But Janet Jackson, 51, looked to be defying age as she showed off her youthful visage and svelte figure at a party following her sell-out concert in Los Angeles on Sunday.
She became a first-time mother at the age of 50 when she gave birth to son Eissa just nine months ago.
The Nasty hit-maker, who is embarking on a string of energetic performances around the USA over the next few months, showcased her slender frame in a stylish all-black ensemble.
Looking good: Janet Jackson, 51, looked to be defying age as she showed off her youthful visage and svelte figure at a party following her concert in Los Angeles on Sunday
Looking supremely sophisticated, the mother-of-one opted for a sexy floor length leather-look skirt, which featured a teasing split at the back to flaunt her toned calves.
She paired this with a semi-sheer off the shoulder ruffled black blouse with flared arms and frilled detailing.
The ensemble was cinched with a glam black belt to reveal Janet’s tiny waist.
The veteran songstress completed her stunning look with powerful make up to accentuate her striking facial features, including thick slicks of dark eyeliner and bright crimson lipstick.
Transformation: Janet’s ensemble was cinched with a glam black belt to reveal her tiny waist. She looked worlds away from her pregnant self just one year ago (right, Sept 2016)
Go hell for leather like Janet in a maxi skirt by Rick Owens
Janet Jackson looked better than ever at the afterparty for her LA show over the weekend!
The singer made a style statement in an off-shoulder top by Saint Laurent, which she teamed with a chunky belt to cinch in her waist as well as this very slinky leather maxi skirt, which is by Rick Owens.
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Stunning: The Nasty hit-maker, who is embarking on a string of performances around the USA over the next few months, looked remarkably ageless
She scraped her glossy brunette curls into a high ponytail reminiscent of her Nineties heyday.
Janet was fresh from her sell out performance as part of her State of the World tour at the Hollywood Bowl arena – which has a capacity of 18,000 – in the Southern Californian city.
She’d previously postponed her 36-leg Unbreakable tour to start a family, and fans were concerned State of the World might also be subjected to a delay when Hurricane Harvey caused devastation across areas she was scheduled to perform in.
Flawless: The veteran songstress completed her stunning look with powerful make up to accentuate her striking facial features, including slicks of dark eyeliner and crimson lipstick
Ahead of her appearance in the disaster-hit Houston, the popstrel said in a Twitter video: ‘I know there were rumours about whether we would do the show in Houston, or whether we weren’t going to do the show in Houston. I’m here to tell you we’re going to do the show.’
And she added she has set plans in motion so she can help people in need during her visit to the hurricane hit city.
The Pleasure Principle favourite said: ‘We’re going to roll in early because we want to visit some of the shelters.
Scandal: Janet’s stage performances always cause a stir – including her now-infamous Super Bowl show in 2004 – during which Justin Timberlake exposed her breast (pictured)
‘And not just visit the shelters, we also want to do something special for the victims, so I will see you Friday.’
Her brother Tito, 63, recently said his sister loves being a mother to her nine-month-old son Eissa.
He said: ‘She changes all the diapers – she does it all. She’s a real mother. She loves it. I asked her, “How are you getting along with this?” and she said, “Tito, I love it.” She just loves her baby.
Dare to bare: The Indiana-born superstar has often been quick to show off her incredible abs in past performances. Pictured during her All For You world tour in 2001
She’s got a lot of front: She rocked a plunging leather catsuit in one memorable show during the 1998 American Music Awards
Let’s do this: The singer kept fans entertained with her performance in Los Angeles on Sunday
Take a seat: Janet eased herself onto a stool while performing a track from her extensive back catalogue
Centre stage: The iconic singer commanded attention at the Hollywood Bowl
‘She’s great at being a mother. It’s really great. I guess it sort of makes her feel complete.’
He also admitted that seeing his sibling in her newfound role takes something of an adjustment, as she never showed much of a maternal side in previous years.
Speaking on Loose Women in September, he added: ‘It’s different seeing Janet as a mother, because Janet was always the type of person that usually played with the children usually for maybe five or 10 minutes.’
On the matter of her separation from the Qatari billionaire, Wissam Al Mana, former Jackson 5 singer Tito simply noted: ‘She is going through a divorce at this time. I’m not very privy on her circumstances, but she is going through a divorce.’
On point: The star looked stunning in a cinched black trouser suit – one of many outfit changes on the night
Deadly in denim: An oversized jean jacket proved to be another stylish addition to her wardrobe
Casual: She also opted for a simple white top, skinny jeans and knee length boots
In good company: At one point the singer was joined onstage by actress Jenna Dewan-Tatum (far right)
Support: Jenna brought some of her former backup dancers on stage for a segment near the end of the show
Memorable: Janet put on a stunning show for guests at the concert on Sunday night
She’s got the moves: Janet proved she’s still capable of entertaining a crowd
Let’s go: Mary J. Blige was seen leaving the event later that night
Former flames: In May Janet revealed she had split up form her Qatari billionaire husband Wissam Al Mana after five years of marriage (here in 2013)
