Janet Jackson stole the spotlight on the 2026 BET Awards red carpet with her striking fashion choice.
At 60, Jackson made a grand entrance at the annual awards gala on Sunday, June 28, held at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater. She donned oversized pinstripe trousers paired with a matching blouse, layered over a “2Pac” graphic T-shirt, paying tribute to her Poetic Justice co-star Tupac Shakur. The ensemble was enhanced with a studded belt cinching her waist and a collection of silver bangles on her arm.
Her eye-catching outfit was completed with a black fedora adorned with a birdcage veil and feather elements.
Before her red carpet appearance, Jackson shared some âSunday Inspirationâ with her social media followers.
An anonymous quote shared on Jacksonâs Instagram Stories read: âDonât be afraid of losing people. Be afraid of losing yourself by trying to please everyone.â
Janet, the youngest in the famous Jackson family, which includes her brother Michael Jackson, received the Icon Award at the previous year’s BET Awards.
During her acceptance speech, she expressed deep gratitude, saying, âIâm so honored. Iâm so grateful. I mean no disrespect in any way but I donât consider myself an icon. My family, myself, our dream was to, it wasnât ever to be famous.â
Janet continued, âWe always had a special love for music, dancing and singing. Fame came as a result of hard work and dedication. My story, my family story, is truly an American story. This would have only happened in America. The only thing that I hope for is that Iâve been an inspiration to other and artists to follow their dreams and succeed.â
Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images for British GQ Janet Jackson is sharing a throwback family photo to celebrate the women in her life. âCelebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women today and everyday, but wanted to give a very special shout out to these women here,â Jackson, 58, wrote via Instagram in honor [âŠ]
Beyond her appearances at BET and other glamorous events, Janet takes pride in being a mother to her son, Eissa.
Reflecting on motherhood, she shared with The Guardian in 2024, âThe most important thing Iâve done, the biggest thing Iâve done, is become a mother, and itâs had a beautiful impact on my life. I wanted to have three children, but thought, âI should stop there, thatâs probably all I can handle.â Because you have to give all of yourself. Obviously, you have to work, but you donât come first anymore. Your life completely changes. And I wouldnât trade it for anything.â
