JoJo Siwa is an American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality who gained prominence on Dance Moms. She signed with Nickelodeon in 2017, starring in various shows and films, releasing children's songs, and headlining her own movie, The J Team. Her music video "Boomerang" boasts over a billion views. In 2020, she was recognized as one of Time's 100 most influential people. Post-Nickelodeon, Siwa released the EP Guilty Pleasure, featuring the single "Karma" in 2024, signaling a new direction in her career.
May 19, 2003: JoJo Siwa Born
On May 19, 2003, Joelle Joanie "JoJo" Siwa was born. She is an American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality.
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2014: Dance Moms Audition
In 2014, JoJo Siwa auditioned for Abby Lee Miller's "ALDC" dance competition team.
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2015: Dance Moms Appearance
In 2015, JoJo Siwa appeared as a dancer on the reality television show Dance Moms alongside her mother, Jessalynn Siwa.
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2015: Selected for ALDC
In early 2015, JoJo Siwa was selected for Abby Lee Miller's "ALDC" dance competition team.
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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".
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2016: Dance Moms Appearance
In 2016, JoJo Siwa continued her appearance as a dancer on the reality television show Dance Moms alongside her mother, Jessalynn Siwa.
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2017: Nickelodeon Signing
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.
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2017: Nickelodeon Signing
In 2017, Siwa signed to Nickelodeon and acted in various shows and films.
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2018: J. C. Penney Partnership and Breakout Artist of the Year
In 2018, JoJo Siwa partnered with J. C. Penney to release a line of accessories, bedroom decor, and a doll made in her likeness. She was also named the Breakout Artist of the Year by Vivid Seats.
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2019: 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.
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2019: D.R.E.A.M. The Tour Announcement
In 2019, JoJo Siwa announced that she would be going on her first major concert tour, entitled D.R.E.A.M. The Tour.
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September 2020: Time's 100 Most Influential People List
In September 2020, JoJo Siwa was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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November 2020: End of Relationship with Mark Bontempo
In November 2020, Siwa's relationship with TikTok star Mark Bontempo ended.
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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.
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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.
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January 2021: JoJo's Juice Controversy
In January 2021, the board game JoJo's Juice was withdrawn from sales after a controversy over the game's inappropriate content. Siwa stated she was not informed about the game's questions.
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2021: Fast Company's Queer 50 list
In 2021, JoJo Siwa was included on Fast Company's Queer 50 list.
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2021: The J Team Release
In 2021, with Nickelodeon, JoJo Siwa released her own feature film, The J Team.
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April 4, 2022: So You Think You Can Dance Judge Announcement
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 On and Off Relationship with Kylie Prew
In June 2022, JoJo Siwa ended her on and off relationship with Kylie Prew.
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September 9, 2022: GLSEN Gamechanger Award Recipient
On September 9, 2022, JoJo Siwa was announced as the recipient of the Gamechanger Award from GLSEN for her anti-bullying advocacy efforts.
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December 2022: End of Relationship with Avery Cyrus
In December 2022, Siwa's relationship with social media content creator Avery Cyrus ended.
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2022: Nickelodeon Kart Racers Appearance
In 2022, JoJo Siwa appeared as a playable character in the video game Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway.
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December 2023: Dick Van Dyke Special 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.
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January 26, 2024: So You Think You Can Dance Judge Return Announcement
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.
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February 2024: Allegations of Mistreatment of XOMG! Pop Members
In February 2024, Siwa and her mother were alleged to have mistreated members of XOMG! Pop, subjecting them to grueling rehearsal schedules and promoting an unhealthily competitive working environment.
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April 5, 2024: "Karma" Single Release and Reception
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.
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July 2024: Guilty Pleasure EP Release
In July 2024, JoJo Siwa released her fourth EP, titled Guilty Pleasure, which was met with mixed to negative reception.
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August 2024: Eurovision Song Contest Interest
In August 2024, JoJo Siwa expressed interest in participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, specifically wanting to represent Poland due to her Polish heritage.
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November 2024: End of Relationship with Dakayla Wilson
In November 2024, JoJo Siwa's relationship with dancer Dakayla Wilson ended.
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2024: Post-Nickelodeon Career Launch
In 2024, Siwa initiated her post-Nickelodeon career with the extended play Guilty Pleasure, led by the single "Karma".
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