Quick Info
| Profession | Matriarch of the Jackson family, costume designer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/05/1930 |
| Age | 96 years |
| Birthplace | Clayton, Alabama, USA |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Katherine Esther Jackson is the matriarch of the Jackson family of entertainers, best known as the mother of Michael Jackson and other famous musicians including Janet Jackson and La Toya Jackson. She played a crucial role in supporting and managing her children's musical careers. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Notable Physical Condition | Contracted polio at age two, which left her with a noticeable limp |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Jehovah's Witness |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Joe Jackson (married November 1949) |
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Family
| Father | Prince Albert Scruse (16/10/1907 - 21/01/1997) |
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| Mother | Martha Upshaw (14/12/1907 - 30/04/1990) |
| Children | 10 children with Joe Jackson, including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, and Tito Jackson |
Career
| Role with Jackson 5 | Costume designer for her sons' group, creating suits and costumes for performances |
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| Notable Achievement | Encouraged and supported the musical talents of all her children; honored as 'Mother of the Year' by Essence magazine in 1985; Michael Jackson dedicated his album Thriller (1982) to her, and Janet Jackson dedicated Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989) to her |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born as Kattie B. Screws (also recorded as Katherine E. Screws) | |
| 2. Moved to Gary, Indiana with Joe Jackson after their marriage in 1949 | |
| 3. Had 10 children over 16 years with her husband Joe Jackson | |
| 4. Father changed surname from Screws to Scruse in 1934 and renamed her Katherine Esther Scruse |