His whole career in acting and singing began when he was just 12 years old, being cast as one of the children in The New Mickey Mouse Club. He and a few other stars of today got their jump start on this children's TV show such as; Ryan Gosling, Brittany Spears, Christina Aguilera, and JC Chasez. Justin starred on this Disney show for two years before he quit and started piecing together what would be the biggest hit in his career yet, NSYNC.
NSYNC was a huge success for Justin and all of his band members. Their first two albums sold over 30 million copies! So these boys were rolling in the cash! Justin had a lot of money, and freedom that he didn't have before yet he kept it all under control. Justin did admit to having an obsession with shoes and cars though. His fame also brought him to the attention of many female stars. He had relationships with Fergie, Brittany Spears, Cameron Diaz and many more. After the band held their last performance in 2004, Justin split off onto his solo career, where he would use his many experiences with ladies to his advantage. He actually was inspired to write one of his number one hit songs Cry Me A River after his break up with Brittany Spears.
After his first album, Justified, dropped, he was instantly sitting on the top. He has managed to keep in the top charts since the split with his band, unlike any other members had. His music has several factors that keep it so interesting unlike any other singer out there. The main one being his over laying of his beat boxing and little hiccups of noise. Some essences of his music sound very similar to what can be found in Michael Jackson's music, with his use of falsetto voice. Justin also has a tendency to add Gospel back up voices in a majority of his songs, incorporating it into his jazzy pop style of music. This can be heard very prominently in Timberlake's song Losing My Way.
Even though JT's music success is his main recognition, people simply cannot forget his acting career. He has starred in many popular movies such as, Friends With Benefits, In Time, and Bad Teacher. While most of his flicks tend to be comedies, he has also been cast in a few dramas and action movies. He is a phenomenal actor and can really play up his emotions when needed.
With the release of his newest album The 20/20 Experience: Complete Experience, Justin has kept the fire hot incorporating provocative new beats and jazzy foreign rhythms into his music. His song Suit & Tie made it bigger than any other song on his album. His collaboration with Jay-Z in the jazzy funk tune really seemed to tie the whole piece together, switching up the beats and continually keeping the audience enticed. Not only is he keeping himself current in his music career, he is also staying on top of his life. Just recently marrying actress Jessica Biel, and settling down with his new wife.
I believe Justin Timberlake to be one of the most down to earth, smart, classy, and successful actors/singers of my time, and no one could convince me otherwise.
