Janet Jackson may revisit her controversial 2004 Super Bowl performance in a reported documentary about Justin Timberlake. However, her former stylist, Wayne Scot Lukas, thinks she should stay away. Lukas believes Jackson “knows better” than to participate in the project, which could revisit the controversy surrounding their halftime show.
Janet Jackson’s former stylist warns her against appearing in Justin Timberlake’s documentary
Lukas shared his warning in an interview with Page Six. He expressed disappointment over reports that Jackson could appear in the documentary.
“I’m disappointed because she’s cooler, and she’s smarter, and knows better,” he said.
Lukas then made his position even clearer.
“I don’t think she should do it. I think she was treated dirty during this.”
Reports suggest the four-part documentary will arrive in December and revisit major moments from Timberlake’s career. One report also claimed that Jackson could discuss their 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance.
Lukas designed Jackson’s outfit for that show. Earlier this month, he claimed the controversial reveal was planned, although neither Jackson nor Timberlake has confirmed his account.
The stylist also told Page Six that Timberlake rehearsed the move before the broadcast. Lukas claimed the plan involved Timberlake removing part of Jackson’s outfit before cameras cut away.
However, Jackson has long maintained that the exposure was an accident. In her 2022 Lifetime documentary, she said the incident became “blown way out of proportion” and revealed that she and Timberlake had moved on.
Lukas’ warning reflects his concerns about revisiting a controversy that followed Jackson for years. He appears to believe that participating in the new documentary could bring renewed attention to the incident.
Meanwhile, the reported Apple TV docuseries could revisit Timberlake’s past controversies involving Jackson and Britney Spears.
Neither Apple TV nor Timberlake has officially confirmed the project. Jackson has also not announced her participation. Until then, Lukas maintains that she should stay away from the documentary.
