
Nominated |
[85] |
2004 |
Nominated |
[86] |
2005 |
Nominated |
[87] |
Friends of the Black Academy
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.
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1998 |
The Velvet Rope |
Outstanding Music |
Won |
[88] |
2008 |
Janet Jackson |
Vanguard Award |
Won |
[89] |
Golden Globe Awards
Guinness Book of British Hit Singles
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2003 |
Janet Jackson |
Best Selling Female Artists in United Kingdom – #6 |
Nominated |
[90] |
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 nine inclusions in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2007 |
Janet Jackson |
Most Searched Person in Internet History |
Won |
[91]
[92] |
Janet Jackson |
Most Searched News Item in Internet History |
Won |
Janet Jackson |
Largest Fine Ever Imposed on Broadcaster: Super Bowl incident |
Won |
2001 |
"What's It Gonna Be?!" |
Most Expensive Special Effects in a Music Video ($2.4 million) |
Won |
[93] |
1999 |
janet. |
Top-Selling Dance Album of the Decade, Female |
Won |
[94] |
"That's the Way Love Goes" |
Most Successful Dance Single, USA |
Won |
Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson |
Most Successful Siblings in History |
Won |
1996 |
"Scream" |
Most Expensive Short Film |
Won |
1991 |
Janet Jackson |
Largest Contract, Recording |
Won |
[95] |
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 four different genres (Pop, Rock, Dance, and R&B).[96] 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.[97]
Hit Awards (Norway)
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1998 |
Janet Jackson |
International Female Artist of the Year |
Won |
[99] |
Hip-Hop Dance Awards
Hollywood Style Awards
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2006 |
Janet Jackson |
Ultimate Trendsetter Icon Award |
Won |
[101] |
Human Rights Campaign
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2005 |
Janet Jackson |
Humanitarian Award |
Won |
[102] |
HX Awards
Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2008 |
"Feedback" |
Best Song of the Year |
Nominated |
[103] |
IFPI Awards (Switzerland)
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?.
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".
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1995 |
Janet Jackson |
Outstanding Achievement in Dance Music |
Won |
[111] |
2000 |
"Doesn't Really Matter" |
Best Dance Video |
Won |
[112] |
2002 |
"All for You" |
Best Dance Video |
Won |
[113] |
2005 |
Janet Jackson |
Best Dance Artist, Solo |
Nominated |
[114] |
"All Nite (Don't Stop)" |
Best Dance Video |
Nominated |
2009 |
"Feedback" |
Best Pop/Dance Track |
Nominated |
[115] |
Best House/Garage Track |
Nominated |
Best Urban Dance Track |
Nominated |
2010 |
"Make Me" |
Best Urban Dance Track |
Nominated |
[116] |
Japan Gold Disc Awards
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Japan Radio Popular Disks Awards
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2001 |
"All for You" |
Record of the Year |
Won |
[119] |
Janet Jackson |
Best Female Vocalist |
Won |
Lady of Soul Awards
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1995 |
"You Want This" |
Best Music Video of the Year |
Nominated |
[120] |
"Any Time, Any Place"/"And On and On" |
Best Song of the Year |
Nominated |
1997 |
Janet Jackson |
Lena Horne Award for Outstanding Career Achievement |
Won |
[121] |
1998 |
"I Get Lonely" |
Best R&B Single, Solo |
Nominated |
[122] |
"I Get Lonely" |
Best R&B Music Video |
Nominated |
The Velvet Rope |
Best R&B Album of the Year |
Nominated |
2001 |
"All for You" |
Best R&B Single, Solo |
Nominated |
[123] |
Lisa Lopes Foundation
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2008 |
Janet Jackson |
Humanitarian of the Year |
Won |
[124] |
LOGO's NewNowNext Awards
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2008 |
Janet Jackson |
Always Next, Forever Now Award |
Won |
[125] |
London Arena Award
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1995 |
Janet Jackson |
Commemorative Award for London Arena Sell-Out |
Won |
[126] |
MOBO Awards (UK)
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2004 |
Janet Jackson |
Icon Hall of Fame Award |
Won |
[127] |
2006 |
Janet Jackson |
Best International Female Artist |
Nominated |
[128] |
MTV awards
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".
MTV Icon
MTV Icon was an annual ceremony which recognized an artist who made significant contributions within music, music video, and popular culture, while tremendously 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.
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.
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.
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.[137]
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1987 |
"Nasty" |
Best Female Video |
Nominated |
[138] |
"Nasty" |
Best Overall Performance in a Video |
Nominated |
"Nasty" |
Best Choreography in a Video |
Won |
"When I Think of You" |
Best Choreography in a Video |
Nominated |
1988 |
"The Pleasure Principle" |
Best Female Video |
Nominated |
[139] |
"The Pleasure Principle" |
Best Choreography in a Video |
Won |
1990 |
Janet Jackson |
Video Vanguard Award |
Won |
[140] |
"Rhythm Nation" |
Best Choreography in a Video |
Won |
"Rhythm Nation" |
Best Dance Video |
Nominated |
1991 |
"Love Will Never Do (Without You)" |
Best Female Video |
Won |
[141] |
"Love Will Never Do (Without You)" |
Best Choreography in a Video |
Nominated |
"Love Will Never Do (Without You)" |
Best Art Direction in a Video |
Nominated |
1993 |
"That's the Way Love Goes" |
Best Female Video |
Nominated |
[142] |
"That's the Way Love Goes" |
Best Choreography in a Video |
Nominated |
"That's the Way Love Goes" |
Best Dance Video |
Nominated |
1994 |
"If" |
Best Female Video |
Won |
[143] |
"If" |
Best Choreography in a Video |
Nominated |
"If" |
Best Dance Video |
Nominated |
1995 |
"Scream" |
Video of the Year |
Nominated |
[144] |
"Scream" |
Best Dance Video |
Won |
"Scream" |
Best Choreography in a Video |
Won |
"Scream" |
Best Art Direction in a Video |
Won |
"Scream" |
Viewer's Choice |
Nominated |
"Scream" |
Best R&B Video |
Nominated |
"Scream" |
Breakthrough Video |
Nominated |
"Scream" |
Best Direction in a Video |
Nominated |
"Scream" |
Best Special Effects in a Video |
Nominated |
"Scream" |
Best Editing in a Video |
Nominated |
"Scream" |
Best Cinematography in a Video |
Nominated |
1996 |
"Runaway" |
Best Choreography in a Video |
Nominated |
[145] |
1998 |
"Together Again" |
Best Dance Video |
Nominated |
[146] |
1999 |
"What's It Gonna Be?" |
Best Hip-Hop Video |
Nominated |
[147] |
"What's It Gonna Be?" |
Best Direction in a Video |
Nominated |
"What's It Gonna Be?" |
Best Art Direction in a Video |
Nominated |
"What's It Gonna Be?" |
Best Special Effects in a Video |
Nominated |
2001 |
"All for You" |
Video of the Year |
Nominated |
[148] |
"All for You" |
Best Female Video |
Nominated |
"All for You" |
Best Dance Video |
Nominated |
"All for You" |
Best Choreography in a Video |
Nominated |
MTV.com Online Awards
Music Video Production Association Awards
The Music Video Production Association Awards, also known as the MVPA Awards, honor the best music videos in a variety of categories.
Nancy Susan Reynolds Awards (Center for Population Options)
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS)
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.
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2002 |
Janet Jackson |
Governor's Award |
Won |
[155] |
National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters Awards
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2002 |
Janet Jackson |
Entertainer of the Year |
Won |
[156] |
National Association of Recording Merchandisers Awards
The National Association of Recording Merchandisers is a not-for-profit trade Award which serves music retailing businesses. Janet has received four accolades from the NARM Awards, including "Best-Selling Recording of the Year" for her fifth album, janet.
Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1989–90 |
Rhythm Nation 1814 |
Best-Selling R&B Recording, Female[citation needed] |
Won |
1993–94 |
janet. |
Best-Selling Recording of the Year |
Won |
[157] |
janet. |
Best-Selling Pop Recording |
Won |
janet. |
Best-Selling R&B Recording |
Won |
National Alumnae Award of Spelman Awards
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1997 |
Janet Jackson |
Honoree Award[citation needed] |
Won |
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
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NRJ Awards (France)
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One Hundred Black Men Honors
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2004 |
Janet Jackson |
Icon Award |
Won |
[162] |
Performance Magazine Awards
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".
People Magazine
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1997 |
Janet Jackson |
Most Intriguing Person of the Year |
Nominated |
[166] |
Playboy Magazine Entertainment Awards
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Radio Music Awards
Janet received the "Legend Award" at the Radio Music Awards' fifth annual ceremony.
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2001 |
"All for You" |
Best Party Song |
Nominated |
[167] |
2004 |
Janet Jackson |
Legend Award |
Won |
[168] |
Radioscope Awards (New Zealand)
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1986 |
Janet Jackson |
Best Female Vocalist[citation needed] |
Won |
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Definitive 200 Albums
Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2007 |
Control |
Definitive 200 Albums – #87 |
Won |
[169] |
janet. |
Definitive 200 Albums – #151 |
Won |
[170] |
Rolling Stone awards
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Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
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Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2003 |
Rhythm Nation 1814 |
500 Greatest Albums of All Time – #275 |
Won |
[171] |
The Velvet Rope |
500 Greatest Albums of All Time – #256 |
Won |
2012 |
Rhythm Nation 1814 |
500 Greatest Albums of All Time – #277 |
Won |
[172] |
The Velvet Rope |
500 Greatest Albums of All Time – #259 |
Won |
[173] |
Rolling Stone Music Awards
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1994 |
Janet Jackson |
Best Female Sex Symbol[citation needed] |
Won |
Janet Jackson |
Best Female Singer[citation needed] |
Won |
Rolling Stone's Reader's Choice Awards
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1994 |
Janet Jackson |
Favorite Female Artist[citation needed] |
Won |
Janet Jackson |
Favorite R&B Artist[citation needed] |
Won |
2001 |
All for You |
Favorite Album Cover[citation needed] |
Won |
Starlight Foundation Awards
Year |
Recipient / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1991 |
Janet Jackson |
Humanitarian of the Year |
Won |
[174] |
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. Janet has the most wins of any artist in the ceremony's history.[175]
The Source Music Awards
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1999 |
"What's It Gonna Be?!" |
Music Video of the Year |
Won |
[186] |
2004 |
Janet Jackson |
Female Artist of the Year |
Nominated |
[187] |
Surround Music Awards
TEC Awards
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Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2002 |
All for You Tour |
Outstanding Creative Achievement, Tour Production |
Nominated |
[189] |
Teen Choice Awards
Telly Awards
Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2005 |
"History: Pass it On" Campaign |
Silver Telly Award in Education category |
Won |
[192]
[193] |
TMF Awards (Netherlands)
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1998 |
Janet Jackson |
Best International Female Singer[citation needed] |
Won |
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1999 |
Janet Jackson |
Best International Female Singer[citation needed] |
Won |
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2001 |
Janet Jackson |
Lifetime Achievement Award |
Won |
[194] |
Janet Jackson |
Best International Female Singer |
Nominated |
Tokio Hot 100 Awards (Japan)
TV Land Awards
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Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2006 |
Cast of Good Times |
Impact Award |
Won |
[198] |
TVZ Video Awards (Brazil)
Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1995 |
"Scream" |
International Video of the Year |
Won |
[199] |
VH1 awards
VH1 Big in '04 Awards
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2004 |
Janet Jackson |
Big Banned Award |
Nominated |
[200] |
VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards
VH1 Video Music Awards
Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1998 |
"I Get Lonely" |
Sexiest Music Video of the Year |
Nominated |
[203] |
VH1 My Music Awards
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2000 |
Janet Jackson |
Double Threat (Musician-Actors) |
Nominated |
[204] |
Janet Jackson |
Woman of the Year |
Nominated |
2001 |
Janet Jackson |
My Favorite Female |
Nominated |
[205] |
Janet Jackson |
Hottest Live Show: All for You Tour |
Nominated |
World Music Awards
World Music Video Awards
Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1987 |
Janet Jackson |
World's Top Music Video |
Nominated |
[207] |
ZAZ Awards (South Africa)
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Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2001 |
Janet Jackson |
Artist of the Year |
Nominated |
[208]
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Janet Jackson |
Female of the Year |
Nominated |
All for You |
Album of the Year |
Nominated |
"All for You" |
Song of the Year |
Nominated |
"All for You" |
Video of the Year |
Nominated |
Other accolades
Complex Magazine
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2011 |
Janet Jackson |
90 Hottest Women of the '90s – #1 |
Won |
[209] |
Fuse
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2014 |
Janet Jackson |
100 Most Award-Winning Artists – #3 (#2 in Females) |
N/A |
[12] |
Chase Freedom
Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2006 |
Janet Jackson's abs and stomach |
Most-Desired Star Quality, Females |
Won |
[210] |
Google
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2005 |
Janet Jackson |
Top Searched Item of the Year |
Won |
[211] |
Maxim Magazine
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2004 |
Janet Jackson |
Hot 100 List |
Nominated |
[212] |
MTV 20: Live & Almost Legal
Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2001 |
"Rhythm Nation" |
Bust Up: Best Dance Video Ever |
Won |
[213] |
New York Times' Bestsellers
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Newsweek
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1995 |
Janet Jackson |
Favorite Fantasy Dates – #2 |
N/A |
[215] |
Entertainment Weekly
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Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2007 |
Janet Jackson, Super Bowl Incident |
Biggest Celebrity Scandals – #1 |
Won |
[216] |
PopCrush Awards
Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2012 |
Rolling Stone, September 1993 |
Sexiest Magazine Covers |
#1 |
[217] |
Rolling Stone
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Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2000 |
September 1993 cover |
Most Popular Cover Ever |
Won |
[218] |
2011 |
"Rhythm Nation" |
Ten Best Apocalyptic Dance Music Videos |
#1 |
[219] |
Shape Magazine
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2001 |
Janet Jackson |
Best Abs, Females |
Won |
[220] |
Spin Magazine
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Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2015 |
Rhythm Nation 1814 |
The 300 Best Albums of the Past 30 Years |
#54 |
[221] |
janet. |
The 300 Best Albums of the Past 30 Years |
#164 |
Control |
The 300 Best Albums of the Past 30 Years |
#234 |
The Telegraph (UK)
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Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2008 |
Damita Jo |
120 Essential Pop Albums, Top 30 |
N/A |
[222] |
Time Magazine
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2014 |
Janet Jackson |
100 Most Obsessed-Over People on the Web – #5 (#3 in Females and Musicians) |
N/A |
[223] |
TiVo
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Year |
Nominated work |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2004 |
Super Bowl incident |
Most Watched, Recorded, and Replayed Moment in Television |
Won |
[224] |
USA Today
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2002 |
Janet Jackson |
Best Washboard Abs Award |
Won |
[225] |
Variety Magazine
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2013 |
Janet Jackson |
Billion Dollar Entertainer Award |
Won |
[226] |
Virgin Records
Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
1992 |
Janet Jackson, Virgin Records |
Largest recording contract in history, $40 million |
Won |
[218] |
1996 |
Janet Jackson, Virgin Records |
Largest recording contract in history, $90 million |
Won |
[227] |
VH1.com
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Year |
Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2014 |
Janet Jackson |
Queen of Pop Award |
Won |
[228] |
Vogue Magazine
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Year |
Nominated work / Recipient |
Category |
Result |
Ref. |
2010 |
Janet Jackson, London Fashion Week |
Best Out-of-Towner Award |
Won |
[229] |
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