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A true pop star has phases, and Janet Jackson has been a through-and-through chameleon for over three decades. Damita Jo has reinvented herself with epic music, silver screen roles and triumphing over tragedy. At the end of the day, she always gives us life. In honor of Janet's 57th birthday, here are ten iconic moments from the queen.

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Years before Janet Jackson was a pop diva, she was a television star. Her first television role was as Penny on Good Times from 1997 to 1979. Definitely an iconic moment.

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After two false starts, Janet Jackson became a music superstar in her own right when she dropped Control on February 4, 1986. The album went on to sell 5 million copies and produced five Top 10 singles, including “When I Think of You,” Jackson’s first No. 1 single.

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Janet Jackson's Poetic Justice era is iconic. The 1993 film also starred 2Pac and Regina King and earned Jackson an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.

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Here she is in red silk at the 2007 Why Did I Get Married? premiere with her classic Hollywood vibes. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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MJ and Janet were the ultimate sibling pairing on 1995's "Scream," but this MJ Tribute in September 2009 at the MTV Video Music Awards was everything! He brother had just passed away three months before but Janet paid homage like only she can. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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One thing you gotta love about Janet is her love for her BFF, Missy Elliot. They have frequently spoken about their tight friendship and they are often on each other's social media. BFFs for life!

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Before RiRi, the pop music reigning hair chameleon was definitely this jewel. Here she is in one of her fabulous hair looks. (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Janet Jackson is famously private but we adore Miss Janet as a mommy. Her son Eissa Al Mana is six years old and you can barely find a photo of him online.

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If we told this photo is only from a few weeks and she’s 56 here, would you believe us? No? We don’t believe us either!

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Janet is currently back on tour. The Together Again tour is selling out all over the country and at 57 years old, she isn't missing a beat. Happy birthday again to the legend -- Janet Jackson!

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