Michael left the group in 1984 to pursue a solo career, releasing landmark albums Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad that made him a global superstar. Janet parlayed early TV appearances into her own music and acting career with classic albums Control, Rhythm Nation and The Velvet Rope.
Across the years the family gathered for highs like the 1997 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honor and the 2008 BMI Icon recognition, and for losses when Michael died in 2009, their father Joe in 2018 and Tito in 2024. As a new Michael biopic hits theaters on April 24, 2026, these photos remind us of a complicated, unforgettable legacy.