Discover the career path of Justin Timberlake, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Justin Timberlake, an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer, is known as the "Prince of Pop." He's recognized by Billboard as a top male solo artist and one of the 21st century's greatest pop stars. He is among the best-selling recording artists of all time, with over 117 million records sold. His accolades include ten Grammy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, three Brit Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, the Contemporary Icon Award, and MTV's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
Jessica Biel offered insights into parenting her sons with Justin Timberlake and shared a rare look into their family life in Montana, including attending the US Open with her son.
In 1993, Justin Timberlake became a Mouseketeer on "The All New Mickey Mouse Club", alongside future stars like Britney Spears and Ryan Gosling.
In 1995, Justin Timberlake recruited JC Chasez to join an all-male singing group that later became NSYNC, marking the beginning of his career in the popular boy band.
In 1995, the boy band NSYNC was formed, marking a significant milestone in Justin Timberlake's career.
In 1996, NSYNC, with Justin Timberlake as one of the lead singers, began recording and performing in Europe, setting the stage for their future success.
In 1998, NSYNC rose to prominence in the United States with the release of their self-titled debut album, which sold 11 million copies and featured the hit single "Tearin' Up My Heart".
In 2000, Justin Timberlake starred in "Model Behavior", a movie on The Wonderful World of Disney. He played the role of Jason Sharpe.
In 2000, NSYNC performed at the Academy Awards, marking a high point in the band's career and exposure.
In 2000, NSYNC released their third studio album 'No Strings Attached', which sold 2.4 million copies in its first week and includes hit singles such as 'It's Gonna Be Me', 'Bye Bye Bye', and 'This I Promise You'.
Around 2001, Justin Timberlake wrote the song "Gone" intending it for Michael Jackson, but Jackson turned it down, and NSYNC recorded it instead. This event contributed to Timberlake's confidence in going solo.
In 2001, Justin Timberlake established his "Justin Timberlake Foundation", which initially funded music education programs in schools.
In 2001, NSYNC's fourth studio album 'Celebrity' was released, achieving financial success and producing top-five singles such as 'Girlfriend'.
In August 2002, Justin Timberlake performed at the MTV Video Music Awards, premiering his debut solo single "Like I Love You", which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.
By 2002, NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus. Timberlake partnered with Pharrell Williams and Timbaland to work on new music, signaling the start of his solo career.
In 2002, Justin Timberlake had the Justified Tour.
In 2002, Justin Timberlake's debut album 'Justified,' an R&B album with dance-pop, funk and soul influences, was released. Timberlake has described it as influenced by Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. He co-headlined the Justified and Stripped Tour with Christina Aguilera in support of the album.
NSYNC performed at the 2002 Winter Olympics, adding to the band's list of high-profile performances.
Since Justin Timberlake's solo career began with the 2002 release of debut album Justified, Timberlake has honed his unique sense of style.
In 2003, Justin Timberlake appeared on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" and spoofed Ashton Kutcher and "Punk'd", also co-starring in "The Barry Gibb Talk Show" skit with Jimmy Fallon.
In 2003, Justin Timberlake co-headlined "The Justified & Stripped Tour" with Christina Aguilera. He also recorded "I'm Lovin' It" for a McDonald's campaign, earning him an estimated $6 million.
In 2003, Justin Timberlake co-owned restaurant called "Chi" opened in West Hollywood, California.
After the Super Bowl incident in 2004, Justin Timberlake paused his recording career to focus on acting, starring in several films.
In October 2005, the Grammy Association presented Justin Timberlake with an award for his humanitarian efforts in Tennessee, alongside writer/director Craig Brewer.
From 2005 to 2006, Justin Timberlake created the album FutureSex/LoveSounds. It features guest vocals by Snoop Dogg, Three 6 Mafia, T.I. and will.i.am.
In 2005, Justin Timberlake launched the William Rast clothing line with his childhood friend Juan ('Trace') Ayala.
On July 18, 2006, the film "Edison Force", in which Justin Timberlake played a journalist, received a direct-to-video release.
On September 12, 2006, Justin Timberlake released his second studio album, FutureSex/LoveSounds, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart.
In October 2006, Justin Timberlake stated he would focus on his music career over film roles, emphasizing the importance of remaining in the music industry at that point in his career. He was also the special guest performer at the 2006 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, singing "SexyBack", "My Love", and "LoveStoned".
In 2006, Justin Timberlake co-owned restaurant called "Destino" opened in New York.
In 2006, Justin Timberlake released FutureSex/LoveSounds, his second album. It sold over 10 million copies and became his first US Billboard 200 chart number-one album.
In 2006, Justin Timberlake released the album FutureSex/LoveSounds. This release was later recognized with the inaugural Decade Award at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards.
Starting in June 2007, Forbes reported Justin Timberlake earned $44 million between June 2007 and June 2008 from his music, tour, commercials, and hospitality.
In November 2007, Justin Timberlake donated $100,000 from the takings of his Australian tour to Wildlife Warriors, which was founded by Steve Irwin.
According to Billboard, in 2007, Justin Timberlake's FutureSex/LoveShow was the third highest-grossing concert tour overall and the highest-grossing solo tour of the year.
In 2007, Justin Timberlake co-owned restaurant called "Southern Hospitality" opened in New York, and the William Rast clothing line, containing cord jackets, cashmere sweaters, jeans, and polo shirts, was released.
In 2007, Justin Timberlake voiced the character Artie in "Shrek the Third", marking an entry into voice acting.
In 2007, The New York Times' editor Sia Michel wrote that since Justin Timberlake's last tour for 2002's multiplatinum Justified, he has learned how to project a sex-symbol edge, adding that "he's a rock star who can commit."
On March 23, 2008, Justin Timberlake donated $100,000 to the Memphis Rock N' Soul Museum and another $100,000 to the Memphis Music Foundation.
In April 2008, Justin Timberlake's business affairs, including celebrity endorsements, began being managed by IMG.
In June 2008, Forbes calculated Justin Timberlake's earnings between June 2007 and June 2008 at $44 million, making him the world's 4th best-paid music personality, above Madonna and Celine Dion. He was also ranked twelfth on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list and second on the "Best-Paid Celebrities Under 30" list.
In 2008, Justin Timberlake enhanced his acting career with a starring role in the film "The Love Guru".
In 2008, Justin Timberlake hosted the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open tournament and played in the celebrity pro-am, hosting a charity concert.
On July 25, 2009, the Mirimichi Golf Course in Millington, Tennessee, redeveloped by Justin Timberlake as an eco-friendly course, reopened.
In 2009, Justin Timberlake repeated his role as host of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and his fundraising contributions was reported to be worth over $US9 million.
In 2010, Justin Timberlake participated in the Hope for Haiti Now telethon, performing "Hallelujah".
In 2010, Justin Timberlake took on roles in the film "The Social Network" and voiced Boo-Boo Bear in "Yogi Bear".
In October 2011, Justin Timberlake received the Futures Award at the Environmental Media Awards for his green-conscious golf course, Mirimichi.
After New York legalized same-sex marriage in 2011, Justin Timberlake voiced his support for LGBT equality in the U.S.
In 2011, Justin Timberlake endorsed Myspace and teamed up with Capital One to announce the winners of the inaugural Capital One Cup in a six-minute advert.
In 2011, Justin Timberlake starred in the films "Bad Teacher", "Friends with Benefits", and "In Time", expanding his acting career.
Since 2011, American fashion designer Tom Ford has dressed Justin Timberlake, creating over 600 exclusive pieces for The 20/20 Experience World Tour. Ford described Timberlake as having "a kind of effortless cool that makes classic menswear tailoring modern".
In 2012, Justin Timberlake hosted Walmart's annual shareholders meeting.
In 2012, Justin Timberlake's involvement with the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open came to an end, as reported by the event's chair.
In late 2012, Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel volunteered in Far Rockaway, Queens, after Hurricane Sandy, helping distribute supplies to the community.
According to Billboard, Justin Timberlake was the third highest-paid musician of 2013, with earnings of $31 million.
In 2013, Justin Timberlake received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards. Also in 2013, he won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year for "Mirrors".
In 2013, Justin Timberlake released "The 20/20 Experience" and "The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2", topping the Billboard chart. The 20/20 Experience became the best-selling album of the year.
In 2013, Justin Timberlake topped nine Billboard Year-End charts, including Billboard 200 Artists and Billboard 200 Albums.
In 2013, Justin Timberlake was named Artist of the Year by iTunes, with 'The 20/20 Experience' being the top-selling album on iTunes that year.
In 2013, Justin Timberlake's album 'The 20/20 Experience', a neo soul album inspired by 1960s and 1970s rock song structures, was released. He supported the album with the Legends of the Summer tour with Jay-Z and The 20/20 Experience World Tour, which introduced his backing ensemble, the Tennessee Kids.
As of 2014, Justin Timberlake had seven songs that exceeded 3 million digital downloads in the United States: "SexyBack", "4 Minutes", "Dead and Gone", "Suit & Tie", "Mirrors", "Holy Grail", and "Can't Stop the Feeling!".
In 2014, Justin Timberlake partnered with Sauza Tequila to re-launch his own version of the beverage as part of the Sauza franchise: Sauza 901.
In 2014, Justin Timberlake was named Billboard's Top Male Artist.
In 2014, Justin Timberlake was ranked 26th with earnings of $57 million on the Celebrity 100 list, and listed at number three on the Billboard Money-Makers List of 2014.
In 2014, Justin Timberlake won the Billboard Music Awards for Top Artist and also for Top Billboard 200 Album for 'The 20/20 Experience'.
In 2014, Justin Timberlake's The 20/20 Experience World Tour was the highest-grossing tour led by a solo artist and one of the highest-grossing tours of the decade.
In October 2015, Justin Timberlake was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, becoming its youngest member.
In 2015, Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel received the Inspiration Award at the GLSEN Respect Awards for their vocal support and commitment as allies to the LGBT community and their charitable works.
In 2015, Justin Timberlake received the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, recognizing his contributions to music and popular culture.
In 2015, Justin Timberlake was ranked 19th on the Celebrity 100 list with $63 million earnings.
In 2015, Justin Timberlake's William Rast clothing line earned him a Lord & Taylor's Fashion Oracle Award at the Fashion Group International's Night of The Stars Gala.
In 2015, The New York Times' editor Katie Rogers highlighted Justin Timberlake's crossover appeal after his performance with Chris Stapleton at the Country Music Association Awards.
In 2016, Justin Timberlake became an investor in the beverage company Bai Brands.
In 2016, Justin Timberlake discussed the influences behind his fifth studio album, noting his Tennessee upbringing and the impact of Memphis's rock & roll and blues heritage, as well as Nashville's country music scene. He mentioned working with Timbaland and Pharrell Williams, aiming for a modern sound rooted in Southern American music.
In 2016, Justin Timberlake received the inaugural Decade Award at the Teen Choice Awards for his achievements since the 2006 release of 'FutureSex/LoveSounds'.
In 2016, Justin Timberlake was featured in a new version of "Where Is the Love?", a charity single with proceeds going to educational programs.
Since 2016, Justin Timberlake has voiced the character Branch in the "Trolls" franchise, contributing to animated films.
In 2017, Billboard published a list of 'Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists', where Justin Timberlake ranked at number 5, being the top male soloist.
In 2017, Justin Timberlake and Eminem helped raise over $2 million for Manchester Arena bombing victims.
In 2017, Justin Timberlake appeared in the film "Wonder Wheel", continuing his acting career.
In 2017, Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake acquired an ownership stake in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.
On February 2, 2018, Justin Timberlake released his fifth studio album, Man of the Woods, two days before his Super Bowl LII halftime show performance.
On March 13, 2018, Justin Timberlake began his 'Man of the Woods Tour' in Toronto, Canada.
On April 30, 2018, Justin Timberlake reunited with his NSYNC bandmates to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In October 2018, Justin Timberlake and Levi's debuted their collaborative clothing line collection 'Fresh Leaves'.
In 2018, Billboard critics debated whether Justin Timberlake is "the Best Male Pop Star of the 21st century," citing his crossover appeal, career longevity, showmanship, and credibility within the industry as reasons in his favor.
In 2018, Billboard ranked Justin Timberlake 25th on their 'The Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time' list.
In 2018, Justin Timberlake's album "Man of the Woods" topped the Billboard chart, marking another success in his music career.
In 2018, Justin Timberlake, an Air Jordan brand ambassador, collaborated with Nike's Tinker Hatfield to design his own version of the Air Jordan 3, which he debuted at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Timberlake's performance was estimated to be worth $2.86 million in marketing for Nike.
On April 13, 2019, Justin Timberlake's 'Man of the Woods Tour' concluded in Uncasville, achieving the sixth-highest gross of the year.
In 2019, Billboard ranked Justin Timberlake 20th on their decade-end chart for 'Top Artists' of the 2010s and 74th on 'Top 125 Greatest of All Time Artists Chart'.
In 2019, Justin Timberlake received a Contemporary Icon Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame and an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music.
In 2019, Justin Timberlake was ranked 41st on the Celebrity 100 list by Forbes, with earnings of $57.5 million.
On February 26, 2020, Justin Timberlake and SZA released 'The Other Side', a single from the Trolls World Tour soundtrack, along with its music video.
On March 9, 2020, Justin Timberlake released a teaser for his upcoming song "Don't Slack", featuring Anderson .Paak, which is also part of the Trolls World Tour soundtrack.
On March 10, 2020, Justin Timberlake released the song "Don't Slack", featuring Anderson .Paak, as part of the Trolls World Tour soundtrack.
In September 2020, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland teased potential collaborations with Justin Bieber, Justine Skye, Hit-Boy, and Ty Dolla Sign.
In December 2020, Justin Timberlake and Ant Clemons released the single "Better Days", which premiered at the Rock the Runoff virtual concert for Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight organization.
In January 2021, Justin Timberlake performed his collaboration with Ant Clemons at the inauguration of Joe Biden, from his hometown of Memphis, during the Celebrating America special.
In June 2021, Justin Timberlake voiced his support for Britney Spears during her court battle over her conservatorship, stating that no woman should be restricted from making decisions about her own body.
In 2021, Justin Timberlake starred in the film "Palmer", adding to his list of acting roles.
In May 2022, Justin Timberlake sold the rights to his entire musical catalog, around 200 songs he wrote or co-wrote, to Hipgnosis Song Management for $100 million. The deal covers only pre-existing work.
In 2022, Justin Timberlake invested in Greenville, South Carolina par-3 golf course Greenville 3's.
In May 2023, Timbaland revealed that Justin Timberlake's sixth studio album was completed, reviving the sound from the FutureSex/LoveSounds era.
On September 1, 2023, Timbaland released the single "Keep Going Up", a collaboration with Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake.
On January 19, 2024, Justin Timberlake performed a free concert at the Orpheum in Memphis, debuting his new single "Selfish".
On January 25, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, announcing the release of "Selfish" and revealing that his upcoming album took four years to produce.
On January 27, 2024, Justin Timberlake was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, where he performed "Selfish" and "Sanctified".
On February 22, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared as the musical guest on The Graham Norton Show in London, performing "Selfish".
On February 23, 2024, Justin Timberlake cancelled his 'A One Night Only' concert in London due to illness and released the promotional single "Drown".
On March 11, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared on Complex Networks Sneaker Shopping and mentioned the release of his new album at the end of the video.
On March 13, 2024, Justin Timberlake performed a concert at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, featuring a surprise reunion with his NSYNC bandmates.
On March 15, 2024, Justin Timberlake performed on NPR's Tiny Desk series and released his second single, "No Angels", from the album "Everything I Thought It Was".
In March 2024, Justin Timberlake released his sixth studio album, Everything I Thought It Was.
In March 2024, Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour had become Timberlake's fastest selling tour to date, amassing over $140 million globally in initial ticket sales.
In April 2024, Justin Timberlake opened the iHeartRadio Music Awards performing both singles off his new album and promoted the Forget Tomorrow World Tour.
On April 29, 2024, Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour began in Vancouver, Canada.
On May 20, 2024, it was announced that Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour had added nine additional shows due to overwhelming demand, with over 1 million tickets already sold.
On June 21, 2024, despite his DWI arrest, Justin Timberlake continued to perform concerts, including one in Chicago, where he appeared to address the arrest, saying "We've been through ups and downs and lefts and rights... It's been a tough week - but you're here, and I'm here...I know sometimes I'm hard to love, but you keep on loving me and I love you right back."
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