Most know that comes from a big family, but recently the superstar singer unveiled just how huge it really is. During a recent interview with Scott Mills, the Rhythm Nation songstress broke down her family tree, beyond her famous siblings, which include the late . Scott first asked Janet about her relation to the one-of-a-kind singer-songwriter .
“[Stevie’s] our cousin,” Janet confirmed. “Not a lot of people know that he’s our cousin.” READ MORE: The Good Times alum explained that Stevie was her siblings’ cousin on their “mother’s side.
” As Janet continued, she name-dropped more legendary celebs to who the Jackson family were related. “So is Tracy Chapman [and] so is Samuel L. Jackson,” Janet added, revealing that they too were also cousins.
A mind-blown Scott then asked her what Stevie, Tracy, and Samuel were to her, prompting her to confirm again that each person was her “cousin.” Janet’s revelation sparked much conversation on X, formerly Twitter, with many sharing that they were surprised to learn that Tracy and Samuel were a part of the Jackson family. “I knew about Stevie Wonder but not the other two!!,” one X user shared.
A second noted, “Wow didn’t know this! The family genes.” Another added, “And now Samuel L. Jackson?! I need to visually see a family tree cuz WHAT?! I knew of Stevie as I got older and still shocked about that but Sam & Tracey too?? LEGACY!” Someone else mentioned: “How is this the first time I’m learni.