History of JoJo Siwa in Timeline
JoJo Siwa is an American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality. She gained initial recognition as a dancer on the reality television show Dance Moms (2015-2016). Siwa's widespread popularity led to her inclusion on Time's 100 most influential people list in 2020, highlighting her significant impact on popular culture.
1964: Original Mary Poppins Movie
In 1964, the movie Mary Poppins was released, which featured the song "Step in Time" that JoJo Siwa later performed in December 2023.
May 19, 2003: JoJo Siwa's Birth
On May 19, 2003, Joelle Joanie "JoJo" Siwa was born. She is an American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality.
2013: Miley Cyrus's Rebrand
In 2024, JoJo Siwa compared her rebrand to that of Miley Cyrus in 2013 ahead of the release of Cyrus' fourth studio album, Bangerz.
2014: Dance Moms Audition
In 2014, JoJo Siwa started appearing on Dance Moms, beginning with auditioning for Abby Lee Miller's "ALDC" dance competition team.
2015: Dance Moms Appearance
In 2015, JoJo Siwa appeared as a dancer on season two of the reality television show Dance Moms alongside her mother, Jessalynn Siwa.
2015: Selection for ALDC Team
In early 2015, JoJo Siwa was selected for Abby Lee Miller's "ALDC" dance competition team, marking a significant step in her early career on Dance Moms.
May 2016: "Boomerang" and "I Can Make U Dance" Release
In May 2016, JoJo Siwa released her songs "Boomerang" and "I Can Make U Dance".
2016: Dance Moms Appearance
In 2016, JoJo Siwa continued her appearance as a dancer on season two of the reality television show Dance Moms alongside her mother, Jessalynn Siwa.
2017: Nickelodeon Signing
In 2017, JoJo Siwa signed with Nickelodeon and acted in various television shows and films.
2017: Nickelodeon Film and Show Appearance
In 2017, JoJo Siwa signed with Nickelodeon, appearing in the film Blurt! with Jace Norman and the show Lip Sync Battle Shorties with Nick Cannon.
2018: Partnership with J. C. Penney and Breakout Artist 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. In 2018, Siwa was also named the Breakout Artist of the Year by Vivid Seats.
2019: Claire's Cosmetics Kit Recall
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.
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's relationship with TikTok star Mark Bontempo ended.
2020: 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 LGBTQ+
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: JoJo's Juice Board Game Controversy and Cereal Release
In January 2021, the board game JoJo's Juice was withdrawn from sales due to inappropriate content. Also in January 2021, 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: Fast Company's Queer 50 List
In 2021, JoJo Siwa was included on Fast Company's Queer 50 list.
2021: The J Team Release
In 2021, JoJo Siwa, in collaboration with Nickelodeon, released her own feature film, The J Team.
April 4, 2022: So You Think You Can Dance Judging Announcement
On April 4, 2022, JoJo Siwa was announced as a judge for the seventeenth season of So You Think You Can Dance.
June 2022: End of On-and-Off Relationship with Kylie Prew
In June 2022, JoJo Siwa ended her on-and-off relationship with Kylie Prew.
September 9, 2022: 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 ended her relationship with social media content creator Avery Cyrus.
2022: Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 Appearance
In 2022, JoJo Siwa appeared as a playable character in the video game Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway.
2022: Jojo Goes Facebook Watch Show
In 2022, JoJo Siwa had a new show on Facebook Watch called "Jojo Goes", documenting some adventures of her and her friends.
December 2023: "Step in Time" Performance
In December 2023, JoJo 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: So You Think You Can Dance Judging Return
On January 26, 2024, JoJo Siwa was announced to be returning as a judge for the eighteenth season of So You Think You Can Dance.
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.
April 5, 2024: "Karma" Release and Controversy
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. She also discussed her desire to start a new genre of music called "gay pop."
July 2024: Guilty Pleasure EP Release
In July 2024, JoJo Siwa released her fourth EP, titled Guilty Pleasure.
August 2024: Interest in Eurovision Song Contest
In August 2024, JoJo Siwa expressed interest in participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, specifically wanting to represent Poland due to her Polish heritage. However, Polish public service broadcaster Telewizja Polska (TVP) denied this.
November 2024: End of Relationship with Dakayla Wilson
In November 2024, JoJo Siwa ended her relationship with dancer Dakayla Wilson.
2024: Post-Nickelodeon Image Debut
In 2024, JoJo Siwa debuted her post-Nickelodeon image at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, wearing a black mesh bodysuit and makeup inspired by Kiss.
2024: Guilty Pleasure EP Release
In 2024, JoJo Siwa initiated her post-Nickelodeon career with the extended play Guilty Pleasure, led by the single "Karma".
April 2025: End of Relationship with Kath Ebbs
In April 2025, JoJo Siwa ended her relationship with non-binary Australian influencer/actor Kath Ebbs.
June 2025: Reported Drop from Columbia Records
In June 2025, Daily Mirror reported JoJo Siwa had been dropped from Columbia Records.
July 2025: Reported Identification as Bisexual
As of July 2025, JoJo Siwa is reportedly identified as bisexual.
July 2025: "Bette Davis Eyes" Cover Release
In July 2025, JoJo Siwa released a cover of "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes on Instagram and TikTok, receiving harsh criticism for her vocals.
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