Happy 47th Birthday, Janet Jackson! See Her Transformation Over The Years

March 31 2010, Published 9:08 a.m. ET
In the public eye since she was a kid, Janet Jackson's look has dramatically changed over the years!

2001: All the bells and whistles of this outfit unfortunately divert the attention away from her amazing body.

2004: While looking a bit too matchy-matchy, we love the confidence Janet Jackson exudes here.

2006: A more sophisticated Jackson looked stunning in a textured black floor length.

2006: A more sophisticated Jackson looked stunning in a textured black floor length.

2006: A more sophisticated Jackson looked stunning in a textured black floor length.

2006: A more sophisticated Jackson looked stunning in a textured black floor length.

2006: A more sophisticated Jackson looked stunning in a textured black floor length.

2006: A more sophisticated Jackson looked stunning in a textured black floor length.

2006: A more sophisticated Jackson looked stunning in a textured black floor length.

2006: A more sophisticated Jackson looked stunning in a textured black floor length.

2006: A more sophisticated Jackson looked stunning in a textured black floor length.

2006: A more sophisticated Jackson looked stunning in a textured black floor length.

2006: A more sophisticated Jackson looked stunning in a textured black floor length.

2006: A more sophisticated Jackson looked stunning in a textured black floor length.
14. 2007: Jackson redeems herself, looking strikingly gorgeous in a belted black gown.

2007: Jackson redeems herself, looking strikingly gorgeous in a belted black gown.
18. 2008: While we could have done without the hat and gloves, we love the more conservative side of Jackson.

2008: While we could have done without the hat and gloves, we love the more conservative side of Jackson.
2. 2009: Janet Jackson the action figure.


2009: Janet Jackson the action figure.
17. 2009: In a perfectly tailored animal print gown, Jackson turned heads in her most admirable fashion choice yet.

2009: In a perfectly tailored animal print gown, Jackson turned heads in her most admirable fashion choice yet.
3. 2009: Jackson looks stunning in a flattering navy-blue floor length.

2009: Jackson looks stunning in a flattering navy-blue floor length.
4. 2010: Jackson looks stylish in a belted jacket over a jumpsuit, paired with black pumps.

2010: Jackson looks stylish in a belted jacket over a jumpsuit, paired with black pumps.