Janet Jackson 1987 Interview The Tube

Janet Jackson, interviewed by Paula Yates on The Tube circa 1987 around the release of "Let's Wait A While". Talking about her career, Jam and Lewis, Prince movies, acts she admires and her family.

[@TylerMusicBoi]

She looks so much like Michael here. I also like how she mentions some R&B greats here; Prince, Stevie, Whitney. I miss her so much, I hope she'll be going back on stage and the studio soon. The music world just isn't the same without her.

[@gettingfancywithann4683]

Edges on fleek

[@lifeisrosyyy]

She is so pretty! She looks just like her bro in the bad era here lol

[@Choopche96]

She looks so much like Michael in this interview!

[@cheyennesawyer1818]

I know right every time I look at her I see Michael

[@randallagbayani7466]

But I also find it funny that conceptually or purposely around the same time period 1987 to 90, the BAD Era, at the time estranged middle sister Latoya ,also. Had resemblance and comparison in looking very much like Michael, So yea and my opinion yes during different periods of time those 2 sisters did tend to almost have a striking resemblance to michael st different occasions, I do also recall at one point or couple of interviews in the late 90s early 2000s and in some photos latoya did have a little resemblance to sister Janet I think it was even around the time she had got her belly button pierced just like janet had and showed it off in the release of her 2006 album , at one point or another they did look alike , for sure ,it's funny but true, and inevitable due to their jackson genes and looks from both same parents Joseph and Katherine.

[@laurensmith5076]

Well that's his sister

[@loverofthe80s43]

Janet is soooo pretty and beautiful always spoken softly she's gracely kept her same image up over the yrs I love her my idol always the best !

[@DeeJay-zz1yi]

She looks sooooooo much like Bad-era MJ in the thumbnail and during this interview.

[@marishadurrah3523]

she has a baby face sooo cute 😌

[@KittyVortex]

I was about 10 feet away from Paula and Janet during this interview at The Tube that day. Later, Janet posed for a picture with my band (who were also appearing) after the performance. Fun times!

[@AymeeDonovan]

Paula was a great interviewer this was really interesting to listen too, thank you for sharing your story !

[@-jacksonfanfamily-8944]

wow thats awesome

[@AutismTheaterProject]

Cool what band? Would love for you to check out our channel! We have music on it by a singer, Gena Sims

[@chococolatebarber]

dang!!!!! michael and janet look like twins at the bad era time and same hair style to lol

[@tom11zz884]

Janet's voice is so soothing. i could listen to her talk all day.

[@Urm0mz]

If indeed 1987 I was born just around this time. Im so thankful I was born when I was. Janet is a constant in my memories and I cannot believe she is still touring with the same passion as ever before

[@allenramsey8599]

I love the way she giggles. So cute.

[@benzz2006]

I like how the interviewer didn't ask her a bunch of questions about Mj like most of them do.

[@carlosariel7009]

Janet looks amazing with black hair . She really nails the look is almost latin.

[@METRI.A]

justice ariel nah that’s black baby✊🏿

[@shenyaet3350]

carlos ariel Shut up she’s black period

[@xoxofashiionista]

Janet is so PRETTY and I wish I lived in the 80s The style was HOT

[@KyraMichelleTV]

oh my gosh for a quick second i thought i was watching the bad video........ she looks so much like Michael

[@jarrylfo]

I can so see why Bill Cosby wanted her to play Denise originally, then replace Lisa in the second season, she really looks alot like Phylicia Rashard, like they could be related. There were TONS of Big tv roles that Janet turned down for years.

[@AymeeDonovan]

Paula Yates really made this interview so interesting and Janet looks like she was really enjoying talking to her , rest in peace Paula

[@shenyaet3350]

She looks just like her beautiful brother Michael. I feel like they’re twins at heart 💜

[@5morava]

OMG!!!! She looks exactly like her brother Michael!!!!!

[@shenyaet3350]

She always respected Prince, even though he’s always threw shade at her. I wonder why he didn’t like! She’s beautiful and talented.

[@rgrndu]

Possibly because she stayed loyal to Jam & Lewis by not working with Prince. Jam & Lewis came out of Princes talent pool & borrowed his sound, to great success.

[@tur74d56]

She needs to go dark and curly again and this makeup look , suits her best

[@allenramsey8599]

I agree

[@lisawalker91]

She messed her face up recently with the plastic surgery, freaky looking now.what a shame.

[@moni1952]

@@lisawalker91 Yep. She looked so much better without all of surgery.

[@georgehudson5019]

This is when she started bleaching her skin 🤦🤦🤦

[@-jacksonfanfamily-8944]

@@lisawalker91 so what if she looks diff , she does not look freaky she looks beautiful always

[@OldskolFan]

She seems sad and controlled. But she's admitted to having depression.

[@roneishamurray8025]

😍😍😍😍she look just like MJ

[@birdy369]

OMG if she would have done a movie with The Time i would have lost it! i really wish that would have came through!!!

[@AndreaElizabeth100]

I think Janet Jackson looks like the "Bad" album era Michael Jackson here.

[@Truth4peace2024]

Nice how she mentioned 5 star. Wished they'd collaborated ...with MJ aswell...would have been so cool

[@lenzino7383]

It's funny when the interviewer asks her about topping a succesful album and Janet says, "I think it will difficult but not impossible!" And she did top it! 20 years later, "Rhythm Nation" was one of her biggest selling albums, her most acclaimed album and broke countless records! :)

[@carlitaskin3972]

She's so beautiful

[@playkma]

I would love to see a movie about her. She has lived an interesting life just like Michael. But she's so private, I don't know if it would ever happen.

[@jeannekellom7114]

Well for comment four years ago has came true.

[@songbird2875]

this is one her best and honest sounding interviews

[@kacmagna]

she look sooooo much like Michael omg...

[@mjfan121]

I can't believe how much michael and janet look a like i love them both

[@tonyt2371]

1st time seeing this clip and damn do I need 2 say anymore but this.........HELL SHE IS BEAUTIFUL ON HERE,AND SEEING HER NOW 21 YRS LATER HELL SHE IS STILL BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT.AND DAMN THOSE CHEEK BONES, SHE STILL HAS NOW,DAMN BEAUTIFULLLL...........ROCK ON JANET LOVE U LOL NO1 FAN BACK DEN AND NOW,NEVER STOPPED.......LOL

[@liliaelkhatib7766]

OMG OMG OMG SHE MENTIONED PRINCE!!!!

[@allenramsey8599]

She look so cute and adorable. I love her beautiful soft voice and her giggle. So adorable💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@malcomwarren7385]

OMFG if you close your eyes and listen to janet talk, it almost sounds like Aaliyah is speaking wow

[@recordesque2005]

Malcolm J Warren Woah... Really does..

[@livsider9447]

I see Michael every where on her face

[@caseyvickers1872]

Exactly

[@serenaistheb.o.a.t]

You should, Micheal paid ALOT of money to look like Janet.

[@georgehudson5019]

Yeah she was bleaching her skin at this time 🤦🤦🤦🤦

[@miystiqueskillz2233]

No you see Katherine every where on her face

[@ArtbyAtlas]

Her voice is like a little girl. It's real nice =)

[@apmirkin]

thats amazing. janet looks like Michael slightly here.. the bad era. She is so damn cute though!

[@samanthaleoniemarks6441]

this interview was in the year 1987, janet jackson was born in the year 1966. i subtracted 1987-1966 and that is 21 years. janet was 21 years old in this video. i was shocked.she looks so pretty and sounds so young.

[@theoriginalxslumpd8520]

Lol

[@rashadb]

thats the style of the show! loved that interview esp the Five Star reference!!

[@laprimadennis303]

Queen of Pop!

[@missjanet88]

Janet Jackson looks great in this interview!

[@qwerty78228]

Great interview! Love Janet!

[@dusroots]

OMG if u freeze 4:14 she looks JUST LIKE MICHAEL!!! I MEAN JUST LIKE HIM!!

[@xoxofashiionista]

she is gorgeous Man I wished I lived in the 80s!

[@gerikara]

I love she says she likes Five Star

[@hervogue]

I loveeeee her earrings. U go girl!

[@INTOASECRETLAND]

Gorgeous

[@charlita25]

Great 👍🏾 interview. I like these questions

[@mariahhernandez2853]

michaels twin❤❤❤

[@cristina9186]

The Great Forever!! Beautiful Music 😭

[@soundseeker63]

Wow, Janet likes 5 Star! Never knew that. Maybe that explains some of the stylistic similarities on her first album.

[@ProphetsOfRockTV]

we have NEVER, had a cool UK tv, current show like this since. LOve janet jackson - she is the queen of pop

[@plamen69]

BIG LOVE FOR JANET!

[@apmirkin]

Yes.. She does a tiny bit. The eyes are the same.. the hair is reminiscent.. (probably same relaxer) Also, I think Michael was living in the Encino family home still back then.. so influence would have been direct... Also, Michael use to like to wear his Mother's accessories.. hence the billie jean jacket.

[@TacoSinger1212]

She looks like michael during the bad era!!(:

[@LilianNeves7]

it's unbelievable how much she looks like Michael

[@tameralynn3689]

Lilian Neves they're full blood siblings, came from the same mother and father, so they have the same genes

[@LilianNeves7]

Tamera Lynn I know that, but they look so much alike to the point that they could be considered twins

[@chiefo8004]

I hate it when people say the sisters are trying to look like Mj, no his sisters were already looking like this before him.

[@hannabeyonce]

OMG wow this is soo old! love u Janet!

[@allenramsey8599]

She looks so so cute and adorable. She makes me feel like I want to hug her and kiss her 😊😚💖💖💖

[@Quanillaj]

LOVE HER..

[@bebreezy93]

I swear i love her so much. :) She was, and still is, sooo beautiful. :) And her style...just like her brother's BOMB! :)

[@janetluvjackson]

janet sure is beuatiful :) she amazing and talented and one day i want to be just like her :) i luv janet

[@ComoLaFlorr]

I lovee janet so cute and sweet

[@sashabertold3731]

She's so sweet cute lovable

[@angelalove_]

GO JANET!

[@nohopewithoutjesus]

Am I the only one that sees Michael in her!? Wow!

[@DiamondMJJLover98]

GO MISS JANET GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Edwina828]

She reminds me of Denise from the Cosby show in this interview.

[@ameliasingleton1166]

when i was younger i had no idea michael and janet was siblings.

[@edf8833]

me too. although I always mistaken janet for michael, even though it's so obvious that they have the same last name. But when I found out that they're siblings, I started listening to janet's music, too. After that I always tell people that Michael and Janet are on my no. 1 most favorite artists.

[@miamivicepastels83]

@cavstony your playlist is all of that and some lays chips!

[@tanyatmr]

Yes she does, I always said out of all the siblings both she and Michael look alike.

[@ajs41]

God, I was really surprised by that close-up of Janet at 1:53. That sort of thing was pretty unusual for cameramen (or women) to do in 1987 in the UK.

[@damitablue5064]

Wondering if folks only like Janet because of Michael.Thats all people say Janet looks like MJ they are family siblings same DNA.They aren't the only two that look alike in the JACKSON'S family.

[@TINKERB121]

There’s 7 other Jackson siblings that never saw success so clearly people like Janet for Janet.

[@angelalove_]

I think that the audience was respectful during this performance. People know think celebrities are GODS now and act super crazy. NO man should be getting praise, send that to GOD

[@randallagbayani7466]

Yea totally agree and thought right away when seeing this interview, is that she so much looks like michael here in this interview, it's the hair line on the side with a little hanging in the front, cept michael had the little curl in the front of his forehead, but I also think michael resembled Janet's hair style during the dangerous Era specifically the Remember the time music video ,look at when janet wore her hair straight and to her shoulders and Michael's hair style in the Remember the time video

[@jalinanderson9270]

I wish I had the same look as her

[@moni1952]

Honestly, this was my favorite era of hers. I thought she was prettier then without trying too hard. She was just natural to me and her demeanor seemed more down to earth.

[@renealexander2703]

Moni, this is my favorite Janet era as well.

[@thejacksonfamilyvideos7745]

OMG is it MJ or Janet ? lol

[@tavares1814]

What ever happened to the Control Tour she talked about? That would've been epic.

[@brainwave7632]

+Tavares Franklin She didn't really have enough hits. I'm actually glad she waited until the Rhythm Nation days. She had a bigger more rounded body of work to put on a full show.

[@dky_1353]

She and the label felt she didn't have enough material for a full scale tour. Wise decision. Her Rhythm Nation tour still holds the record for biggest debut tour by any artist in history....

[@tur74d56]

DKY _ yes and strangely enough it’s never been released officially to buy on DVD , I saw it myself in Oct 1990 in the U.K.

[@dky_1353]

Darren T Lucky you!!!

[@ninjaturtles5176]

89685

[@sexyma12345678910]

she luks EXACTLY like her bro!

[@blakkone4000]

I'm glad she chose music and not horse racing!!! LOL. Love ya Janet!!!

[@boogiebrewster8990]

Diva Ms. Double J. is Such A Mature Soul---Even At AGE 20, She Referred 2 Teenage Fans As "The Kids." 😳😁😁😁

[@sdlova]

@navigator012007 yes they are cool, i've seen pics of them at industry events before there is mutual respect and its so refreshing bc they were in position to be rivals back in 87 but they were talented smart and making history!

[@lovelylady2910]

wow!! She looks just like michael in this era!! amazing!!!

[@JK-jm6kd]

True take control of your own life

[@treylapsley9677]

young janet jackson is so hot

[@Victoria-px2iq]

You better stan Prince

[@LoriBGori]

This is the most natural acting Janet I've seen in years. In later years she's always so rehearsed and unnatural. Thanx for the upload.

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

I was born in '87 :D

[@DanielLopez-zt4ig]

Oh, look, natural cheeks

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

@dusroots They are brothers and sisters but I totally agree

[@CupCakeMakeUpx]

I am IN LOVE with Janets Cheeckbones !

[@KF6LIL]

Damn she looked hot like this in 1987 I wished she looked like this now instead changing her appearance

[@frenchiemoni1665]

This was her best in terms of looks.

[@tdubblz]

you can see where she looks so much like her brother

[@ArtbyAtlas]

@CB37B Well you could just turn the volume up XD

[@rambod22]

prince is a cool guy

[@marshacreary9771]

There's that key again in her right ear