Justin Timberlake Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Justin Timberlake’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $250 million, Justin Timberlake is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. His career kicked off as a child star on “The Mickey Mouse Club,” but he gained international fame as part of the boy band NSYNC during the late 1990s. Once NSYNC disbanded in 2002, Timberlake launched a successful solo career, debuting with the album “Justified” which highlighted his R&B and pop influences. His follow-up albums, including “FutureSex/LoveSounds” and “The 20/20 Experience,” reinforced his status as a pop icon and garnered him numerous awards, including ten Grammys.

In addition to his music career, Timberlake has explored acting, appearing in films like “The Social Network,” “In Time,” and “Inside Llewyn Davis.”

Timberlake’s business ventures include 901 Tequila, the William Rast clothing line, and several co-owned restaurants. He also invested in the revamped Myspace.com in 2012. In recent years, Timberlake has been known to earn upwards of $50 million annually from his diverse activities.

Catalog Sale

In May 2022, Justin Timberlake struck a deal with Hipgnosis Song Management, selling his song catalog for around $100 million. This agreement granted Hipgnosis the rights to control and profit from about 200 songs Timberlake wrote or co-wrote, spanning his time with NSYNC and his solo career.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee, Justin Randall Timberlake grew up in the small community of Shelby Forest. He has two half-brothers from his father’s second marriage and a half-sister who passed away shortly after birth in 1997.

His grandfather introduced him to music at a young age, allowing Timberlake to perform country and gospel music as a child. At 11, he showcased his talent on the television show “Star Search.” Between 1993 and 1994, he was a regular cast member on “The All-New Mickey Mouse Club,” along with future stars Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, JC Chasez, and Ryan Gosling. In 1995, Timberlake enlisted Chasez to join a male singing group organized by manager Lou Pearlman, which evolved into the famed boyband NSYNC.

N’SYNC

Established in 1995, N’SYNC included Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, and Lance Bass. The group’s name, often rendered as *NSYNC, reflects the last letter of each member’s first name.

Under the management of Lou Pearlman, who had previously collaborated with the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC first found success in Europe before dominating the American market. Their debut self-titled album, released in 1998, included hits like “I Want You Back” and “Tearin’ Up My Heart,” establishing them firmly in the pop music landscape.

Their second album, “No Strings Attached,” released in 2000, propelled the group to superstardom, breaking records by selling over 2.4 million copies in its first week in the United States. Hit songs such as “Bye Bye Bye” and “It’s

“Gonna Be Me” topped the charts, firmly establishing NSYNC as one of the era’s leading acts.

Their third and final studio album, “Celebrity,” which came out in 2001, maintained their success with hits like “Pop” and “Gone.” The band also undertook highly successful world tours, highlighting their vibrant live performances and complex dance routines.

In 2002, the band declared a “temporary hiatus,” which ultimately transitioned into a permanent disbandment as the members pursued solo endeavors. Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez initiated solo music careers, while the remaining members delved into various entertainment projects.

Even though their time together was brief, the influence of NSYNC on pop culture and the music industry is irrefutable. With over 70 million records sold globally, numerous awards, and a loyal fan following, NSYNC continues to be regarded as one of the most essential and impactful boy bands in the history of music.

Solo Success

When NSYNC entered their hiatus in 2002, Timberlake collaborated with Pharrell Williams to create music, although the desire to pursue a solo career had already begun to take shape a year prior in 2001. Timberlake had penned a single called “Gone” for Michael Jackson in that year; however, once Jackson declined it, NSYNC recorded the track instead. Following its release, Jackson reached out to Timberlake, expressing his interest in doing the song, but only as a duet with Timberlake—not with the entire band. Timberlake regarded their phone conversation as “the first time [he] ever truly felt the confidence to [go solo].”

In August 2002, Timberlake debuted his solo single, “Like I Love You,” and followed it up with his inaugural solo album, “Justified,” in November of the same year. By the summer of 2003, Timberlake was on tour alongside fellow “Mickey Mouse Club” alum Christina Aguilera as co-headliners for the Justified/Stripped Tour.

Following the incident during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVII in 2004, when a wardrobe mishap led to Timberlake inadvertently revealing one of Janet Jackson’s breasts, he put his music career on pause to explore acting opportunities. He featured in films such as “Edison Force” (2006), “Alpha Dog” (2006), and “Southland Tales” (2006). In 2005, he also launched his own record label, JayTee Records.

On September 12, 2006, Timberlake released hisThe second studio album, “FutureSex/LoveSounds,” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart. Following this success, he collaborated with various artists, including Madonna on the 2008 single “4 Minutes,” as well as T.I., Ciara, and Rihanna. In March 2013, he released his third studio album, “The 20/20 Experience,” which became the best-selling album in the United States that year. He followed this with his fourth album, “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2,” released in September 2013.

In February 2018, Timberlake launched his fifth studio album, “Man of the Woods,” just days before performing at the Super Bowl LII halftime show in Minneapolis. From March 2018 to April 2019, he conducted a tour of the same name, which was noted as the sixth-highest-grossing tour of that year.

Throughout his career, Timberlake starred in several prominent films, including the critically acclaimed “The Social Network” (2010), “Bad Teacher” (2011), “Friends with Benefits” (2011), and “Wonder Wheel” (2017). Additionally, he provided the voice for Branch in the “Trolls” franchise (2016-2023). Timberlake has made appearances on television shows like “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” and has been featured multiple times on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). Notably, the song he wrote for the SNL skit “Dick in a Box” became a viral sensation and earned him an Emmy Award.

Personal Life

Timberlake has experienced several significant relationships, including a high-profile romance with singer Britney Spears from 1999 to 2002, and his current marriage to Jessica Biel. The couple started dating in January 2007 and got married on October 19, 2012, in Fasano, Italy. They welcomed their first son, Silas Timberlake, on April 11, 2015, followed by the birth of their second son in July 2020.

Other Ventures

In addition to his careers in acting, singing, and music production, Timberlake is involved in film and television production. He took on the roles of composer and musical supervisor for the 2017 film “The Book of Love” and also serves as the executive producer for the Fox game show “Spin the Wheel.”

Timberlake has secured numerous lucrative endorsement deals due to his fame, including a 2003 partnership with McDonald’s, where he recorded the song “I’m Lovin’ It” for the fast-food chain’s campaign, earning him $6 million. Other endorsements encompass Sony products (2009), Givenchy’s “Play” fragrance (2009), and Walmart (2012).

Timberlake’s business endeavors include the establishment of the William Rast clothing lines in 2005 and 2007, as well as the “Fresh Leaves” collection in collaboration with Levi’s in 2018. In 2014, he partnered with Sauza Liquors to create his own version, “Sauza 901,” and in 2016, he invested in Bai Brands. Timberlake and Biel are minority owners of the Memphis Grizzlies.

In 2022, Timberlake made an investment in Greenville 3’s, a par-3 golf course located in Greenville, South Carolina. It was announced in May 2023 that he and Tiger Woods were collaborating to develop a 600-acre luxury project in Florida known as The Wellington.

Real Estate

Jessica and Justin acquired a 2,600-square-foot penthouse in NYC’s Soho neighborhood for $6.6 million in 2010. Although they listed the property for sale at $8 million in 2018, they ended up selling it in January 2019 for slightly less than the original purchase price from a decade prior.

Before purchasing and listing their Soho property in 2017, Jessica and Justin spent $20.2 million on a 5,400-square-foot duplex penthouse in Tribecca, which includes a spacious rooftop terrace. This residence, initially listed at $27.5 million, incurs monthly condo fees, maintenance, and taxes amounting to $15,000. Notable building residents include Harry Styles, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, who bought the penthouse for $44 million. In January 2022, Jessica and Justin sold their unit for $29 million.

Additionally, they own a mansion in the Hollywood Hills that Justin purchased in 2002 for $8.3 million from actress Helen Hunt. In 1996, Helen acquired what was initially a three-acre plot for $7 million. She demolished the former residence and commenced construction on a 12,000-square-foot mansion, which she completed after separating from her husband, Hank Azaria. Helen put the home on the market having never stayed there. Justin then purchased an adjacent undeveloped 7-acre lot to create an expansive 10+ acre property. In October 2021, Justin and Jessica listed this combined estate for $35 million.

They formerly owned a 130-acre undeveloped estate located near Nashville, which they purchased in 2015 for $4 million and later sold in June 2024 for $8 million.

Yellowstone Club

Justin and Jessica are prominent members/owners of the elite Yellowstone Club situated in Montana. In 2015, they acquired their property for an undisclosed sum. The Yellowstone Club spans 15,000 acres in Big Sky, Montana, featuring 3,000 acres of premier private ski slopes among the best globally. It also boasts a luxurious 18-hole golf course, a 5-star restaurant, and additional amenities. Other prominent owners include Bill Gates and Jack Kemp, with Justin and Jessica reportedly intending to raise their children here to shield them from Hollywood’s limelight. Membership to the Yellowstone Club requires a $300,000 upfront fee, followed by an annual fee of $30,000.