Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981)[1] is an American pop musician and actor. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez. Timberlake became famous in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the boy band ‘N Sync, whose launch was financed by Lou Pearlman.

Justin Timberlake

When he is not able to fall asleep, he sings himself to sleep.
Chosen as one of Teen People Magazine’s “21 Hottest Stars Under 21″. [1999]
He was born at 6:30 in the evening.
He and fellow *NSYNC member J.C. Chasez were both member of “MMC” (1989) 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 “The New Mickey Mouse Club” (1977) co-star Britney Spears from 1998 to 2002.
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. [November 2000]
Collects sneakers.
His mom thought of the name *NSYNC, using the last letter of each original member’s first name: justiN, chriS (Chris Kirkpatrick), joeY (Joey Fatone), jasoN (Jason Watkins sang bass prior to Lance Bass joining the group) and j.C. (J.C. Chasez).
*NSYNC was started when Justin was just 14 years old.
His favorite ice cream is Baskin-Robbins Daquiri Ice.
He founded The Justin Timberlake Foundation through the Giving Back Fund. The foundation’s 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.
He and girlfriend Britney Spears broke up. [March 2002]
Named as the most eligible bachelor in America. [July 2002]
Used first and middle names (Justin Randall) for his appearances on “Star Search” (1983).
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.
His third solo single, “Rock Your Body”, debuted at #2 in the UK singles chart. [May 2003]
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 Björk.
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 band’s performance while calling them “the greatest band in the world.”.
Toured with ‘FeFe Dobson’ in the UK. [December 2003]
Was a member of the National Beta Club.
His ex-girlfriend’s (Britney Spears) ex-husband Kevin Federline was a former background dancer for *NSYNC at the 2002 Grammy Awards and in Justin’s 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 Justin’s grandfather, William Bomar, and Trace’s 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″ (1978) 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 Digest’s “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 band’s 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).
Paternal grandson of Charles L. Timberlake (who had remote Dutch American ancestry) and wife Bobbye Joice.
Voted #2 in Elle (France) Magazine’s “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 Weekly’s ’30 Under 30′ the actors list. (2008).
An avid fan of IndyCar racing.
Had the unwanted pleasure of being Ashton Kutcher’s first victim on the TV show “Punk’d” (2003).
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.