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, an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and dancer, is widely recognized as the "Prince of Pop." Billboard has acknowledged him as a top-performing male solo artist. With over 117 million records sold globally, he is among the best-selling recording artists of all time. His accolades include ten Grammy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, three Brit Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, the Contemporary Icon Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and MTV's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, highlighting his significant impact and contributions to the entertainment industry.
January 31, 1981: Justin Timberlake's Birth
On January 31, 1981, Justin Randall Timberlake was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Janet Lynn (Bomar) Harless and Charles Randall Timberlake.
1993: Joining The All New Mickey Mouse Club
In 1993, Justin Timberlake became a Mouseketeer on The All New Mickey Mouse Club, alongside Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, JC Chasez, Ryan Gosling, and Keri Russell.
1995: Recruiting JC Chasez for NSYNC
In 1995, Justin Timberlake recruited JC Chasez to be in the all-male singing group NSYNC.
1996: NSYNC begins recording and performing in Europe
In 1996, NSYNC began recording and performing in Europe, with Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez as the lead singers.
1997: Death of Half-Sister Laura Katherine
In 1997, Justin Timberlake's half-sister Laura Katherine died shortly after birth. She is mentioned in his acknowledgments in the album NSYNC.
2000: Pregnancy and Abortion during Relationship with Britney Spears
In late 2000, during their relationship, Britney Spears became pregnant and had an abortion after Justin Timberlake said they were not prepared for parenthood and he did not want to be a father.
2001: Writing "Gone" for Michael Jackson
Around 2001, Justin Timberlake originally wrote the single "Gone" for Michael Jackson, but Jackson turned the song down, and it was instead recorded by NSYNC.
2001: Formation of the Justin Timberlake Foundation
In 2001, Justin Timberlake founded his "Justin Timberlake Foundation", initially funding music education programs in schools, but now with 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 for $8.3 million from Helen Hunt.
2002: NSYNC's Indefinite Hiatus and Timberlake's Solo Plans
By 2002, when NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus and members were doing individual projects, Justin Timberlake partnered with Pharrell Williams and Timbaland to start working on new music.
2002: NSYNC goes on indefinite hiatus
In 2002, after the Celebrity Tour, NSYNC went on an indefinite hiatus.
2002: First Celebrity on Punk'd
Near the end of 2002, Justin Timberlake was the first celebrity to appear on Punk'd, a show created by Ashton Kutcher.
2003: Spoofing Ashton Kutcher on Saturday Night Live
In 2003, Justin Timberlake spoofed Ashton Kutcher and Punk'd on Saturday Night Live and co-starred in The Barry Gibb Talk Show skit with Jimmy Fallon.
2003: The Justified & Stripped Tour and McDonald's Campaign
In the summer of 2003, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera co-headlined The Justified & Stripped Tour. Also in 2003, he recorded the song "I'm Lovin' It" for McDonald's, earning him an estimated $6 million, and went on the Justified and Lovin' It Live tour.
2004: Acting Career Focus
After the Super Bowl incident, in 2004 Justin Timberlake put his recording career on hold to act in several films, including Edison Force.
May 5, 2005: Throat surgery
On May 5, 2005, Justin Timberlake underwent surgery to remove nodules from his throat and was advised not to sing or speak loudly for a few months.
2005: Creation of FutureSex/LoveSounds album
From 2005 to 2006, Justin Timberlake created his second studio album, FutureSex/LoveSounds.
October 2006: Focus on Music Career
In October 2006, Justin Timberlake stated that he would focus on his music career rather than film roles. Timberlake was also the special guest performer at the 2006 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
2010: Purchased SoHo unit
In 2010, Justin Timberlake bought a unit at 311 West Broadway in SoHo, previously owned by Oscar de la Renta, for $6.56 million.
July 2011: Marine invites Timberlake to Marine Corps Ball via YouTube
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.
November 13, 2011: Attended Marine Corps birthday ball with Kelsey De Santis
On November 13, 2011, Justin Timberlake attended the United States Marine Corps birthday ball in Richmond, Virginia, with Kelsey De Santis after she invited him via a YouTube video.
2011: Voiced support for LGBT equality
After New York legalized same-sex marriage in 2011, Justin Timberlake voiced his support for LGBT equality in the U.S.
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: Volunteering in Far Rockaway, Queens after Hurricane Sandy
In late 2012, Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel volunteered in Far Rockaway, Queens, helping distribute backpacks of supplies to community members struggling after Hurricane Sandy.
April 2015: Birth of First Child
In April 2015, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's first child, a son, was born.
2015: Bought house in Yellowstone Club
In 2015, Justin Timberlake purchased a house in the Yellowstone Club near Big Sky, Montana.
2016: Selfie inside voting booth leads to bill
In 2016, Justin Timberlake's selfie inside a voting booth shared on Instagram led to Senator Brian Kelsey of Germantown, Tennessee, bringing up a bill to allow taking photos in voting poll stations.
May 2017: Bought penthouse in Tribeca
In May 2017, Justin Timberlake and his wife, Jessica Biel, purchased a 5,375-square-foot penthouse unit at 443 Greenwich Street in Tribeca, Manhattan for $20.2 million.
October 30, 2018: Release of autobiography, 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, featuring candid images, early life stories, and song inspirations.
2018: Sold SoHo unit at a loss
In 2018, Justin Timberlake sold his SoHo unit for $6.35 million, incurring a loss from the original purchase price.
May 2019: Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music
In May 2019, Justin Timberlake received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music, alongside Missy Elliott and Alex Lacamoire.
2019: Honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music
In 2019, Justin Timberlake received 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 their second son.
June 2021: Support for Britney Spears
In June 2021, Justin Timberlake publicly supported Britney Spears during her court battle over her conservatorship, stating that no woman should be restricted from making decisions about her own body.
2023: Britney Spears memoir released
In 2023, Britney Spears wrote in her memoir The Woman in Me that she became pregnant during their relationship and had an abortion in late 2000 after Justin Timberlake said they were not prepared for parenthood and he did not want to be a father.
September 13, 2024: Timberlake pleads guilty to DWI
On September 13, 2024, Justin Timberlake pled guilty to driving while impaired at the Sag Harbor Village Justice Courthouse. He was fined $500 plus a $260 surcharge, sentenced to 25 hours of community service, and required to make a public safety announcement. His driver's license was suspended due to refusing a breathalyzer test.
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