Justin Timberlake Biography

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Justin Timberlake, a six-time Grammy Award winner and 20-time nominee, is one of the most well-known and commercially successful celebrities in the world. He is one of the most successful performers, with albums that have reached the top of the charts and sold millions of copies around the world. He rose to prominence as the youngest member and main singer of the boy band 'N Sync', which is the third best-selling boy band in music history. In this, Justin Timberlake biography we will learn more interesting facts about his childhood, Justin Timberlake’s parents, personal life, and achievements.

Timberlake has established himself as one of the "A list" celebrities in the entertainment industry. He is one of the wealthiest stars in the American music industry, with an estimated net worth of $100 million. He's also a budding actor who has acted in films like 'The Social Network', 'Friends With Benefits’, 'Alpha Dog', 'Black Snake Moan', and 'Richard Kelly's Southland Tales' among others.

Early Life

• Randall "Randy" Timberlake and Lynn Bomer gave birth to Justin Randall Timberlake on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee. Shelby Forest was where he grew up.

• Justin Timberlake’s parents divorced when he was three years old. Timberlake spent most of his childhood with his mother and stepfather, Paul Harless, whom Lynne married when he was five years old while being in touch with his biological father.

• Justin Timberlake age was 11 when he played the role of the country music singer ‘Justin Randall’ on the TV show, ‘Star Search’.

• He was a part of the Walt Disney TV show "The Mickey Mouse Club" from 1993 to 1994.

• He joined the American boy band 'N Sync' which was organized by manager Lou Pearlman, in 1995.

Career

‘N Sync' released their first single, ‘I Want You Back' in 1996, which was a massive hit and reached the top of the charts. N Sync released their debut album, *NSYNC, in 1998, which included the hit single "Tearin Up My Heart". The band split from Pearlman in 1999 after a heated feud. Pearlman was accused of mismanaging cash. 'N Sync signed with Jive Records and published two more albums: No Strings Attached (2000), which shattered industry records by selling 2.4 million copies in its first week, and Celebrity (2001), a mix of electronica, R&B, and country. 

Timberlake was the first to make a solo album in 2001 when the other members officially left the band to pursue other endeavours. He made his acting debut in the ABC television movie "Model Behaviour", directed by Maggie Lawson, in the year 2000. The increase of his celebrity caused internal conflicts within the band 'N Sync', which finally led to the band's disbandment. In August 2002, he made his solo debut at the MTV Video Music Awards, when he debuted with his debut solo single "Like I Love You". His debut solo studio album, "Justified", was released in November 2002. ‘Like I Love You' and ‘Cry Me a River' were two of the album's hit singles. He recorded the song "I'm Lovin' It" whilst on the "Justified/Stripped Tour" with Christina Aguilera in 2003. In the same year, he was featured on Nelly's song "Work It". He starred as a journalist 'Joshua Pollack' in the American thriller 'Edison Force' in 2005. He appeared in films such as "Alpha Dog", "Black Snake Moan", and "Richard Kelly's Southland Tales", as well as in the song "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" as a young Elton John. He appeared in the video for Nelly Furtado and Timberland's hit, "Promiscuous," in 2006. His second solo album, titled "FutureSex/LoveSounds" was released on September 12, 2006. ‘What Goes Around... Comes Around' and ‘SexyBack' were two of the album's biggest hits.

He made an appearance in 50 Cent's album Cutis in 2007, and he co-wrote, produced, and sang vocals for Duran Duran's album "Red Carpet Massacre" on the tracks "Nite Runner" and "Falling Down." In the David Fincher film "The Social Network", he played "Sean Parker," the inventor of "Napster." In 2011, he co-starred with Mila Kunis in the film "Friends with Benefits." The film was a huge box office success. His third studio album, 'The 20/20 Experience,' was published in 2013, and it quickly became one of his best-selling records.

The 20/20 Experience

Timberlake returned to the music world in January 2013 with the blockbuster track "Suit & Tie". The song was included on his album The 20/20 Experience, which was published in March that year and debuted at number one on the album charts in its first week. Timberlake and Jay Z played "Pusher Love Girl" and "Suit & Tie" at the 2013 Grammy Awards event before the long-awaited album was released. Timberlake's streak of success continued in August when he won the VMA Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards.

In October of the same year, he released The 20/20 Experience Part 2 of 2 as a follow-up to The 20/20 Experience. The follow-up album did not receive the same critical acclaim as the first, but it did have the breakthrough single "Take Back the Night”. The first single, "Can't Stop the Feeling" was released in the spring of 2016 and was included in the film Trolls. The song immediately went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and in 16 other nations.

The Return of ‘Man of the Woods’ and the Super Bowl

Timberlake announced "Filthy" a quiet bedroom tune, as the lead single from his upcoming studio album in January 2018. Later the same month, he released the Top 10 smash "Say Something" which featured Chris Stapleton. Man of the Woods was released just before the singer's performance at the Super Bowl LII halftime show in early February. It contains Timbaland and Pharrell Williams as collaborators.

Man of the Woods was released in early February, just in time for the singer's appearance at the Super Bowl LII halftime show. It contains Timbaland and Pharrell Williams as collaborators. The rumour that Timberlake planned to perform alongside a hologram of Prince sparked an even greater outrage, with fans citing an interview in which the late music legend expressly declared his disdain to such special effects.

'Trolls World Tour'

Timberland made a comeback in early 2020 with the release of Trolls World Tour, after a brief hiatus. The soundtrack of the film spawned new Timberland songs, including "The Other Side", a collaboration with SZA, and "Don't Slack", a collaboration with Anderson Paak.

Timberlake also appeared on every music industry award show imaginable, including the MTV Video Music Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, and the American Music Awards, where he won the best pop album of the year. In February of 2004, the new solo singer received two unexpected Grammy victories for "Cry Me a River" including best pop vocal album and best male pop vocal performance. He competed against music legends including Sting (1951–), Michael McDonald (1952–), and George Harrison (1943–2001) in the latter category. 

Personal Life

He met actress Jessica Biel in 2007. The pair married in October 2012 in Puglia, Italy. "It's amazing to be married," they told People magazine later. “The ceremony was nice, and it was surrounded by our family and friends." Their kid, Silas Randall Timberlake, was born in April 2015. Phineas, their second child, was born in the summer of 2020.

Timberlake has founded multiple restaurants, launched a clothing line, and participated in charitable endeavours in his hometown of Tennessee, in addition to his music and acting talents.

Justin Timberlake Facts

• Timberlake has a total of 10 Grammy Awards and has been nominated for a total of 38 times.

• He has many Harley Davidson motorcycles and several Mercedes Benz automobiles.

• He has also hosted and acted in numerous Saturday Night Live skits since 2003.

• In the film The Social Network, Timberlake portrayed Sean Parker, the creator of Napster.

• Timberlake is a co-founder of the William Rast apparel label. Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor, and Macy's all carry it.

• Timberlake joined the pop group NSYNC in 1995. They were a tremendous hit. The group's music became a cultural touchstone in the 1990s.

• Timberlake chose to pursue a solo career in 2002. Justified was his debut album.

• In 2004, he won a Grammy Award for the album "Justified" in the category of "Best Pop Vocal Album" as well as another Grammy for the song "Cry Me a River".

• Timberlake founded the Southern Hospitality restaurant in 2007. He also owns and operates a number of other restaurants.

• He used to imitate Jackson’s 5 dances in the living room for his mother when he was a kid. It made her laugh, and he realized right then and there that he wanted to be an entertainer.

• He was a member of his local Junior Olympic basketball team as a kid. While he excelled at the sport, he aspired to be a singer and persuaded his mother to enroll him in vocal training.

• Timberlake was a contestant on the TV show Star Search when he was a kid. He did a version of a country song while dressed as a cute little cowboy.