Janet Jackson, 48, Is Unrecognizable At Vogue Event In Dubai - What Has She DONE To Her Face?

A new appearance: Eighties pop icon Janet Jackson's face looked different
when she attended a Vogue event in Dubai on Friday

She looked youthful in France just two years ago when she walked the carpet of an AIDS event in a cut-out white gown that accentuated her trim figure.

But on Friday Janet Jackson was nearly unrecognizable as she attended a Vogue Fashion event in Dubai.

With a puffier face and severely arched eyebrows, the 48-year-old sister of the late King Of Pop Michael Jackson looked quite different.

Gone was the Damita Jo singer's trademark dimples and cute smile.

Instead, the Indiana native appeared morose and uncomfortable with a slight grimace as she was escorted through a crowd.

Hiding in the crowd: The Why Did I Get Married? actress had several men around
her trying to keep fans at bay as two female women in gowns looked on

Her eyes said even more as she looked down while two hulking bodyguards stood behind her.

Wonderful in white: The Escapade singer was stunning with her signature smile
and dimples at an AIDS event in France in 2012

Even her eyebrows were off as they arched high above her lashes.

The pulled up locks worn in a I Dream Of Jeannie style also added to her different look.

Pretty in purple: The actress at the premiere of her film
Nutty Professor II with her father in 2000

The change in her face may have just been due to a change in her weight.

The normally svelte superstar - who came to fame in the eighties with such hits as 1986's Control and 1989's Escapade - appears to have added a few pounds to her petite frame.

Ten years ago: With Beyonce and Mary J Blige for the cover of Essence in 2004

The Nasty singer covered up her body in a black dress that had long sleeves and a high neckline.

A diamond necklace gave her some sparkle as did matching diamond stud earrings.

The Why Did I Get Married? actress still cut a glamorous figure, however.

Lithe and lovely: The star in NYC in 2012 at the Marco Glaviano Supermodels
exhibition opening at the Keszler Gallery

She was following a man in a long white Ghotra and matching jacket.

The beauty was escorted into the event by at least five guards, all of whom wore black suits and a serious expression.

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