Who caused Janet Jackson's Super Bowl wardrobe to malfunction?
The New York Times and FX special Malfunction: Janet Jackson's wardrobe dives deep into singer Janet Jackson's wardrobe mishap while performing with Justin Timberlake at the 2004 Super Bowl. The new documentary examines the world of sports and TV production to try to figure out what really happened that night, but the movie still leaves many questions unanswered.
So what happened on stage? And who is responsible? Here's what to know so far, from the facts to the rumors and everything in between:
What happened at the Super Bowl?
A bit of history: Super Bowl 38 was held in Houston, Texas, in 2004. Beyoncé sang the national anthem and Janet Jackson, Diddy, Nelly and Kid Rock starred in the halftime show, according to The Guardian.
Justin Timberlake was a surprise guest. But he made headlines when he ripped part of Janet's blouse, exposing her chest on national television for nineteen-sixteenths of a second. Viewers were shocked, Janet's career soared, and an immediate scandal ensued.
"I think she has turned into an explosive powder keg." Malfunctioning director Jodi Gomes explained on the Hoy dia show. "And in the middle of that was this woman who had pioneered her image, and she was punished for it."
What new information came out in ‘Malfunction’?
The documentary (created by the same team that released Framing Britney Spears) used old footage mixed with new interviews to try to figure out what really happened. It premiered on Hulu on November 19. Although Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake did not participate, many experts from the NFL and CBS shared their thoughts and opinions on the scandal.
Apparently Salli Frattini, the MTV executive in charge of the halftime show, recalled a huge push for the show to be full of sex appeal. Justin was supposed to rip off Jackson's skirt to reveal a jumpsuit he was wearing underneath it (not her blouse) from hers, but the plan was canceled at the last minute, according to The Guardian.
Instead, Janet joined Justin in a duet for his song "Rock Your Body." And when she got to the lyrics, "I'm going to have you naked at the end of this song," Justin ripped open Jackson's bodice to reveal her chest, covered only by a jewel on her nipples. Janet looked surprised and the performance abruptly turned into a commercial.
Afterward, Janet was (understandably) upset. “Janet ran away; We couldn't talk to her on the phone, we couldn't talk to her manager, ”Frattini said. "She should have said, 'No one knew, and it was a mistake.' She never told us anything. Here we are trying to ask the person to whom this happened, why it happened to her, and she left ”.
And, CBS boss Les Moonves demanded that both Janet and Justin apologize on the air. Justin did, but Janet refused. "It felt like another request for something that was an accident," said Matt Serletic, the then CEO of Jackson's record label Virgin Records. “Something that didn't need to be completely put on her. So she didn't, and it's good for her. "
Was the incident really an accident?
on purpose. The stylist behind Janet's Super Bowl look, Wayne Scot Lukas, told Page Six that Justin was behind it all.
Lukas said Justin wanted to outshine Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Madonna, who had caused a stir by kissing at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards a few months earlier. The first NSYNC member “Insisted on doing something bigger than his performance. He wanted a revelation. "
Lukas also shared that Janet's outfit was supposed to be completely different. “Janet was going to be in a Rocha dress, and [Justin] was going to step on the back of her dress to reveal her butt in this pearl thong,” he said in the middle. But "the outfit changed a couple of days before and you saw the magic."
"I wouldn't call it a wardrobe‘ malfunction ’in a million years. It was the most functional wardrobe ever. As a stylist, he did what he was destined to do, ”added Lukas. (Mmm.)
So who is responsible?
There is a lot of speculation to analyze. Ultimately, who is to blame? Time Malfunction Look closely at the scandal, the movie never comes out and says who is responsible. And it seems that there is still no clear answer. If Janet's wardrobe problems on stage were accidental or someone's publicity stunt, there's no way to know for sure.
Has Janet ever commented on the incident?
Not publicly, but she could soon make a statement. The singer is releasing her own documentary about her career called Janet. She co-produced the film with producer and singer Randy Jackson, according to Gallows.
The first trailer for Janet dropped in September:
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The movie could include Janet's own thoughts on what happened at the Super Bowl. Justin Timberlake, on the other hand, recently apologized to Janet Jackson (and Britney Spears) in an Instagram post:
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"I want to specifically apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson, both individually, because I care and respect these women and I know I failed," he wrote.
The two-part special Janet will air on Lifetime and A&E in January 2022, according to Rolling Stone.
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