History of JoJo Siwa in Timeline

JoJo Siwa, born Joelle Joanie Siwa, is a prominent American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality. She gained initial recognition for her appearances on the reality television show Dance Moms from 2015 to 2016. Siwa's career has expanded into music, acting, and a significant presence in the media and entertainment industry. In 2020, she was recognized as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people. Her brand is often associated with bright colors, bows, and a youthful energy, appealing to a young audience.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1964: Release of Mary Poppins movie

In 1964, the movie Mary Poppins was released which Siwa performed "Step in Time" from on the primetime CBS special Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic.

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May 19, 2003: JoJo Siwa's Birth

On May 19, 2003, Joelle Joanie "JoJo" Siwa was born.

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2013: Miley Cyrus's Rebrand

In 2024, JoJo Siwa compared her rebrand at iHeartRadio Music Awards to that of Miley Cyrus's rebrand in 2013 ahead of the release of Cyrus' fourth studio album, Bangerz.

2014: Audition for Abby Lee Miller's ALDC Dance Competition Team

In 2014, JoJo Siwa began appearing on Dance Moms, starting with auditioning for Abby Lee Miller's "ALDC" dance competition team.

2015: Appearance on Dance Moms

In 2015, JoJo Siwa started appearing on Dance Moms, auditioning for Abby Lee Miller's dance competition team and being selected for the team early that year.

2015: Selection for ALDC Dance Competition Team

In early 2015, JoJo Siwa was selected for Abby Lee Miller's "ALDC" dance competition team on Dance Moms.

May 2016: Release of 'Boomerang' and 'I Can Make U Dance'

In May 2016, JoJo Siwa released her songs "Boomerang" and "I Can Make U Dance".

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2016: Dance Moms appearance

In 2016, JoJo Siwa continued to appear as a dancer on the reality television show Dance Moms alongside her mother, Jessalynn Siwa.

2017: Signing with Nickelodeon and Appearances

In 2017, JoJo Siwa signed with Nickelodeon and appeared in the film Blurt! with Jace Norman and the show Lip Sync Battle Shorties with Nick Cannon.

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2017: Signing with Nickelodeon

In 2017, JoJo Siwa signed with Nickelodeon and began acting in various television shows and films.

2018: Partnership with J. C. Penney and Breakout Artist of the Year Award

In 2018, JoJo Siwa partnered with the American department store J. C. Penney to release a line of accessories, bedroom decor, and a doll made in her likeness. Also in 2018, she was named the Breakout Artist of the Year by Vivid Seats.

2019: Recall of JoJo Siwa Cosmetics Kit

In 2019, Claire's recalled a JoJo Siwa-branded cosmetics kit product after the FDA issued a warning about it containing dangerous levels of asbestos.

2019: Announcement of D.R.E.A.M. The Tour

In 2019, JoJo Siwa announced that she would be going on her first major concert tour, entitled D.R.E.A.M. The Tour, scheduled to visit 52 cities.

September 2020: Inclusion on Time's 100 Most Influential People

In September 2020, JoJo Siwa was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

November 2020: End of Relationship with Mark Bontempo

In November 2020, JoJo Siwa ended her relationship with TikTok star Mark Bontempo.

2020: Inclusion on Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2020, JoJo Siwa was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

January 2021: Coming Out as Part of the LGBTQ+ Community

In January 2021, JoJo Siwa came out as being part of the LGBTQ+ community on social media, initially declining to label her sexuality.

January 2021: Controversy and Withdrawal of JoJo's Juice Board Game

In January 2021, the board game JoJo's Juice, marketed for children, was withdrawn from sales due to controversy over its content. Also in January 2021, Siwa responded that she was not informed about the game's questions. In the same year, General Mills started producing a breakfast cereal called JoJo Siwa Strawberry Bop.

February 2021: Start of On-and-Off Relationship with Kylie Prew

In February 2021, JoJo Siwa began an on-and-off relationship with Kylie Prew.

2021: Inclusion on Fast Company's Queer 50 List

In 2021, JoJo Siwa was included on Fast Company's Queer 50 list.

2021: Release of The J Team

In 2021, JoJo Siwa, in collaboration with Nickelodeon, released her own feature film, The J Team.

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April 4, 2022: Announcement as Judge for So You Think You Can Dance

On April 4, 2022, JoJo Siwa was announced as a judge for the seventeenth season of So You Think You Can Dance.

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June 2022: End of Relationship with Kylie Prew

In June 2022, JoJo Siwa's on-and-off relationship with Kylie Prew ended.

September 9, 2022: Recipient of GLSEN Gamechanger Award

On September 9, 2022, JoJo Siwa was announced as the recipient of the Gamechanger Award from GLSEN for her anti-bullying advocacy efforts.

December 2022: End of Relationship with Avery Cyrus

In December 2022, JoJo Siwa's relationship with social media content creator Avery Cyrus ended.

2022: Appearance in Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway

In 2022, JoJo Siwa appeared as a playable character in the video game Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway.

2022: New Show on Facebook Watch

In 2022, JoJo Siwa had a new show on Facebook Watch called "Jojo Goes", documenting some adventures of her and her friends.

December 2023: Performance on Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic

In December 2023, Siwa performed "Step in Time" from the 1964 movie Mary Poppins on the primetime CBS special Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic.

January 26, 2024: Returning as a Judge for So You Think You Can Dance

On January 26, 2024, it was announced that JoJo Siwa would be returning as a judge for the eighteenth season of So You Think You Can Dance.

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February 2024: Allegations of Mistreatment of XOMG! Pop Members

In February 2024, JoJo Siwa and her mother were alleged to have mistreated members of XOMG! Pop by subjecting members to grueling rehearsal schedules and promoting an unhealthily competitive working environment.

April 5, 2024: Release of 'Karma'

On April 5, 2024, JoJo Siwa released her official debut single as an adult artist, "Karma", which received mostly negative reviews and generated online backlash. Following viral backlash and negative criticism from queer musicians Tegan and Sara, Siwa clarified her position in a later interview.

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July 2024: Release of Guilty Pleasure EP

In July 2024, JoJo Siwa released her fourth EP, titled Guilty Pleasure.

August 2024: Expressed Interest in Participating in Eurovision Song Contest

In August 2024, JoJo Siwa expressed interest in participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, specifically wanting to represent Poland. Polish public service broadcaster Telewizja Polska (TVP) denied any contact or decisions about participation in Eurovision.

November 2024: End of Relationship with Dakayla Wilson

In November 2024, JoJo Siwa's relationship with dancer Dakayla Wilson ended.

2024: Post-Nickelodeon Image Debut at iHeartRadio Music Awards

In 2024, JoJo Siwa debuted her post-Nickelodeon image at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, wearing a black mesh bodysuit, a fauxhawk, and makeup inspired by Kiss. She compared her rebrand to that of Miley Cyrus in 2013.

2024: Post-Nickelodeon Career

In 2024, JoJo Siwa started her post-Nickelodeon career with the extended play Guilty Pleasure, led by the single "Karma".

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April 2025: End of relationship with Kath Ebbs

In April 2025, JoJo Siwa's relationship with non-binary Australian influencer and actor Kath Ebbs ended.

June 2025: Reported Drop from Columbia Records

In June 2025, Daily Mirror reported that JoJo Siwa had been dropped from Columbia Records.

July 2025: Identification as Bisexual

As of July 2025, JoJo Siwa is reportedly identified as bisexual.

July 2025: Release of 'Bette Davis Eyes' Cover

In July 2025, JoJo Siwa released a cover of "Bette Davis Eyes" on Instagram and TikTok. Simultaneously, Siwa debuted a new "traditional" appearance in the cover's music video.

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