American singer Janet Jackson has revealed that she doesn’t view herself as a musical icon.
The That’s The Way Love Goes singer made this known while accepting her Icon Award at the 51st Annual American Music Awards, which took place on May 26, 2025, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
Janet shared that neither she nor her family members, including the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, aspired to achieve fame.
She emphasized their deep passion for music, noting that recognition and fame came as a byproduct of persistent effort and commitment.
“I don’t consider myself to be an icon. My family, myself — our dreams were never to be famous. We weren’t raised like that. We always had special love for music, dancing and singing.
“Fame came with the result of hard work and dedication,” she expressed.
The Jacksons are a renowned American family of entertainers and musicians originally from Gary, Indiana.
Many of the siblings were successful musicians, notably the brothers that formed the Jackson 5. Several of them also had successful solo careers including Michael and Janet Jackson.
