Last updated on: August 22, 2025
Joh’Vonnie Nakia Jeboo Jackson was born August 30, 1974, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is the child of Joe Jackson, the died head of the Jackson family, and Cheryl Terrell, his long-term girlfriend. She was born only a day after her celebrated half-brother Michael Jackson‘s 16th birthday.
Joh’Vonnie had a world much different from that of her celebrity siblings. She was cared for and attended to by her father, but her world was kept private from the public. Joe wished to shield the image of the Jackson family, so Joh’Vonnie was kept out of his union with Katherine Jackson and their ten offspring.
Quick Facts About Joh’Vonnie Jackson
| Full Name | Joh’Vonnie Nakia Jeboo Jackson |
| Birthdate | August 30, 1974 |
| Age | 51 years and 3 months old |
| Occupation | Timeshare industry worker, Author |
| Husband/Wife | Not known |
| Education | N/A |
| Parents | Joe Jackson (father), Cheryl Terrell (mother) |
| Siblings | Rebbie Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson (d. 2024), Jermaine Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Brandon Jackson (died shortly after birth), Michael Jackson (d. 2009), Randy Jackson, Janet Jackson |
| Children | Yasmine Jackson (daughter, born 1995) |
| Net Worth | Estimated around $1 million |
Family Connection
Joh’Vonnie is the half-sister of some of the world’s most well-known performers, such as Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson. Her other siblings are Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Randy, and Brandon (who passed away at birth).
Although she belongs to the same family, Joh’Vonnie has expressed herself quite clearly about feeling excluded. She did not spend much time with her siblings and most often kept her distance from them. She explained that she tried to connect but said many of them never fully accepted her.
Relationship with Her Father
While Joe Jackson is most commonly remembered as a stern father to his children, Joh’Vonnie explained that her experience was different. Joe spent time with her, visited her, and was affectionate with her. He took her gifts and called her adorable nicknames like “Jobie” and “Sally-Mae.”
But this love had been accompanied by pain. His dedication to Joh’Vonnie reminded him of his unfaithfulness to Katherine, and this brought such great hurt to the family. This strained relations between her siblings and her, making her journey towards acceptance even more difficult.
Connection with Janet Jackson and Siblings
Joh’Vonnie has spoken about her uncomfortable encounters with her siblings. One of them was with Janet Jackson. She at one time referred to Joe as “Daddy” when she was in the presence of Janet, which annoyed her, as Janet and her siblings were not supposed to refer to him as such. Joh’Vonnie also confirmed that her encounter with Michael Jackson was short. Michael was aloof with her but connected more with her daughter, Yasmine.
These scenes indicated how complicated her relationship with the Jackson family has been. Joh’Vonnie had stated she felt judged and rejected, despite wishing for an intimate relationship.
Personal Life and Career
Joh’Vonnie opted for a more subdued life than her celebrity siblings. She is in the timeshare business in Las Vegas. She is also the mother of Yasmine Jackson, who was born in 1995. Joh’Vonnie grew up Yasmine primarily away from the limelight.
She came out with a memoir in 2018 titled Bd Child*. She opened up candidly about her life as the secret Jackson sibling. She described the difficulties of having to grow up in the shadow of such a strong and famous family yet having to be kept at arm’s length.
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Janet Jackson’s Side
For Janet Jackson, what her father did created long-term emotional suffering. She said it was difficult to forgive him for having a child out of wedlock. This made it challenging for her to have a close relationship with Joh’Vonnie, as much as they share the same father.
Today
Joh’Vonnie still maintains a low-key life in Las Vegas. She has worked, raised her daughter, and told the world her story. She may never be able to have the same relationship with the Jackson siblings, but she has demonstrated strength by telling her tale and forging her own path.
