Watch TODAY's Sheinelle Jones Meet Her Idol Janet Jackson

[@imalwaysright]

That's how much Ms Janet means to so many people. Before the other pop girls appeared. Tearful moment 😭😭😭😭😭

[@steverdms]

That was so powerful! It wasn't just seeing the dream realized which was beyond amazing. It wasn't just the story that was powerful. It wasn't getting to see Janet graciously accept another story of how she has influenced people's lives. It was the after-story that really got me. It was hearing Sheinelle talk about not letting the moment pass her by and finding the courage to stand up on national television in a very raw and vulnerable way to say what she wanted/needed to say to her idol That was true courage and it inspired me. How often do we regret the missed opportunities that aren't even as monumental as that?

[@daphinekleckley3853]

Sheinelle said it all before it was a Beyonce and all we saw Janet and wanted to be like her. Love this♥️♥️

[@EVGriffinJr]

Yes, and even Beyoncé herself admitted this!

[@ajordan1847]

Shenielle is truly pure-hearted, and I am so glad she shared her appreciation for Janet. Beautiful and heartwarming to watch. As a Janet fan for similar reasons, this made my heart full.

[@Tdub0911]

Met her in 1992 when her and her manager came to play (she just rode along) golf at the course I worked for in Newport Beach. One of the most chill, kind and genuine people I've ever met. Also, to this day she is the hottest woman I've ever met in my life. Nobody else even comes close. Not by an inch. She was so gorgeous that if I'd been a little star struck the only way to talk with her is after finding out she was just a normal person and treated you like you were almost a friend.

[@AlexTheeGr8t]

I saw and loved Sheinelle's Halloween Janet Jackson performance (and loved it), so when I saw she was present for Janet's appearance I was hoping Sheinelle's love and performance would be brought up. I am super happy she had that moment as I'm sure it meant a lot for both of them. YAAAAAAAY Sheinelle!!!

[@letradavis8260]

That’s what’s up. Not just colleagues but true friends. They knew of her deep admiration for Janet and when the time came, they spoke about it so Janet would know. It’s absolutely beautiful when you have people around you like that that really care about you, not just for what they can do.

[@PHILDR85]

Yes, they are.. even if I miss the first 2 hours, I make sure I'm awake and up to see the 3rd hr.. Sheinelle, Dylan, and Craig actually remind me of brother and sisters they go from loving on each other to picking on each other and then there's the uncle Al.... I love their dynamic.

[@thethompsonproject2623]

OMG! I Would Have Fainted Meeting Queen Janet Jackson Wow! She Is a Idol💕❤ Keep Winning & Shining Everyone

[@ssmith9183]

I love Sheinelle she's so real and absolutely gorgeous!

[@pipertarver1852]

❤❤❤❤ That was the truth 😢❤❤ For all the little girls that look up to Janet Jackson. Thank you Ms. Jackson ❤

[@jeremyallennossette6426]

Janet Jackson is so humble and beauteaus, you had the opportunity so many of us wish you had. Great job for owning the moment.

[@Ramona1164]

So glad I was able to see this. Even more happy that she was able to tell Janet Jackson how she Loves her 🙏🏾👑👑🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😊🙈😁😂😅🤣😀

[@galaxywinding9363]

Now I’m crying ❤❤❤❤ love you Black Woman to infinity

[@Kiddo1814yeah]

We should give Janet all the credits she deserves. people go listen to her music and you ll understand why and how she inspired all these people.

[@djohn515]

I cannot tell yu how many times I’ve watched this i have no words so heartwarming love Janet

[@renealexander2703]

Love Janet Jackson! She is amazing!

[@backup5852]

Thanks and Janet is great . Telling Sherelle that.

[@risingkl3222]

Look, Janet said "YOU should", mannn she got up to go! Lol!!!! I love it. Janet is Queen and always a lady. Defining the woman in so many of us. I LOVE YOU JANET!!!!!!

[@bellareey9665]

This is amazing. I ❤ Janet can’t wait to see her in Minneapolis in May. I’m going to be so happy it’s part of my birthday gift to go and see her in concert. Thank you Janet for being amazing and sharing yourself with us for so many years.

[@amartin196280]

Love this 💕💕💕

[@antoniawinters8615]

I know how she feels. Especially, when it came to doing her dance steps, learning every move and videos( pleasure principal)

[@Miles-ud6rh]

1:09 This moment is something you have to be of a certain age to understand. ❤

[@RhythmicComponent]

Such a beautiful moment!

[@stacyrichard2760]

She so shy 🤭 and sweet Janet

[@emilyvickery8081]

I miss Janet's music so much!

[@Kiddo1814yeah]

Janet inspired all these people during her prime , gays, blacks, girls and boys, artists everyone !!!!

[@YvonnePierre]

That's amazing. What a blessing. Congratulations 👏🏽🎉

[@okayimbackwhateverjones]

Aww! I love it! Every second of it! How yall get Janet?!? Excited for her tour coming up next year!!!

[@stacyrichard2760]

I wish get meet her some day

[@millhouseentertainment1748]

So excited for you! What a moment! I understand how you feel! I would love to meet Janet Jackson! ❤

[@sandythompson2973]

Sooooo Sweet

[@cashesun276]

I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chuckduzzie8529]

Sheinelle, I had to come back and watch this. What a great day!

[@latieraqueen17]

Janet is serious about her dancing 🥰

[@KWEENSCORNER]

My Shero Janet ❤❤💕✝️😘

[@backup5852]

I love You Whitney and George. Rip Legends😊❤

[@holly624]

I LOVE THIS!!! I LOVE YOU JANET. THANK YOU!.

[@holly624]

I wanna cry too girl!! We all feel like you too we loved our true stars!!! And still do...

[@thefamouseugenekrabs]

I hope she gets her voice back soon!

[@stacyrichard2760]

😢😢😢😢😢😢iwant meet Janet

[@monarnyc]

Loved this

[@Vinzbmpnd]

Thar was beautiful.. sheinelle is GORGEOUS 💗💗

[@traciewilliams2072]

I would have been the same way! Luv me some Janet!!!!

[@maricelaochoa9684]

I love this so much!!

[@swannyriver75]

I understand exactly what's she's talking about when MTV came along the 2 most women they showed on video was Janet or Madonna, and Cyndi Lauper no other black women until BET came along and we would see Queen Latifah, Aaliyah, Queen Pen, Whitney Houston but MTV was all we saw until then

[@bryceboson9970]

She is my lovely woman

[@Suri-o7w]

So good too see a female AFRO AMERICAN journalist like Miss Jones achieve and succeed and live out the American dream on nation wide TV for all the world 🌍 too see she's is remarkably beautiful and extremely intelligent and I am immensely proud of her ❤️❤️❤️

[@ronaldcoats5883]

RIGHT ON.

[@EVGriffinJr]

There’s an old saying that says “never meet your heroes.“ I think Sheinelle Jones would have something to say about this. She met her idol and it was everything she dreamed, and more! That woman was on cloud nine! If Janet Jackson, wasn’t the way, she was, we may not have a Beyoncé or Rihanna, or Britney Spears, and many others. We wouldn’t have Sheinelle, even though she went into journalism and not showbiz. Just goes to show you never know who you influence or inspire so always do your best at all times! And for all you “woke“ folks, this is how you do representation. Not changing things for the sake of. Just by simply going out And being the best version of yourself. Do you want to inspire? Do you want to influence? This is how you do it!

[@Fl0uras]

I understand what she is saying.

[@renitacody8841]

Sometimes you only get that one chance to say something to do things such as this and you should take it.

[@kevinford3189]

Janet jackson she legend she open doors like bey rhi cici normani aayliay tinashe .

[@Beckywiththegoodhair9]

I would have offered this icon a seat

[@elliottbradley6302]

""""If you can see it...,you can be it(in your body...lol 😀)...what an incredible beautiful moment 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️😉.....!!!!""

[@jujubeans9321]

The leader of my Rhythm Nation has come the devil battle grounds to show Love to other's but now we show much Love to her. She look gorgeous and tough as ever. We all dream about doing Snake moves in the bedroom with Janet even to this day. She still has it. It's Our Girl Janet Jackson no shame could keep her down and no devil could put her in the Snake pit. The Queen of real love and real friend. #1 Great moment on TV

[@She_wolf2025]

Why is the queen standing while these peasants sit. Side note: That was heart warming Sherielle 😊

[@katherineyokers8052]

Why doesn’t Janet have a seat?

[@JackieGiannone]

Where is her chair?

[@cynthiagonzales9131]

I feel Guthrie and Hoda try to take over. Sheniel and the others are as much part of Today's Show also!! I like when it's Jones, Craig, dryer and Al.

[@marcyfan-tz4wj]

i like the first two women you mention but sheinelle is unbeatable.

[@user-xl1rb5ll4k]

She got up quick asl 😂 I know thats right!

[@hotcaramel3455]

I have a nonprofit organization: I would like to know how to get Janet to donate!

[@John-kx3ng]

I worked around alot these “idols” for years and most are anything but.

[@imalwaysright]

like...

[@00sbabyoldschoolspirit80]

Who

[@patriciawilson2013]

So why was Janet standing and everyone else was sitting?????

[@denarcy4262]

Shame on the Hosts not having a chair for her to sit. What’s up with that?

[@hotcaramel3455]

Why is Janet standing up? Her voice is hoarse! You know that she has been sannninggg!

[@riversteph]

I was wondering why they were all sitting and she was standing

[@deaundreawhite84]

My idol is Jesus

[@shaylaahava6413]

No idols! Do not worship anyone but Christ and the Heavenly Father! .... I only saw the caption.

[@williamclark1244]

Why are you coming on here with that? Stop with the judgement. You are making Christians look bad. The woman is only saying how much Janet inspired her, black people and a lot of black people period.

[@terry_moorer]

You made a comment without actually watching the video 😂

[@missinterpret5908]

WHY IS SHE STANDING WHILE EVERYBODY ELSE IS SITTING 🤬🤬🤬🤬and YES, I'm shouting!!

[@phyllisrobinson4814]

Would it not have been polite to offer Janet Jackson a seat? Extremely rude...

[@teliciasmith3552]

Why is she standing

[@JackieGiannone]

Why didn’t they give her a chair.

[@beckythecats]

I would much rather have heard Janet talk about her tour instead of fan girl. Save that for off camera. And your actions betray your words. Give Ms Jackson your seat.

[@jerryjaguar3239]

1st

[@eiforget]

What a weird setup..why in the world did they not offer her a chair? Thoughtless.

[@hotcaramel3455]

Janet: I love you, Girl ❤️! U need to let up on the plastic surgery 😉!