Janet Jackson first Icon Award 2001

    by Ranjan: Janet Jackson

    MTV picked Janet as the first ever Icon Award recipient back in 2001. That night her brothers Tito, Jackie, Jermaine, and Marlon came out to celebrate her, and Michael showed up on video to shout her out for everything she's done for music and dance.

    Transcript (en)

    Michael wanted to be a part of this big night for you too so let's take a look and see what Michael has to say. Janet, I am so thrilled that you are being honored tonight as an icon. No one deserves this more than you. You have achieved so much and will only keep climbing higher and higher. Your talent knows no boundaries. I love you and I am honored and proud to be your brother. Now Janet, we remember when we used to change your diaper backstage. But look at you now, all grown up, looking grand, BAM! But Janet, you know what? You will always be our baby sister. Always be our baby sister. And I guess to the rest of the world, you're an icon now. That's right, baby. As a beautiful woman and a fantastic artist, you managed to stay one step ahead. You are looking so fine, okay? I love you. I'm your brother. Yeah, Janet, and I know you might be thinking somebody's missing. Randy's a little bit under the weather, but he sends his love to you, sweetheart. Congratulations.