Denise Gordy (born November 11, 1949) is an American film and television actress.

Denise Gordy was born in Detroit, Michigan. She is the daughter of George and Rosemary Gordy and sister of Patrice and George Gordy, Jr., among others. She is the mother of Marvin Gaye III by legendary Motown artist Marvin Gaye, and also of actress Bianca Lawson by actor Richard Lawson (married from 1978 to 1989). Motown founder Berry Gordy is her uncle.

Gordy has appeared in numerous television and theatrical features, beginning in 1974 with Bogard and ending most recently with Toy Soldiers in 1991. She also has contributed vocals for the soundtrack album to the film Bogard, as well as recording the song "Let's Do It Again".

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Often referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971.

In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, including those of "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller", were credited with transforming the medium into an art form and a promotional tool, and the popularity of these videos helped to bring the relatively new television channel MTV to fame. Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made him a staple on MTV in the 1990s. Through stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced numerous hip hop, post-disco, contemporary R&B, pop and rock artists.