La Toya Jackson
La Toya Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, author and television personality whose work spans “Heart Don’t Lie,” Starting Over and Life with La Toya.
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Music
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TF1Overview
- Born
- May 29, 1956 · Gary, Indiana
- Work
- Singer, songwriter, author and television personality
- Early spotlight
- The Jacksons variety series, 1976–1977
- Solo debut
- La Toya Jackson, 1980
- Signature single
- “Heart Don’t Lie,” 1984 · No. 56 on the Billboard Hot 100
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How it started.
Born in Gary, Indiana, La Toya is the fifth child of the Jackson family. She sang, danced and performed sketches with her siblings on the CBS variety series The Jacksons in 1976 and 1977, before releasing her own debut album in 1980.
Finding her sound.
Her solo catalogue moves through pop, R&B and dance music. She co-wrote “Night Time Lover” with Michael Jackson, who also produced it. In 1984, “Heart Don’t Lie” became her biggest Billboard Hot 100 hit, reaching No. 56. “Baby Sister” later earned an Outstanding Song Award at Tokyo’s 1985 World Popular Song Festival.
Telling her own story.
In Starting Over, written with Jeffré Phillips, she describes leaving an abusive marriage, rebuilding her life and reconnecting with her family. She later brought her daily life to OWN in Life with La Toya. Her television work has continued through international Mask Singer appearances and guest judging on Drag Race.
Creditschronological, newest first
Television
- 2026RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, season 11Premiere guest judge
- 2025Mask Singer, FranceImpératrice, guest performer
- 2013–2014Life with La ToyaStar
- 1976–1977The JacksonsPerformer
Books
- 2011Starting OverAuthor with Jeffré Phillips
Music
- 1985We Are the WorldEnsemble vocalist, U.S.A. for Africa
- 1984Heart Don’t LieSinger and co-writer of the title track
- 1980Night Time LoverSinger and co-writer with Michael Jackson
- 1980La Toya JacksonDebut solo album
Awards
Quotes
I wish everybody was in the movie.La Toya Jackson, Variety
At the April 20, 2026 Los Angeles premiere of Michael, she discussed the family’s portrayal and Janet’s decision to decline being depicted.
Trivia
- Michael Jackson produced “Night Time Lover,” which the two siblings co-wrote.
- Stevie Wonder played harmonica on “My Love Has Passed You By” on her debut album.
- Her masked television characters include Alien in the United States, Menina in Spain, Burger Gal in Australia and the Impératrice in France.
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