: While Campbell appears in the video and lip-syncs the female dialogue, the vocals on the track actually belong to Princess Stéphanie of Monaco .
: Herb Ritts, known for his ability to capture human anatomy in black and white, co-directed the piece to highlight the physical chemistry between the performers.
: Due to its provocative imagery and sensual nature, the video was initially banned in South Africa. Today, it is viewed as a sophisticated masterpiece of subtle seduction.
: The song and video center on the desire to keep a relationship private ("in the closet") rather than referring to sexual orientation, as the lyrics explicitly mention "Woman to man".
Michael Jackson - In The Closet (official Video) May 2026
: While Campbell appears in the video and lip-syncs the female dialogue, the vocals on the track actually belong to Princess Stéphanie of Monaco .
: Herb Ritts, known for his ability to capture human anatomy in black and white, co-directed the piece to highlight the physical chemistry between the performers. Michael Jackson - In the Closet (Official Video)
: Due to its provocative imagery and sensual nature, the video was initially banned in South Africa. Today, it is viewed as a sophisticated masterpiece of subtle seduction. : While Campbell appears in the video and
: The song and video center on the desire to keep a relationship private ("in the closet") rather than referring to sexual orientation, as the lyrics explicitly mention "Woman to man". Michael Jackson - In the Closet (Official Video)