Janet Jackson secretly married billionaire fashion tycoon Wissam Al Mana last year. The singer wanted to put an end to the engagement rumors so she decided to offer up a wedding confession.
The couple released a joint statement concerning their relationship, “The rumors regarding an extravagant wedding are simply not true. Last year we were married in a quiet, private, and beautiful ceremony.”
Instead of giving each other expensive wedding presents they decided to be practical, “Our wedding gifts to one another were contributions to our respective favorite children’s charities. We would appreciate that our privacy is respected and that we are allowed this time for celebration and joy. With love, Wissam and Janet”
The couple have been together for two years. Jackson, 46, was previously married to James DeBarge and Rene Elizondo.
Wissam, 37, currently heads the family business fashion portfolios and is listed on Forbes as having a net worth of $4.5 billion. His father is founder and owner of the Almana Group, a Qatar-based luxury lifestyle enterprise.
Fun Fact: Janet’s brother Jermaine Jackson legally changed his name to Jermaine Jacksun last week for “artistic reasons” … details here.
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