La Toya Jackson turns 68 today
As a singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman, La Toya has carved out her own niche in the entertainment industry, distinct from her famous siblings
La Toya Jackson turns 68 today
One of the best known members of the iconic Jackson family, La Toya Jackson, was born on May 29, 1956, in Gary, Indiana, USA. As a singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman, La Toya has carved out her own niche in the entertainment industry, distinct from her famous siblings.
La Toya Jackson began her career in the early 1970s, appearing on television shows with her family, such as “The Jacksons,” a variety show that featured her and her siblings. Her first foray into music was on the 1980 album “My Special Love,” a duet with her brother Michael Jackson on the track “Night Time Lover.” This exposure led her to pursue a solo career.
In 1980, La Toya released her self-titled debut album, which showcased her pop and R&B influences. The album included the moderately successful single “If You Feel the Funk.” She continued to release albums throughout the 1980s, establishing herself as a solo artist.
La Toya’s career in the 1980s also included a notable Playboy magazine feature in 1989, which garnered significant attention and controversy. In the 1990s and early 2000s, La Toya Jackson’s career faced ups and downs. She released several albums and singles, though they did not achieve the commercial success of her earlier work including “No Relations” (1991), “Formidable” (1992) – a French-language album, and “Startin’ Over” (2011). Despite this, she remained a recognizable figure in the entertainment world, participating in reality TV shows such as “Armed & Famous” (2007) and “Celebrity Apprentice” (2011).
La Toya Jackson remains active in entertainment, focusing on television appearances and business ventures. She starred in her own reality TV show, “Life with La Toya,” which aired from 2013 to 2014 on the Oprah Winfrey Network. The show gave fans an inside look at her personal and professional life, highlighting her journey and challenges.
La Toya Jackson’s personal life has been marked by both public and private challenges. In 1989, she married her manager, Jack Gordon, in a relationship that she later described as abusive and controlling. They divorced in 1997. La Toya has since become an advocate against domestic violence, using her experiences to help others.
Despite the challenges, La Toya has maintained a close bond with her family, often speaking fondly of her siblings and their shared history and remaining a significant figure in popular culture.
Look back at La Toya Jackson performing “Night Time Lover” at the Dutch TV show TopPop, 1980
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