Janet Jackson might have a brand new man in her life.
On Monday, July 7, Jackson, 59, was noticed holding fingers with R&B singer Maxwell whereas attending the 1500th efficiency of Cabaret At The Equipment Kat Membership in London.
For the special day, Jackson wore a co-ord white pantsuit together with her hair in a bun, whereas Maxwell, 52, wore a black striped go well with and a pair of gold sun shades.
Jackson beforehand married Wissam Al Mana in 2012. The twosome known as it quits in April 2017, three months after they welcomed son Eissa.
“[She] felt hidden from household and pals,” a supply instructed Us Weekly in September 2017 of Jackson’s earlier relationship. “Janet felt like a prisoner.”
Previous to her marriage with Al Mana, 50, Jackson was married to James DeBarge from 1984 to 1985, adopted by René Elizondo Jr. from 1991 to 2003.

Wissam al Mana and Janet Jackson Jacopo Raule/Getty Pictures
Since her cut up from Al Mana, Jackson has been centered on being a mom to Eissa and couldn’t assist however gush concerning the “stunning impression” he has had on her life.
“Crucial factor I’ve accomplished, the most important factor I’ve accomplished, is grow to be a mom, and it’s had a gorgeous impression on my life,” she stated in an interview with The Guardian in September 2024. “I needed to have three youngsters, however thought, ‘I ought to cease there, that’s in all probability all I can deal with.’”
Jackson famous she couldn’t have greater than three youngsters as a result of “it’s a must to give all of your self” to your children.
“Clearly, it’s a must to work, however you don’t come first anymore,” she defined. “Your life fully modifications. And I wouldn’t commerce it for something.”
The “Somebody to Name My Lover” singer additionally shared that she needs her son to have a standard childhood exterior of the highlight.

“I need him to expertise being a baby since you don’t get to do that over,” she shared with The Guardian. “You’re an grownup for the remainder of your life, so I need him to get pleasure from every minute of being a baby.”
Apart from being a mom, Jackson has additionally been excelling in profession, even receiving the ICON Award on the 2025 American Music Awards in Could.
“I’m so so honored. I’m so grateful,” she shared in her acceptance speech. “I imply, no disrespect in any approach, however I don’t take into account myself an icon. My household, myself, our dream wasn’t ever to be well-known. We weren’t raised like that.”
Janet, the sister of Michael Jackson, stated that she and her 9 different siblings at all times had a “particular love for music, dancing [and] singing” and that their “fame got here with the results of arduous work and dedication.”
“My story, my household’s story, is really an American story. This may have solely occurred in America,” she defined, noting that she hoped that she’s “been an inspiration” to different artists to “comply with their goals and succeed.”