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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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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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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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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)