History of JoJo Siwa in Timeline

JoJo Siwa is an American singer, dancer, actress, and media personality. She gained initial recognition on the reality television show Dance Moms from 2015 to 2016. Her career has since expanded to include music, acting roles, and a significant presence in popular media. In 2020, Siwa was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people.

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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.

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2014: Auditioning for ALDC

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

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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.

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2015: Selection for 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".

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2016: Dance Moms Continued

In 2016, JoJo Siwa continued her appearance as a dancer on the reality television show Dance Moms alongside her mother, Jessalynn Siwa, for another season.

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2017: Signing with Nickelodeon

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

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

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: Recall of 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 across multiple countries.

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.

January 2021: Controversy over 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. Also in January 2021, JoJo Siwa stated 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.

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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 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

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.

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January 26, 2024: Returning as Judge for 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.

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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.

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. The song was referred to as her "first breakout adult moment".

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