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 recognized as the "Prince of Pop" and a highly influential figure in popular music. He is one of the best-selling music artists globally, with approximately 88 million records sold worldwide. His multifaceted career spans music and acting, solidifying his place in entertainment and pop culture.
From 1993 to 1995, Justin Timberlake was a Mouseketeer on The All New Mickey Mouse Club.
In 1995, Justin Timberlake recruited JC Chasez to be in an all-male singing group that eventually became NSYNC.
In 1996, NSYNC began recording and performing in Europe; Timberlake and Chasez were the lead singers.
In 1998, NSYNC rose to prominence in the United States with the release of their self-titled debut studio album, which sold 11 million copies and included the single "Tearin' Up My Heart".
In 2000, Justin Timberlake appeared in 'The Wonderful World of Disney' movie 'Model Behavior', playing Jason Sharpe.
In 2000, NSYNC released their third studio album 'No Strings Attached', which sold 2.4 million copies in the first week, becoming the fastest-selling album of all time, and included the number one singles "It's Gonna Be Me", "Bye Bye Bye", and "This I Promise You". NSYNC also performed at the Academy Awards in 2000.
Around 2001, Justin Timberlake originally wrote the single "Gone" for Michael Jackson, but he turned the song down, and it was instead recorded by NSYNC.
In 2001, NSYNC's fourth studio album 'Celebrity' was released, selling 1.8 million copies in the first week and spawning top-five singles such as 'Girlfriend'.
Since 2001, Justin Timberlake has been active in charitable pursuits through his "Justin Timberlake Foundation", which initially funded music education programs in schools and has since broadened its agenda.
In August 2002, Justin Timberlake performed at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards, where he premiered his debut solo single "Like I Love You".
By 2002, NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus, leading to Justin Timberlake partnering with Pharrell Williams and Timbaland to start working on new music and pursuing his solo career.
In 2002, Justin Timberlake began his solo career with the release of his debut album, Justified, which marked a change in his fashion and style.
In 2002, Justin Timberlake released his debut album, Justified, which is primarily an R&B album but also includes influences from dance-pop, funk, and soul music and was influenced by Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. He co-headlined the supporting tour, Justified and Stripped Tour, with Christina Aguilera.
In 2002, Justin Timberlake released his debut solo album, Justified, which sold over 10 million copies and received triple platinum certification by the RIAA.
In 2002, upon the completion of the Celebrity Tour, the group NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus. NSYNC also performed at the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Near the end of 2002, Justin Timberlake was the first celebrity to appear on 'Punk'd', created by Ashton Kutcher.
In 2003, Justin Timberlake co-headlined The Justified & Stripped Tour with Christina Aguilera. He also recorded "I'm Lovin' It" for McDonald's and was featured on Nelly's song "Work It".
In 2003, Justin Timberlake co-owned "Chi", a restaurant that opened in West Hollywood, California.
In 2003, Justin Timberlake spoofed Ashton Kutcher and 'Punk'd' in an episode of NBC's Saturday Night Live, and co-starred in The Barry Gibb Talk Show with Jimmy Fallon.
In 2003, Rolling Stone named Justin Timberlake the biggest pop star of the year and featured him on the magazine's cover, declaring him "The New King of Pop".
In February 2004, during the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show, Justin Timberlake performed with Janet Jackson, where an incident occurred resulting in the brief exposure of Jackson's breast, leading to the term "wardrobe malfunction".
After the Super Bowl incident in February 2004, Justin Timberlake put his recording career on hold to act in several films, including Edison Force, Alpha Dog, Black Snake Moan, and Richard Kelly's Southland Tales.
In October 2005, the Grammy Association presented Justin Timberlake with an award for his humanitarian efforts in Tennessee, alongside writer/director Craig Brewer.
In 2005, Justin Timberlake launched the William Rast clothing line with his childhood friend Juan ("Trace") Ayala.
Justin Timberlake created his second studio album, FutureSex/LoveSounds, from 2005 to 2006.
On July 18, 2006, the film 'Edison Force', in which Justin Timberlake starred as a journalist and filmed in 2004, 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 announced his focus on his music career rather than his film roles and performed at the 2006 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
In 2006, Justin Timberlake co-owned "Destino", a restaurant that opened in New York.
In 2006, Justin Timberlake released his album FutureSex/LoveSounds, which explored a broader sound with elements of rap, rock, funk, soul, gospel, new wave, opera, and world music. Timberlake drew inspiration from David Bowie and Prince during the production.
In June 2007, Forbes calculated that 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 takings from his Australian tour to Wildlife Warriors, founded by Steve Irwin.
According to Billboard, the FutureSex/LoveShow tour was the third highest-grossing concert tour of 2007 and the highest-grossing tour led by a solo artist.
In 2007, Justin Timberlake co-owned "Southern Hospitality", a restaurant that opened in New York. Also in 2007, he launched the William Rast clothing line with childhood friend Juan ("Trace") Ayala.
In 2007, Justin Timberlake voiced Artie in 'Shrek the Third'.
In 2007, The New York Times noted that Justin Timberlake had developed a "sex-symbol edge" since his last tour for his 2002 album, Justified.
Justin Timberlake appeared for the first time on the Time 100 list of most influential people by Time in 2007.
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.
Since April 2008, IMG has managed the celebrity endorsements for Justin Timberlake and his commercial products.
In June 2008, Justin Timberlake was ranked as the 4th best-paid music personality in the world, according to Forbes, earning $44 million between June 2007 and June 2008.
In 2008, Justin Timberlake enhanced his acting career by landing a starring role in the film 'The Love Guru'.
In 2008, Justin Timberlake hosted the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, playing in the celebrity pro-am and hosting a charity concert.
In 2009, Justin Timberlake hosted the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open for the second time. Timberlake's contribution to Shriners Hospitals for Children was the single most valuable celebrity endorsement in the U.S. during 2009, and worth over $US9 million.
On July 25, 2009, Justin Timberlake reopened the redeveloped Big Creek Golf Course as the eco-friendly Mirimichi Golf Course in his hometown of Millington, Tennessee.
In 2010, Justin Timberlake landed a starring role in the film 'The Social Network' and voiced Boo-Boo Bear in 'Yogi Bear'.
In 2010, Justin Timberlake participated in the Hope for Haiti Now telethon, performing "Hallelujah". The cover was made available for digital download with all proceeds donated to organizations doing relief work in Haiti.
In 2011, American fashion designer Tom Ford started dressing Justin Timberlake, creating more than 600 exclusive pieces for The 20/20 Experience World Tour.
In 2011, Justin Timberlake starred in the films 'Bad Teacher', 'Friends with Benefits', and 'In Time'.
In 2011, Justin Timberlake's major endorsements included Myspace and he teamed up with Capital One to announce the winners of the inaugural Capital One Cup.
In 2011, after New York legalized same-sex marriage, Justin Timberlake voiced his support for LGBT equality in the U.S.
In October 2011, Justin Timberlake received the Futures Award at the Environmental Media Awards for his green-conscious Mirimichi Golf Course.
In 2012, Justin Timberlake hosted Walmart's annual shareholders meeting, stating, "I buy a lot at Walmart."
In late 2012, Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel volunteered in Far Rockaway, Queens, distributing backpacks of supplies to those affected by Hurricane Sandy, alongside their friend Timbaland.
In 2013, Justin Timberlake made his second appearance on the Time 100 list, with Stevie Wonder writing about his accomplishments and spirit.
In 2013, Justin Timberlake released The 20/20 Experience, a neo soul album partly inspired by 1960s and 1970s rock and the expansive song structures of Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Michael Jackson. He supported the album with the Legends of the Summer tour with Jay-Z, and The 20/20 Experience World Tour.
In 2013, according to Billboard, Justin Timberlake was the third highest-paid musician, with earnings of $31 million.
Justin Timberlake topped nine Billboard Year-End charts for 2013, including Billboard 200 Artists and Billboard 200 Albums.
As of 2014, Justin Timberlake had seven songs that exceeded 3 million digital downloads in the United States. These songs include "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, named Sauza 901.
In 2014, Justin Timberlake was named Billboard Top Male Artist, solidifying his position as a leading figure in the music industry.
In 2014, The 20/20 Experience World Tour was an international success and became Justin Timberlake's most successful tour to date. It was the highest-grossing tour led by a solo artist that year and one of the highest-grossing tours of the decade.
Justin Timberlake was ranked 26th with earnings of $57 million on the Celebrity 100 list for 2014.
In 2015, Justin Timberlake and his wife, Jessica Biel, received the Inspiration Award at the GLSEN Respect Awards for their support and commitment to the LGBT community and their charitable works.
In 2015, Justin Timberlake led Nielsen Music's U.S. report for the "Top 10 Musicians Among Millennials" list.
In 2015, Justin Timberlake performed with Chris Stapleton at the Country Music Association Awards, highlighting Timberlake's crossover appeal, according to The New York Times.
In 2015, Justin Timberlake was ranked 19th on the Celebrity 100 list with $63 million in earnings.
Justin Timberlake received the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in 2015, recognizing his contributions and impact on the music industry.
In 2016, Justin Timberlake became an investor in the beverage company Bai Brands.
In 2016, Justin Timberlake discussed the influences behind his upcoming fifth studio album, citing his upbringing in Tennessee and the impact of Memphis's musical heritage, blending rock & roll, blues, and country, with producers Timbaland and Pharrell Williams. He aimed to create a modern sound rooted in Southern American music.
In 2016, Justin Timberlake was featured in a new version of "Where Is the Love?". The proceeds of the charity single will go to educational programs.
In 2016, Justin Timberlake's selfie inside a voting booth on Instagram influenced Senator Brian Kelsey to bring up a bill in Tennessee that would allow taking photos in voting poll stations, with some exceptions.
Justin Timberlake received the inaugural Decade Award at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards for his continuous achievements since the release of his album FutureSex/LoveSounds in 2006.
Since 2016, Justin Timberlake has voiced Branch in the 'Trolls' franchise.
Billboard published a list of "Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists" in 2017, 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 and Tiger Woods acquired an ownership stake in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.
In 2017, Justin Timberlake landed a starring role in the film 'Wonder Wheel'.
On February 2, 2018, Justin Timberlake released his fifth studio album, "Man of the Woods", two days before his Super Bowl halftime performance. The album was named after his son Silas.
On March 13, 2018, Justin Timberlake started 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, celebrating their collective contributions to the music industry.
Billboard ranked Justin Timberlake 25th on their "The Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time" list in 2018, recognizing his significant contributions to music.
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 music industry as reasons in his favor.
In 2018, Justin Timberlake topped the US Billboard 200 chart with his album 'Man of the Woods'.
In October 2018, Justin Timberlake and Levi's debuted their collaborative clothing line collection "Fresh Leaves".
In the lead up to his 2018 Super Bowl Halftime Show, Justin Timberlake worked with Nike, Inc. designer Tinker Hatfield to design his own version of the Air Jordan 3, which he debuted at the halftime show. The performance was estimated to be worth $2.86 million in marketing for Nike.
On April 13, 2019, Justin Timberlake concluded his 'Man of the Woods Tour' in Uncasville.
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 was ranked 41st on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, with earnings of $57.5 million.
On February 26, 2020, Justin Timberlake and SZA released their single "The Other Side," which is part of the Trolls World Tour soundtrack.
On March 9, 2020, Justin Timberlake released a teaser for his upcoming song "Don't Slack", featuring Anderson .Paak, 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 producer 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.
In January 2021, Justin Timberlake performed his collaboration with Ant Clemons during the Celebrating America special as part of the inauguration of Joe Biden. He also performed at Pharrell Williams' Something in the Water festival in Washington D.C., joined by T.I. and Clipse.
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 landed a starring role in the film 'Palmer'.
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.
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, with a sound reminiscent of 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 in Memphis, where he debuted his new single "Selfish".
On January 25, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote his new album, announcing the release of "Selfish" and mentioning the album took four years to produce.
On January 27, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, performing "Selfish" and "Sanctified".
On February 22, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared as the musical guest on The Graham Norton Show recorded in London, where he performed "Selfish".
On February 23, 2024, Justin Timberlake cancelled his A One Night Only concert at the Roundhouse, London, due to illness. On the same day, he released the promotional single "Drown".
On March 11, 2024, Justin Timberlake appeared on Complex Networks Sneaker Shopping, where he mentioned the release of his new album.
On March 13, 2024, Justin Timberlake performed a concert at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, featuring a 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. His album Everything I Thought It Was was released the same day.
In March 2024, Justin Timberlake's album, Everything I Thought It Was, was released.
In March 2024, it was reported that the Forget Tomorrow World Tour had become Justin 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 "Selfish" and "No Angels".
On April 29, 2024, Justin Timberlake began his Forget Tomorrow World Tour in Vancouver, Canada.
On May 20, 2024, Pollstar announced that nine additional shows were added to the Forget Tomorrow World Tour due to "overwhelming demand", with over 1 million tickets already sold, making it Timberlake's fastest selling tour to date.
In July 2025, at the end of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, Justin Timberlake revealed he had been diagnosed with Lyme disease. He shared that he experienced nerve pain, fatigue, and sickness but decided to continue touring despite the diagnosis.
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