> At a Glance
> – Janet Jackson posted a PlayStation-themed cake for Eissa’s 9th birthday
> – The January 3 Instagram snap shows edible Minecraft and Astro Bot treats
> – Jackson, 59, calls motherhood “the most important thing I’ve done”
> – Why it matters: Fans rarely see the pop icon’s private life with her only child
The usually private Janet Jackson gave followers a sweet surprise, unveiling her son’s gamer-ready birthday dessert on social media.
Birthday Cake Close-Up
A red-and-black PlayStation controller formed the cake’s base, topped with Astro Bot figurines and nine slim blue candles. Edible accents paid homage to Minecraft and Astro’s Playroom, while piped letters spelled “Happy 9th Birthday” beside Eissa’s name.
Actress Tasha Smith joined the comment thread, posting:
> “Happy birthday Eissa!”
Life as Mom
Jackson and ex-husband Wissam Al Mana welcomed Eissa in 2017 when she was 50. Since then, cameras seldom capture the youngster, though he toured with mom last summer, watching her Together Again New York show in child-size ear defenders.
In a 2024 Guardian interview, the Unbreakable singer reflected:
> “The most important thing I’ve done, the biggest thing I’ve done, is become a mother, and it’s had a beautiful impact on my life.”
She added:
> “I wanted to have three children, but thought, ‘I should stop there, that’s probably all I can handle.’ Because you have to give all of yourself.”
Speaking to BBC the same year, she called motherhood “the most beautiful thing,” and during a 2023 Today segment said:
> “Everything. Every – when they’re tired. When you need a break. I just love it all.”
Key Takeaways
- Jackson’s January 3 post reveals Eissa’s video-game passion
- Motherhood tops her list of personal achievements
- The star balances global tours with hands-on parenting
One cake, one click, and fans glimpse the superstar’s most treasured role: mom.
