Justin Timberlake Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Justin Timberlake’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $250 million, Justin Timberlake is recognized as an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He began his career as a child star in “The Mickey Mouse Club” and gained international fame in the late 1990s as a member of the boy band NSYNC. Following the group’s breakup in 2002, Timberlake embarked on a successful solo career, debuting with the album “Justified,” which reflected his R&B and pop influences. His later albums, including “FutureSex/LoveSounds” and “The 20/20 Experience,” further solidified his image as a pop icon and earned him numerous accolades, among them ten Grammy Awards.

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

Timberlake has also entered the business realm with his ventures like 901 Tequila, the William Rast clothing line, and a series of co-owned restaurants. In 2012, he became an investor in the newly revamped Myspace.com. Typically, Justin has been known to earn over $50 million in recent years from his diverse activities.

Catalog Sale

In a deal struck in May 2022, Justin sold his song catalog to Hipgnosis Song Management for about $100 million. This agreement granted Hipgnosis the rights to manage and profit from around 200 songs written or co-written by Timberlake, spanning from his days with NSYNC through his solo career.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee, Justin Randall Timberlake was raised 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.

Timberlake was introduced to music by his grandfather at an early age and performed country and gospel music as a child. At 11, he appeared on the television show “Star Search,” singing under the name “Justin Randall.” In the years 1993 and 1994, he was a regular cast member on “The All-New Mickey Mouse Club,” alongside fellow stars such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, JC Chasez, and Ryan Gosling. In 1995, he collaborated with Chasez to join a male singing group organized by manager Lou Pearlman, which ultimately became known as NSYNC.

N’SYNC

N’SYNC, formed in 1995, included members Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, and Lance Bass. The group’s name, occasionally stylized as *NSYNC, symbolizes the last letter of each member’s first name.

Under the management of Lou Pearlman, who had experience with the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC initially gained popularity in Europe before entering the American music scene. Their debut self-titled album, launched in 1998, contained hit singles like “I Want You Back” and “Tearin’ Up My Heart,” which established their foothold in pop music.

Their follow-up album, “No Strings Attached,” released in 2000, propelled them to superstardom, setting a record by selling over 2.4 million copies in its first week in the United States. The album featured hit singles such as “Bye Bye Bye” and “It’s

NSYNC solidified their reputation as one of the era’s most popular acts with “Gonna Be Me” dominating the charts.

Released in 2001, their third and final studio album, “Celebrity,” maintained their success with hit singles like “Pop” and “Gone.” Additionally, the band went on to conduct highly successful world tours, displaying their lively performances and sophisticated dance routines.

In 2002, the group proclaimed a “temporary hiatus,” which ultimately evolved into a permanent disbandment as the members pursued solo endeavors. Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez initiated their solo music careers, while the other members engaged in diverse entertainment projects.

Despite their relatively brief time together, NSYNC’s influence on pop culture and the music industry is undeniable. Having sold over 70 million records globally, garnered numerous awards, and cultivated a passionate fan base, NSYNC stands out as one of the most important and impactful boy bands in music history.

Solo Success

In 2002, Timberlake saw the opportunity to go solo materialize as he partnered with Pharrell Williams to create music; however, the desire to pursue a solo career had already been sparked a year prior in 2001. After writing the single “Gone” for Michael Jackson, which Jackson rejected, NSYNC ended up recording it. Following its release, Jackson reached out, expressing a wish to collaborate, but only if it would be a duet with Timberlake, rather than involving the entire band. Timberlake has acknowledged their conversation as the moment he felt “the first time [he] ever really felt the confidence to [go solo].”

Timberlake debuted his first solo single, “Like I Love You,” in August 2002, followed by his first solo album “Justified” in November of the same year. By summer 2003, Timberlake was co-headlining the Justified/Stripped Tour alongside former “Mickey Mouse Club” member Christina Aguilera.

Following a controversial incident during the 2004 Super Bowl XXXVII halftime show with Janet Jackson, which resulted in a wardrobe malfunction exposing one of Jackson’s breasts, Timberlake decided to place his music career on hold to pursue acting roles. He starred in films such as “Edison Force” (2006), “Alpha Dog” (2006), and “Southland Tales” (2006). Additionally, in 2005, he established his own record label, JayTee Records.

On September 12, 2006, Timberlake released his

The debut of his second studio album, “FutureSex/LoveSounds,” marked a significant achievement as it reached number one on the Billboard 200 album chart. Following this success, he engaged in various musical collaborations, including the 2008 single “4 Minutes” with Madonna, and worked with artists such as T.I., Ciara, and Rihanna. His third studio album, “The 20/20 Experience,” was released in March 2013 and went on to be the best-selling album in the United States that year, which was succeeded by his fourth album, “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2” in September 2013.

February 2018 saw the release of Timberlake’s fifth studio album, “Man of the Woods,” just days before he headlined the Super Bowl LII halftime show held in Minneapolis. He launched a tour, bearing the same name, which took place from March 2018 until April 2019 and ranked as the sixth-highest-grossing tour of 2018.

Timberlake’s filmography includes appearances in notable films such as the critically acclaimed “The Social Network” (2010), “Bed Teacher” (2011), “Friends with Benefits” (2011), and “Wonder Wheel” (2017). Moreover, he lent his voice to Branch in the “Trolls” franchise (2016-2023). On television, he has made guest appearances on shows like “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” and has had multiple stints on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). A song he wrote for the 2006 skit “Dick in a Box” achieved viral success and garnered him an Emmy Award.

Personal Life

Timberlake’s romantic history includes several notable relationships; among them, his highly publicized romance with singer Britney Spears from 1999 to 2002 and his current marriage to Jessica Biel. The couple started dating in January 2007 and celebrated their wedding on October 19, 2012, in Fasano, Italy. They welcomed their first child, son Silas Timberlake, on April 11, 2015, followed by the birth of their second son in July 2020.

Other Ventures

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

Due to his fame, Timberlake has secured numerous lucrative endorsement deals, including a significant contract with McDonald’s in 2003, for which he recorded the song “I’m Lovin’ It” as part of the fast-food chain’s campaign, earning him $6 million. Other well-known endorsements cover Sony products (2009), Givenchy’s men’s fragrance “Play” (2009), and Walmart (2012).

Timberlake’s business endeavors include the creation of the William Rast clothing lines in 2005 and 2007, and the collaboration with Levi’s for the “Fresh Leaves” collection in 2018. In 2014, he partnered with Sauza Liquors to launch “Sauza 901,” and in 2016, he made an investment in Bai Brands. Furthermore, he and his wife Biel hold minority ownership in the Memphis Grizzlies.

In 2022, Timberlake invested in Greenville 3’s, a par-3 golf course in Greenville, South Carolina. It was disclosed in May 2023 that he is collaborating with Tiger Woods to develop a 600-acre luxury project in Florida known as The Wellington.

Real Estate

In 2010, Jessica and Justin made a purchase of $6.6 million for a 2,600-square-foot penthouse located in NYC’s Soho neighborhood. They put this property on the market in 2018 for $8 million, but ultimately concluded the sale in January 2019 for slightly less than their initial investment a decade prior.

Prior to purchasing and listing their Soho apartment in 2017, Jessica and Justin acquired a 5,400-square-foot duplex penthouse in Tribecca for $20.2 million, which includes a spacious rooftop terrace. Originally available for $27.5 million, this property incurs monthly condo fees, maintenance, and taxes amounting to $15,000. They share a building with notable individuals such as Harry Styles, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, as well as Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, who purchased the penthouse for $44 million. In January 2022, Justin and Jessica sold their unit for $29 million.

Beyond New York City, their real estate portfolio includes a mansion in the Hollywood Hills, which Justin bought in 2002 for $8.3 million from actress Helen Hunt. Helen, having purchased an initial three-acre property in 1996 for $7 million, demolished the previous home to construct a 12,000-square-foot mansion. During the construction phase, her marriage to Hank Azaria ended. Once the home was completed, Helen listed it without ever having resided there. Justin later acquired an adjacent undeveloped 7-acre lot, resulting in a remarkable 10+ acre estate. In October 2021, they put this property on the market for $35 million.

They also previously owned a 130-acre undeveloped estate near Nashville, which they bought in 2015 for $4 million and sold in June 2024 for $8 million.

Yellowstone Club

Jessica and Justin stand out as prominent members and homeowners within the prestigious Yellowstone Club located in Montana. They purchased their property in 2015 for an undisclosed sum. The Yellowstone Club spans 15,000 acres and is a private club in Big Sky, Montana, featuring 3,000 acres of renowned private ski slopes. Additionally, the resort boasts a world-class 18-hole golf course, a five-star restaurant, and various other amenities. Other notable owners at Yellowstone include Bill Gates and Jack Kemp. Justin and Jessica reportedly intend to raise their children in this environment to keep them away from the spotlight of Hollywood. Membership costs $300,000 up front, followed by an annual fee of $30,000.