The Best Throwback Photos of the Jackson Family
The Best Throwback Photos of the Jackson Family
Stephanie SengweFri, April 24, 2026 at 10:25 AM UTC
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The Jackson Family in 1976Credit: CBS Photo Archive/Getty
Perhaps no other family has changed the course of music history quite like the Jackson Family.
Made up of nine siblings — Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Michael, Randy and Janet — the musical family first came to prominence when the Jackson Five first hit the scene back in the '60s with hits such as "ABC" and "I Want You Back."
Michael Jackson, the youngest in the group, was also its standout member and left to pursue a solo career in 1984. He would go on to release groundbreaking albums Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad making him one of the biggest global superstars of our time.
The baby of the family, Janet Jackson, also forged her own path as a musician and an actress. She first appeared on the family's variety show The Jacksons and then on Good Times in the '70s. She went on to become a musical icon in her own right with albums such as Control, Rhythm Nation, and The Velvet Rope regarded as classics to this day.
And while the family has had their ups and downs in the decades they've been in the spotlight, they've managed to show up for each other when it mattered most. They came together when Michael died in 2009, when their father Joe Jackson passed away in 2018 and when Tito died in 2024. The famous family has also reunited for more celebratory occasions, such as the premiere of a biopic based on Michael's life, in theaters on April 24, 2026.
As Michael hits the big screen, see some of the best vintage photos of the Jacksons over the years.
Related: Michael: All About the Michael Jackson Biopic Starring the King of Pop's Nephew
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The Jackson 5's Early Days
The Jackson 5 in 1968Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
A young Jermaine, Tito, Randy, Marlon and Michael Jackson posed with their instruments in this sweet photo from 1968.
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Born Performers
The Jackson 5 in 1969Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
The band of brothers was pictured doing what they did best while on a TV show circa 1969.
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Kids' Table
Janet and Randy JacksonCredit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Janet has always been close to her brothers — just look at this cute childhood photo with Randy in 1971...
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Future Superstars
Janet and Michael JacksonCredit: Michael Ochs Archive/Getty
...and another adorable shot with Michael in 1972.
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'Fro Galore
The Jackson 5 in 1972Credit: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty
The quintet proudly rocked their Afros in this groovy photo taken in London in 1972.
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A Family Affair
The Jackson Family in 1970Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Joe Jackson posed with all his sons in this vintage photo from the '70s.
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The More the Merrier
Katherine, Jermaine, Janet, La Toya and Michael JacksonCredit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
At the wedding of Motown founder Berry Gordy's daughter Hazel, Katherine, Janet, Michael, Jermaine and La Toya celebrated in serious '70s style.
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Terrific Trio
Janet, Michael and Randy JacksonCredit: Tim Boxer/Getty
The three youngest Jackson siblings, Janet, Michael and Randy, radiated star power in a 1974 portrait.
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Round of Applause
Janet and Michael JacksonCredit: ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
Michael cheered on his baby sister as she presented Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group during the 1975 American Music Awards.
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A Family That Matches Together
The Jackson familyCredit: Hulton Archive/Getty
The entire gang (sans Jermaine) — Randy, La Toya, Marlon, Janet, Michael, Jackie, Rebbie and Tito — wore glossy blue ensembles while appearing on a TV show in 1976.
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The Jacksons at Home
The Jackson brothers and their father JosephCredit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
The Jackson brothers posed with their father Joseph in the backyard of their Los Angeles home in this photo taken in 1972.
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Breaking Bread
The Jackson in 1977Credit: Chris Walter/WireImage
All grown up, the brothers looked ultra-cool while in their Encino home back in 1977.
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Elegant Eight
Marlon, Michae, Rebbie, Jackie, La Toya, Janet, Randy and Tito JacksonCredit: CBS via Getty
All the siblings (sans Jermaine) dressed up in white for a glamorous family photoshoot in 1977.
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Babying Janet
Janet Jackson with her brothersCredit: Gregg Cobarr/WireImage
A baby-faced Janet Jackson crashed her brothers' publicity shoot after signing with Epic Records in 1978.
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Just Chilling
The JacksonsCredit: Gregg Cobarr/WireImage
In a separate setting, the brothers — minus Tito and Randy — donned some oh-so-'70s plaid shirts and tight bottoms.
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Taking 5
Michael and Janet JacksonCredit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Michael and Janet looked completely in their element during a portrait session in 1978.
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All Suited Up
The Jackson 5 in the '70sCredit: Universal Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty
The Jacksons looked spiffy in their three-piece tuxedos in this undated shot from the '70s.
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Birthday Bash
Janet, Randy and La Toya JacksonCredit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Janet, La Toya and Randy had a siblings' night out to celebrate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 35th birthday in West Hollywood in 1982.
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Cool as Cucumbers
The Jacksons with actor Emmanuel LewisCredit: Sonia Moskowitz/Getty
Nothing screams '80s like a pair of aviator sunglasses, which the Jackson all rocked as they — accompanied by Emmanuel Lewis — announced their Victory Tour while in New York in 1983.
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Family Overseas
The Jackson Family in 1993Credit: Alain BENAINOUS/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
Tito, Jermaine, Randy, Rebbie and Jackie were pictured while attending an event with parents Katherine and Joseph in Switzerland in 1993.
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Talking Legacy
The Jackson FamilyCredit: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Jermaine, Katherine, Joe, Rebbie and Tito Jackson attended the press conference for The Jackson Family Honors in 1993.
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Hall of Famers
The Jacksons with Berry GordyCredit: KMazur/WireImage
Berry Gordy presented Marlon, Michael, Tito, Jermaine and Jackie Jackson with their trophy as The Jackson 5 were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
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Forever Their Baby
Janet Jackson with brothers Tito Jackson and Jermaine JacksonCredit: Lester Cohen/WireImage
She may have been 41 at the time, but clearly Tito and Jermaine still viewed Janet as their little baby sister as the proud brothers embraced her at the premiere of Why Did I Get Married in 2007.
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Leaving a Mark
The Jackson Family in 2008Credit: Vince Bucci/Getty
Tito, Jackie, Randy and Marlon Jackson shared the stage with their parents and sisters as they received the BMI Icon Award at the 8th Annual BMI Urban Awards in 2008.
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