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Janet Jackson Shows Off Her 60-Lb Weight Loss At The BET Awards In Leather Corset And Black Fedora As Fans React: 'A Nod To Michael'

July 1, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
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Janet Jackson not only got to show off her unique style at this year’s BET Awards, but she got to flaunt her latest weight loss transformation as well.

The pop star was a notable attendee at this year’s award ceremony, walking the red carpet in a hip and grungy outfit that stood out from the rest of the red carpet looks. In addition to her outfit, something else that caught people’s attention was her slimmed-down figure, as the singer has reportedly lost around 60 pounds over the last few years. Fans praised both her look and progress on various social media platforms. Read more about it below.

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Janet Jackson Flaunts Her Slimmed-Down Figure On The BET Awards Red Carpet

The famous Jackson sister was one of many stars who stepped out for the BET Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, June 28th. The awards ceremony celebrated notable achievements in Black culture over the last year, including those in music, film, television, etc.

 

Given the recent buzz generated by the latest Michael Jackson biopic film, Michael, which was created in collaboration with his family, many were pleased to see Janet hit the red carpet. She did so wearing an outfit that almost looked as though it was inspired by her departed brother and his unique style.

 

Janet wore a white pinstripe shirt and black pinstripe trousers that were accessorized to the max. She put a black, short-sleeved tee over her button-down and cinched her waist with a three-layered black leather belt. She also had on a dramatic fedora hat completed with a fascinator veil, and wore lots of chunky, silver jewelry.

Fans React To Janet's Look & Weight Loss On Social Media

Janet's outfit did a lot for her, making headlines about how it reminded people of her departed, hitmaking brother, who was known for his love of fedoras. But it also reminded fans that she's undergone a fairly significant transformation, reportedly losing around 60 pounds over the last decade.

 

In past media reports, the "Rhythm Nation" singer's inner circle, from inside sources to personal trainers, mentioned that she had been upping her exercise regimen and challenging herself a bit more, all while following a "strict" diet.

 

Now, her progress shows and has stuck, and fans are praising her good looks at the BET Awards on social media.

 

"You better go, Ms. Jackson!" wrote a Reddit user. "Very fierce."

 

"She looks so great, too," observed another. "I saw her in concert a couple of years ago; her performance was top-notch, but she was looking a bit thick. Looks like she's dropped the baby weight again."

 

One fan commented that the 60-year-old "looks hot," as another wrote, "She's kind of representing brother Michael too."

 

"The fedora was a nod to Michael," added a fan.

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Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.