The Iconic Inspiration: Janet Jackson

Catch the iconic Janet Jackson at the 2015 BET Awards!

Halloween Scene - Beyoncé (dressed as Rhythm Nation-era Janet) and baby Blue completely nailed it! The original outfit for the video has since been included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's "Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power" exhibit and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. (Photo: Beyonce.com)
Poetic Justice Braids - Poetic Justice braids are back in style! The '90s is back! Justice, played by Janet Jackson, was a hair stylist, so we guess it's clear why her hairstyle was such a big deal. (Photos: Tae Heckard via Tumblr, Keke Palmer via Instagram, Columbia Pictures Corporation / New Deal Productions / Nickel)
Janet vs. Ciara - If asked which artist of our time emulates Janet Jackson the best, then Ci Ci would be at the top of our list. Ciara has stated in many interviews that she has been heavily influenced by Janet Jackson, which is directly reflected in her choreography, style and vocals. (Photos from left: Epic Records, Virgin Records)
It's Britney, B***h - Britney Spears has learned quite a deal from Miss Jackson. In "Miss You Much" there's a chair move that Janet does that inspired Britney to do the same in her video for "Stronger." Janet truly sets the standard for dance in pop music. (Photos from left: Jive Records, A&M Records)Sister Act 2 - In Sister Act 2, Lauryn Hill and the choir sing a Janet Jackson-inspired remix of "Joyful, Joyful." The musical snippet is a remixed version of Janet's "What Have You Done for Me Lately," with the choreo down pat. (Photos from left: Afro American Newspapers/Gado/Getty Images, A&M Records)

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Poetic Justice Braids - Poetic Justice braids are back in style! The '90s is back! Justice, played by Janet Jackson, was a hair stylist, so we guess it's clear why her hairstyle was such a big deal. (Photos: Tae Heckard via Tumblr, Keke Palmer via Instagram, Columbia Pictures Corporation / New Deal Productions / Nickel)

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