Monday, October 24, 2005
The Jackson Family Is Officially Bonkers
It's being reported (clicky clicky) that Janet Jackson has a secret, 18-year-old daughter named Renee. The child's father is allegedly James DeBarge. Renee (DeBarge? Jackson?) was raised by Janet's older sister, Rebbie.
So, um...who does that? It would be understandable if Janet was a teenage mother or some junkie in rehab. But obviously she wasn't. I guess Papa DeBarge is somewhat off the looney hook because at least he was supposedly on drugs at the time. The only reason I can think of for Janet hiding the kid, though, is basic nuttiness and furthering her career - i.e., not having a child growing up and thereby serving as the public face of the aging process.
The basic point of this is that wealth allows people to get away with anything. The Jacksons are the best public example of this reality.
So, um...who does that? It would be understandable if Janet was a teenage mother or some junkie in rehab. But obviously she wasn't. I guess Papa DeBarge is somewhat off the looney hook because at least he was supposedly on drugs at the time. The only reason I can think of for Janet hiding the kid, though, is basic nuttiness and furthering her career - i.e., not having a child growing up and thereby serving as the public face of the aging process.
The basic point of this is that wealth allows people to get away with anything. The Jacksons are the best public example of this reality.
