Early Life and Education of Justin Timberlake: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Justin Timberlake. A timeline of key moments.

Justin Timberlake, dubbed the "Prince of Pop", is a highly influential and commercially successful American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer. With estimated sales of 88 million records worldwide, he ranks among the best-selling music artists of all time. He's a significant figure in popular music and entertainment.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

January 31, 1981: Justin Timberlake Born

On January 31, 1981, Justin Randall Timberlake was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Janet Lynn (née Bomar) Harless and Charles Randall Timberlake. He later became a singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer.

1993: Mouseketeer on 'The All New Mickey Mouse Club'

From 1993, Justin Timberlake was a Mouseketeer on 'The All New Mickey Mouse Club', alongside future stars like Britney Spears and Ryan Gosling.

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1995: Recruitment to NSYNC

In 1995, Justin Timberlake recruited JC Chasez to join an all-male singing group that eventually became NSYNC.

1997: Death of half-sister Laura Katherine

In 1997, Justin Timberlake's half-sister, Laura Katherine, died shortly after birth. He mentioned her in the acknowledgments of the album NSYNC as "My Angel in Heaven".

2000: Britney Spears' abortion

In late 2000, Britney Spears had an abortion during her relationship with Justin Timberlake because he didn't want to be a father.

2001: Establishment of the Justin Timberlake Foundation

In 2001, Justin Timberlake established his "Justin Timberlake Foundation", which initially funded music education programs in schools, but now has a much broader agenda.

July 2002: Purchased Hollywood Hills mansion

In July 2002, Justin Timberlake purchased a 13,250-square-foot mansion in Hollywood Hills from Helen Hunt for $8.3 million.

2002: NSYNC's indefinite hiatus

By 2002, NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus as the band members pursued individual projects.

2002: NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus and performance at the Winter Olympics.

In 2002, Upon completion of the Celebrity Tour, NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus. NSYNC also performed at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

2003: Opening of Restaurant Chi

In 2003, Justin Timberlake co-owned "Chi", a restaurant that opened in West Hollywood, California.

May 5, 2005: Throat Surgery

On May 5, 2005, Justin Timberlake underwent an operation to remove nodules from his throat.

2005: Launch of William Rast Clothing Line

In 2005, Justin Timberlake launched the William Rast clothing line with his childhood friend Juan ("Trace") Ayala.

October 2006: Focus on music career

In October 2006, Justin Timberlake stated he would focus on his music career rather than his film roles. He was the special guest performer at the 2006 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

2006: Opening of Restaurant Destino

In 2006, Justin Timberlake co-owned "Destino", a restaurant that opened in New York.

November 12, 2007: Hosting the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

On November 12, 2007, Justin Timberlake was announced as the host of the PGA Tour's Las Vegas tournament, which was renamed the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, starting in 2008.

November 2007: Donation to Wildlife Warriors

In November 2007, Justin Timberlake donated $100,000 from his Australian tour takings to Wildlife Warriors, founded by Steve Irwin.

2007: Opening of Restaurant Southern Hospitality

In 2007, Justin Timberlake co-owned "Southern Hospitality", a restaurant that opened in New York.

March 23, 2008: Donations to Memphis Museums

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.

April 2008: IMG Manages Endorsements

Since April 2008, IMG has managed Justin Timberlake's celebrity endorsements.

2008: Hosting the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

Justin Timberlake hosted the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in 2008, played in the celebrity pro-am, and hosted a charity concert during the week of the tournament.

July 25, 2009: Reopening of Mirimichi Golf Course

On July 25, 2009, Justin Timberlake reopened the Big Creek Golf Course in Millington, Tennessee, as the eco-friendly Mirimichi Golf Course after redeveloping it.

2009: Major Endorsements

In 2009, Justin Timberlake had major endorsements that included Sony electronic products, Givenchy's men's fragrance "Play", the Audi A1, and Callaway Golf Company products.

2009: Shriners Hospitals for Children

In 2009, Justin Timberlake hosted the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. A review concluded that Timberlake's contribution to Shriners Hospitals for Children was the single most valuable celebrity endorsement in the U.S., worth over $US9 million.

January 15, 2010: Closure of Mirimichi Golf Course for Further Improvements

On January 15, 2010, Justin Timberlake's Mirimichi Golf Course closed again for further improvements expected to take six months.

2010: Hope for Haiti Now Telethon

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.

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2010: Purchased SoHo unit

In 2010, Justin Timberlake purchased a unit at 311 West Broadway in SoHo, formerly owned by Oscar de la Renta, for $6.56 million.

July 2011: Marine Asks Timberlake to Birthday Ball

In July 2011, United States Marine Kelsey De Santis uploaded a YouTube video asking Justin Timberlake to be her date to the United States Marine Corps birthday ball.

October 2011: Futures Award at the Environmental Media Awards

In October 2011, Justin Timberlake received the Futures Award at the Environmental Media Awards for his green-conscious golf course, Mirimichi.

November 13, 2011: Attending Marine Corps Birthday Ball

On November 13, 2011, Justin Timberlake attended the United States Marine Corps birthday ball with Kelsey De Santis in Richmond, Virginia.

December 2011: Engagement to Jessica Biel

In December 2011, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel became engaged.

2011: Endorsement Deals

In 2011, Justin Timberlake's endorsement deals included Myspace and teaming up with Capital One to announce the winners of the inaugural Capital One Cup in a six-minute advert.

June 2012: Working on The 20/20 Experience

In June 2012, Justin Timberlake began working on his third studio album, The 20/20 Experience.

October 19, 2012: Marriage to Jessica Biel

On October 19, 2012, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel married at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Fasano, Italy.

2012: End of Involvement with Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

In 2012, it was reported that Justin Timberlake would no longer be involved in the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.

2012: Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

In late 2012, Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel volunteered in Far Rockaway, Queens, after Hurricane Sandy. They helped distribute backpacks of supplies to members of the community who were still struggling after the hurricane.

November 7, 2014: Sale of Mirimichi Golf Course

On November 7, 2014, Justin Timberlake sold his Mirimichi Golf Course to Three Star Leasing LLC for $500,000.

2014: Partnership with Sauza Tequila

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.

April 2015: Birth of First Child

In April 2015, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel welcomed their first child, a son.

October 2015: Induction into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame

In October 2015, Justin Timberlake was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, becoming its youngest member.

2015: Bought house in Yellowstone Club

In 2015, Justin Timberlake bought a house in the Yellowstone Club near Big Sky, Montana.

2016: Investment in Bai Brands

In 2016, Justin Timberlake became an investor in the beverage company Bai Brands.

2016: Charity Single Where Is the Love?

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.

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2016: Voting booth selfie

In 2016, influenced by the national attention received by Justin Timberlake's selfie inside a voting booth shared on Instagram during the presidential election, Senator Brian Kelsey brought up a bill that would allow taking photos in voting poll stations.

May 2017: Paid for penthouse unit

In May 2017, Justin Timberlake and his wife, Jessica Biel, paid $20.2 million for a 5,375-square-foot penthouse unit at 443 Greenwich Street in Tribeca, Manhattan.

2017: Fundraising for Manchester Arena Bombing Victims

In 2017, Justin Timberlake and Eminem helped raise over $2 million for Manchester Arena bombing victims.

2017: Ownership Stake in Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

In 2017, Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods acquired an ownership stake in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.

April 30, 2018: NSYNC Receives a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

On April 30, 2018, Justin Timberlake reunited with his NSYNC bandmates to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

October 30, 2018: Release of Hindsight & All the Things I Can't See In Front of Me

On October 30, 2018, Justin Timberlake's autobiography, Hindsight & All the Things I Can't See In Front of Me, was released. The book covers some candid images, his early life, and inspiration for songs.

Hindsight: & All the Things I Can't See in Front of Me

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2018: Sold SoHo unit

In 2018, Justin Timberlake sold the unit in SoHo for $6.35 million, incurring a loss.

2019: Contemporary Icon Award and Honorary Doctorate

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.

July 2020: Birth of Second Son

In July 2020, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel had a second son.

May 2022: Sale of Musical Catalog to Hipgnosis Song Management

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.

2022: Investment in Greenville 3's Golf Course

In 2022, Justin Timberlake invested in the Greenville, South Carolina par-3 golf course Greenville 3's.

2023: Spears' memoir release

In 2023, Britney Spears wrote in her memoir "The Woman in Me" about becoming pregnant during her relationship with Justin Timberlake. Spears had an abortion in late 2000 after Timberlake said they were not prepared for parenthood and he did not want to be a father.

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September 13, 2024: Pled guilty to driving while impaired

On September 13, 2024, Justin Timberlake pled guilty to a noncriminal driving while impaired traffic violation. He was sentenced to a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge, 25 hours of community service, and required to make a public safety announcement. His driver's license was also suspended.