Janet Jackson Has Some Bad Times on 'Good Times' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-19-2010, 04:34 PM

Janet Jackson's struggle with her figure began at the age of 10 - when TV producers asked her to lose weight for a role.

The former child star established herself as an actress on family variety show "The Jacksons" in 1976, before finding superstardom as a singer. She went on to land a role in the sitcom "Good Times" - and she believes her experience on the 1970s series sparked her ongoing battle with the bulge.

Jackson, 43, says, "When I was younger on Good Times, I was asked to lose weight. I wasn't a heavy kid on the show but I was 10 years old and developing very quickly so they would put gauze around my chest to make me smaller, and I think that has an effect on you as a child as if who you are isn't good enough."

The youngest of the Jackson clan has famously struggled with weight problems throughout her career and has previously admitted to being an "emotional eater".

http://www.starpulse.com/news/index....ttle_started_d

catlover79 · 03-19-2010, 06:47 PM

That's a horrible thing to do to a kid. Poor Janet. The same thing happened to Jill Whelan (The Love Boat) - she was forced to lose weight when she was a kid on the show. She has spoken publicly about going on a crash diet before her mother intervened.

Marvo301 · 03-19-2010, 08:10 PM

Who asks a 10 year-old to lose weight? That is absolutely ridiculous and very infuriating! Imagine what that can do to a kid's psyche. Just look at what happened and is continuing to happen to Janet.

catlover79 · 03-19-2010, 08:47 PM

It's sickening. Even though she wasn't a kid, Karen Carpenter felt the pressure to lost weight and be "perfect" - and we all know what happened to her.

hatwink · 03-29-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

It's sickening. Even though she wasn't a kid, Karen Carpenter felt the pressure to lost weight and be "perfect" - and we all know what happened to her.

That's sad that happened to Janet.And Karen, unfortunately, I remember when she died.Hated that.

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Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	Janet Jackson Has Some Bad Times on 'Good Times' Janet Jackson's struggle with her figure began at the age of 10 - when TV producers asked her to lose weight for a role. The former child star established herself as an actress on family variety show "The Jacksons" in 1976, before finding superstardom as a singer. She went on to land a role in the sitcom "Good Times" - and she believes her experience on the 1970s series sparked her ongoing battle with the bulge. Jackson, 43, says, "When I was younger on Good Times, I was asked to lose weight. I wasn't a heavy kid on the show but I was 10 years old and developing very quickly so they would put gauze around my chest to make me smaller, and I think that has an effect on you as a child as if who you are isn't good enough." The youngest of the Jackson clan has famously struggled with weight problems throughout her career and has previously admitted to being an "emotional eater". http://www.starpulse.com/news/index....ttle_started_d Attached Images __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

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catlover79 Moderator Forum Legend God Bless Val Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 67,665	That's a horrible thing to do to a kid. Poor Janet. The same thing happened to Jill Whelan (The Love Boat) - she was forced to lose weight when she was a kid on the show. She has spoken publicly about going on a crash diet before her mother intervened. __________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

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Marvo301 Forum Veteran I got a rock. Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 16,491	Who asks a 10 year-old to lose weight? That is absolutely ridiculous and very infuriating! Imagine what that can do to a kid's psyche. Just look at what happened and is continuing to happen to Janet. __________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Alfred Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin

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03-19-2010, 08:47 PM	#4
catlover79 Moderator Forum Legend God Bless Val Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 67,665	It's sickening. Even though she wasn't a kid, Karen Carpenter felt the pressure to lost weight and be "perfect" - and we all know what happened to her.