Justin Timberlake's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Justin Timberlake. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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2003: Named Biggest Pop Star of the Year

In 2003, Rolling Stone named Justin Timberlake the biggest pop star of the year and featured him on the magazine's cover, declaring he was "The New King of Pop".

2007: First Appearance on Time 100 List

Justin Timberlake appeared for the first time on the Time 100 list of most influential people by Time in 2007.

June 2008: Ranked Among Highest-Paid Music Personalities by Forbes

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.

2013: Third Highest-Paid Musician of 2013

According to Billboard, Justin Timberlake was the third highest-paid musician of 2013, with earnings of $31 million.

2013: Second Appearance on Time 100 List

In 2013, Justin Timberlake made his second appearance on the Time 100 list, with Stevie Wonder praising his accomplishments and charitable contributions.

2014: Ranked 26th on Celebrity 100 List for 2014

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.

October 2015: Induction into Memphis Music Hall of Fame

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

2015: Received Inspiration Award at GLSEN Respect Awards

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.

2015: Ranked 19th on Celebrity 100 List for 2015

In 2015, Justin Timberlake was ranked 19th on the Celebrity 100 list with $63 million earnings.

2015: Timberlake Led Top 10 Musicians Among Millennials

In Nielsen Music's U.S. report for 2015, Justin Timberlake led the "Top 10 Musicians Among Millennials" list.

2016: Timberlake Considered One of Greatest Entertainers

In a 2016 article of The Hollywood Reporter, editor Scott Feinberg stated Justin Timberlake is "widely regarded as one of the greatest all-around entertainers in the history of show business".

2017: Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists

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.

April 30, 2018: NSYNC Receives Star on 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.

2018: Billboard Critics Discuss Timberlake's Status as Best Male Pop Star

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.

2018: The Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time

In 2018, Billboard ranked Justin Timberlake 25th on their 'The Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time' list.

April 13, 2019: Man of the Woods Tour Concludes

On April 13, 2019, Justin Timberlake's 'Man of the Woods Tour' concluded in Uncasville, achieving the sixth-highest gross of the year.

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: Top Artists of the 2010s

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'.

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.

2019: Ranked 41st on Forbes Celebrity 100 List in 2019

In 2019, Justin Timberlake was ranked 41st on the Celebrity 100 list by Forbes, with earnings of $57.5 million.

March 2024: Fastest Selling Tour to Date

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.

May 20, 2024: Additional Shows Added to World Tour

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.