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Happy Birthday, Janet Jackson!

We fell in love with Janet Jackson as Penny, the adorable neighbor on the popular sitcom "Good Times." Today, Damita Jo celebrates her 44th birthday. She has a lot to be proud of. From her successful solo career, lead movie roles to multiple Grammy-awards. She will perform for the first time at this year's ESSENCE Music Festival on July 4 in New Orleans. Join us as we wish this fabulous star a Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday, Janet Jackson!
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By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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We fell in love with Janet Jackson as Penny, the adorable neighbor on the popular sitcom “Good Times.” Today, Damita Jo celebrates her 44th birthday. She has a lot to be proud of. From her successful solo career, lead movie roles to multiple Grammy-awards. She will perform for the first time at this year’s ESSENCE Music Festival on July 4 in New Orleans. Join us as we wish this fabulous star a Happy Birthday. 
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