History of JoJo Siwa in Timeline

JoJo Siwa is an American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality, known for her appearances on Dance Moms (2015-2016) alongside her mother, Jessalynn Siwa. Her widespread influence led to her inclusion in Time's 100 most influential people in 2020.

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1964: Original Release Year of Mary Poppins

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. This mentions that the movie Mary Poppins was originally released in 1964.

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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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2013: Comparison to Miley Cyrus Rebrand

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

2014: Auditioning for Abby Lee Miller's ALDC

In 2014, JoJo Siwa began to appear on Dance Moms, beginning with auditioning for Miller's "ALDC" dance competition team.

2015: Appearance on Dance Moms

In 2015, JoJo Siwa appeared as a dancer on the reality television show Dance Moms alongside her mother, Jessalynn Siwa.

2015: Selection for the ALDC Team

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

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". "Boomerang" addresses the subject of online bullying.

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2016: Continued Appearance on Dance Moms

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

In 2017, JoJo Siwa signed with Nickelodeon and acted 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, and has released several books aimed at young children. In the same year, Siwa was named the Breakout Artist of the Year by Vivid Seats.

2019: Recall of JoJo Siwa-branded cosmetics kit

Claire's recalled a JoJo Siwa-branded cosmetics kit product in 2019 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. She was scheduled to visit a total of 52 cities across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

September 2020: Inclusion on 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.

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 List

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 aged 6 and above, was withdrawn from sales by game makers Nickelodeon and Spin Master after a controversy over the game's content, which included questions about nudity and being arrested. JoJo Siwa responded that month stating 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: Beginning of On and Off Relationship with Kylie Prew

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

2021: Release of The J Team

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

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2021: Fast Company's Queer 50 List Inclusion

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

April 4, 2022: Announcement as Judge on 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, along with Matthew Morrison and Stephen "tWitch" Boss.

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: Recipient of the Gamechanger Award from GLSEN

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: 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.

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

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: Return as Judge on So You Think You Can Dance

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, replacing Nigel Lythgoe.

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: 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. Siwa called "Karma" her "first breakout adult moment".

July 2024: Release of Guilty Pleasure EP

In July 2024, JoJo Siwa released her fourth EP, titled Guilty Pleasure, which was met with mixed to negative reception.

August 2024: 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 due to her Polish heritage.

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 at iHeartRadio Music Awards

In 2024, JoJo Siwa debuted her post-Nickelodeon image at the iHeartRadio Music Awards to which she wore a black mesh bodysuit, a fauxhawk, and makeup inspired by American rock band Kiss.

2024: Release of Guilty Pleasure EP

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.

2025: Identification as Queer on Celebrity Big Brother

During her time on Celebrity Big Brother in 2025, JoJo Siwa admitted she had begun to identify as queer rather than lesbian. She further disclosed she used any/all pronouns, indicating she identifies as non-binary.