Janet Jackson's romantic relationships have always been shrouded in mystery. On September 7, 1984 Janet kept it quiet when she eloped with her first husband James DeBarge.
James was part of another famous singing family like Janet, the DeBarges, as the handsome seventh sibling of the 80s group. At just 18 years old, Janet was swept off her feet by fellow R&B singer James, who was 21 at the time.
The elopement was the scandal of the year, with "Dadager" Joseph Jackson fiercely opposed to the union. Just one year later, Joe had the marriage annulled after it surfaced that the "pretty boy" of R&B was also a cocaine addict.
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