Janet Jackson Revealed The True Meaning Behind Her Wildly Talked About Earrings At The 1983 American Music Awards, And I Truly Never Would've Guessed

When fashion and duty commixture .

Music iconJanet Jacksonis known for her timeless hits, incredible choreography, and diverse acting roles. But did you also know she’s a seasoned exotic pet owner?

That’s right! During arecent episodeof British Vogue’sLife in Looksseries, Janet took a trip down memory lane to break down some of her most popular fashion moments throughout her career.

One of those stylish moments included her 1983 American Music Awards red carpet moment when she wore a beautiful red sweetheart gown, with ruffled tiers.

The taffeta dress, which she also wore to her graduation, might have captured everyone’s attention that night, but it was her accessories that held an extra special meaning.

TheWhy Did I Get Married?star revealed that one of her earrings had a real key on it. That key was used to open the cages of her family’s pets, but these weren’t your typical cats and dogs — although she did have dogs.

“I used to take care of all the animals,” Janet told British Vogue. “And we had animals! We had giraffe, Mouflon sheep, we had pheasants, toucans, cockatiels.”

“I used to clean all the cages,” she added. “All of that. And that’s why I kept the key there, because I never kept a keychain or anything, so I didn’t want to lose it.”

Janet found a way to be responsible and fashionable by adding the key to her hoop earrings. An innovator in so many ways!

For more of Janet, be sure to watch her fullLife in Looksepisode with British Vogue below:

Janet Jackson at a Naomi Campbell event, wearing a dark outfit and standing in front of a floral display and a purple backdrop with event signage

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Janet Jackson, in a chic blazer, sits at a wooden desk with an open book, tea set, candle, and decorative bookshelves and flowers in the background

Janet Jackson on the red carpet wearing a strapless, ruffled gown

Janet Jackson poses on the red carpet in a strapless dress

Janet Jackson sits at a desk with a book, smiling, surrounded by flowers and bookshelves in a warmly lit office

Janet Jackson sits at a desk, next to a framed photo of her younger self in a strapless dress. Shelves with books and decor are visible in the background

Janet Jackson in a grey blazer with striped sleeves, sitting in front of wooden shelves adorned with pink flowers

Music iconJanet Jacksonis known for her timeless hits, incredible choreography, and diverse acting roles. But did you also know she’s a seasoned exotic pet owner?#

That’s right! During arecent episodeof British Vogue’sLife in Looksseries, Janet took a trip down memory lane to break down some of her most popular fashion moments throughout her career.#

One of those stylish moments included her 1983 American Music Awards red carpet moment when she wore a beautiful red sweetheart gown, with ruffled tiers.#

The taffeta dress, which she also wore to her graduation, might have captured everyone’s attention that night, but it was her accessories that held an extra special meaning.#

TheWhy Did I Get Married?star revealed that one of her earrings had a real key on it. That key was used to open the cages of her family’s pets, but these weren’t your typical cats and dogs — although she did have dogs.#

“I used to take care of all the animals,” Janet told British Vogue. “And we had animals! We had giraffe, Mouflon sheep, we had pheasants, toucans, cockatiels.”#

“I used to clean all the cages,” she added. “All of that. And that’s why I kept the key there, because I never kept a keychain or anything, so I didn’t want to lose it.”#

Janet found a way to be responsible and fashionable by adding the key to her hoop earrings. An innovator in so many ways!#

For more of Janet, be sure to watch her fullLife in Looksepisode with British Vogue below:#