Justin Timberlake Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Justin Timberlake’s Net Worth?

The net worth of Justin Timberlake, the American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer, is estimated to be $250 million. He started his career as a child star on “The Mickey Mouse Club” and gained international recognition as a member of the boy band NSYNC during the late 1990s. Following the group’s breakup in 2002, he embarked on a successful solo career with his debut album “Justified,” which highlighted his R&B and pop influences. His later albums, such as “FutureSex/LoveSounds” and “The 20/20 Experience,” cemented his position as a pop icon, earning him ten Grammy Awards among others.

In addition to music, Timberlake has pursued acting, appearing in movies like “The Social Network,” “In Time,” and “Inside Llewyn Davis.”

Timberlake has also delved into business with ventures like 901 Tequila, the William Rast clothing line, and a number of co-owned restaurants. In 2012, he invested in Myspace.com after its redesign. On average, Justin is known to earn over $50 million annually from his various pursuits.

Catalog Sale

In May 2022, Timberlake agreed to sell his song catalog to Hipgnosis Song Management for an estimated $100 million. This deal allowed Hipgnosis to control and profit from around 200 songs that Timberlake wrote or co-wrote spanning from his N’SYNC days to his solo career.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee, Justin Randall Timberlake grew up in the modest neighborhood 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.

Timberlake was introduced to music at an early age by his grandfather, performing country and gospel music in his childhood. At 11, he appeared on “Star Search,” singing under the name “Justin Randall.” He was a regular cast member on “The All-New Mickey Mouse Club” in 1993 and 1994 alongside fellow stars Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, JC Chasez, and Ryan Gosling. In 1995, he joined Chasez to form a male singing group organized by manager Lou Pearlman, eventually leading to the formation of the boy band NSYNC.

N’SYNC

N’SYNC, established in 1995, comprised Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, and Lance Bass. The group’s name, often written as *NSYNC, is derived from the last letter of each member’s first name.

Under the management of Lou Pearlman, who had previously collaborated with the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC initially gained traction in Europe before entering the American music scene. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1998, contained hit…

Singles like “I Want You Back” and “Tearin’ Up My Heart” played a crucial role in establishing their foothold in the pop music industry.

The band’s second album, “No Strings Attached,” which came out in 2000, propelled them into superstardom. This album set a record by selling more than 2.4 million copies in its initial week in the United States. Chart-topping hits such as “Bye Bye Bye” and “It’s Gonna Be Me” reinforced NSYNC’s status as one of the leading acts of that period.

Continuing their successful trajectory, their third and last studio album, “Celebrity,” released in 2001, featured singles like “Pop” and “Gone.” The band also took part in highly successful world tours, presenting their dynamic live performances and complex dance routines.

In 2002, the band declared a “temporary hiatus,” which ultimately led to a permanent disbandment as the members chose to pursue individual endeavors. Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez launched their solo music careers, while the other members ventured into different areas of entertainment.

Even though their togetherness was relatively brief, the influence of NSYNC on pop culture and the music industry is indisputable. With over 70 million records sold globally, a host of awards, and a passionate fan following, NSYNC holds a place as one of the most important and impactful boy bands in music history.

Solo Success

Following NSYNC’s hiatus in 2002, Timberlake collaborated with Pharrell Williams on music, although the idea for his solo career had begun developing a year earlier in 2001. Timberlake penned a track called “Gone” for Michael Jackson in 2001, but after it was declined by Jackson, NSYNC ended up recording it. Upon its release, Jackson reached out to Timberlake, expressing his desire to collaborate, but insisted it be a duet between the two of them, rather than involving the entire band. Timberlake regards their phone call as “the first time [he] genuinely felt the confidence to [go solo].”

In August 2002, Timberlake debuted his solo single, “Like I Love You,” followed by the release of his first solo album, “Justified,” in November of that same year. By the summer of 2003, he was touring as a co-headliner with former “Mickey Mouse Club” castmate Christina Aguilera on the Justified/Stripped Tour.

Following a notable incident at the 2004 Super Bowl XXXVII, where a wardrobe malfunction during his performance with Janet Jackson revealed one of Jackson’s breasts, he decided to pause his music career to explore acting roles. He featured in films such as “Edison Force” (2006), “Alpha Dog” (2006), and “Southland Tales” (2006). Additionally, in 2005, he founded his own record label, JayTee Records.

Timberlake’s second studio album, “FutureSex/LoveSounds,” launched on September 12, 2006, entering the Billboard 200 album chart at number one. He then engaged in various musical collaborations, including the 2008 track “4 Minutes” with Madonna and partnerships with other artists like T.I., Ciara, and Rihanna. His third studio album, “The 20/20 Experience,” was released in March 2013 and later became the top-selling album of the year in the United States, followed by the fourth album, “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2,” that came out in September 2013.

In February 2018, Timberlake put out his fifth studio album, “Man of the Woods,” just days before he headlined the Super Bowl LII halftime show in Minneapolis. From March 2018 to April 2019, he embarked on a tour named after the album, which turned out to be the sixth-highest-grossing tour of that year.

Timberlake’s film credits include acclaimed works such as “The Social Network” (2010), “Bad Teacher” (2011), “Friends with Benefits” (2011), and “Wonder Wheel” (2017). Additionally, he voiced the character Branch in the “Trolls” franchise (2016-2023). His appearances on television include “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” and several stints on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). Notably, the song he created for the 2006 SNL skit “Dick in a Box” became a viral sensation and brought him an Emmy Award.

Personal Life

Timberlake’s dating history includes high-profile relationships, most notably with singer Britney Spears from 1999 to 2002, as well as his relationship with current wife Jessica Biel. The couple started dating in January 2007 and exchanged vows on October 19, 2012, in Fasano, Italy. They welcomed their first son, Silas Timberlake, on April 11, 2015, and had their second son in July 2020.

Other Ventures

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

Timberlake has secured numerous lucrative endorsement agreements owing to his fame, including a 2003 contract with McDonald’s for which he recorded the song “I’m Lovin’ It,” netting him $6 million. Other endorsements have included Sony products (2009), Givenchy’s men’s fragrance “Play” (2009), and Walmart (2012).

His other business endeavors include launching the William Rast clothing lines in 2005 and 2007 and a collaboration with Levi’s in 2018 for the “Fresh Leaves” collection. In 2014, he partnered with Sauza Liquors to create his own version of the drink, “Sauza 901,” and in 2016, he invested in the beverage company Bai.

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Timberlake and his wife Biel also hold minority ownership in the Memphis Grizzlies.

In 2022, Timberlake made an investment in Greenville 3’s, a par-3 golf course located in Greenville, South Carolina. In May 2023, it became public that Timberlake was collaborating with Tiger Woods to develop a 600-acre luxury project in Florida, referred to as The Wellington.

Real Estate

In 2010, Jessica and Justin purchased a 2,600-square-foot penthouse in NYC’s Soho neighborhood for $6.6 million. They put this property on the market in 2018 for $8 million but ultimately sold it in January 2019 for slightly less than their initial purchase price.

In 2017, right before they bought and listed their Soho residence, Jessica and Justin acquired a 5,400-square-foot duplex penthouse in Tribecca for $20.2 million, which features a spacious rooftop terrace. Initially listed for $27.5 million, this property has monthly condo fees, maintenance, and taxes totaling $15,000. Notable unit owners in the same building include Harry Styles, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, who purchased his penthouse for $44 million. In January 2022, Justin and Jessica sold their unit for $29 million.

Beyond New York, they own a mansion located in the Hollywood Hills, which Justin acquired in 2002 for $8.3 million from actress Helen Hunt. Helen had originally bought the three-acre property in 1996 for $7 million, demolished the previous home, and started building what became a 12,000-square-foot mansion. During the construction process, her marriage to Hank Azaria ended, and Helen listed the completed home without ever having stayed there. Justin later expanded the estate by purchasing an adjacent undeveloped 7-acre lot, resulting in a substantial 10+ acre property. In October 2021, Justin and Jessica placed this property on the market for $35 million.

They previously owned a 130-acre undeveloped estate in the vicinity of Nashville, purchased for $4 million in 2015. This property was sold for $8 million in June 2024.

Yellowstone Club

Within the ultra-exclusive Yellowstone Club in Montana, Justin and Jessica are considered among the most renowned club members/homeowners. They acquired their property in 2015 for an undisclosed amount. The Yellowstone Club spans 15,000 acres in Big Sky, Montana, featuring 3,000 acres of exceptional private ski slopes, a world-class 18-hole golf course, a five-star restaurant, and much more. Other owners at the Yellowstone include Bill Gates and Jack Kemp. Justin and Jessica reportedly intend to raise their children in this setting to keep them sheltered from the Hollywood spotlight. The cost of membership at the Yellowstone Club is $300,000 upfront, followed by an annual fee of $30,000.