Barely three months after welcoming their son, and Wissam Al Mana have. The news landed with a thud, a shocking turn of events during what should have been the happiest time of Jackson's life. Not long after she and producer broke up after seven years of dating, the twice-divorced Jackson was asked in 2009 if she still believed in marriage. I'll put it like this: If God wants me to, then I will. The Qatari-born, London-bred billionaire businessman co-owns the Al Mana Group, which operates a number of high-end automakers and fashion retailers in the Persian Gulf region, with his two brothers—a dynamic that Jackson, as a member of one of the most famous families in entertainment history, could certainly understand. They hit it off and started dating a few months later. That September they were spotted together at a party thrown by Roberto Cavalli in Paris. But though future public sightings would be few and far between for the couple, as they spent most of their time together outside of the United States, they weren't keeping their relationship a secret. The following year, amid rumors that they had a big wedding planned, he and Jackson took off and tied the knot without anyone outside of their inner circle being the wiser until Jackson in February 2013. Having seen the effect that relentless media coverage had on her brother Michael Jackson, as well as the spotlight's effect on her and most of her sprawling family, it's no wonder that Janet was determined to live the offstage portion of her life —especially after Michael died. And she had certainly met her match in Al Mana, whose high-stakes business dealings, wealth and close family ties had made him an intensely private, albeit public, person as well. You never have a chance to deal with yourself privately and work through issues on your own. Everything is on display for the world to see. I don't want to talk about that. The bloom was rumored to be off the rose as early as 2014, but any were soon overshadowed by the rapturous news that Jackson was planning to head back out on tour. Let's keep the conversation going. Her Unbreakable World Tour kicked off on Aug. News learned that Jackson was indeed. She gave birth in London on Jan. About three weeks later, her 86-year-old mother, , flew to the U. The TRO petition alleged elder abuse and a plot to manipulate her and obtain control over her money; Trent has denied any wrongdoing. Janet's sister Rebbie Jackson, who is mentioned in the court documents as having witnessed instances of abuse, joined them in London. Katherine flew back to Los Angeles late last month to testify a hearing is scheduled for April 25 and has reportedly been staying with Rebbie rather than at her Calabasas property, where Trent had been living in the guest house. Over time, like anything in life, you find ways to master it and you learn how to do that. At least when it comes to clothes, Jackson's style did become markedly more conservative after they got together, both when she was out alone and with her husband. When she returned to the stage in 2015, one of Jackson's primary costumes was a long-sleeve tunic over harem pants. She wore the modest ensemble with her usual flair, but it made for a stark contrast to her more flamboyant, skin-baring tour looks of the past. Though, ironically, when you think of Janet in the '80s, you think fierce military-inspired chic and her signature cap. There have also been rumors for months either that Jackson, who was raised a Jehovah's Witness but had distanced herself from certain tenets of the holiday-eschewing faith, had for Al Mana or was planning to do so as the birth of her child approached. Two people who aren't entirely on the same page about religion can make it work, but that gets harder when a child enters the equation. Not that parents have to be the same religion, obviously, but it can create major friction when they don't agree about how to raise their kids—and in this case, multiple reports suggest that Jackson and Al Mana's differences only became more irreconcilable once their son was born. Since it's not a culture she grew up with, it's been challenging for her. She often felt she disappointed Wissam. Reps for Jackson and Al Mana have not responded to requests for comment or otherwise confirmed the validity of these observations. Ultimately, Janet's desire to become a mother may have outweighed the importance of her personal happiness, at least in the short run. Which is not to say that the 42-year-old Al Mana was only in the picture to father Jackson's baby, but it could be a reason why she tried to make it work for so long. While it's no longer considered unusual to get started later in life, if she still wanted to have her own biological child, the time had come. By using the site, you consent to these cookies. For more information on cookies including how to manage your consent visit our.
