Janet Jackson celebrated her 60th birthday with her sister La Toya and family friends, including R&B singer Johnny Gill.
Janet shared a 10-minute Instagram video showing highlights from the party at a private residence on Saturday, May 16.
Her oldest sister, Rebbie Jackson also attended the party. Janet’s friends Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and actress Tasha Smith were there.
In the video, Janet is seen arriving in a black Cadillac SUV. She entered the house that was filled with balloons and birthday decorations.
Janet wrote in the video caption:
“I’m so grateful for the outpouring of love today. You have all made my 60th so special. Every single post, tribute, and wish touches my heart. I thank God for every additional day of life and for putting each of you in it. Wishing you all returned blessings & I look forward to seeing you soon.”
Celebrities such as Naomi Campbell and Snoop Dogg wished her a happy birthday in her Instagram comments. Janet’s older brother Jackie Jackson wrote, “Happy Birthday to my incredible sister Janet! So proud of the woman and legend you are. Wishing you love, joy, and endless blessings today and always. Love you, sis!”
When guests sang “Happy Birthday, Janet made them sing Stevie Wonder’s version.
Janet is the youngest of 10 siblings. Her brother Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 at age 50 from a propofol overdose. Janet recently lost her brother Tito Jackson who died in New Mexico in 2024 at age 70.
I'm so grateful for the outpouring of love today. You have all made my 60th so special. Every single post, tribute, and wish touches my heart. I thank God for every additional day of life and for putting each of you in it. Wishing you all returned blessings & I look forward to… pic.twitter.com/8FPAZTSaWj
— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson) May 17, 2026