Janet was a local act. Worldwide she was pretty basic in terms of popularity compared to her brother and Madonna.
And don't get started on how Janet dissed Madonna for not having "class" then started taking her clothes off and talking about her puss also in her songs. Of course, after Madonna did it.
In the United States Tranet was big, I don't think anyone can deny that. But worldwide? LOL.
The Tranet stans are a delusional mess.