“I grew up in Tennessee,” he told The Guardian in a 2011 interview, when asked about his fortune. “My mom told me it’s uncouth to talk about money. I feel weird talking about it.” Similarly, although he sings about getting snazzed up in a “Suit and Tie,” don’t expect the multihyphenate to be spending on splashy styles all the time. “I will just say that I am pretty frugal. I’ll probably shop [for clothes] for myself once a year, and that will last me for the rest of the year,” he added in the same interview. “What was it that Prince said? ‘Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can help pay for the pursuit.’” Keep reading for everything we know about Justin Timberlake’s net worth—including whether he actually bought MySpace.
How did Justin Timberlake become famous?
Perhaps a better question would be, was Justin Timberlake ever not famous? After coming in second on Star Search at age 11, the multihyphenate rose to fame, when he started starring in The Mickey Mouse Club reboot. His co-stars also went on to become some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names, including Britney Spears (who he later dated), Christina Aguilera and Ryan Gosling. Timberlake toldThe Hollywood Reporter in 2017 that he “can’t really remember not being famous.” He added that he was “the age when you just soak up everything” during his time in The Mickey Mouse Club, which began at age 12, telling the outlet: “We were taking acting classes, music classes, dance classes. We were learning how coverage and editing and cinematography work. And being put in front of a live audience, learning how to engage the crowd to get a laugh. Honestly, it was like SNL for children.”
What is Justin Timberlake’s net worth?
Justin Timberlake’s net worth is $250 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
How much did Justin Timberlake make from *NSYNC?
Following their time as Mousketeers, Timberlake and JC Chasez joined forces with Chris Kirkpatrick, who wanted to start a boy band. They then teamed up with Joey Fatone and Lance Bass to form *NSYNC, and released their first, self-titled album in 1998. The group went on to become one of the most iconic ‘90s boy bands. Their second album, No Strings Attached, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold a then-record setting 2.4 million copies in its first week, per Billboard. They kept the momentum going with their third, aptly-named album Celebrity, which also debuted at No. 1 on the charts, before selling 1.88 million copies in the first week alone. While the album sales were staggering, not to mention the profits from touring, Timberlake’s paycheck initially wasn’t as big as you’d expect. The band was originally managed by Lou Pearlman, who was later convicted of crimes including money laundering and conspiracy. In The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story, Lance Bass said he only received 10,000 for an entire album tour. “I open up the envelope, I see the check, and oh, my gosh, my heart sunk,” he said in the YouTube Originals documentary. “I couldn’t believe the number I was looking at. The check was $10,000. And not to sound ungrateful … but when you compare it to how many hours we had put into this group for years, it didn’t even touch minimum wage. At all.” In 2000, the band instead signed with Jive Records in order to keep more of their own earnings.
How much did Justin Timberlake make for his solo career?
Following the boy band’s breakup, Timberland went on to take center stage with a solo singing career. He regularly rakes in eight-figure yearly incomes, earning $44 million in 2008, according to Forbes. In 2015, the star also came in 19th on the magazine’s list of the highest-paid celebrities, thanks to his $63.5 million earnings. He came in at 40th in 2019 before dropping off the list in 2020.
How much did Justin Timberlake make per show?
Timberlake may not be in a boy band anymore, but he still has legions of fans buying tickets to his shows. His take-home pay for each show isn’t publicly known and depends on the tour; according to Forbes, his total ticket sales for his 2008 tour reached $100 million, with 2 million tickets sold. He made even more during the Man of the Woods tour in 2018, which the outlet reports made $225 million from 115 shows and 1.7 million tickets sold.
How much did Justin Timberlake get paid for the Super Bowl halftime show?
Having performed at the Big Game on three separate occasions, Justin Timberlake is tied with Gloria Estefan for the most Super Bowl performances of all time. He hit the stage with *NSYNC and Aerosmith in 2001, followed by that notorious halftime show with Janet Jackson in 2004, where she suffered an infamous wardrobe malfunction. Later, in 2018, he scored his own headlining spot. Despite being a fixture of the football stadium show, Timberlake hasn’t been paid for his appearances. As a rule, the NFL reportedly pays for stars’ travel and performance costs, but doesn’t give them any take-home earnings.
Do Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have a prenup?
Yep! According to the New York Daily News, the superstar couple has a prenup, which reportedly includes a clause stating that Biel would receive $500,000 if Timberlake were unfaithful.
How much did Justin Timberlake pay for MySpace?
Timberlake didn’t just star in the movie The Social Network, he also bought an actual social network, MySpace. The pop star was part of a group of investors who paid $35 million for the now-defunct social media platform in 2011. Although it’s not known how much of that Timberlake himself paid, CEO Tim Vangerhook said at the time that the star was slated to “lead the business strategy” for the site, per The Guardian.“There’s a need for a place where fans can go to interact with their favorite entertainers, listen to music, watch videos, share and discover cool stuff and just connect,” Timberlake said in a statement at the time. “MySpace has the potential to be that place.”
How much did Justin Timberlake get paid for Trolls?
If you had a feeling Justin Timberlake’s Trolls music sold lots of copies, you’d be right. The song “Can’t Stop the Feeling!,” which Timberlake co-wrote, scored him his first Oscar nomination for Best Original Song and sold 2.5 million copies, per Billboard. Although his salary isn’t publicly known, he was also a voice actor in Trolls, later reprising his role as Branch in Trolls Holiday< and Trolls 2: World Tour. The latter movie was released on-demand as well as in theaters, which sources told The Hollywood ReporterTimberlake and his co-star Anna Kendrick weren’t aware would happen. The outlet reported the star’s reps were asking for them to be paid for backend, likely meaning a seven-figure salary.
How much did Justin Timberlake make from Friends with Benefits?
Timberlake made his romantic comedy debut in Friends with Benefits, starring opposite Mila Kunis. While it’s unclear what he took home for the film, it was a success at the box office, reportedly grossing $55.8 million in the US. It wasn’t Timberlake’s only acting stint, as the star also proved himself a triple threat with roles in films including The Social Network and Bad Teacher. In a 2013 Rolling Stone interview, Timberlake said that acting and music are “actually more alike than people would think.” He added, “In some ways, [acting ’s] made me take a slightly different approach to storytelling in some of my songs. I’m gonna put a lot of music out over the course of the year and some songs have become really concept-driven; some songs have become a simple idea that turns into something big.”
How much did Justin Timberlake get paid for McDonald’s?
In 2003, Timberlake sang the now-iconic “I’m Lovin’ It” jingle for McDonald’s. (Is “ba da ba ba ba” stuck in your head yet?) The fast-food chain paid him $6 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Perhaps he later had beef with the burger chain, as he told British GQ in 2007 that he regretted the deal. “I view the Grammys the same way as I see my deal with McDonald’s,” he said. “I regret the McDonald’s deal,” he said, adding, “It’s kind of interesting. Just like the McDonald’s deal, whose market share went up 25 percent when I walked into those offices and changed their image. When I did the Grammys, the viewing figures went up by 25 percent. Funny, isn’t it?”
How much does Justin Timberlake make from brand partnerships?
In 2016, Timberkale was lovin’ a different brand: Bai. He invested in the beverage company that year, although it’s unclear how much he’s made from the investment and partnership. He said in a statement at the time: “I’ve been a fan of Bai for a long time. This partnership was created from a shared desire to help people put better ingredients in their bodies without sacrificing taste.” He’s also partnered with a range of other brands over the years, including Levi’s and Sony. Next, Justin Timberlake talks the differences—and similarities—between his work in acting and in music.
