Janet Jackson Sets the Record Straight on Allegations She Has Secret Daughter  10/26/05

AN "ACCESS HOLLYWOOD" EXCLUSIVE JANET JACKSON SETS RECORD STRAIGHT ON ALLEGATIONS SHE HAS AN 18-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER

Burbank, CA, October 26, 2005 - In a statement released exclusively to "Access Hollywood," pop icon Janet Jackson denies allegations that she has an 18-year-old daughter. The story airs on "Access Hollywood" Wednesday, October 26, 2005 (check local listings for time and station)

In response to Jackson's former brother-in-law, Young DeBarge's claim last Friday on New York radio station WQHT that Jackson and his older brother, James, have an 18-year-old daughter named Renee, Jackson released the following statement exclusively to "Access Hollywood."

"I do not have a child and all allegations saying so are false."

Jackson and James DeBarge were married for less than three months in 1984. The singer is currently dating Jermaine Dupri.

"Access Hollywood" is produced by NBC and distributed by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. Rob K. Silverstein is the executive producer.

Source: Access Hollywood/NBC Press Release