Janet Jackson Serves Up Style at 2026 BET Awards

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 “Sunday Inspiration” with her social media followers.

An anonymous quote shared on Jackson’s Instagram Stories read: “Don’t be afraid of losing people. Be afraid of losing yourself by trying to please everyone.”

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, “I’m so honored. I’m so grateful. I mean no disrespect in any way but I don’t consider myself an icon. My family, myself, our dream was to, it wasn’t ever to be famous.”

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Janet continued, “We 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 I’ve been an inspiration to other and artists to follow their dreams and succeed.”

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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, “The most important thing I’ve done, the biggest thing I’ve done, is become a mother, and it’s had a beautiful impact on my life. I wanted to have three children, but thought, ‘I should stop there, that’s probably all I can handle.’ Because you have to give all of yourself. Obviously, you have to work, but you don’t come first anymore. Your life completely changes. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”