Justin Randall Timberlake is an American pop singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. He came to fame as one of the lead singers of pop boy band 'N Sync and has won six Grammy Awards as well as an Emmy Award. In 2002, he released his debut solo album, Justified, which sold over 7 million copies worldwide. Timberlake's second solo release, FutureSex/LoveSounds, was released in 2006 with the U.S. number-one hit singles "SexyBack", "My Love", and "What Goes Around... Comes Around". The album also spawned three additional U.S. top twenty hits ("Summer Love", "LoveStoned", and "Until the End of Time") making it the first time a male artist has achieved six top twenty hits from one album since Michael Jackson did so from 1991-1992, with his album Dangerous. As of January 2008, FutureSex/LoveSounds has sold over 8 million copies. With his first two albums, Timberlake has sold over 18 million records worldwide alone, as well as over 50 million copies as one of the two lead singers in NSYNC. He has started a record label called Tennman Records and a fashion label, William Rast.
When he is unable to fall asleep, he sings himself to sleep.
Chosen as one of Teen People Magazines "21 Hottest Stars Under 21".
He was born at 6:30 in the evening.
He and fellow
NSYNC member J.C. Chasez were both member of "MMC" in the early-mid 1990s.
Co-wrote "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" with J.C. Chasez from
NSYNC s Christmas album, "Home For Christmas".
Mother is Lynn Harless , manager of the all-girl group Innosense.
Boyfriend of his former "MMC" co-star, Britney Spears , from 1998 to 2002.
(November 2000) A 15-year-old
NSYNC fan filed a lawsuit against Timberlake, claiming that he verbally assaulted her. Justin allegedly snubbed fans in a St. Louis hotel after which the plaintiff shouted that she thought J.C. Chasez was cuter. When she admitted to a guard that she was the one who made the comment, the guard made her go upstairs with Justin. After that, Timberlake allegedly pushed her against a wall and shouted insults at her.
Collects sneakers.
His mom thought of the name
NSYNC , using the last letter of each original members first name: justiN, chriS (Chris Kirkpatrick ), joeY (Joey Fatone ), jasoN (Jason Watkins sang bass prior to Lance Bass joining the group) and j.C..
NSYNC was started when Justin was just 14 years old.
He founded The Justin Timberlake Foundation through the Giving Back Fund. The foundations goals are similar to the Save the Music Foundation.
He collects sports jerseys.
He owns half a dozen Harley Davidsons, a Mercedes M Class, and two Mercedes Benz.
Sang at the Grand Ole Opry when he was ten years old.
Cites his greatest fears as dying unloved, snakes, sharks, spiders and falling unconscious at a concert from the stuffed animals fans throw on stage.
(July 2002) Named as the most eligible bachelor in America.
Used first and middle names (Justin Randall) for his appearances on "Star Search" .
Has two half-brothers, Jonathan and Stephen.
Single "Cry Me a River" debuted at #2 in the UK singles chart (Feb. 2003).
Solo album, "Justified", reached no. 1 in the UK album chart (Feb 2003).
As of May 2003, his solo album "Justified" has gone double platinum.
Hosted the 2003 MTV Movie awards with actor Seann William Scott.
(May 2003) His third solo single, "Rock Your Body", debuted at #2 in the UK singles chart.
Won (his first) Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for "Justified" [8 February 2004].
Won a Grammy for Best pop Male for "Cry Me A River" [Febuary 8, 2004].
As of February 2004, his debut solo album "Justified" has gone triple platinum.
Is a fan of Bjrk.
While touring in London, he met Coldplay lead singer and songwriter Chris Martin and struck up a close friendship. At the 2003 VMA awards he introduced the bands performance while calling them "the greatest band in the world.".
(December 2003) Toured with Fefe Dobson in the UK.
Was a member of the National Beta Club.
His ex-girlfriends (Britney Spears ) ex-husband Kevin Federline was a former background dancer for
NSYNC at the 2002 Grammy Awards and in Justins 2002 VMA performance.
He and best friend Trace Ayala created a clothing line, "William Rast". Clothes became available for purchase from Kitson and Bloomingdales in November 2005. The name William Rast comes from Justins grandfather, William Bomar, and Traces grandfather, whose surname is Rast.
Is set to star in West End play "Resurrection Blues" in London starting February 2006. Kevin Spacey is producing.
His father Randall, a choir director at a Baptist church, is married to Lisa.
He had a younger half-sister, Laura Katherine, who died minutes after birth. She was the first child of his father, Randy Timberlake, and stepmother Lisa. It is sometimes falsely reported that she was his twin. He mentions her sometimes in the liner notes of
NSYNC albums. Has two younger half-brothers, Jonathan Perry Timberlake (born September 12, 1993) and Stephen Robert Timberlake (born August 14, 1998). Both are sons of his father and stepmother.
In his exclusive "20/20" interview, he told Barbara Walters that the "best burgers in the world" can be found at The General Store in Shelby Forest, Tennessee.
Loves skiing and snowboarding.
Mother and stepfather are Lynn Bomar and Paul Harless, respectively.
Broke his left foot in December 2002 during dance rehearsals.
Broke his thumb on stage in early 1997, when he slipped on a puddle of water that was a result of the audience being sprayed down due to extreme temperatures during the outdoor concert.
Was among the 130 guests at Christina Aguilera s wedding to Jordan Bratman.
Best friend is Trace Ayala , his personal assistant.
Is a fan of Kylie Minogue and Dannii Minogue.
Received his first UK #1 with his song "SexyBack" from new album "FutureSex/LoveSounds" in September 2006.
Winner of two MTV Europe Music Awards in 2006 for "Best Male Artist" and "Best Pop". He also hosted the show in Copenhagen, Danmark (2 November 2006).
Ranked in Golf Digests "Top 100 in Music" (December 2006 issue) as tied for 15th place with Jason Scheff of Chicago and Darius Rucker of Hootie & the Blowfish , with a 6 handicap.
Collaborated with Duran Duran in 2006 for a song on the bands album. In November of that year, lead singer Simon Le Bon told The Associated Press the band had "collaborated in a writing and production manner on one of those tracks with Justin Timberlake.".
Was in a relationship with Cameron Diaz (April 2003-December 2006).
Justins patrilineal line traces back to Francis Timberlake, who was in 1687 in London, England. Justin is a paternal grandson of Charles L. Timberlake and Bobbye Joice (Williams), and a maternal grandson of William "Bill" Silas Bomar and Sadie Lee (Timbs). He is of English (mostly), as well as some Irish, Scottish, and Welsh, and distant Dutch, French, German, and Jersey (Channel Islander), ancestry.
Voted #2 in Elle (France) Magazines "15 Sexiest Men" poll (June 2007).
Is a noted fan of country music.
Winner of four MTV Video Music Awards in 2007 for "Male Artist of the Year", "Quadruple Threat of the Year", "Best Director" and "Best Choreography in a Video".
Supports the English football team Manchester United FC "The Red Devils".
Girlfriend Jessica Biel accompanied him on his European Tour in 2007.
In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $20 million.
Was ranked #28 on Entertainment Weeklys 30 Under 30 the actors list. .
An avid fan of IndyCar racing.
Had the unwanted pleasure of being Ashton Kutcher s first victim on the TV show "Punkd" .
Owns a soul food restaurant called "Southern Hospitality" in Manhattan (Second Avenue at 79th Street).
Jason Seek was his former music teacher in 1994.
Attended E.E. Jeter Elementary School in Millington, Tennessee.
Lives in Los Angeles, California.
Was in a relationship with Jessica Biel (January 2007-March 2011).
His parents are divorced. He has two half-brothers from his fathers re-marriage with Lisa Perry: Jonathan (born c. 1993) and Steven Robert (born August 14, 1998). His half-sister Laura Katherine, died shortly after birth on May 14, 1997, and is mentioned in his acknowledgments in the album
NSYNC as "My Angel in Heaven.".
Appeared on the cover of GQ magazine three times: September 04, August 06 and March 09.
Indy car driver Dan Wheldon died after being involved in a 15-car accident during a race on October 16, 2011 in Las Vegas. Wheldon was sponsored by Justins clothing line, "William Rast".
Married Jessica Biel in Italy on October 19, 2012.
He is a staunch liberal Democrat and a solid supporter of Barack Obama.
One of Time Magazines 100 Most Influential People in the World.
(March 2004) In Canada busy at work filming his movie with Kevin Spacey , Morgan Freeman , Piper Perabo and Rap star/actor LL Cool J.
(December 2003) Currently touring in the UK with "Justified".
(April 2008) Collaborated with Townsend Bell to redesign the paint scheme for his IndyCar. Timberlake eventually selected a flat camouflage green for the car which was a big hit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in preparation for the Indianapolis 500.
(February 2007) On tour with Tim Mosley (aka Timbaland) for his FutureSex/LoveShow 2007 Tour.
(May 2003) On tour with Christina Aguilera for their 2003 "Justified-Stripped Tour".
Has a son named Silas Randall Timberlake born on April 8, 2015. Childs mother is his wife Jessica Biel.
Friends with Jimmy Fallon , Jonathan Demme , and Ellen DeGeneres.
Didnt invite his former NSYNC band members to his wedding to Jessica Biel.
[on the Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction" incident] I am sorry if anyone,was offended by the wardrobe malfunction during the halftime,performance.
[on making Bad Teacher (2011) ]: After the first week of rehearsal,and the first orgy, it all came together.
Maybe a little bit of an outsider, too, since I came to it from music.
I like basketball and golf and snowboarding, and I do them pretty,fucking intensely.
(2011, on if he smokes marijuana) Absolutely. . . The only thing pot does,for me is it gets me to stop thinking. Sometimes I have a brain that,needs to be turned off. Some people are just better high.
But you do it anyway. You feel obligated to go out because all those,people showed up. You end up performing. But at some point in my life,I wish I had learned to say no. From the beginning of my career, I was,a guy who said yes all the time to everything.
Cry me a river, build a bridge, and get over it.
The worst thing about being famous is the invasion of your privacy.
My mother is a ball of fire in the world, and I love that about her. But what I have learned from my stepdad is something as important, which is patience and compassion. Because when you are living with someone else, those two qualities go a long way.
Teen pop will never die as long as there are teens and popular music. It just takes a different head.
I have 20,000 girlfriends, all around the world.
