Singer Janet Jackson appeared on the talk show Drew Barry Morrewhere both celebrities reflected on the opportunities within the entertainment industry that they chose to discard.
One of the projects that Janet decided to say no to was the X-Men saga, which was directed by Bryan Singer in its first two installments. In these productions, Jackson would have played the character of Ororo Munroe, better known among comic fans as Storm (or Tormenta for Latin America).
“X-Men?!” Barrymore said after Janet tried to remember the name of the film, but all she could think of was that Halle Berry had gotten the role.But I couldn’t because I had just embarked on the Janet tour.”Jackson explained.
In addition to revealing this interesting fact, Jackson talked about his acting career, having participated in films such as Poetic Justice, The Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps and the film series Why did I get married?as well as in the sitcom good times.
The “Rhythm Nation” singer expressed her willingness to perform again when asked about it by Ross Mathews, co-host of the show. The interest of Janet Jackson in the role of Storm stands out not only for her potential impact on the franchise X Menbut also because of what it would have meant to see an iconic figure in music taking a significant role in a major Hollywood production.
This dialogue occurs in a context where Berry has stated in previous interviews, such as the one conducted by Vanity Fair in 2021, her eagerness to reprise the character of Storm if a suitable story presents itself. The star played the character in multiple installments alongside actors such as Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellenamong others.
As mentioned above, Janet and Drew argued on the show about the acting opportunities they passed up. Barrymore shared that she was in consideration for a role in Boogie Nights: pleasure gamesbut chose to follow a different path by accepting the role in Forever: Cinderella, a love story.
Janet Jacksonborn on May 16, 1966 in Gary, Indiana, transformed dance-pop with her particular style, becoming one of the most prominent artists of the 80s and 90s. Being the youngest of nine siblings from the famous Jackson family of Motown, managed to become independent to forge a career that encompasses recordings, television and film.
During the 1970s, she became known for her participation in the comedy series good times and later, as a teenager, in the dance-oriented series Fame. After a debut album in 1982 and a second album in 1984 that passed without much attention, Janet took the reins of her career, setting her own path and sound.
In 1986, he resurfaced with Control, a breakthrough album that featured five singles at the top of the rhythm-and-blues charts, including the pop hits “What Have You Done for Me Lately” and “Nasty.” Her independence resonated strongly with young people, elevating her to a level of stardom that rivaled that of Michael Jacksonhis more famous brother.
His work with the production team Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis resulted in bold, catchy songs that defined the power of ’80s dance and pop music. In 1989, he released Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814her most diverse body of work to date, producing seven top-ten pop hits, including “Miss You Much,” “Escapade,” and “Love Will Never Do (Without You).”
The ’90s brought critically acclaimed albums such as janet. (1993), Design of a Decade (1995), and The Velvet Rope (1997). In 2019, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Her life and career were also the subject of the four-part documentary series Janet Jackson (2022).
