Janet Jackson gives birth to her first child at age 50

Congratulations, Ms. Jackson.
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Tricia Gilbride
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Janet Jackson gave birth to her first child today -- a boy named Eissa Al Mana.

People reports that Jackson, 50, “had a stress-free healthy delivery and is resting comfortably.”

Last year, Jackson canceled the remainder of her Unbreakable tour to start a family with businessman Wissam Al Mana, who she married in 2012.

"My husband and I are planning our family, so I'm going to have to delay the tour," she said in a video to fans at the time. "Please if you can try and understand that it's important that I do this now. I have to rest up -- doctor's orders. But have not forgotten about you."

In October 2016, she officially announced the pregnancy and the world began preparing for some serious superstar DNA to enter the world.

Topics Celebrities

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Tricia Gilbride

Tricia Gilbride was a Reporter for Mashable Watercooler. Tricia focused on the intersection of celebrity culture and the Internet. Previously, she worked as a fashion writer and a social media manager. She also edits Women-Artists.org, a blog and annual print publication, and looks exactly like her cat.

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