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La Toya Jackson

La Toya Jackson is an American singer and television personality best known as a member of the Jackson family.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

La Toya Jackson is an American singer and television personality, best known as a member of the Jackson family. She has released solo music, appeared on TV, and published memoirs.

What it is

La Toya Jackson is the fifth child of Joe and Katherine Jackson, born in Gary, Indiana, in 1956. She is part of the famous Jackson family, alongside siblings including Michael and Janet Jackson.

Key details

Jackson launched a solo recording career and scored a U.S. hit with "Heart Don't Lie" in 1984. She has also worked as a television personality, appearing in reality and variety programming, and has authored memoirs.

Personal life

She was married to manager Jack Gordon from 1989 to 1997. Reports in 2013 that she had married Jeffré Phillips were later denied by Jackson. She remains a public figure with continued media activity.

In short

  • Fifth child of Joe and Katherine Jackson.
  • Solo hit "Heart Don't Lie" in 1984.
  • Married Jack Gordon 1989–1997.
  • Denied 2013 marriage report.
Canadian angle

La Toya Jackson has long been known to Canadian audiences through the international popularity of the Jackson family, her solo recordings, and television appearances; no specific Canada-only role is identified in the sources used here.

Quick questions

Who is La Toya Jackson?
La Toya Jackson is an American singer, television personality, and author, and a member of the Jackson family.
What is La Toya Jackson known for?
She is known for her solo music career, including the hit "Heart Don't Lie", and for being part of the Jackson family.
Is La Toya Jackson married?
No current marriage is confirmed. She was married to Jack Gordon from 1989 to 1997, and a reported 2013 marriage was denied by Jackson.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Toya_Jackson
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, family position, marriage to Jack Gordon, and basic biography.
  2. Us Weeklyhttps://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/la-toya-jackson/
    Supports: Overview of career, family, albums, marriage to Jack Gordon, and later relationship reporting.
  3. Simple English Wikipediahttps://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Toya_Jackson
    Supports: Birth date, family position, marriage, and denial of reported 2013 marriage.
  4. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0413765/
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, spouse listing, and family relationships.
  5. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0413765/bio/
    Supports: Sibling list and biographical details.