Justin Timberlake is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and dancer, born on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee. He began his career on the children’s television show *The Mickey Mouse Club*, where he performed alongside future stars such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Ryan Gosling. In the late 1990s, he rose to global fame as a member of the boy band *NSYNC*, which sold over 55 million albums worldwide.
In 2002, Timberlake launched his solo career with the album *Justified*, featuring hits such as “Cry Me a River” and “Rock Your Body,” earning him two Grammy Awards. His second album, *FutureSex/LoveSounds* (2006), brought even greater success with chart-toppers like “SexyBack,” “My Love,” and “What Goes Around... Comes Around.” After a short hiatus, he returned in 2013 with the albums *The 20/20 Experience* and *The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2*, both commercial hits that included songs like “Suit & Tie,” “Mirrors,” and “Not a Bad Thing.”
In 2016, Timberlake released the song “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” for the animated film *Trolls*, which became a global hit and earned him an Academy Award nomination. His fifth studio album, *Man of the Woods* (2018), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and included tracks like “Filthy,” “Say Something,” and “Supplies.” In 2024, he released his sixth album, *Everything I Thought It Was*, accompanied by the *Forget Tomorrow World Tour*.
In addition to his music career, Timberlake has also found success as an actor, with roles in films such as *The Social Network* (2010), *Friends with Benefits* (2011), *In Time* (2011), and *Palmer* (2021). He has received numerous awards, including ten Grammy Awards, four Emmy Awards, three Brit Awards, and nine Billboard Music Awards. He has also been dubbed the "Prince of Pop" and is considered one of the most influential artists of the 21st century.
