READ: Janet Jackson Doesnt Respond After Secret Daughter Tiffany Whyte Speaks Out. In February, Inside Edition interviewed Bunny's mother, Etterlene DeBarge, who said she believes a 31-year-old woman from Philadelphia named Tiffany Whyte was Janets secret daughter. Jacksonalso details the harrowing scenes of DeBarge's drug abuse during their brief union. Come on now, she recalled. 'You are my life':Janet Jackson dedicates Rock Hall honor to 2-year-old son, More:We may never resolve our conflicted feelings about Michael Jackson. target_type: 'mix' Bunny believes Whyte is just seeking fame and that she's one of many who've contacted her family claiming to be Janets secret daughter. "Back in the day they were saying that I had a child and I kept it secret," she said. Bunny DeBarge was disappointed with how her mother handled the results. Rachel lives in the Boston area with her husband and their two daughters. The message came with the news that she would be postponing her then-current Unbreakable tour, adding, "Please understand that it's important that I do this now. Later, the case remains in mystery and never opens it again. DeBarge has three children: daughter Kristinia (born March 8, 1990), son James, Jr. (born 1998), and his youngest, daughter Tori (born 2001). [2] In 2016, DeBarge claimed on Growing Up Hip-Hop that he and Jackson have a daughter. Copyright IBTimes 2023. For more about Janet Jacksons life, check out her 2011 book, True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself Did Janet Jackson have a baby with James DeBarge? She welcomed a son, Eissa, with her husband, Qatari businessman Wissam Al Mana, Jan. 3. Bunny DeBarge's brother, James, and Janet eloped back in 1984. DeBarge claims that following their split, Jackson had a daughter who . For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Who's Still Together From 'The Perfect Match'? Does Janet Jackson Have A Daughter? Star Was 'Pressured' Go Hide Watch Uncle Michael and mama, and he wants to see Scream at that point, Janet said in 2019 of Eissas love of watching her and Michaels videos. _taboola.push({ 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. After that Etterlene was a bit sure that Whyte is her granddaughter whereas she fell somehow connect with her. I would apologize to Janet and tell her as a family we would not have done it like that, she said. Jackson's ex-husband James DeBarge claimed in the most recent clip of WE TV Series's Growing Hip Hop that he and Janet Jackson had a secret daughter together, as reported by International Business Times. Im like, Mom, maybe shes some kin to you but she's not James and Janets daughter. The Debarge family claims shes telling the truth and even James sister, Bunny Debarge, has spoken out about the child Janet reportedly tried to cover up. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Knowing who he is and that we are all equal no matter the race or gender. The couple separated. Getty Images. A number of women claiming to be the famed ex-couple's secret daughter have come forward. Does Janet Jackson Have A Secret Daughter With Her First Husband? The two were married in 1984, but had their marriage annulled one year later in 1985. Like all of his siblings, he was born and raised on the East Side of Detroit, Michigan. Janet was pregnant and James believed that as well," Bunny DeBarge said. Eissas father is billionaire Wissam Al Mana, a billionaire tycoon who runs his family's business empire as executive director of the Al Mana Group. There is a rumor that Justin Timberlake appears in the film to discuss what really happened during their infamous Super Bowl half-time show. During an interview with The Jasmine Brand, she explained how she wants to tell her story. authenticate users, apply security measures, and prevent spam and abuse, and, display personalised ads and content based on interest profiles, measure the effectiveness of personalised ads and content, and, develop and improve our products and services. She said she would often have to search for DeBarge on the streets and they got into physical altercations when she tried to get rid of his drugs. After heading backstage at a 1985 concert from The Time Jam and Lewis Minneapolis-based funk outfit Jackson decided to work with the young producers to help her craft a signature sound. Heres what we know about Janet Jacksons son, what their life together is like and what Jackson has said about having more kids. Bunny, however, questions the validity of that test, claiming there's no way Tiffany is the secret child. I think we all believe that James and Janet had a child.. They were saying I was raising her daughter. Janet Jackson's Son: All About Eissa & If She Has Other Kids - Parade "Nasty" singer Janet Jackson was forced to give up her alleged daughter, ex-husband James DeBarge claimed. Janet which was filmed over three years, airs over two nights on Lifetime and A&E starting Friday. But Jackson may have surprised her fans the most when she revealed in 2016 that she was pregnant with her son at 50 years young. }); Copyright 2015 . In it, Janet addresses the story. Tabloids have had a field day with rumors that Janet Jackson had a secret daughter with her ex-husband James DeBarge 30 years ago. Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. He does a few things. In an interview with Radar Online, Whyte has spoken about her parents Jackson and DeBarge. At one point, there was speculation that Randy's daughter Stevanna was Janet's baby as well due to their resemblance. Jackson remembered that the rumors became so big that there were theories that the daughters of her older brothers, Jackie and Randy, were hers. Their marriage was annulled one year later. The "Rhythm Nation" singer who became a first-time mom in 2017 explained where she thinks the rumor started from. Hes first and foremost in my life. Janet Jackson did not have a secret baby in the '80s that she kept from husband James DeBarge and the world. The rumor flared up after Bunny and James mother, Etterlene, took a DNA test with Whyte. Wishing you a life full of magical moments.. King World Productions Inc. 2023 Inside Edition Inc. and CBS interactive Inc., Paramount companies. "I think we all believe that James and Janet had a child." But she doesn't think that person is Whyte, a 31-year-old woman from Philadelphia. He was the seventh child born to Robert DeBarge Sr. and Etterlene Abney DeBarge. There were times when Mike used to tease me and call me names. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; Then, she went to discuss Tiffany. Janet Jackson Responds to Rumor of a Secret Child With James DeBarge Where was the baby?. Janet Jackson is a showbiz icon who's known for setting records and upsetting expectations. While Jackson still maintains that she never had a child with DeBarge, she did welcome a son, Eissa, in 2017 with her third husband, billionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana. "When we got married and came back to the hotel he said, 'OK, I'll be right back,'" she recalled of their unromantic wedding night. How could I keep a child from their father? They were married in 2012, but didnt confirm it until 2013 after rumors surfaced about their extravagant, over-the-top nuptials. Does Janet Jackson have a daughter with James Debarge? Etterlene said that she became convinced after she and Tiffany took a DNA test. Janet Jackson & James DeBarge Married: 1 year What Went Wrong: The couple's 1984 marriage came to a close one year later when DeBarge was reportedly suffering from substance abuse. Even, her grandmother, Etterlene DeBerge also speaks that Janet was pregnant when she was getting a divorce. She explainsher weight gain at the time was a result of taking birth control, a physical shift that only fueled the gossip. I want people to know the truth. I could never do that. The grabby headlines are tackled early: the stern guidance of family patriarch Joseph; Jacksons elopement with R&B singer James DeBarge and their alleged secret child; her defiance in shunning her fathers management to relaunch her music career; a clandestine marriage to dancer Ren Elizondo Jr. In an interview on A&E and Lifetimes two-part docuseries, Janet, Jackson shut down the 30-year-old rumor she had a secret baby with her ex-husband that he didnt know about. And back then, you could pick up weight taking them, and thats what happened to me, so that rumor started going around., Debbie Allen, who also starred in Fame as Lydia Grant, recalled her surprise in the docuseries about the rumors Jackson had a secret child. When she was 18, Janet eloped with singer James DeBarge in 1984, but their marriage was annulled the following years. James had the understanding that Janet was pregnant at that time, but was told after she went to Japan for a year that the baby was aborted. UPDATED VIDEO COMING!James exposing the truth https://youtu.be/rKUY49nyP3M even includes lessons and tips from her own nutritionist, David Allen, who helped Janet get her mind, body and soul in shape for good. About Tiffany Whyte - The Alleged Daughter of Janet Jackson and James DeBarge. But crafting what would become 1989s dynamic Janet Jacksons Rhythm Nation 1814 endured challenges. As we know that singer Janet Jackson and vocalist James DeBarge was married in 1984 when the bride (Jackson) was just 18. In her new documentary, Janet Jackson denies the rumor that she had a child with James DeBarge. Does Janet Jackson have a daughter with DeBarge? [Solved!] It's hard to say what Eissa looks like today, because Jackson has virtually never shared a photo of him online. Others have purported that Jackson's niece, Stevanna Jackson (whose father is Janet's brother, Randy Jacksonwho is a different Randy Jackson from the onetime American Idol judge), is actually her love child with DeBarge, but again, that's false. The gossip haunted the family a long time, she told Inside Edition Friday. In the docuseries, Jackson explained that the rumors started in 1984 when she was a cast member in season 4 of NBCs Fame, in which she played Cleo Hewitt. Bunny added that she guesses 10 women have come forward to claim they are the secret child. "I had started taking birth control pills, and back then, you could pick up weight taking them. In the doc, Janet detailed how the fake news morphed into different salacious stories, including that she gave the secret baby girl she never had to one of her siblings to raise as their own. Youre growing up so fast, Jackson wrote on Instagram. The Grammy Award winner from the legendary musical family has done so time and again, whether she's being named the first-ever artist to generate seven top 5 hits off the same album (as she did in 1989 with Rhythm Nation 1814),delivering a much-raved-about performance on film (in the 1993 drama Poetic Justice) or becoming one of the few Black women to ever be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (like she was in 2019). The foundation of being grounded and also of a higher power. The actor had started taking oral contraceptives, which at the time were linked with increases in appetite and fluid retention due to higher levels of the hormones estrogen and progestin. StyleCaster is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Jackson she gave birth to Eissa Al Mana on Jan. 3, 2017. Janet Jackson Denies Having Child With Ex-Husband James DeBarge In The Although she doesnt bare much resemblance to Janet or James, theres another reason why her mother does believe Tiffany could be her sons daughter. In fact, Whytes face didnt match with both, Jackson and her ex-husband. The 62-year-old soul singer says she had firsthand knowledge of Jacksons pregnancy. The second part of the series will dip into child molestation allegations against brother Michael (Guilty by association, she says she felt);the scandalous Super Bowl halftime show in 2004 with Justin Timberlake; her late-in-life motherhood; and Michaels death. Jackson has alleged their split was caused by his frequent drug use. And just keep it moving, really. Jackson also aims to make sure Eissa grows up with some of the lessons instilled in her from a young age. "HowcouldIkeepachildawayfromtheirfather? Related: All About Megan Fox and Her Three Boys. He was released from prison three years later in 2015.[6]. Before Whyte, there were numbers of ladies who came and claimed on the same topic but their case didnt take seriously. "That's not a life for anyone.". Bunny DeBarge accused Whye of being a fame seeker, noting she doesn't resemble Jackson or DeBarge. Nearly 50 years into her career, Janet Jacksonis still exhibitingthe Control that turned her into a cultural icon. In an interview with InStyle, Jackson talked about spending time with her son outside while still risking being spotted by fans and paparazzi. Sorry Tiffany, God bless you and we hope you find your family., Bunny also explained why her mother, Etterlene, welcomed Tiffany with open arms. Why cant I? Jackson said in an interview with an Australian radio show.Well see. Janet Jackson Denies Rumors of Secret Baby with James DeBarge - TODAY.com James along with brothers Mark, Randy, nephew Andrew (bass player), and an unknown niece are performing on tour as DeBarge. Thats not right, she said. Janet Jackson reacts to Justin Timberlakes Super Bowl performance invitation. We get many girls claiming to be Janet and James daughter. In El's absence, James handled lead vocals. Nasty singer Janet Jackson was forced to give up her alleged daughter, ex-husband James DeBarge claimed. In an April 2016 video, Jackson revealed in an intimate video to fans, "My husband and I are planning our family." A lot of the kids thought I was pregnant cause I had gained weight and I had started taking birth control pills, Jackson explained. She also revealed that Eissa is well on his way to mastering some of Michaels moves. Follow her on Instagram. Janet Jackson James Debarge Daughter - A Secret Child? Bunny DeBarge's brother, James, and Janet eloped back in 1984. Also, in 2004, DeBarge made a song with the "Haitian Sensation" Won-G for a remix called "Nothing's Wrong", using the instrumental for the Quik/DeBarge track "Tha Divorce Song". In those moments, all is right with the world., Jackson has also revealed that shes chosen not to rely on a nanny to help her raise her son. They eloped in 1984 when she was just 18. I say leave Janet and James alone. It opened a lot of doors, but having that last name comes with a great deal of scrutiny.. Janet Jackson did not have a secret baby in the 80s that she kept from husband James DeBarge and the world. "A lot of the kids thought I was pregnant, cause I had gained weight," Janet said of the time period, when she was appearing in TV's Fame. "Back in the day they were saying that I had a . Im sure I will need someone in the future, some help here and there, but I dont have anyone [right now] and I love it. I get bothered and recognized, but I do it anyway. The New York Times bestseller is filled with personal tales and rare photos of Janet at various stages of her life, taking readers on a journey from her struggles with body image to how she eventually learned to be happy in her own skin. Such a 'Scream': Kim Kardashian buys Janet Jackson video costume, And thats just in the first two hours of "Janet Jackson.". No surprise: Eissa's into music! container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', She had more feistiness than anyone had heard, Lewis says.