Jonas Brothers, Michael & Janet Jackson

Michael and Janet Jackson enjoyed a close relationship throughout their childhood and collaborated on music a few years later. The King of Pop, one of the best-selling artists in history, started his music journey as a member of the Jackson 5. Meanwhile, Janet debuted with a self-titled debut album upon signing a contract with A&M Records.

However, Janet reportedly felt a shift in their close relationship after Michael’s career skyrocketed following the release of Thriller.

“He would always come in my room and we’d talk, and this particular time, he came in my bedroom. Neither of us said a word to each other, and then he got up and left. That’s the time Mike and I started going our separate ways. He just wasn’t as fun as he used to be,” she said in her Lifetime and A+E documentary, Janet Jackson.

After Michael’s death in 2009, Janet has continuously honored him and remained open about their relationship.