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| caption            = Timberlake at the 2016 [[San Diego Comic-Con]]
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| birth_place        = [[Memphis, Tennessee]], U.S.
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| agent              = [[Johnny Wright (music manager)|Johnny Wright]]
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'''Justin Randall Timberlake''' (born January 31, 1981)<ref name=grammy>{{cite web | url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/justin-timberlake/15478 | title=JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE | website=[[Grammy Awards]] | date=November 23, 2020 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=April 27, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427133435/https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/justin-timberlake/15478 | url-status=live }}</ref> is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7581169/songwriter-roundtable-justin-timberlake-sting-alicia-keys-pharrell |title=Songwriter Roundtable: Justin Timberlake, Sting, Alicia Keys and More Hitmakers on Gender Bias, Trump's 'Hitler-Level' Rhetoric and Fears of a 'Divided States of America' |last=Min |first=Janice |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=November 17, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330085749/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7581169/songwriter-roundtable-justin-timberlake-sting-alicia-keys-pharrell |archive-date=March 30, 2017}}</ref> Dubbed the <nowiki>"</nowiki>[[Honorific nicknames in popular music|Prince of Pop]]<nowiki>"</nowiki>, he is regarded as one of the most influential entertainers of his generation.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=January 26, 2024 |title=Justin Timberlake to perform at Kaseya Center in Downtown Miami in June |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/justin-timberlake-to-perform-at-kaseya-center-in-downtown-miami-in-june/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130101819/https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/justin-timberlake-to-perform-at-kaseya-center-in-downtown-miami-in-june/ |archive-date=January 30, 2024 |access-date=January 30, 2024 |website=CBS}}</ref> Timberlake is recognized as the best performing [[Pop Airplay|Pop Airplay]] male solo artist of all time by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' and remains one of the [[List of best-selling music artists|best-selling recording artists]] of all time, with sales of over 117 million records worldwide.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/greatest-of-all-time-pop-songs-artists|title=Greatest of All Time: Pop Songs Artists|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|date=November 12, 2017|access-date=November 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240706022947/https://www.billboard.com/charts/greatest-of-all-time-pop-songs-artists/ |archive-date=July 6, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Timberlake|publisher=RCA Label Group UK |url=https://www.rca-records.co.uk/artists/justin-timberlake|access-date=July 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240706024038/https://www.rca-records.co.uk/artists/justin-timberlake |archive-date=July 6, 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> Timberlake is known for his diverse artistry in songwriting, showmanship, [[tenor]] vocal range, music production, and [[Justin Timberlake videography|roles in films]]. He has won [[List of awards and nominations received by Justin Timberlake|numerous awards and accolades]], including ten [[Grammy Awards]], four [[Primetime Emmy Awards]], three [[Brit Awards]], nine [[Billboard Music Awards|''Billboard'' Music Awards]], the [[Songwriters Hall of Fame#Contemporary Icon Award|Contemporary Icon Award]] by the [[Songwriters Hall of Fame]], and [[MTV]]'s [[Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award]].

Born and raised in [[Memphis, Tennessee]], Timberlake appeared on musical television shows as a child, competing on ''[[Star Search]]''; in the early to mid-1990s, he was a main cast member of the [[Disney Channel]]'s ''[[Mickey Mouse Club]]'', performing cover songs and choreography. While on the show, Timberlake worked with future bandmate [[JC Chasez]], as well as future pop cultural figures including [[Britney Spears]], [[Christina Aguilera]], [[Keri Russell]] and [[Ryan Gosling]]. Timberlake and Chasez later rose to prominence in late 1997 as the [[lead vocalist]]s for the [[boyband]] [[NSYNC]]. The group released four commercially successful studio albums, becoming one of the [[best-selling]] boy bands of all time with sales of over 70 million units worldwide.

Timberlake's debut solo album, ''[[Justified (album)|Justified]]'' (2002) yielded his first solo hit singles, "[[Cry Me a River (Justin Timberlake song)|Cry Me a River]]" and "[[Rock Your Body]]". His second album, ''[[FutureSex/LoveSounds]]'' (2006) reached further success as it debuted atop the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and spawned three consecutive [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] number-one singles: "[[SexyBack]]" (featuring [[Timbaland]]), "[[My Love (Justin Timberlake song)|My Love]]" (featuring [[T.I.]]) and "[[What Goes Around... Comes Around]]". Established as a solo artist worldwide, his first two albums both exceeded sales of 10 million copies and received triple [[RIAA certification|platinum]] certification by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]]. Meanwhile, Timberlake collaborated with other artists on a string of successful singles, including [[The Lonely Island]]'s viral hit "[[Dick in a Box]]" in 2006,<ref name="billboard.com">{{cite magazine|date=September 5, 2014|access-date=July 2, 2015|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6243879/dick-in-a-box-andy-samberg-justin-timberlake-book-excerpt|title=The Secrets Behind 'Dick in a Box' & More: Andy Samberg, Justin Timberlake on the Viral Hits of 'SNL'|magazine=Billboard|last1=Miller|first1=James Andrew|last2=Shales|first2=Tom|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705080641/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6243879/dick-in-a-box-andy-samberg-justin-timberlake-book-excerpt|archive-date=July 5, 2015}}</ref> his fourth US number-one single with Timbaland's "[[Give It to Me (Timbaland song)|Give It to Me]]" in 2007, as well as [[Madonna]]'s "[[4 Minutes]]", [[50 Cent]]'s "[[Ayo Technology]]" and T.I.'s "[[Dead and Gone]]" in the following years.

From 2008 through 2012, Timberlake paused his musical career to focus on acting, starring in the films ''[[The Love Guru]]'' (2008), ''[[The Social Network]]'' (2010), ''[[Bad Teacher]]'' (2011), ''[[Friends with Benefits (film)|Friends with Benefits]]'' (2011), and ''[[In Time]]'' (2011). He returned to recording in 2013 with his third and fourth albums, ''[[The 20/20 Experience]]'' and ''[[The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2]]''; both of which peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned the Hot 100 top-ten singles "[[Suit & Tie]]" (featuring [[Jay-Z]]), "[[Mirrors (Justin Timberlake song)|Mirrors]]", and "[[Not a Bad Thing]]". ''The 20/20 Experience'' became the [[List of best-selling albums by year in the United States|best-selling album of that year]]. Timberlake [[voice acting|voiced]] the character Branch in [[DreamWorks Animation|DreamWorks]]’ [[Trolls (franchise)|''Trolls'' franchise]]; the [[Trolls (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] for the [[Trolls (film)|first film]] included his fifth US number-one single, "[[Can't Stop the Feeling!]]", which earned him an [[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Academy Award]] nomination. He had also previously voiced [[King Arthur|Artie]] in ''[[Shrek the Third]]''. His fifth studio album, ''[[Man of the Woods]]'' (2018) became his fourth US  number-one album and was supported by two top-ten singles, "[[Filthy (song)|Filthy]]" and "[[Say Something (Justin Timberlake song)|Say Something]]" (featuring [[Chris Stapleton]]); it was named the sixth best-selling album of that year.<ref name=Scorpion>{{cite magazine |title=Drake's 'Scorpion' Is Nielsen Music's Top Album Of 2018 in U.S., 'God's Plan' Most-Streamed Song |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8492663/nielsen-music-top-album-2018-drake-scorpion |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |last=Caulfield |first=Keith |date=January 8, 2019 |access-date=February 1, 2019 |archive-date=February 2, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202234015/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8492663/nielsen-music-top-album-2018-drake-scorpion |url-status=live }}</ref> His sixth studio album, ''[[Everything I Thought It Was]]'' (2024), became his sixth consecutive top five album in the US.<ref name="Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine'">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ariana-grande-eternal-sunshine-second-week-number-one-billboard-200-chart-1235640277/|title=Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' Spends Second Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart|magazine=[[Billboard 200|Billboard]]|date=March 24, 2024|accessdate=March 24, 2024|archive-date=March 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240324190114/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ariana-grande-eternal-sunshine-second-week-number-one-billboard-200-chart-1235640277/|url-status=live}}</ref> The album was preceded by two singles, the top-twenty single, "[[Selfish (Justin Timberlake song)|Selfish]]" and "[[No Angels (Justin Timberlake song)|No Angels]]", as well as the promotional single "[[Drown (Justin Timberlake song)|Drown]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/justin-timberlake-teases-new-album-everything-i-thought-it-was-previews-lead-single-selfish-3574177|title=Justin Timberlake teases new album 'Everything I Thought It Was', previews lead single 'Selfish'|website=NME|last=Rigotti|first=Alex|date=20 January 2024|access-date=26 January 2024|archive-date=January 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126160656/https://www.nme.com/news/music/justin-timberlake-teases-new-album-everything-i-thought-it-was-previews-lead-single-selfish-3574177|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-wrote-100-songs-new-album-1235589331/|title=Justin Timberlake Reveals He Wrote '100 Songs' for New Album 'Everything I Thought It Was'|magazine=Billboard|last=Dailey|first=Hannah|date=January 25, 2024|access-date=January 26, 2024|archive-date=January 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126025238/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-wrote-100-songs-new-album-1235589331/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-new-single-drown-release-date-1235610645/|title=Justin Timberlake Announces Emotional New Single 'Drown': Here's When It Arrives|magazine=Billboard|last=Dailey|first=Hannah|date=February 20, 2024|access-date=February 20, 2024|archive-date=February 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240220163450/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-new-single-drown-release-date-1235610645/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Early life==
Justin Randall Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981, in [[Memphis, Tennessee]],<ref name=grammy/> the son of Janet Lynn (Bomar) Harless and Charles Randall Timberlake, a Baptist church choir director.<ref>{{cite tweet |title= #HappyMothersDay to Janet Lynn... You're the greatest leader and I'm so proud to be your son. I love you so much, Momma!! J |user=jtimberlake |number=465496445186244608 |date=May 11, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://gw.geneanet.org/tdowling?lang=en&n=timberlake&oc=0&p=justin+randall |title=Justin Randall Timberlake |publisher=[[Geneanet]] |access-date=June 3, 2021 |archive-date=June 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153945/https://gw.geneanet.org/tdowling?lang=en&n=timberlake&oc=0&p=justin%20randall |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RDgCNMmdAQ8C&pg=PA1 |title=Justin Timberlake: A Biography | last=Summers | first=Kimberly Dillon |isbn=9780313383212 | publisher=[[ABC-Clio]] |date=June 16, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/t/timberlake_justin/news_feature_081506/ |title=Justin Timberlake |last=Moss |first=Corey |publisher=MTV |date=August 15, 2006 |access-date=May 5, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060901082304/http://www.mtv.com/bands/t/timberlake_justin/news_feature_081506/ |archive-date=September 1, 2006}}</ref> Timberlake has two half-brothers, Jonathan  and Stephen, from Charles' second marriage to Lisa Perry. His half-sister Laura Katherine died shortly after birth in 1997, and is mentioned in his acknowledgments in the album ''[[NSYNC (album)|NSYNC]]'' as "My Angel in Heaven".

His family circle includes several musicians;<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SBNELzmgCScC&q=justin+timberlake+family+of+musicians&pg=PA18 |title=Justin Timberlake: Musician, Actor, and Dancer | publisher=ABDO |last=Amidon Lüsted |first=Marcia |date=January 2012 |isbn=9781614784432 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207200225/https://books.google.com/books?id=SBNELzmgCScC&pg=PA18&lpg=PA18#v=onepage&q=justin%20timberlake%20family%20of%20musicians |archive-date=February 7, 2018 }}</ref> his grandfather introduced him to music from [[country music]] artists like [[Johnny Cash]] and [[Willie Nelson]].<ref name="rsinterview"/> Performing as a child, Timberlake sang country and [[gospel music]]: at the age of 11, he appeared on the television show ''[[Star Search]]'', performing country songs as "Justin Randall".<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/where-are-they-now/ | archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20210923220954/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/where-are-they-now/ | archive-date=September 23, 2021 | title=Where Are They Now? | first=Rome | last=Neal | date=January 14, 2003 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | url-status=live }}</ref> By that time, he began listening to [[rhythm and blues]] musicians from the 1960s and 70s, such as [[Al Green]], [[Stevie Wonder]] and [[Marvin Gaye]], and he had listening sessions with his father of studio albums by the [[Eagles (band)|Eagles]] and [[Bob Seger]].<ref name="rsinterview"/>

In 1993 and 1994, he was a Mouseketeer on ''[[The Mickey Mouse Club#1989–1994 revival, The All-New Mickey Mouse Club|The All-New Mickey Mouse Club]]'', where his castmates included future girlfriend and singer [[Britney Spears]], future tourmate [[Christina Aguilera]], future bandmate [[JC Chasez]], and future movie actors [[Ryan Gosling]] and [[Keri Russell]].<ref name=allmusicbio>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/justin-timberlake-mn0000312890 |title=Justin Timberlake – Biography | first=Stephen Thomas | last=Erlewine |website=[[AllMusic]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130316062213/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/justin-timberlake-mn0000312890 |archive-date=March 16, 2013}}</ref> Timberlake then recruited Chasez to be in an all-male singing group, put together by [[Chris Kirkpatrick]] and financed by boy band manager [[Lou Pearlman]], that eventually became [[NSYNC]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/os-xpm-2013-12-12-os-justin-timberlake-orlando-concert-20131212-story.html | title=Justin Timberlake's road to longevity | first=Jim | last=Abbott | work=[[Orlando Sentinel]] | date=December 12, 2013 | url-access=limited | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=October 16, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016015735/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/os-xpm-2013-12-12-os-justin-timberlake-orlando-concert-20131212-story.html | url-status=live }}</ref>

==Career==
===1995–2002: NSYNC===
{{main|NSYNC#History}}
The [[boy band]] [[NSYNC]] formed in 1995, and began their career in 1996 in Europe; Timberlake and Chasez served as its two lead singers.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/Story?id=4143898&page=3 |title=Ex-Mouseketeers: Where Are They Now? |work=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] |date=January 18, 2008 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080524063712/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/Story?id=4143898&page=3 |archive-date=May 24, 2008}}</ref> In 1998, the group rose to prominence in the United States with the release of their [[NSYNC (album)|self-titled debut studio album]], which sold 11 million copies and included the single "[[Tearin' Up My Heart]]". Their second album ''[[No Strings Attached (NSYNC album)|No Strings Attached]]'' (2000) sold 2.4 million copies in the first week,<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9341086/nsync-no-strings-attached-sales-week-2000-oral-history/ | title='It's *NSYNC's World, We Just Live in It': An Oral History of 'No Strings Attached' Selling a Historic 2.4 Million First-Week Copies in 2000 | first=Taylor | last=Weatherby | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=March 24, 2020 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603205623/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9341086/nsync-no-strings-attached-sales-week-2000-oral-history/ | url-status=live }}</ref> and included a number one single, "[[It's Gonna Be Me]]". NSYNC's third album ''[[Celebrity (album)|Celebrity]]'' (2001) was also financially successful. The group's second and third studio albums spawned top-five singles such as "[[Bye Bye Bye]]", "[[Girlfriend (NSYNC song)|Girlfriend]]" and "[[This I Promise You]]". Upon the completion of the Celebrity Tour, the group went into hiatus in 2002. NSYNC performed at the [[Academy Awards]] in 2000,<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/NSYNC-Performance-Oscars-2000-Video-43221772 | title=This Actually Isn't Justin Timberlake's First Time Performing at the Oscars | first=LAURA MARIE | last=MEYERS | work=[[PopSugar]] | date=February 26, 2017 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153946/https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/NSYNC-Performance-Oscars-2000-Video-43221772 | url-status=live }}</ref> the [[2002 Winter Olympics]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1451549/creed-nsync-dave-matthews-band-more-set-for-olympic-concert-series/ |title=Creed, 'NSYNC, Dave Matthews Band, More Set For Olympic Concert Series | work=[[MTV News]] |last=Moss |first=Corey |date=December 18, 2001 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080405160909/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1451549/20011218/creed.jhtml |archive-date=April 5, 2008}}</ref> and the [[Super Bowl XXXV halftime show]].<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://ew.com/music/2001-super-bowl-halftime-show-20th-anniversary/ | title=Watching the 2001 Super Bowl halftime show, 20 years later | first=Darren | last=Franich | magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] | date=February 5, 2021 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153947/https://ew.com/music/2001-super-bowl-halftime-show-20th-anniversary/ | url-status=live }}</ref> The band sold more than 70 million records worldwide, becoming the [[boy band#top|fifth-best selling boy band]] in history.<ref name="nsync records">{{Cite magazine |last=Newman |first=Melinda |title=*NSYNC And Epic Rights Join Together For Merchandise Line to Celebrate Band's 20th Anniversary: Exclusive |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8031516/nsync-and-epic-rights-join-together-for-merchandise-line-to-celebrate-bands |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=November 14, 2017 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |archive-date=May 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511090158/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8031516/nsync-and-epic-rights-join-together-for-merchandise-line-to-celebrate-bands |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2000, Timberlake appeared in [[The Wonderful World of Disney]] movie ''[[Model Behavior]]''. He played Jason Sharpe, a model who falls in love with a waitress after mistaking her for another model.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8383578/boy-band-flashback-nsync-era-justin-timberlake-model-behavior | title=Boy Band Flashback: When *NSYNC-Era Justin Timberlake Played a Teen Heartthrob in TV Movie 'Model Behavior' | first=Shanté | last=Honeycutt | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=April 25, 2018 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 4, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604221333/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8383578/boy-band-flashback-nsync-era-justin-timberlake-model-behavior | url-status=live }}</ref>

The rise of his own stardom and the general decline in the popularity of boy bands led to the dissolution of NSYNC. Band member [[Lance Bass]] was openly critical of Timberlake's actions in his memoir ''[[Out of Sync (book)|Out of Sync]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2007-10-23-bass23-story.html |title=Lance Bass book comes out | first=Jim | last=Abbott | work=[[Orlando Sentinel]] | url-access=limited | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080915134447/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/orl-bass2307oct23%2C0%2C2291743%2Cprint.story?coll=orl_mezz |archive-date=September 15, 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref> By 2002, when the group went on a hiatus and members were following individual projects, he partnered with [[Pharrell Williams]] of the producing team [[The Neptunes]]–and [[Timbaland]] to start working on new music.<ref name="vanity fair">{{Cite news |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2011/07/justin-timberlake-201107 |title=A Free Man in L.A. |last=Grigoriadis |first=Vanessa |work=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] | date=July 1, 2011 | url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116032523/http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2011/07/justin-timberlake-201107 |archive-date=January 16, 2017}}</ref> The idea of going solo was strengthened a year earlier. Timberlake originally wrote the single "[[Gone (NSYNC song)|Gone]]" around 2001 for [[Michael Jackson]], but he turned the song down, and it was instead recorded by NSYNC. Before its release, however, Jackson contacted him. Timberlake declared in a later interview that the first time he felt confident to go solo happened after that conversation.<ref name=jackson>{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/may/07/justin-timberlake-career-michael-jackson |title=Justin Timberlake says his solo career is owed to Michael Jackson |last=Michaels |first=Sean |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=May 7, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170621183543/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/may/07/justin-timberlake-career-michael-jackson |archive-date=June 21, 2017}}</ref> In a retrospective article in 2020, ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' considered ''Celebrity'' "the group's swan song, setting the stage for Timberlake's equally massive solo career".<ref name=Greatest>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/9338589/greatest-pop-star-every-year |title=The Greatest Pop Star By Year (1981–2019) |date=April 2, 2020 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=April 3, 2020 |archive-date=March 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314060347/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/9338589/greatest-pop-star-every-year |url-status=live }}</ref>
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===2002–2004: ''Justified'' and Super Bowl XXXVIII controversy===
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In August 2002, Timberlake performed at the [[2002 MTV Video Music Awards]], where he premiered his debut solo single "[[Like I Love You]]";<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2002-08-29-mtv-video-music-awards_x.htm|title=MTV Video Music Awards to mix irreverence, 9/11 remembrance|work=USA Today|date=August 29, 2002|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080523083253/http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2002-08-29-mtv-video-music-awards_x.htm|archive-date=May 23, 2008}}</ref> it peaked at number 11 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]<ref name="timberlake billboard"/> and number two on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://theofficialcharts.com/artist/_/justin%20timberlake/ | title=Justin Timberlake | publisher=Official Charts Company | access-date=April 11, 2015 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110826223026/http://www.theofficialcharts.com/artist/_/justin%20timberlake | archive-date=August 26, 2011 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> His debut solo studio album ''[[Justified (album)|Justified]]'' was released in November<ref>{{cite web|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2002/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/30/ew.review.mus.justified/index.html|title=Review: Timberlake's 'Justified' strangely anonymous|work=CNN|date=October 30, 2002|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021203183004/http://edition.cnn.com/2002/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/30/ew.review.mus.justified/index.html|archive-date=December 3, 2002}}</ref> and debuted at number two on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] with first-week sales of 439,000 copies, fewer than previous 'N Sync releases. It sold over three million copies in the U.S. and more than ten million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|work=Daily Record |location=Scotland |title=The {{sic|nolink=y|Comiebackkid}} |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=17004206&method=full&siteid=66633&headline=the-comiebackkid--name_page.html |access-date=April 22, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080216162134/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_objectid%3D17004206%26method%3Dfull%26siteid%3D66633%26headline%3Dthe-comiebackkid--name_page.html |archive-date=February 16, 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Its [[contemporary R&B|R&<span class="ltr">B</span>]] influence, provided by [[hip hop music|hip-hop]] producers [[The Neptunes]] and [[Timbaland]],<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/article/2002/10/28/justified/ |title=Justified (2002) |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |date=October 28, 2002 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914161522/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,384410,00.html |archive-date=September 14, 2012}}</ref> was complimented by music critics. About the musical direction of the record, he commented, "I just want to do R&B. It's what I grew up listening to".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/t/timberlake_justin/news_feature_081506/ | title=All Eyes On: Justin Timberlake | publisher=MTV | access-date=October 18, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061026050603/http://www.mtv.com/bands/t/timberlake_justin/news_feature_081506/|archive-date=October 26, 2006 }}</ref> The album spawned the top-five singles "[[Cry Me a River (Justin Timberlake song)|Cry Me a River]]" and "[[Rock Your Body]]".<ref name="timberlake billboard">{{cite magazine|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/justin-timberlake/chart-history/|title=Justin Timberlake|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=November 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121090829/https://www.billboard.com/artist/justin-timberlake/chart-history/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In summer 2003, Timberlake and [[Christina Aguilera]] co-headlined [[The Justified & Stripped Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1472259/20030603/timberlake_justin.jhtml|title=Justified And Stripped Preview: Timberlake Talks Tour|publisher=MTV|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501135002/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1472259/20030603/timberlake_justin.jhtml|archive-date=May 1, 2008}}</ref> Later that year he recorded a song "[[I'm Lovin' It (song)|I'm Lovin' It]]", used by [[McDonald's]] as the theme to its "I'm Lovin' It" campaign. The deal with McDonald's earned Timberlake an estimated $6&nbsp;million. A tour titled [[Justified and Lovin' It Live]] was included with the deal, following his initial [[The Justified World Tour|Justified World Tour]].<ref>{{cite magazine|date=September 3, 2003|access-date=December 17, 2014|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/69289/timberlake-ties-up-tasty-mcdonalds-deal|title=Timberlake Ties Up Tasty McDonald's Deal|magazine=Billboard|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101062223/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/69289/timberlake-ties-up-tasty-mcdonalds-deal|archive-date=January 1, 2015}}</ref> Timberlake was featured on [[Nelly]]'s song, "[[Work It (Nelly song)|Work It]]", which was [[remix]]ed and included on Nelly's 2003 remix album.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-98408266|title=Singles and Albums Reviews; Nelly feat Justin Timberlake Work It ****.(192)|work=Daily Record}}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
[[File:Justin Timberlake - Justified World Tour - Earls Court - 6.jpg|thumb|170px|upright|right|Timberlake in London on his [[The Justified World Tour|Justified World Tour]], December 2003]]
Near the end of 2002, Timberlake was the first celebrity to appear on ''[[Punk'd]]'', a "candid camera" type show created by [[Ashton Kutcher]] to trick celebrities.<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/TV/01/16/tv.punkd.out.ap/|title=Kutcher: Done with 'Punk'd'&nbsp;– really |work=CNN |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070910050836/http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/TV/01/16/tv.punkd.out.ap/ |archive-date = September 10, 2007}}</ref> Timberlake, who cried during the episode, later admitted to being under the influence of [[cannabis (drug)|cannabis]] when he was pranked.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Collis |first=Clark |title=Sexy Beast |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]  |date=February 5, 2007 |url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20010450_2,00.html |access-date=January 9, 2024|url-status=dead |archive-date=February 10, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210224936/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20010450_2,00.html |page=2}}</ref> Three episodes later, he set up [[Kelly Osbourne]] to be "punk'd", thus making him the first celebrity to appear on the show more than once.<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/350834731.html?dids=350834731:350834731&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Jun+24%2C+2003&author=&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=QUICK+TAKES%3B+MTV+plans+to+air+more+%27Punk%27d%27&pqatl=google|title=QUICK TAKES; MTV plans to air more 'Punk'd'|work=Los Angeles Times|date=June 24, 2003|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080618050710/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/350834731.html?dids=350834731:350834731&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Jun+24%2C+2003&author=&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=QUICK+TAKES%3B+MTV+plans+to+air+more+%27Punk%27d%27&pqatl=google|archive-date=June 18, 2008}}</ref> Timberlake later spoofed [[Ashton Kutcher]] and ''Punk'd'' in a 2003 episode of NBC's ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.teenhollywood.com/d.asp?r=50314&cat=1027|title=Timberlake Punks Ashton on SNL|publisher=Teen Hollywood|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080618042036/http://www.teenhollywood.com/d.asp?r=50314&cat=1027|archive-date=June 18, 2008}}</ref> Timberlake co-starred in a skit titled ''[[The Barry Gibb Talk Show]]'' alongside comedian [[Jimmy Fallon]], where the duo portrayed [[Bee Gees]] brothers [[Barry Gibb|Barry]] and [[Robin Gibb]]. It marked the beginning of a long-running friendship and collaboration with Fallon.<ref name="jfallon">{{cite news|title=History of a Bromance: Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake |url=https://www.gq.com/story/jimmy-fallon-justin-timberlake-bromance |date=December 20, 2013 | first=Tara Wanda | last=Merrigan |work=[[GQ (magazine)|GQ]]  |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210021804/http://www.gq.com/blogs/the-feed/2013/12/jimmy-fallon-justin-timberlake-bromance.html |archive-date=February 10, 2015}}</ref>

In February 2004, during the [[Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show]], broadcast on the [[CBS]] television network from [[Houston]], Timberlake performed with [[Janet Jackson]] before a television audience of more than 140 million viewers. At the end of the performance, as the song drew to a close, Timberlake tore off a part of Jackson's black leather costume in a "costume reveal" meant to accompany a portion of the song lyrics. Jackson's representative explained Timberlake intended "to pull away the rubber bustier to reveal a red lace bra. Part of the costume detached, and Jackson's breast was briefly exposed.<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/02/02/superbowl.jackson|title=Apologetic Jackson says 'costume reveal' went awry|work=CNN|date=February 2, 2004|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080424081101/http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/02/02/superbowl.jackson/|archive-date=April 24, 2008}}</ref> Timberlake apologized for the incident, stating he was "sorry that anyone was offended by the wardrobe malfunction during the halftime performance of the Super Bowl..."<ref>{{cite news|work=CNN|title=Apologetic Jackson says costume reveal went awry|url=http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/02/02/superbowl.jackson|access-date=April 22, 2008|date=February 2, 2004|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080424081101/http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/02/02/superbowl.jackson/|archive-date=April 24, 2008}}</ref> The phrase "[[wardrobe malfunction]]" has since been used by the media to refer to the incident and has entered [[popular culture|pop culture]].<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2004-02-03-wardrobe-malfunction-main_x.htm|title=Will 'wardrobe malfunction' live on?|work=USA Today|first1=Maria|last1=Puente|date=February 4, 2004|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517133438/http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2004-02-03-wardrobe-malfunction-main_x.htm|archive-date=May 17, 2008}}</ref> Timberlake and Jackson were threatened with exclusion from the [[2004 Grammy Awards]] unless they agreed to apologize on screen at the event. Timberlake attended and issued a scripted apology when accepting the first of two [[Grammy Award]]s he received that night ([[Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album|Best Pop Vocal Album]] for ''Justified'' and [[Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance|Best Male Pop Vocal Performance]] for "Cry Me a River").<ref name=":0">{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/article1015147.ece|title=Clinton outdoes wife to win Grammy with Gorbachev|work=The Times|location=London|first=Chris|last=Ayres|date=February 9, 2004}}</ref> He had also been nominated for [[Grammy Award for Album of the Year|Album of the Year]] for ''Justified'', and [[Grammy Award for Record of the Year|Record of the Year]] along with [[Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration|Best Rap/Sung Collaboration]] for "[[Where Is the Love?]]" with [[The Black Eyed Peas]].<ref name=":0" />

===2004–2007: Acting and ''FutureSex/LoveSounds''===
After the Super Bowl incident, Timberlake put his recording career on hold to act in several films, having starred in a few feature films earlier in his career.<ref name=allmusicbio/> The first role he took during this time was as a journalist in ''[[Edison Force]]'', filmed in 2004 and received a direct-to-video release on July 18, 2006.<ref>{{cite magazine|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://ew.com/article/2004/02/10/timberlake-plans-first-film-leading-role/|title=Consolidated 'Edison'|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|first=Gary|last=Susman|date=February 10, 2004|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080529160938/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,589493,00.html|archive-date=May 29, 2008}}</ref> He also appeared in the films ''[[Alpha Dog]]'', ''[[Black Snake Moan (film)|Black Snake Moan]]'', [[Richard Kelly (director)|Richard Kelly]]'s ''[[Southland Tales]]'', and voiced [[King Arthur|Prince Artie Pendragon]] in the animated film ''[[Shrek the Third]]'', released on May 18, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=April 22, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080414222009/http://www.mania.com/voice-cast-announced-for-shrek-third_article_51701.html|archive-date=April 14, 2008|date=July 13, 2006|url=http://www.mania.com/voice-cast-announced-for-shrek-third_article_51701.html|title=Voice cast announced for SHREK THE THIRD|publisher=Mania}}</ref> He also appeared as a young [[Elton John]], in the video for John's song "[[This Train Don't Stop There Anymore]]".<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2002/2002-01-11-this-train.htm|title=Timberlake does justice to Elton John|work=USA Today|date=January 11, 2002|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080523114409/http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2002/2002-01-11-this-train.htm|archive-date=May 23, 2008}}</ref> Timberlake was considered to play the role of Roger Davis in the [[Rent (film)|film version]] of the rock musical ''[[Rent (musical)|Rent]]'', but director [[Chris Columbus (filmmaker)|Chris Columbus]] had insisted that only the original [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] members could convey the true meaning of ''Rent'', so the role was reprised by [[Adam Pascal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=6090|title=Rent Film Success Bodes Well for Future Movie Musicals|website=Broadway World|date=November 28, 2007|access-date=February 6, 2008|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080228202256/http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=6090|archive-date=February 28, 2008}}</ref>

He continued to record with other artists. After "[[Where Is the Love?]]", he again collaborated with the Black Eyed Peas on the 2005 track "My Style" from their album ''[[Monkey Business (The Black Eyed Peas album)|Monkey Business]]''.<ref>{{cite news|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050413160028/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2005/0413/timberlakej.html|url=http://www.rte.ie/arts/2005/0413/timberlakej.html|archive-date=April 13, 2005|title=Black Eyed Peas turn to Timberlake|publisher=Radio Telefís Éireann|access-date=April 22, 2008}}</ref> When recording the 2005 single "[[Signs (Snoop Dogg song)|Signs]]" with [[Snoop Dogg]], Timberlake discovered a throat condition.<ref>{{cite web|date=May 12, 2005|access-date=December 18, 2014|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1060591,00.html|title=Justin Timberlake Undergoes Throat Surgery|work=People|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218091636/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1060591,00.html|archive-date=December 18, 2014}}</ref> [[Nodule (medicine)|Nodules]] were subsequently removed from his throat in an operation that took place on May 5, 2005.<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=People|title=Justin Timberlake Undergoes Throat Surgery|url=http://people.com/celebrity/justin-timberlake-undergoes-throat-surgery/|access-date=June 21, 2006|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214174339/http://people.com/celebrity/justin-timberlake-undergoes-throat-surgery/|archive-date=February 14, 2017}}</ref> He was advised not to sing or speak loudly for at least a few months.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-145045066|title=THE COMIEBACKKID; Exclusive the BIG razz interview A boyband, solo hits, awards, Hollywood ... now Justin Timberlake is back for more.(Features)|work=Daily Record}}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 2005, he began his own record company, [[JayTee records]].<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/oct/02/arts.usa|title=Justin bids for Elvis's kingdom|work=The Guardian|location=London|first=Joanna|last=Walters|date=October 2, 2005|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130829183926/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/oct/02/arts.usa|archive-date=August 29, 2013}}</ref>
[[File:Jtstpaul.jpg|thumb|right|upright|190px|Timberlake performing at a concert in [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|St. Paul, Minnesota]] in January 2007 during the [[FutureSex/LoveShow]]]]
{{Quote box|width=300px|align=right|quote=''FutureSex/LoveSounds'', a full-length LP of coherence and uniform song-to-song quality virtually unheard of in pop music since the '80s golden age of Michael, Madonna, Janet and Prince... Like one of his suit-and-vest combos, Timberlake himself continued to wear pop stardom exceptionally well. He glided through his music videos and live performances with the confidence of a man who'd already spent a large percentage of his life in the spotlight, and who never doubted he'd be able to return to music on top.|source=—''Billboard''{{'}}s "The Greatest Pop Star By Year (1981–2019)"<ref name=Greatest/>}}

Timberlake released his second studio album, ''[[FutureSex/LoveSounds]]'', on September 12, 2006. The album, which Timberlake created from 2005 to 2006, debuted at number-one on the ''Billboard'' 200 album chart, selling 684,000 copies its first week.<ref>{{cite news|work=USA Today|title=Timberlake, roommate Trace talk shop|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2006-10-12-timberlake-side_x.htm|access-date=April 22, 2008|first=Donna|last=Freydkin|date=October 13, 2006|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080508002544/http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2006-10-12-timberlake-side_x.htm|archive-date=May 8, 2008}}</ref> It became the biggest album for pre-orders on [[iTunes Store|iTunes]], and beat [[Coldplay]]'s record for the biggest one-week sales of a digital album.<ref>{{cite news|date=September 21, 2006|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/21/AR2006092101136_pf.html|title=Justin Timberlake Album Hits Number One|agency=Associated Press|newspaper=The Washington Post|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104172312/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/21/AR2006092101136_pf.html|archive-date=November 4, 2012}}</ref> The album was produced by Timbaland and [[Danja (record producer)|Danja]] (who produced a bulk of the album), [[will.i.am]], [[Rick Rubin]] and Timberlake himself, and features guest vocals by [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Three 6 Mafia]], [[T.I.]] and will.i.am.<ref>{{cite news|publisher=ShowBuzz|title=Timberlake To Release His Lovesounds|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013170612/http://showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/20/music/main1734879.shtml|url=http://www.showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/20/music/main1734879.shtml|archive-date=October 13, 2007|access-date=June 21, 2006|date=June 20, 2006}}</ref> A studio representative described it as being "all about sexiness" and aiming for "an adult feel".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a34278/timberlake-to-release-sexy-new-album/ |title=Timberlake to release 'sexy' new album |date=June 21, 2006 |work=Digital Spy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114092924/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a34278/timberlake-to-release-sexy-new-album/ |archive-date=November 14, 2017 }}</ref>

The album's lead single, "[[SexyBack]]", was performed by Timberlake at the opening of the [[2006 MTV Video Music Awards]] and reached number-one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it remained for seven consecutive weeks.<ref name=neverbreak>{{cite web |publisher=[[China Daily]] |title=Timberlake: "I Will Never Take a Break from Music" |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/entertainment/2006-10/13/content_707885.htm |date=October 13, 2006 |access-date=June 3, 2021 |archive-date=February 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208155153/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/entertainment/2006-10/13/content_707885.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>{{Better source needed|date=October 2021}} "[[My Love (Justin Timberlake song)|My Love]]", the album's second single, also produced by Timbaland and featuring rapper [[T.I.]], reached number-one on the Hot 100, as did third single "[[What Goes Around... Comes Around]]". The song is reported to have been inspired by the break-up of his childhood friend and business partner, Trace Ayala, with actress [[Elisha Cuthbert]].<ref>{{cite web|date=December 29, 2006|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.popdirt.com/article55777.html|title='Alpha Dog' Director Explains The Story Behind Justin's New Single|publisher=Popdirt|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204170559/http://popdirt.com/article55777.html|archive-date=December 4, 2008}}</ref> In October 2006, Timberlake said that he would focus on his music career rather than his film roles, specifying that leaving the music industry would be a "dumb thing to do at this point".<ref name=neverbreak/>{{Better source needed|date=October 2021}} He was the special guest performer at the 2006 [[Victoria's Secret]] Fashion Show where he sang "SexyBack", "My Love" and "[[LoveStoned]]".<ref>{{cite news|access-date=May 7, 2015|url=http://newyork.cbslocal.com/top-lists/5-best-musicians-that-have-performed-at-victorias-secret-fashion-show/|title=5 Best Musicians That Have Performed at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show|publisher=CBS|location=New York|date=December 1, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925070124/http://newyork.cbslocal.com/top-lists/5-best-musicians-that-have-performed-at-victorias-secret-fashion-show/|archive-date=September 25, 2015}}</ref>

Timberlake hosted many music events, including the [[MTV Europe Music Awards|European MTV Music Awards]] in 2006. On December 16, 2006, Timberlake hosted ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', doing double duty as both host and musical guest for the second time. During this appearance, he and [[Andy Samberg]] performed an R&B song for a skit titled "[[Dick in a Box]]", which some radio stations aired as an unofficial single from Timberlake. Called "one of the most iconic musical moments in the show's history" by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', it became a viral hit and one of the most viewed videos on [[YouTube]] at the time.<ref name="billboard.com"/> ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' listed the skit at number three on their "50 Greatest 'Saturday Night Live' Sketches of All Time".<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/pictures/50-greatest-saturday-night-live-sketches-of-all-time-20140203/dick-in-a-box-0711754 | title=50 Greatest 'Saturday Night Live' Sketches of All Time | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=February 3, 2014 | access-date=September 17, 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151011182203/http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/pictures/50-greatest-saturday-night-live-sketches-of-all-time-20140203/dick-in-a-box-0711754 | archive-date=October 11, 2015 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> The song earned him an [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics|Emmy Award]] and was later featured on [[The Lonely Island]]'s debut album ''[[Incredibad]]''.

In January 2007, Timberlake embarked on the [[FutureSex/LoveShow]] tour. Following singles off the album, "[[LoveStoned|LoveStoned/I Think She Knows (Interlude)]]" and "[[Until the End of Time (Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé song)|Until the End of Time]]", peaked within the top 20 on the Hot 100, while the fourth single "[[Summer Love (Justin Timberlake song)|Summer Love]]" reached the top 10. The song "[[Give It to Me (Timbaland song)|Give It to Me]]", a Timbaland single on which Timberlake guests with Nelly Furtado, reached the [[Billboard Hot 100|Hot 100]] number-one spot.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=April 12, 2007|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1052866/timbaland-soars-to-no-1-after-sales-explosion|title=Timbaland Soars To No. 1 After Sales Explosion|magazine=Billboard|last=Cohen|first=Jonathan|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508214053/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1052866/timbaland-soars-to-no-1-after-sales-explosion|archive-date=May 8, 2013}}</ref> Eventually, ''FutureSex/LoveSounds'' was added to the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]'s musical library and archive.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://catalog.rockhall.com/catalog/70685084 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20160515190533/http://catalog.rockhall.com/catalog/70685084 |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 15, 2016 |title=FutureSex/LoveSounds [sound recording] / Justin Timberlake |access-date=March 2, 2016 |publisher=[[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] }}</ref>

===2008–2012: Musical hiatus and focus on acting===
The song "[[4 Minutes]]" was first played by [[Timbaland]] at Philadelphia's Jingle Ball on December 17, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|date=December 17, 2007|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://www.nme.com/news/madonna/33243|title=Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Timbaland collaboration leaked|work=[[NME]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080501161237/http://www.nme.com/news/madonna/33243|archive-date=May 1, 2008}}</ref> When released on March 17, 2008, "4 Minutes" was revealed to be a duet between Timberlake and [[Madonna]], with backing vocals by Timbaland. It was lead single from Madonna's eleventh studio album ''[[Hard Candy (Madonna album)|Hard Candy]]'', which featured four other song-writing collaborations with Timberlake, being also one of the executive producers.<ref>{{cite AV media notes|others=[[Madonna]]|title=Hard Candy|year=2008|publisher=[[Warner Bros. Records]]|id= 9362-49884-9|type=liner notes}}</ref> The single was an international hit, topping the charts in over 21 countries worldwide.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/madonnas-sweet-success-continues/story-e6frfn09-1111116313301|title=Madonna's sweet success continues|last=Bull|first=Sarah|date=May 12, 2008|access-date=August 10, 2010|work=[[News Limited]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130505000120/http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/madonnas-sweet-success-continues/story-e6frfn09-1111116313301|archive-date=May 5, 2013}}</ref> Timberlake also appears in the music video, which was directed by Jonas & François. On March 30, 2008, Timberlake performed the song at Madonna's [[Hard Candy Promo Tour|Hard Candy Promo Show]] at Roseland Ballroom in [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Harris|first=Chris|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1586631/20080501/madonna.jhtml|title=MTV review of the Roseland Ballroom Promo Concert|publisher=MTV|date=May 1, 2008|access-date=May 11, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100715134730/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1586631/20080501/madonna.jhtml|archive-date=July 15, 2010}}</ref> On November 6, 2008, Timberlake performed the song with [[Madonna]] on the Los Angeles stop of her [[Sticky & Sweet Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvguide.com/News/Britney-Spears-Justin-35432.aspx|title=Britney and Justin Back Up Madonna&nbsp;– Separately|work=TV Guide|date=November 7, 2008|access-date=November 7, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090705234945/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Britney-Spears-Justin-35432.aspx|archive-date=July 5, 2009}}</ref>

In June 2007, Timberlake co-wrote, produced and provided vocals for the songs "Nite Runner" and "[[Falling Down (Duran Duran song)|Falling Down]]" for [[Duran Duran]]'s album ''[[Red Carpet Massacre]]'', released on November 13, 2007. "Falling Down" was released as a single in the UK on the previous day.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=April 9, 2007 |access-date=April 22, 2008 |archive-date=August 19, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070819152720/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0%2C%2C20038840_20038841_20047913%2C00.html |url=https://ew.com/ew/article/0,,20038840_20038841_20047913,00.html |title=Jams Packed |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |url-status=dead}}</ref> Also in 2007, Timberlake made an appearance on [[50 Cent]]'s third album ''[[Curtis (50 Cent album)|Curtis]]''. Timberlake, along with Timbaland, is featured on a track called "[[Ayo Technology]]", which was the album's fourth single. Also, another possible collaboration was to occur with [[Lil Wayne]] for his album ''[[Tha Carter III]]'' with [[Nelly Furtado]] and Timbaland.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lil Wayne Plans His Own Leak |author=Shaheem Reid, Jayson Rodriguez |publisher=MTV |date=June 11, 2007 |url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/061107/ |access-date=April 22, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080412193956/http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/061107/ |archive-date=April 12, 2008}}</ref> With the wrapping up of the FutureSex/LoveSounds tour of Australasia and the Middle East in November 2007, Timberlake resumed his film career. Projects underway early in 2008 were starring roles in [[Mike Myers]]' comedy ''[[The Love Guru]]'' (released June 20, 2008) and Mike Meredith's drama ''[[The Open Road]]'' (released August 28, 2009). In March 2008, it was announced that he would be an executive producer in an American adaptation of the hit [[Peru]]vian comedy ''My Problem with Women'' for [[NBC]].<ref>{{cite news|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/03/10/timberlake.show.ap/index.html|title= Justin Timberlake working on 'Problem with Women' |work=CNN |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080410135821/http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/03/10/timberlake.show.ap/index.html |archive-date = April 10, 2008}}</ref> On November 20, 2008, ''[[TV Guide]]'' reported that Timberlake's next single, "Follow My Lead", which also featured vocals by Timberlake's protégée, former YouTube star [[Esmée Denters]], would be available for exclusive download through [[Myspace]]. All proceeds would go to [[Shriners Hospitals for Children]], a charity dedicated to improving pediatric care for sick children.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvguide.com/News/Justin-Timberlakes-New-1000015.aspx|title=Justin Timberlake's New Single Lends a Hand to Charity|work=TV Guide|date=November 20, 2008|access-date=November 21, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208135602/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Justin-Timberlakes-New-1000015.aspx|archive-date=December 8, 2008}}</ref> In February 2008, Timberlake was awarded two [[Grammy Award]]s. At the [[50th Annual Grammy Awards|50th Grammy Awards]] ceremony, he won the [[Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance|Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance]] for "[[What Goes Around...Comes Around]]", and the [[Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording|Award for Best Dance Recording]] for "[[LoveStoned|LoveStoned/I Think She Knows]]".<ref>{{cite magazine|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/grammys/photos/0,,20163406_20167375_20383021,00.html|title=Grammy-Honored Fashion Designers|magazine=InStyle|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080423145116/http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/grammys/photos/0,,20163406_20167375_20383021,00.html|archive-date=April 23, 2008}}</ref>

[[File:Justin Timberlake - Andrew Garfield - La red social - Madrid.jpg|thumb|upright|right|Timberlake (left) with [[Andrew Garfield]] (right) at an event for ''[[The Social Network]]'' in Madrid, October 2010]]

In 2008, a collaboration between Timberlake and [[T.I.]], "[[Dead and Gone]]", was featured on T.I.'s sixth studio album, ''[[Paper Trail]]'', and was released as its fourth single late in 2009. In November 2008, it was confirmed that Timberlake would make a guest appearance and produce some tracks on [[Rhythm and blues|R&<span class="ltr">B</span>]]/[[pop music|pop]] singer [[Ciara]]'s upcoming album ''[[Fantasy Ride]]'' due out May 5, 2009. Timberlake featured on Ciara's second single "[[Love Sex Magic]]", the video being shot on February 20, 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2009/02/19/ciara-and-justin-timberlake-make-magic/ |title=Ciara and Justin Timberlake Make 'Magic' |publisher=Rap-Up.com |date=February 19, 2009 |access-date=January 2, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090610065026/http://www.rap-up.com/2009/02/19/ciara-and-justin-timberlake-make-magic/ |archive-date=June 10, 2009 }}</ref> The single became a worldwide hit, reaching the top ten in numerous countries and peaking at number-one in several countries including Taiwan, India, and Turkey. The song was nominated for [[Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals|Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals]] at the [[2010 Grammy Awards|52nd Grammy Awards]]. Timberlake hosted the 16th [[ESPY Award]]s, and the musical number "I Love Sports" was later nominated for an Emmy award.<ref>{{cite book|last1=W. Mills|first1=Clifford|title=Justin Timberlake|date=2012|publisher=Info base Learning, 2012|isbn=9781438141213|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XKJbAgAAQBAJ&q=2009%20emmy%20awards%20justin%20timberlake&pg=PT59|access-date=March 20, 2015}}</ref> Timberlake and his production team [[The Y's]], along with [[Mike Elizondo]], produced and co-wrote the song "Don't Let Me Down" for [[Leona Lewis]]'s second studio album, ''[[Echo (Leona Lewis album)|Echo]]'', released on November 17, 2009. Timberlake also co-wrote and performed on "[[Carry Out]]", the third single from Timbaland's album ''[[Shock Value II]]'', released on December 1, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|date=December 12, 2009|access-date=December 20, 2009|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1627854/20091208/timbaland.jhtml|title=Justin Timberlake is featured on a track called 'Carry Out' on Timbaland's new LP, Timbaland Presents Shock Value II|publisher=MTV|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091215203117/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1627854/20091208/timbaland.jhtml|archive-date=December 15, 2009}}</ref> Timberlake appeared on [[Jimmy Fallon]]'s debut as host of ''[[Late Night with Jimmy Fallon]]'' on March 2, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|date=March 3, 2009|access-date=March 3, 2009|url=http://www.today.com/id/29469658|title=Jimmy Fallon Debuts As 'Late Night' Host|publisher=today.com|archive-date=January 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109162152/http://www.today.com/id/29469658|url-status=dead}}</ref> Timberlake was the executive producer on the [[MTV]] reality series ''[[The Phone (U.S. TV series)|The Phone]]'', which premiered on April 21, 2009. In late 2009, Barbadian singer [[Rihanna]] released the album ''[[Rated R (Rihanna album)|Rated R]]'', with Timberlake being one of the writers and producers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Justin Timberlake Says Rihanna's New Songs Are 'Awesome'|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1624198/20091019/rihanna.jhtml|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|last=Vena|first=Jocelyn|date=October 21, 2009|access-date=October 21, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091022140107/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1624198/20091019/rihanna.jhtml|archive-date=October 22, 2009}}</ref> They both worked together previously for her third studio album ''[[Good Girl Gone Bad]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2007/06/22/rihanna-embracing-her-bad-side|title=Caribbean Queen|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Watson|first=Margeaux|date=June 22, 2007|access-date=September 4, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122191333/http://www.ew.com/article/2007/06/22/rihanna-embracing-her-bad-side|archive-date=November 22, 2015}}</ref>

From 2010, Timberlake increased his acting work. He played [[Sean Parker]], the founder of [[Napster]], in the acclaimed film ''[[The Social Network]]'' (2010). He also appeared at the 2010 MTV VMAs on September 12, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvguide.com/celebrities/justin-timberlake/198385|title=Justin Timberlake|date=September 9, 2010|access-date=December 18, 2014|work=TV Guide|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017004843/http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/justin-timberlake/198385|archive-date=October 17, 2014}}</ref> In 2011, he starred alongside [[Cameron Diaz]] in ''[[Bad Teacher]]'' and alongside [[Mila Kunis]] in [[Friends with Benefits (film)|''Friends with Benefits'']], and played Will Salas, the protagonist of ''[[In Time]]'', a science fiction film by [[Andrew Niccol]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Schillaci|first=S.|date=July 22, 2011|url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justin-timberlakes-time-trailer-5-214524|title=Justin Timberlake's 'In Time' Trailer: 5 Things We Learned|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=September 16, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111019165056/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justin-timberlakes-time-trailer-5-214524|archive-date=October 19, 2011}}</ref> He provided a feature and appeared in the music video for the song "[[Motherlover]]" from [[The Lonely Island]]'s second album ''[[Turtleneck & Chain]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1611014/justin-timberlake-andy-samberg-reunite-for-motherlover-on-snl/|title=Justin Timberlake, Andy Samberg Reunite For 'Motherlover' On 'SNL'|date=May 11, 2009|access-date=November 5, 2009|publisher=MTV|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008002445/http://www.mtv.com/news/1611014/justin-timberlake-andy-samberg-reunite-for-motherlover-on-snl/|archive-date=October 8, 2014}}</ref> and directed and made a cameo in the [[FreeSol]] music video "Hoodies On, Hats Low", which was released in August 2011.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|title=Justin Timberlake Makes New Music Video ... For FreeSol|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1668845/justin-timberlake-freesol-hoodies-on-music-video.jhtml|publisher=MTV|access-date=August 29, 2011|date=August 11, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110909124227/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1668845/justin-timberlake-freesol-hoodies-on-music-video.jhtml|archive-date=September 9, 2011}}</ref> The ''Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'' sketch "[[List of Jimmy Fallon sketches#History of Rap in 3 Minutes|History of Rap]]" was performed for the first time by both Fallon and Timberlake in 2010.<ref name="NYM">{{cite news|url=https://nymag.com/arts/tv/profiles/69366/|title=Mr. Sunshine|first=Adam|last=Sternbergh|date=November 7, 2010|work=[[New York (magazine)|New York]]|access-date=May 5, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521095328/http://nymag.com/arts/tv/profiles/69366/|archive-date=May 21, 2015}}</ref> In July 2011, United States Marine Kelsey De Santis uploaded a [[YouTube]] video asking Timberlake to be her date to the United States Marine Corps birthday ball; they attended the event on November 13, 2011, in [[Richmond, Virginia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://b96.radio.com/2011/11/14/entertainment-report-justin-timberlake-attends-marine-corp-ball/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708050318/http://b96.radio.com/2011/11/14/entertainment-report-justin-timberlake-attends-marine-corp-ball/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 8, 2012 |title=Justin Timberlake Attends Marine Corps Ball |date=November 14, 2011 |access-date=December 18, 2014 |publisher=B96 Chicago }}</ref> His fifth ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' episode, as host and musical guest, was the most-watched episode since January 7, 2012, with [[Charles Barkley]] as host and [[Kelly Clarkson]] as musical guest.<ref>{{cite web|date=March 10, 2013|access-date=May 6, 2015|url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-justin-timberlake-drives-427150|title=TV Ratings: Justin Timberlake Drives 'Saturday Night Live' to 14-Month High|work=The Hollywood Reporter|last=O'Connell|first=Michael|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414174830/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-justin-timberlake-drives-427150|archive-date=April 14, 2015}}</ref>

===2013–2017: ''The 20/20 Experience'', ''2 of 2'', and ''Trolls''===
[[File:Justin Timberlake 2014 February 3.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Timberlake performing during [[The 20/20 Experience World Tour]], February 2014. It is Timberlake's highest-grossing tour]]
Timberlake began working on his third studio album ''[[The 20/20 Experience]]'' in June 2012 with "no rules and/or end goal in mind".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-21008776|work=BBC News|title=Justin Timberlake unveils Suit and Tie single|date=January 14, 2013|access-date=December 18, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150116082135/http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-21008776|archive-date=January 16, 2015}}</ref> He publicly announced his return to the music industry in January 2013,<ref>{{cite web|last=O'Donnell|first=Kevin|title=Justin Timberlake: 'I'm Ready' to Release New Music|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20663389,00.html|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|access-date=January 10, 2013|date=January 10, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130112232512/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20663389,00.html|archive-date=January 12, 2013}}</ref> releasing the album's lead single "[[Suit & Tie]]" featuring [[Jay-Z]] later that month, which would eventually peak at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. After four years not performing in concert, Timberlake appeared the night before the [[Super Bowl XLVII|2013 Super Bowl]] and performed during the "[[DirecTV]] Super Saturday Night" on February 2, 2013, in [[New Orleans]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1701273/justin-timberlake-super-bowl-new-orleans-show/ | title=Justin Timberlake Makes Super Return at Pre-Super Bowl Gig | publisher=MTV News | date=February 3, 2013 | access-date=September 15, 2015 | first=Craig | last=Lauren | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151130073723/http://www.mtv.com/news/1701273/justin-timberlake-super-bowl-new-orleans-show/ | archive-date=November 30, 2015 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> On February 10, 2013, he performed "Suit & Tie" with sepia-toned lighting at the [[55th Annual Grammy Awards]], with Jay-Z joining him from the audience. On February 11, 2013, "[[Mirrors (Justin Timberlake song)|Mirrors]]" was released as the second single from ''The 20/20 Experience''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1701735/justin-timberlake-grammy-new-song-mirrors-2020-experience/|title=Justin Timberlake Drops Self-Reflective Song 'Mirrors' After Grammys|first=Katie|last=Atkinson|publisher=MTV News|date=February 11, 2013|access-date=December 18, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217160219/http://www.mtv.com/news/1701735/justin-timberlake-grammy-new-song-mirrors-2020-experience/|archive-date=December 17, 2014}}</ref> The song would eventually peak at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number-one on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. ''The 20/20 Experience'' was released on March 19, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a453822/justin-timberlake-sets-release-date-for-new-album-the-2020-experience.html|title=Justin Timberlake sets release date for new album 'The 20/20 Experience'|website=[[Digital Spy]] |date=January 25, 2013|access-date=January 25, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127051144/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a453822/justin-timberlake-sets-release-date-for-new-album-the-2020-experience.html|archive-date=January 27, 2013}}</ref> through [[RCA Records]] due to the disbandment of [[Jive Records]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/rca-s-new-executive-team-named-under-ceo-1005324782.story|title=RCA's New Executive Team Named Under CEO Peter Edge Amid Layoffs (Update)|magazine=Billboard|date=August 23, 2011|access-date=April 4, 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326023401/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/rca-s-new-executive-team-named-under-ceo-1005324782.story|archive-date=March 26, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=2268707 |title=Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more! |magazine=FMQB |date=August 23, 2011 |access-date=April 4, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108044953/http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=2268707 |archive-date=November 8, 2011 }}</ref> The album set a digital sales record for being the fastest-selling album on the [[iTunes Store]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a469181/justin-timberlake-breaks-worldwide-itunes-record-with-new-album.html | title=Justin Timberlake breaks worldwide iTunes record with new album | work=[[Digital Spy]] | date=March 28, 2013 | access-date=June 25, 2013 | last=Corner | first=Lewis | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130601020924/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a469181/justin-timberlake-breaks-worldwide-itunes-record-with-new-album.html | archive-date=June 1, 2013 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> and debuted at number-one on the charts by moving just over 968,000 copies in the U.S., the biggest sales week of 2013.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1554504/official-justin-timberlakes-2020-experience-sells-968000-debuts-at-no-1-on |title=Official: Justin Timberlake's '20/20 Experience' Sells 968,000, Debuts at No. 1 |magazine=Billboard |date=March 26, 2013 |access-date=March 26, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329012159/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1554504/official-justin-timberlakes-2020-experience-sells-968000-debuts-at-no-1-on |archive-date=March 29, 2013 }}</ref> It eventually became the best-selling album of the year in the country.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5855151/justin-timberlakes-2020-2013s-best-selling-album-blurred-lines-top-song |title=Justin Timberlake's '20/20' 2013's Best Selling Album, 'Blurred Lines' Top Song |magazine=Billboard |access-date=May 5, 2015 |date=January 2, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105134039/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5855151/justin-timberlakes-2020-2013s-best-selling-album-blurred-lines-top-song |archive-date=January 5, 2014 }}</ref>

[[File:Justin Timberlake and Barack Obama at The White House - 2.jpg|thumb|right|Timberlake and President Obama, 2013]]
Timberlake performed at the "In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul" concert, held in the [[East Room]] of the [[White House]] and hosted by President [[Barack Obama]], celebrating [[Memphis soul]] music from the 1960s.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1556751/white-house-turns-it-on-for-night-of-memphis-soul | title=White House Hosts Night of Memphis Soul -- Watch Justin Timberlake Sing for Obamas | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=April 10, 2013 | access-date=October 17, 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223020145/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1556751/white-house-turns-it-on-for-night-of-memphis-soul | archive-date=February 23, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Afterward, Timberlake officially announced [[The 20/20 Experience World Tour]], following his and Jay-Z's co-headlining concert tour [[Legends of the Summer|Legends of the Summer Stadium Tour]].<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Justin Timberlake Announces '20/20' World Tour|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1560696/justin-timberlake-announces-2020-world-tour|date=May 6, 2013|access-date=December 23, 2014|magazine=Billboard|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110063525/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1560696/justin-timberlake-announces-2020-world-tour|archive-date=January 10, 2015}}</ref> Timberlake also appeared on Jay-Z's twelfth studio album ''[[Magna Carta... Holy Grail]]'' on three songs: "[[Holy Grail (Jay-Z song)|Holy Grail]]", "BBC" (along with [[Nas]], [[Swizz Beatz]], Timbaland, [[Pharrell Williams]], Niigo & [[Beyoncé]]), and "[[Heaven (Jay-Z song)|Heaven]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/7467615/jay-z-bbc-lyrics-features-nas-beyonce-justin-timberlake|title=Jay-Z's "BBC" Features Nas, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake & More: See The Lyrics|publisher=Idolator|first=Christina|last=Lee|access-date=December 18, 2014|date=June 29, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141218062346/http://www.idolator.com/7467615/jay-z-bbc-lyrics-features-nas-beyonce-justin-timberlake|archive-date=December 18, 2014}}</ref> On August 25, 2013, Timberlake received the [[Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award]] at the [[2013 MTV Video Music Awards]]. He also took home three competitive awards, including [[MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year|Video of the Year]] for "Mirrors".<ref name="vanguard">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/watch-justin-timberlake-accept-the-michael-jackson-vanguard-award-20130825|title='NSync Reunites for Justin Timberlake's 2013 VMAs Video Vanguard Honor|first=Erin|last=Coulehan|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=August 25, 2013|access-date=December 18, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218013244/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/watch-justin-timberlake-accept-the-michael-jackson-vanguard-award-20130825|archive-date=February 18, 2015}}</ref> During his performance, Timberlake briefly reunited with his former NSYNC bandmates for a medley of their hit songs "Girlfriend" and "Bye Bye Bye".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mtv.com/news/ibq33i/nsync-reunion-2013-vmas | title='NSYNC Reunion: The Gang Returns for the 2013 VMAs | website=[[MTV]] | access-date=September 5, 2022 | archive-date=September 5, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905024245/https://www.mtv.com/news/ibq33i/nsync-reunion-2013-vmas | url-status=dead }}</ref>

Timberlake's fourth studio album ''[[The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2]]'' was released on September 30, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/news.5552.html|title=Justin Timberlake Announces "The 20/20 Experience" Sequel Release Date|first=Nicolas|last=James|publisher=HotNewHipHop.com|date=May 5, 2013|access-date=May 5, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508042534/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/news.5552.html|archive-date=May 8, 2013}}</ref> and debuted at number-one on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlakes-20-20-experience-646387 |title=Justin Timberlake's 'The 20/20 Experience, 2 of 2' Debuts at No. 1 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=October 9, 2013 |access-date=February 5, 2014 |first1=Keith |last1=Caulfield |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140215143705/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlakes-20-20-experience-646387 |archive-date=February 15, 2014 }}</ref> Its lead single "[[Take Back the Night (song)|Take Back the Night]]" was released on July 12, 2013,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-listen-to-justin-timberlakes-new-single-take-back-the-night-20130713,0,4643671.story|title=Listen to Justin Timberlake's new single 'Take Back the Night'|first=Mikael|last=Wood|newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=July 12, 2013|access-date=July 13, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130714133915/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-listen-to-justin-timberlakes-new-single-take-back-the-night-20130713,0,4643671.story|archive-date=July 14, 2013}}</ref> following by the second single "[[TKO (Justin Timberlake song)|TKO]]".<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/listen-to-justin-timberlakes-new-single-tko-from-the-2020-experience-pt-2/ |title=Listen To Justin Timberlake's New Single 'TKO' From 'The 20/20 Experience Pt 2' - Music News, Reviews, Interviews and Culture |magazine=Music Feeds |date=September 20, 2013 |access-date=February 5, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130923051221/http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/listen-to-justin-timberlakes-new-single-tko-from-the-2020-experience-pt-2/ |archive-date=September 23, 2013 }}</ref> Timberlake was given a production and writing credit on [[Partition (song)|track six]] on [[Beyoncé]]'s [[Beyoncé (album)|self-titled fifth studio album]], which was released in December 2013.<ref>{{cite news|last=X|first=Dharmic|title=Here Are the Production, Songwriting, and Directing Credits For Beyoncé's New Album|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/beyonce-album-production-songwriting-directing-credits|access-date=December 13, 2013|newspaper=Complex|date=December 13, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216092545/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/beyonce-album-production-songwriting-directing-credits|archive-date=December 16, 2013}}</ref> At the [[57th Annual Grammy Awards]], Timberlake was nominated for seven awards, eventually winning three: [[Grammy Award for Best R&B Song|Best R&B Song]] for "[[Pusher Love Girl]]", [[Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration|Best Rap/Sung Collaboration]] for "[[Holy Grail (Jay-Z song)|Holy Grail]]", and [[Grammy Award for Best Music Video|Best Music Video]] for "Suit & Tie", which was directed by ''The Social Network'' director [[David Fincher]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://theboombox.com/justin-timberlake-wins-2014-grammy-award-best-music-video/|title = Justin Timberlake Takes Home 2014 Grammy Award for Best Music Video|date = January 26, 2014|access-date = July 28, 2014|website = The Boom Box|last = Josephs|first = Brian|url-status=live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140728023332/http://theboombox.com/justin-timberlake-wins-2014-grammy-award-best-music-video/|archive-date = July 28, 2014|df = mdy-all}}</ref> On February 25, 2014, "[[Not a Bad Thing]]" was released as the third single from ''The 20/20 Experience - 2 of 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases |title=All Access |publisher=All Access |date=February 23, 2014 |access-date=February 23, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202191250/http://www.allaccess.com/top40-mainstream/future-releases |archive-date=February 2, 2014}}</ref> The song reached the top 10 on the Hot 100 and topped the [[Mainstream Top 40]] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6099296/chart-highlights-justin-timberlake-passes-bruno-mars-for-most|title=Chart Highlights: Justin Timberlake Passes Bruno Mars For Most Pop Songs No. 1s Among Solo Males|first=Gary|last=Trust|magazine=Billboard|date=May 26, 2014|access-date=May 31, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140530014703/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6099296/chart-highlights-justin-timberlake-passes-bruno-mars-for-most|archive-date=May 30, 2014}}</ref> In 2014, Timberlake appeared on [[Michael Jackson]]'s second posthumous record ''[[Xscape (album)|Xscape]]'' on the song "[[Love Never Felt So Good]]", which was produced by Timbaland, [[Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon]] and Timberlake.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://justintimberlake.com/news/215403|title=New Song! Michael Jackson + JT's "Love Never Felt So Good"|publisher=justintimberlake.com|date=May 1, 2014|access-date=December 18, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218232328/http://justintimberlake.com/news/215403|archive-date=December 18, 2014}}</ref> On May 14, 2014, a music video was also released featuring clips of Jackson, with Timberlake accompanied by several of Jackson's fans performing some of Jackson's signature moves. The video was directed by Timberlake and [[Rich Lee]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/video-love-never-felt-good-705184/ | title=17 Iconic Michael Jackson Shots in 'Love Never Felt So Good' with Justin Timberlake (Video) | first=Ashley | last=Lee | work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date=May 17, 2014 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153947/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/video-love-never-felt-good-705184/ | url-status=live }}</ref> During 2015, Timberlake performed along with [[Jimmy Fallon]] the [[Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special|''Saturday Night Live'' 40th Anniversary]]'s cold open,<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/saturday-night-live-10-top-moments-from-the-40th-anniversary-special/ | title="Saturday Night Live": 10 top moments from the 40th anniversary special | work=[[CBS News]] | date=February 16, 2015 | first=JESSICA | last=DERSCHOWITZ | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930053952/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/saturday-night-live-10-top-moments-from-the-40th-anniversary-special/ | archive-date=September 30, 2015 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> returned to ''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]'' as a guest to perform a sixth edition of the sketch "[[List of Jimmy Fallon sketches#History of Rap in 3 Minutes|History of Rap]]",<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/article/2015/09/10/history-of-rap-6-justin-timberlake-jimmy-fallon/ |title=Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake reunite for 'History of Rap 6' on The Tonight Show| last=Goldstein | first=Ian |date=September 10, 2015|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912181352/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/09/10/history-of-rap-6-justin-timberlake-jimmy-fallon |archive-date=September 12, 2015}}</ref> and performed along with [[Chris Stapleton]] at the [[49th Annual Country Music Association Awards]].<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://ew.com/gallery/best-music-performances-2015/ |title=19 Best Music Performances of 2015 |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=December 16, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151219062626/http://www.ew.com/gallery/best-music-performances-2015/2411783_chris-stapleton-and-justin-timberlake-cmas |archive-date=December 19, 2015}}</ref>

[[File:Justin_Timberlake_-_Cannes_2016_-_1.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Timberlake at the [[2016 Cannes Film Festival]]]]
Showcasing the final date of [[The 20/20 Experience World Tour]] at Las Vegas' [[MGM Grand Garden Arena]], the space-age themed concert film titled ''[[Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids]]'' and directed by [[Jonathan Demme]] premiered at the [[2016 Toronto International Film Festival]] on September 13.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.indiewire.com/2016/07/tiff-film-list-analysis-toronto-international-film-festival-1201710079/ | title=TIFF Lineup: 5 Reasons to Get Excited About the 2016 Program | work=[[Indie Wire]] | date=July 26, 2016 | first=Eric | last=Kohn | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728153607/http://www.indiewire.com/2016/07/tiff-film-list-analysis-toronto-international-film-festival-1201710079/ | archive-date=July 28, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://uproxx.com/movies/toronto-international-film-festival-2016-schedule/ | title=The 2016 Toronto Film Festival Schedule Has Justin Timberlake, Oscar Contenders, And A Lot of Amy Adams | work=[[Uproxx]] | date=July 26, 2016 | first=DAN | last=SEITZ | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727160431/http://uproxx.com/movies/toronto-international-film-festival-2016-schedule/ | archive-date=July 27, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Timberlake dedicated the film to [[Prince (musician)|Prince]] for influencing his music.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7540945/justin-timberlake-says-tennessee-kids-concert-film-debut-made-him-as-nervous-as-ever-been | title=Justin Timberlake Says 'Tennessee Kids' Concert Film Debut Made Him As Nervous As He's Ever Been | magazine=Billboard | date=October 11, 2016 | access-date=January 19, 2018 | author=Havens, Lyndsey | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816103634/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7540945/justin-timberlake-says-tennessee-kids-concert-film-debut-made-him-as-nervous-as-ever-been | archive-date=August 16, 2017 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Ahead of its debut at the film festival, the streaming service [[Netflix]] released it on October 12.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://ew.com/article/2016/09/09/justin-timberlake-2020-concert-movie-netflix | title=Justin Timberlake 20/20 concert movie dropping on Netflix | magazine=Entertainment Weekly | date=September 9, 2016 | access-date=September 9, 2016 | author=Romano, Nick | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910142733/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/09/09/justin-timberlake-2020-concert-movie-netflix | archive-date=September 10, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Timberlake composed the soundtrack and served as music supervisor for the 2017 film ''[[The Book of Love (film)|The Book of Love]]'', which his wife [[Jessica Biel]] produced and starred in.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.etonline.com/movies/203273_maisie_williams_gives_off_badass_arya_stark_vibes_the_book_of_love_trailer_watch |title=Maisie Williams Gives Off Badass Arya Stark Vibes in 'The Book of Love' Trailer | first1=Jennifer | last1=Drysdale | first2=Desiree | last2=Murphy |work=[[Entertainment Tonight]] |date=November 21, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122054415/http://www.etonline.com/movies/203273_maisie_williams_gives_off_badass_arya_stark_vibes_the_book_of_love_trailer_watch/ |archive-date=November 22, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | first=Pamela | last=McClintock |title=Cannes 2012: Chloë Moretz, Jessica Biel to Star in 'Deep Blue Sea'; Justin Timberlake to Compose |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cannes-2012-chloe-moretz-jessica-biel-justin-timberlake-deep-blue-sea-327205/ |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=May 21, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318094626/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-2012-chloe-moretz-jessica-biel-justin-timberlake-deep-blue-sea-327205 |archive-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref>

Timberlake voiced the lead character in [[DreamWorks Animation]]'s musical comedy ''[[Trolls (film)|Trolls]]'' opposite [[Anna Kendrick]]. The film was released in November 2016,<ref>{{cite news |title=Justin Timberlake and Jonathan Demme are making a concert film together |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/justin-timberlake-star-opposite-anna-823334/ |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |last=Siegel |first=Tatiana |date=September 16, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150918011516/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justin-timberlake-star-opposite-anna-823334 |archive-date=September 18, 2015}}</ref> and returned for its next two entries ''[[Trolls: World Tour]]'' and [[Trolls Band Together|''Trolls: Band Together'']] in 2020 and 2023 respectively.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/trolls-2-announced-april-2020-dreamworks-animation-1201998983/ |title=Universal DreamWorks Animation Announces 'Trolls 2'; Sets for April 10, 2020 |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=February 28, 2017 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228223832/http://variety.com/2017/film/news/trolls-2-announced-april-2020-dreamworks-animation-1201998983/ |archive-date=February 28, 2017}}</ref> He also served as the executive music producer, performing [[Trolls (soundtrack)|original music for the film]].<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6835152/justin-timberlake-trolls-movie-music-executive-produce | title=Justin Timberlake to Executive Produce Music for 'Trolls' Movie | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | last=Ford | first=Rebecca | date=January 5, 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107231321/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6835152/justin-timberlake-trolls-movie-music-executive-produce | archive-date=January 7, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> The lead single, "[[Can't Stop the Feeling!]]", was released on May 6, 2016.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlake-returns-with-sunny-cant-stop-the-feeling-20160506 | title=Hear Justin Timberlake's Sunny New Song 'Can't Stop the Feeling' | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=May 6, 2016 | url-access=subscription | last=Blistein | first=Jon | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507125341/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlake-returns-with-sunny-cant-stop-the-feeling-20160506 | archive-date=May 7, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Timberlake was invited by Swedish broadcaster [[Sveriges Television]] (SVT) to perform "Can't Stop the Feeling" live during the interval act at the grand finale of the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2016]] on May 14, 2016.<ref>{{Cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7370518/justin-timberlake-eurovision-cant-stop-the-feeling-rock-your-body | title=Justin Timberlake Performs 'Can't Stop the Feeling,' 'Rock Your Body' at Eurovision 2016 | first=Ashley | last=Iasimone | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=May 14, 2016 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 7, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607034444/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7370518/justin-timberlake-eurovision-cant-stop-the-feeling-rock-your-body | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/justin-timberlake-performs-stop-feeling-eurovision-2016/story?id=39125818 | title=Justin Timberlake Performs 'Can't Stop The Feeling' At Eurovision 2016 | first=JOI-MARIE | last=MCKENZIE | work=[[ABC News (United States)|ABC News]] | date=May 15, 2016 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153945/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/justin-timberlake-performs-stop-feeling-eurovision-2016/story?id=39125818 | url-status=live }}</ref> The single debuted at number one on the U.S. [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]],<ref name="hot100numberone">{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7370592/justin-timberlake-debuts-no-1-hot-100-cant-stop-the-feeling | title=Justin Timberlake Debuts at No. 1 on Hot 100 With 'Can't Stop the Feeling!' | magazine=Billboard | date=May 16, 2016 | access-date=May 16, 2016 | author=Trust, Gary | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517102132/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7370592/justin-timberlake-debuts-no-1-hot-100-cant-stop-the-feeling | archive-date=May 17, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> and reached the top spot in other 16 countries. It became his eighth U.S. [[Mainstream Top 40]] number-one song.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7393691/justin-timberlake-cant-stop-the-feeling-pop-charts |title=Justin Timberlake's 'Can't Stop the Feeling!' Hits No. 1 on Pop Songs & Adult Pop Songs Charts | first=Gary | last=Trust |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=June 6, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608121414/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7393691/justin-timberlake-cant-stop-the-feeling-pop-charts |archive-date=June 8, 2016}}</ref> It became the [[List of best-selling singles in the United States|best-selling song]] of the year in the U.S. with 2.4&nbsp;million downloads sold.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/15-best-selling-singles-2016-slideshow-wp-023312395/photo-p-song-sold-1-763-photo-023312401.html |title=The Best-Selling Singles of 2016 | first=Paul | last=Grein |date=December 19, 2016 |work=[[Yahoo!]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703180329/https://www.yahoo.com/music/15-best-selling-singles-2016-slideshow-wp-023312395/photo-p-song-sold-1-763-photo-023312401.html |archive-date=July 3, 2017}}</ref> On February 26, 2017, Timberlake opened the [[89th Academy Awards]] with a performance of "Can't Stop the Feeling!", since the song earned him a nomination.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/watch-justin-timberlakes-dazzling-2017-oscars-performance-w468877 |title=Watch Justin Timberlake's Dazzling 2017 Oscars Performance |date=February 26, 2017 |magazine=Rolling Stone |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023063632/https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/watch-justin-timberlakes-dazzling-2017-oscars-performance-w468877 |archive-date=October 23, 2017}}</ref> Also that year, Timberlake starred with [[Kate Winslet]] and [[Juno Temple]] in [[Woody Allen]]'s drama film ''[[Wonder Wheel (film)|Wonder Wheel]]'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlake-joins-woody-allens-908993 | title=Justin Timberlake Joins Woody Allen's New Movie | work=The Hollywood Reporter | date=July 7, 2016 | access-date=July 7, 2016 | author=Siegel, Tatiana | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708012501/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlake-joins-woody-allens-908993 | archive-date=July 8, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> and headlined several festivals and live sets, including [[Rock in Rio]],<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://g1.globo.com/musica/rock-in-rio/2017/noticia/justin-timberlake-cantara-no-rock-in-rio-2017.ghtml |title=Justin Timberlake cantará no Rock in Rio 2017 | trans-title=Justin Timberlake will sing at Rock in Rio 2017 | date=February 16, 2017 |work=[[Globo (conglomerate)|Globo]] |language=pt |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217015437/http://g1.globo.com/musica/rock-in-rio/2017/noticia/justin-timberlake-cantara-no-rock-in-rio-2017.ghtml |archive-date=February 17, 2017}}</ref> the [[United States Grand Prix]],<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://apnews.com/article/425c5a8273a942c982f153a498dd8cd7 |title=Justin Timberlake to perform at US Grand Prix in Austin  |work=[[Associated Press]] |date=March 29, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329180904/https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/justin-timberlake-to-perform-at-us-grand-prix-in-austin/2017/03/29/c10cbe9a-149a-11e7-bb16-269934184168_story.html |archive-date=March 29, 2017}}</ref> and the [[Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival]], which he co-produced.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/pilgrimage-2017-go-behind-the-scenes-at-justin-timberlake-festival-204568/ |title=Pilgrimage 2017: Go Behind the Scenes at Justin Timberlake Festival  |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=September 25, 2017 | url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111152336/http://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/pilgrimage-2017-go-behind-the-scenes-at-justin-timberlake-festival-w505228 |archive-date=November 11, 2017}}</ref>

===2018–2022: ''Man of the Woods'' and Super Bowl LII halftime show===
[[File:Man_of_the_Woods_Tour_-_Miami_-_03.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2|Timberlake performing on [[The Man of the Woods Tour]] in Miami on May 18, 2018, which was also the sixth highest-grossing tour of 2018.]]
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Speaking of his fifth studio album in 2016, Timberlake stated, "I think where I grew up in America has a lot of influence. Growing up in Tennessee—very central of the country—Memphis is known as the birthplace of rock & roll, but also the home of the blues, but Nashville's right down the street so there's a lot of country music."<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlake-im-definitely-working-on-a-new-album-20160506 | title=Justin Timberlake: 'I'm Definitely Working on a New Album' | last=Spanos | first=Brittany | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=May 6, 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507122831/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlake-im-definitely-working-on-a-new-album-20160506 | archive-date=May 7, 2016 | df=mdy-all}}</ref> In following interviews, Timberlake confirmed working with producers [[Timbaland]] and [[Pharrell Williams]],<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.idolator.com/7648496/justin-timberlake-album-pharrell-timbaland-max-martin | title=Justin Timberlake Says He's Been in the Studio With Pharrell, Timbaland and Max Martin | first=Rachel | last=Sonis | work=[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]] | date=October 17, 2016}}</ref> while stating, "It sounds more like where I've come from than any other music I've ever made... It's Southern American music. But I want to make it sound modern – at least that's the idea right now."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/features/justin-timberlake-jimmy-fallon-fatherhood-his-uncertain-future-972807 |title=Justin Timberlake on Fatherhood, His Uncertain Future and Being Best Friends With Jimmy Fallon |date=February 8, 2017 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208212752/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/justin-timberlake-jimmy-fallon-fatherhood-his-uncertain-future-972807 |archive-date=February 8, 2017 |access-date=December 6, 2019 }}</ref>

His fifth studio album ''[[Man of the Woods]]'' was released on February 2, 2018,<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8085797/justin-timberlake-new-album-man-of-the-woods-release-date-video |title=Justin Timberlake Announces New Album 'Man of the Woods,' Reveals Release Date |last=Weatherby |first=Taylor |date=January 2, 2018 | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102223750/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8085797/justin-timberlake-new-album-man-of-the-woods-release-date-video |archive-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> two days before he headlined the [[Super Bowl LII halftime show]] in [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]] on February 4, where Timberlake performed a medley of his songs featuring both the Tennessee Kids and the [[University of Minnesota Marching Band|Minnesota Marching Band]] alongside him, as well as a duet of "[[I Would Die 4 U]]" with a video projection of late singer [[Prince (musician)|Prince]] on screen.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kim|first1=Michelle|title=Justin Timberlake Duets With Prince Video During Super Bowl Halftime|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/justin-timberlake-duets-with-prince-video-during-super-bowl-halftime/|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|access-date=February 5, 2018|date=February 4, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205044108/https://pitchfork.com/news/justin-timberlake-duets-with-prince-video-during-super-bowl-halftime/|archive-date=February 5, 2018}}</ref> The show contained multiple selections from ''Man of the Woods,'' which is named after his son Silas, whose name means "from the forest".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/still-sexy-but-now-fatherly-justin-timberlake-returns |title=Still sexy but now fatherly, Justin Timberlake returns |date=February 1, 2018 |work=[[The Straits Times]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202130629/http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/still-sexy-but-now-fatherly-justin-timberlake-returns |archive-date=February 2, 2018}}</ref> The album's first single, "[[Filthy (song)|Filthy]]", was released on January 5, along with its accompanying video directed by [[Mark Romanek]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/justin-timberlake-announces-new-album-man-of-the-woods/ |title=Justin Timberlake Announces New Album Man of the Woods |last=Yoo |first=Noah |work=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |date=January 2, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102213542/https://pitchfork.com/news/justin-timberlake-announces-new-album-man-of-the-woods/ |archive-date=January 2, 2018}}</ref> The [[Electro (music)|electro-funk]] song<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/jan/05/justin-timberlake-filthy-review?|title=Justin Timberlake: Filthy review – comeback single channels Prince into grownup funk masterpiece|last=Beaumont-Thomas|first=Ben|date=January 5, 2017|work=The Guardian|access-date=January 5, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105233603/https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2018/jan/05/justin-timberlake-filthy-review|archive-date=January 5, 2018}}</ref> has reached number nine in the US<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8094379/ed-sheeran-bruno-mars-cardi-b-justin-timberlake-hot-100-top-10|title=Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect' Rules Hot 100, Bruno Mars & Cardi B's 'Finesse' Flies to No. 3 & Justin Timberlake's 'Filthy' Debuts at No. 9|last=Trust|first=Gary|date=January 16, 2018|magazine=Billboard|access-date=January 16, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117020317/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8094379/ed-sheeran-bruno-mars-cardi-b-justin-timberlake-hot-100-top-10|archive-date=January 17, 2018}}</ref> and number 5 in Canada.<ref name=CanadaHot100>{{cite magazine|title=Billboard Canadian Hot 100|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/justin-timberlake/chart-history/can/|magazine=Billboard|access-date=January 27, 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207200225/https://www.billboard.com/music/Justin-Timberlake/chart-history/canadian-hot-100|archive-date=February 7, 2018}}</ref> The songs "[[Supplies (song)|Supplies]]", "[[Say Something (Justin Timberlake song)|Say Something]]" featuring [[Chris Stapleton]] and "[[Man of the Woods (song)|Man of the Woods]]" were also released along with music videos ahead of the album.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Vallejo-Lopez |first=Abdiel |date=January 25, 2018 |title=Watch Justin Timberlake's "Say Something" Video, Featuring Chris Stapleton |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/01/watch-justin-timberlakes-say-something-music-video.html |magazine=Paste |access-date=January 25, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126071030/https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/01/watch-justin-timberlakes-say-something-music-video.html |archive-date=January 26, 2018}}</ref> His collaboration with Stapleton also reached the top 10 in the US and Canada.<ref name=CanadaHot100/><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8098078/drake-gods-plan-hot-100-justin-timberlake-say-something |title=Drake's 'God's Plan' Still No. 1 on Hot 100, Justin Timberlake & Chris Stapleton's 'Say Something' Debuts in Top 10 |last=Trust |first=Gary |date=February 5, 2018 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=April 24, 2018 |archive-date=February 6, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206045601/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8098078/drake-gods-plan-hot-100-justin-timberlake-say-something |url-status=live }}</ref>

''Man of the Woods'' topped the ''Billboard'' 200 with the biggest first week sales of the year at the time, selling 293,000 total units.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2018/02/11/justin-timberlakes-man-of-the-woods-opens-at-no-1-with-2018s-biggest-week/ | title=Justin Timberlake's 'Man Of The Woods' Opens At No. 1 With 2018's Biggest Week | first=Hugh | last=McIntyre | work=[[Forbes]] | date=February 11, 2018 | access-date=February 1, 2019 | archive-date=June 6, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190606083014/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2018/02/11/justin-timberlakes-man-of-the-woods-opens-at-no-1-with-2018s-biggest-week/ | url-status=live }}</ref> ''Man of the Woods'' also marks Timberlake's fourth consecutive No. 1 album and has since been certified [[Music recording sales certification|Platinum]] by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/|title=Gold & Platinum|website=RIAA|access-date=February 16, 2019|archive-date=February 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212231947/https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Man of the Woods'' concluded 2018 as the sixth best-selling album of the year.<ref name=Scorpion/> An accompanying [[Man of the Woods Tour|tour of the same name]] began on March 13, 2018, in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]] and concluded on April 13, 2019, in [[Uncasville, Connecticut|Uncasville]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Kaufman|first=Gil|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8093180/justin-timberlake-man-of-the-woods-north-american-tour|title=Justin Timberlake Announces Man of the Woods North American Tour Dates|magazine=Billboard|date=January 8, 2018|access-date=January 8, 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108153139/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8093180/justin-timberlake-man-of-the-woods-north-american-tour|archive-date=January 8, 2018}}</ref> ''The Man of the Woods Tour'' was the sixth-highest-grossing tour of 2018.<ref name="gross">{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2018/8488851/touring-charts-year-ed-sheeran-tops-taylor-swift-beyonce |title=The Year in Touring Charts: Ed Sheeran Claims 2018's Top Tour; Taylor Swift, Beyoncé & Jay-Z Do Big Business |last=Eric |first=Frankenberg |date=December 5, 2018 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=December 6, 2018 |archive-date=September 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921024620/https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/year-in-music-2018/8488851/touring-charts-year-ed-sheeran-tops-taylor-swift-beyonce |url-status=live }}</ref>

In May 2019, Timberlake received an honorary [[doctorate]] from [[Berklee College of Music]].<ref name="Honorary">{{cite news|last=DeSantis|first=Rachel|date=May 13, 2019|title=Justin Timberlake Receives Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|url=https://people.com/music/justin-timberlake-receives-honorary-doctorate-berklee/|access-date=August 23, 2020|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021171817/https://people.com/music/justin-timberlake-receives-honorary-doctorate-berklee/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Missy Elliott]] and [[Alex Lacamoire]] also received doctorates at the ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/11/entertainment/berklee-college-missy-elliot-justin-timberlake-alex-lacamoire-trnd/index.html|title=Missy Elliott, Alex Lacamoire and Justin Timberlake can now call themselves doctors|first=Trisha|last=Ahmed|work=CNN|date=May 13, 2019|access-date=August 24, 2020|archive-date=May 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512015317/https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/11/entertainment/berklee-college-missy-elliot-justin-timberlake-alex-lacamoire-trnd/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Following the announcement of ''[[Trolls World Tour]]'', Timberlake teased potential collaborations with a number of artists, through a series of Instagram posts, which included frequent collaborators [[Pharrell Williams]], Nathaniel Hills and [[Rob Knox (producer)|Rob Knox]], as well as new collaborators such as [[Anderson Paak|Anderson. Paak]], [[Brandy Norwood]], [[Lizzo]], and [[Meek Mill]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://consequence.net/2019/08/justin-timberlake-teases-lizzo-collaboration/|title=Justin Timberlake teases Lizzo collaboration|date=August 18, 2019|last=Corcoran|first=Nina|website=[[Consequence of Sound]]|access-date=January 17, 2023|archive-date=January 17, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117014232/https://consequence.net/2019/08/justin-timberlake-teases-lizzo-collaboration/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://thesource.com/2019/08/17/is-a-lizzo-justin-timberlake-and-meek-mill-collaboration-coming/|title=Is a Lizzo, Justin Timberlake and Meek Mill Collaboration Coming?|last=Jones|first=Jiggy|date=August 17, 2019|website=[[The Source]]|access-date=August 21, 2019|archive-date=August 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821012320/http://thesource.com/2019/08/17/is-a-lizzo-justin-timberlake-and-meek-mill-collaboration-coming/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8510434/justin-timberlake-anderson-paak-studio-instagram|title=Justin Timberlake Hits the Studio With Anderson .Paak|last=Saponara|first=Michael|date=May 7, 2019|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|billboard]]|access-date=August 21, 2019|archive-date=May 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523184346/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8510434/justin-timberlake-anderson-paak-studio-instagram|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://ratedrnb.com/2019/08/brandy-hits-the-studio-with-pharrell-and-justin-timberlake/|title=Brandy Hits the Studio With Pharrell and Justin Timberlake|last=Samuels|first=Keithan|date=August 7, 2019|work=[[Rated R&<span class="ltr">B</span>]]|access-date=August 21, 2019|archive-date=August 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821091258/https://ratedrnb.com/2019/08/brandy-hits-the-studio-with-pharrell-and-justin-timberlake/|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 26, 2020, [[SZA (singer)|SZA]] and Timberlake released the single "[[The Other Side (SZA and Justin Timberlake song)|The Other Side]]", a song part of the ''[[Trolls World Tour]]'' soundtrack, alongside its music video.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-sza-the-other-side-music-video-958256/ |title=Justin Timberlake, SZA Get Funky on 'The Other Side' |last=Shaffer |first=Claire |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=February 26, 2020 |url-access=subscription |access-date=March 10, 2020 |archive-date=February 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200226205107/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-sza-the-other-side-music-video-958256/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://people.com/music/justin-timberlake-sza-other-side-trolls-movie/ | title=Justin Timberlake and SZA Team Up for Uplifting Bop 'The Other Side' from Upcoming Trolls World Tour Movie | first=Ruth | last=Kinane | work=[[People (magazine)|People]] | date=February 26, 2020 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153945/https://people.com/music/justin-timberlake-sza-other-side-trolls-movie/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/sza-justin-timberlake-new-single-the-other-side-trolls-world-tour-2615128 | title=Watch SZA and Justin Timberlake shine in video for new single 'The Other Side' | first=Will | last=Lavin | work=[[NME]] | date=February 26, 2020 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=May 5, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505080801/https://www.nme.com/news/music/sza-justin-timberlake-new-single-the-other-side-trolls-world-tour-2615128 | url-status=live }}</ref> On March 9, 2020, Timberlake released a teaser for his upcoming song "Don't Slack", which features [[Anderson Paak|Anderson. Paak]], and is also part of the ''[[Trolls World Tour]]'' soundtrack. The song was released on March 10, 2020.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9330153/justin-timberlake-anderson-paak-collaboration-release-date |title=Justin Timberlake Announces Anderson .Paak Collaboration Release Date |last=Aniftos |first=Rania |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=March 6, 2020 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |archive-date=August 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819174736/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9330153/justin-timberlake-anderson-paak-collaboration-release-date |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3159278/justin-timberlake-anderson-paak-dont-slack-trolls/ |title=Justin Timberlake And Anderson .Paak Refuse To Hold Back On 'Don't Slack' |last=Roth |first=Madeline |website=[[MTV News]] |date=March 10, 2020 |access-date=March 10, 2020 |archive-date=April 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200401190801/http://www.mtv.com/news/3159278/justin-timberlake-anderson-paak-dont-slack-trolls/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In September 2020, Timberlake and producer Timbaland teased a potential upcoming collaboration with Canadian musician [[Justin Bieber]], as well as collaborations with [[Justine Skye]], [[Hit-Boy]] and [[Ty Dolla $ign]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9456621/justin-timberlake-teams-up-studio-timbaland-new-music |title=Whoa, What Are Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber and Timbaland Cooking Up? |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=September 29, 2020 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=October 1, 2020 |archive-date=October 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001203526/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9456621/justin-timberlake-teams-up-studio-timbaland-new-music |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/justin-timberlake-teases-music-producer-timbaland-73309914 | title=Justin Timberlake teases new music with producer Timbaland | first=Danielle | last=Long | work=[[Good Morning America]] | date=September 30, 2020 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153945/https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/justin-timberlake-teases-music-producer-timbaland-73309914 | url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2020, Timberlake and [[Ant Clemons]] released the single "Better Days", which received its premier on the Rock The Runoff virtual concert, held by [[Stacey Abrams]]' organization Fair Fight.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/754595-justin-timberlake-spreads-positivity-with-better-days-release-alongside-ant-clemons |title=Justin Timberlake spreads positivity with 'Better Days' release alongside Ant Clemons |date=December 6, 2020 |website=[[The News International]] |access-date=December 8, 2020 |archive-date=December 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208153358/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/754595-justin-timberlake-spreads-positivity-with-better-days-release-alongside-ant-clemons |url-status=live }}</ref>

In January 2021, Timberlake performed as part of the [[Inauguration of Joe Biden]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Timberlake says it will be 'an honor' to perform at Biden inaugural special |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/justin-timberlake-performing-joe-biden-inauguration-special-t205709 |access-date=2022-06-11 |work=Today |date=January 13, 2021 |archive-date=June 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611110255/https://www.today.com/popculture/justin-timberlake-performing-joe-biden-inauguration-special-t205709 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Aderoju |first=Darlene |title=Justin Timberlake Was 'Deeply Honored' to Sing 'Better Days' with Ant Clemons for Biden Inauguration |url=https://people.com/music/justin-timberlake-deeply-honored-to-sing-better-days-for-biden-inauguration/ |access-date=June 11, 2022 |magazine=People |archive-date=June 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611110255/https://people.com/music/justin-timberlake-deeply-honored-to-sing-better-days-for-biden-inauguration/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Performing from his hometown of Memphis, Timberlake performed his collaboration with Ant Clemons during the [[Celebrating America]] special.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=January 21, 2021 |title=Justin Timberlake 'Deeply Honored' to Perform 'Better Days' During 'Celebrating America' Special |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-deeply-honored-to-perform-better-days-during-celebrating-america-biden-9514329/ |access-date=June 11, 2022 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=June 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611110255/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-deeply-honored-to-perform-better-days-during-celebrating-america-biden-9514329/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Timberlake performed at Pharrell Williams' Something in the Water festival in Washington D.C., where he was joined on stage by [[T.I.]] and [[Clipse]] for his five-song set.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Ruggieri |first1=Melissa |last2=KRuggieri |first2=Melissa |date=June 19, 2022 |title=Justin Timberlake, T.I. join Pharrell's Something in the Water festival, but serious crowd issues persist |url=https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/06/19/pharrell-something-water-festival-justin-timberlake-crowds/7675818001/ |access-date=June 20, 2022 |newspaper=USA Today |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619072827/https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/06/19/pharrell-something-water-festival-justin-timberlake-crowds/7675818001/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===2023–present: ''Everything I Thought It Was''===

In May 2023, Timbaland revealed that Timberlake's sixth studio album was completed, adding that their pair had revived the sound from the ''FutureSex/LoveSounds'' era.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/timbaland-reveals-he-was-inspired-by-an-oompa-loompas-beat-for-aaliyah-are-you-that-somebody-3438822|title=Timbaland was inspired by an "Oompa Loompa" beat for Aaliyah's 'Are You That Somebody'|magazine=NME|last=Williams|first=Kyann-Sian|date=May 4, 2023|access-date=May 8, 2023|archive-date=May 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508122733/https://www.nme.com/news/music/timbaland-reveals-he-was-inspired-by-an-oompa-loompas-beat-for-aaliyah-are-you-that-somebody-3438822|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 1, 2023, Timbaland released the single "[[Keep Going Up]]", in collaboration with Furtado and Timberlake. Timberlake also reunited with his former band members of [[NSYNC]] later that month and released the single "[[Better Place (NSYNC song)|Better Place]]" in support of the [[Trolls Band Together (soundtrack)|''Trolls Band Together'' soundtrack]].<ref name="et">{{cite web|url=https://www.etonline.com/justin-timberlake-debuts-new-songs-drops-everything-i-thought-it-was-trailer-218304|title=Justin Timberlake Debuts New Songs, Drops ''Everything I Thought It Was'' Trailer|last=Schillaci|first=Sophie|website=[[Entertainment Tonight]]|date=January 22, 2024|access-date=January 25, 2024|archive-date=January 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125162817/https://www.etonline.com/justin-timberlake-debuts-new-songs-drops-everything-i-thought-it-was-trailer-218304|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/0leO4lM0iYTks8dy039b7c?si=lus5yEpkRLiR9lz9lXIaRQ|title=Keep Going Up|website=Spotify|date=1 September 2023|access-date=18 September 2023|archive-date=October 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231021113046/https://open.spotify.com/album/0leO4lM0iYTks8dy039b7c?si=lus5yEpkRLiR9lz9lXIaRQ|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-timbaland-justin-timberlake-and-nelly-furtado-reunite-song-keep-going-up-3492129|title=Listen to Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado reunite on 'Keep Going Up'|website=NME|last=Krol|first=Charlotte|date=1 September 2023|access-date=18 September 2023|archive-date=September 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926010940/https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-timbaland-justin-timberlake-and-nelly-furtado-reunite-song-keep-going-up-3492129|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffconway/2023/09/01/timbaland-on-his-new-keep-going-up-single-with-nelly-furtado-and-justin-timberlake-we-created-magic/|title=Timbaland On His New 'Keep Going Up' Single With Nelly Furtado And Justin Timberlake: 'We Created Magic'|website=Forbes|last=Conway|first=Jeff|date=1 September 2023|access-date=18 September 2023|archive-date=September 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907031507/https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffconway/2023/09/01/timbaland-on-his-new-keep-going-up-single-with-nelly-furtado-and-justin-timberlake-we-created-magic/|url-status=live}}</ref> In addition to "Keep Going Up" and "Better Place", Timberlake had also collaborated with [[Meek Mill]] on the song [[Believe (Meek Mill song)|Believe]], [[Romeo Santos]] on the song "[[Sin Fin]]",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/sin-fin-romeo-santos-justin-timberlake/x3pnd6c0r1y2a|title=Romeo Santos & Justin Timberlake - Sin Fin|website=[[Qobuz]]|access-date=March 27, 2024|archive-date=November 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115121355/https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/album/sin-fin-romeo-santos-justin-timberlake/x3pnd6c0r1y2a|url-status=live}}</ref> [[DJ Khaled]] on his album ''[[Khaled Khaled]]'', on the song "Just Be", [[Justine Skye]] on her album, ''Space & Time'', on the song "Innocent", [[Jack Harlow]] on his album ''[[Come Home the Kids Miss You]]'', on the song "Parent Trap"; a remix of [[Coco Jones]]' "[[ICU (song)#Remix|ICU]]"<ref name="remix">{{cite magazine |last1=Denis |first1=Kyle |title=Coco Jones & Justin Timberlake Unite for 'ICU' Remix: Stream It Now |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/coco-jones-justin-timberlake-icu-remix-stream-it-now-1235371112/ |access-date=July 15, 2023 |magazine=Billboard |date=July 14, 2023 |archive-date=July 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715010447/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/coco-jones-justin-timberlake-icu-remix-stream-it-now-1235371112/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and a further remix of the song "[[3D (song)|3D]]" by [[Jungkook]].<ref name="Forbes">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2023/11/24/jung-kook-returns-with-new-justin-timberlake-collaboration-butwhy/|title=Jungkook Returns With New Justin Timberlake Collaboration. But…Why?|last=McIntyre|first=Hugh|website=[[Forbes]]|date=November 24, 2023|access-date=November 24, 2023|archive-date=November 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124214221/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2023/11/24/jung-kook-returns-with-new-justin-timberlake-collaboration-butwhy/|url-status=live}}</ref> Timberlake had also worked with [[Calvin Harris]], producer of "[[Everything I Thought It Was|Fuckin' Up the Disco]]" and "[[No Angels (Justin Timberlake song)|No Angels]]", on his song "[[Stay with Me (Calvin Harris, Justin Timberlake, Halsey and Pharrell Williams song)|Stay with Me]]", alongside [[Pharrell Williams]] and [[Halsey (singer)|Halsey]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/calvin-harris-halsey-justin-timberlake-pharrell-collab-release-date-1235111101/|title=Calvin Harris Reveals Release Date for New Collab With Halsey, Justin Timberlake & Pharrell|first=Katie|last=Bain|date=6 July 2022|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=15 July 2022|archive-date=April 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404130818/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/calvin-harris-halsey-justin-timberlake-pharrell-collab-release-date-1235111101/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Justin Timberlake: Everything I Thought It Was |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/justin-timberlake-everything-i-thought-it-was/ |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=Pitchfork |language=en-US}}</ref>

[[File:Justin Timberlake Performing in Seattle, Washington.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9|Timberlake Performing on [[The Forget Tomorrow World Tour]] in Seattle on May 2, 2024.]] On January 19, 2024, Timberlake performed a free one-night-only concert at the [[Orpheum Theatre (Memphis)|Orpheum in Memphis]] where he live-debuted his new single "[[Selfish (Justin Timberlake song)|Selfish]]" after teasing a new project on social media in previous days.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-selfish-song-everything-i-thought-it-was-album-trailer-1235585797/|title=Justin Timberlake Unveils New Song 'Selfish' at Memphis Concert & Drops 'Everything I Thought It Was' Album Trailer|magazine=[[Billboard 200|Billboard]]|date=January 20, 2024|accessdate=January 20, 2024|archive-date=January 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120060505/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-selfish-song-everything-i-thought-it-was-album-trailer-1235585797/|url-status=live}}</ref> In promotion of the record, on January 25, 2024, Timberlake appeared on ''[[The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]''; he announced the release of "Selfish" and revealed that the album had taken four years to produce.<ref name="Zemler">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-world-tour-announcement-fallon-1234954876/|title=Justin Timberlake Announces World Tour, Performs With Classroom Instruments on 'Fallon'|magazine=Rolling Stone|last=Zemler|first=Emily|date=January 26, 2024|access-date=January 26, 2024|archive-date=January 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126094018/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-world-tour-announcement-fallon-1234954876/|url-status=live}}</ref>

"Selfish" debuted at number 19 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]], marking Timberlake's highest debut in six years on the chart. It became his 39th career solo entry on the Hot 100, and his 29th to reach the top 40.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/justin-timberlake-selfish-highest-hot-100-debut-six-years-1235600014/ | title=Justin Timberlake Scores His Highest Hot 100 Debut in Six Years with 'Selfish' | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | access-date=March 20, 2024 | archive-date=March 19, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319232931/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/justin-timberlake-selfish-highest-hot-100-debut-six-years-1235600014/ | url-status=live }}</ref> On the release day of "Selfish", he also announced that his sixth studio album, ''[[Everything I Thought It Was]]'', would be released in March 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/justin-timberlake-announces-first-album-since-2018-shares-video-for-new-song-selfish-watch/|title=Justin Timberlake Announces First Album Since 2018, Shares Video for New Song "Selfish": Watch|website=Pitchfork|last=Strauss|first=Matthew|date=January 25, 2024|access-date=January 25, 2024|archive-date=January 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125135705/https://pitchfork.com/news/justin-timberlake-announces-first-album-since-2018-shares-video-for-new-song-selfish-watch/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Zemler"/> Timberlake appeared as a musical guest on the January 27, 2024, episode of ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', singing "Selfish" and "Sanctified". On January 30, he appeared on ''[[The Kelly Clarkson Show]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://americansongwriter.com/justin-timberlake-teases-major-nsync-news-with-kelly-clarkson-autographs-teachers-outrageous-life-size-cutout/|title=Justin Timberlake Teases Major *NSYNC News With Kelly Clarkson, Autographs Teacher's Outrageous Life-Size Cutout|website=American Songwriter|last=Wilson|first=Matthew|date=January 30, 2024|access-date=January 30, 2024|archive-date=January 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130154541/https://americansongwriter.com/justin-timberlake-teases-major-nsync-news-with-kelly-clarkson-autographs-teachers-outrageous-life-size-cutout/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KellyClarksonTV/status/1752285527921840238?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet|title=Hanging out with the one and only Justin Timberlake today on Kelly, PLUS a big surprise for some young New Orleans musicians!|website=Twitter|date=January 30, 2024|access-date=January 30, 2024|archive-date=January 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130155920/https://twitter.com/KellyClarksonTV/status/1752285527921840238?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet|url-status=live}}</ref> and held an "intimate" concert at [[Irving Plaza]] in [[New York City]] on January 31, his 43rd birthday.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/justin-timberlake-details-new-album-everything-i-thought-it-was-shares-selfish/|title=Justin Timberlake details new album ''Everything I Thought It Was'', shares "Selfish"|last=Sacher|first=Andrew|website=[[BrooklynVegan]]|date=January 25, 2024|access-date=January 25, 2024|archive-date=January 25, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125162817/https://www.brooklynvegan.com/justin-timberlake-details-new-album-everything-i-thought-it-was-shares-selfish/|url-status=live}}</ref> He appeared as the musical guest, where he performed "Selfish" on ''[[The Graham Norton Show]]'' recorded in [[London]] on February 22, 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |title=2 minute clip The Graham Norton Show |date=February 23, 2024 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0hdrvdx |access-date=March 27, 2024 |archive-date=March 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240330222604/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0hdrvdx |url-status=live }}</ref> the night before he cancelled ''A'' ''One Night Only'' concert, to be held at the [[Roundhouse (venue)|Roundhouse]], London, on February 23, 2024. Timberlake was recovering from an illness.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/justin-timberlake-announces-summer-2024-uk-and-european-tour-buy-tickets-3591839|title=Justin Timberlake announces summer 2024 UK and European tour|website=NME|last=Pilley|first=Max|date=23 February 2024|access-date=February 23, 2024|archive-date=February 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229174023/https://www.nme.com/news/music/justin-timberlake-announces-summer-2024-uk-and-european-tour-buy-tickets-3591839|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/justin-timberlake-roundhouse-cancelled-reason-b2501250.html|title=Justin Timberlake abruptly cancels one-off London show|website=The Independent|last=Muir|first=Ellie|date=23 February 2024|access-date=23 February 2024|archive-date=March 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301150747/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/justin-timberlake-roundhouse-cancelled-reason-b2501250.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The promotional single "[[Drown (Justin Timberlake song)|Drown]]" was released on February 23, 2024.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-drown-single-1234974420/|title=Justin Timberlake Dives Into Heartbreak With New 'Drown' Track|magazine=Rolling Stone|last=Madarang|first=Charisma|date=February 23, 2024|access-date=February 23, 2024|archive-date=February 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223060901/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-drown-single-1234974420/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-drown-stream-1235612945/|title=Justin Timberlake 'Drown'" Stream It Now|magazine=Billboard|last=Denis|first=Kyle|date=February 23, 2024|access-date=February 23, 2024|archive-date=March 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304202610/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-drown-stream-1235612945/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/5qxOeTyWa0JAst5fqdrqgu?si=6af41b9f4fa348b1|title=Justin Timberlake - Drown|website=Spotify|date=February 23, 2024|access-date=February 23, 2024|archive-date=February 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223111919/https://open.spotify.com/track/5qxOeTyWa0JAst5fqdrqgu?si=6af41b9f4fa348b1|url-status=live}}</ref> Timberlake also appeared on [[Complex Networks]] ''Sneaker Shopping'' on March 11, 2024 and mentioned the release of his new album at the end of the video.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/v/sneaker-shopping/1OuhuSfr|title=Justin Timberlake Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex|website=Complex|date=11 March 2024|access-date=11 March 2024}}</ref>

On March 13, 2024, in anticipation of the album release, Timberlake performed a one-off concert at [[The Wiltern]] in Los Angeles. The show featured a surprise reunion with his NSYNC bandmates, with the group playing a medley of hits and the new album track “Paradise.” Timberlake then performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk series on March 15 for a half-hour-long concert.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ariana-grande-eternal-sunshine-second-week-number-one-billboard-200-chart-1235640277/|title=Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine' Spends Second Week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart|magazine=[[Billboard 200|Billboard]]|date=March 26, 2024|accessdate=March 24, 2024|archive-date=March 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240324190114/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/ariana-grande-eternal-sunshine-second-week-number-one-billboard-200-chart-1235640277/|url-status=live}}</ref> Timberlake also announced the release of a documentary showing the album's creation process.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1156583-justin-timberlake-announces-documentary-on-creation-of-everything-i-thought-i-was|title=Justin Timberlake announces documentary on creation of 'Everything I Thought I Was'|website=The News International|last=Leroy|first=Chris|date=February 11, 2024|access-date=February 11, 2024|archive-date=February 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240211020526/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1156583-justin-timberlake-announces-documentary-on-creation-of-everything-i-thought-i-was|url-status=live}}</ref> The second single off the record, "[[No Angels (Justin Timberlake song)|No Angels]]", was released on March 15, 2024, the same day as the album's release.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sisti |first1=Sara |title=Justin Timberlake - No Angels (Radio Date: 15-03-2024) |url=https://www.earone.it/news/justin_timberlake_no_angels_radio_date_15_03_2024_87449703/ |website=EarOne |access-date=March 15, 2024 |language=it |date=March 15, 2024 |archive-date=March 15, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315032429/https://www.earone.it/news/justin_timberlake_no_angels_radio_date_15_03_2024_87449703/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Everything I Thought It Was'' debuted at number four on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], giving Timberlake his sixth consecutive top five album in the country.<ref name="Ariana Grande's 'Eternal Sunshine'"/>

In April 2024, Timberlake opened the [[2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards|iHeartRadio Music Awards]], performing both singles off the album, "Selfish" and "No Angels".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/justin-timberlake-iheartradio-music-awards-performance-1235646736/|title=Justin Timberlake Kicks Off 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards With 'Selfish' & 'No Angels' Performance|magazine=[[Billboard 200|Billboard]]|date=April 1, 2024|accessdate=April 1, 2024|archive-date=April 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402004858/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/justin-timberlake-iheartradio-music-awards-performance-1235646736/|url-status=live}}</ref> Timberlake also promoted the album on [[The Forget Tomorrow World Tour]], which began on April 29, 2024, in [[Vancouver]], Canada.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Justin Timberlake Announces North American Dates for 2024 Forget Tomorrow World Tour|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-north-american-dates-2024-forget-tomorrow-world-tour-1235590143/|last1=Kaufman|first1=Gil|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=January 26, 2024|date=January 26, 2024|archive-date=January 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126150613/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/justin-timberlake-north-american-dates-2024-forget-tomorrow-world-tour-1235590143/|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 23, 2024, Timberlake announced summer 2024 Europe tour dates.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/justin-timberlake-announces-summer-2024-uk-and-european-tour-buy-tickets-3591839|title=Justin Timberlake announces summer 2024 UK and European tour|website=NME|last=Pilley|first=Max|date=23 February 2024|access-date=23 February 2024|archive-date=February 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229174023/https://www.nme.com/news/music/justin-timberlake-announces-summer-2024-uk-and-european-tour-buy-tickets-3591839|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2024, prior to the tour launching, Trace William Cowen of ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' reported that ''The Forget Tomorrow World Tour'' had become Timberlake's fastest selling tour to date. They stated that the tour had amassed over $140 million globally in initial ticket sales from over 70 dates and that more than one million attendees are expected. Cowen concluded that "Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour Is Set to Become His Biggest Yet."<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Trace William|last=Cowen|url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/justin-timberlake-forget-tomorrow-tour-biggest-gross|title=Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour Is Set to Become His Biggest Yet, Gross Over $140 Million|magazine=Complex|date=March 20, 2024|access-date=May 16, 2024}}</ref> On May 20, 2024, ''[[Pollstar]]'' announced that nine additional shows were added due to "overwhelming demand" and reported that over 1 million tickets were already sold, becoming Timberlake's fastest selling tour to date.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Justin Timberlake Adds Nine U.S. Dates To 'The Forget Tomorrow World Tour' |url=https://news.pollstar.com/2024/05/20/justin-timberlake-adds-nine-u-s-dates-to-the-forget-tomorrow-world-tour/|magazine=[[Pollstar]]|access-date=May 20, 2024|date=May 20, 2024}}</ref> ''The Forget Tomorrow World Tour'' received generally positive reviews.<ref name="Vancouver Sun 1">{{cite news |last1=Derdeyn |first1=Stuart |title=Justin Timberlake concert review: The best show he's ever played in Vancouver |url=https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/music/justin-timberlake-vancouver-concert-review-rogers-arena-tour-launch |access-date=May 10, 2024 |newspaper=[[Vancouver Sun]] |date=April 30, 2024 |issn=0832-1299}}</ref>

==Personal life==
===Relationships and children===
In early 1999, Timberlake began dating fellow former ''The All-New Mickey Mouse Club'' cast member and singer Britney Spears. Their relationship ended abruptly in March 2002.<ref>{{cite book |title=Justin: The Unauthorized Biography |last=Smith | first=Sean |publisher=[[Pocket Books]] |date=October 4, 2005 |isbn=1-4165-0773-6}}</ref> Spears wrote in her 2023 memoir ''[[The Woman in Me (memoir)|The Woman in Me]]'' that she became pregnant during their relationship and had an abortion in late 2000 after Timberlake said they were not prepared for parenthood and he did not want to be a father.<ref>{{Cite news |date=October 17, 2023 |title=Britney Spears says she had abortion when dating Justin Timberlake |agency=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67136898 |access-date=October 20, 2023 |archive-date=October 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231020220916/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67136898 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67144871|title=Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake: Everytime video revisited following abortion news|agency=BBC News|date=October 18, 2023|access-date=October 21, 2023|archive-date=October 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022231451/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67144871|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2003, he briefly dated British singer [[Emma Bunton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/justin-timberlake/news/justin-timberlake-beds-baby-spice|title=Justin Timberlake Beds Baby Spice|work=Contact Music|access-date=January 6, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131184932/http://www.contactmusic.com/justin-timberlake/news/justin-timberlake-beds-baby-spice|archive-date=January 31, 2017|date=May 18, 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Dingwall |first1=John |title=WHEN TWO BECAME ONE AGAIN; When Emma Bunton started dating pop hunk Justin Timberlake it looked like the real thing.. now after dumping him for spilling the beans she reveals why she is happy to be on her own |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/WHEN+TWO+BECAME+ONE+AGAIN%3B+When+Emma+Bunton+started+dating+pop+hunk...-a0102522603 |website=The Free Library |access-date=April 4, 2019 |archive-date=April 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404155054/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/WHEN+TWO+BECAME+ONE+AGAIN;+When+Emma+Bunton+started+dating+pop+hunk...-a0102522603 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Nissim |first1=Mayer |title=Spice Girl Emma Bunton took time to forgive Geri - and still won't comment on that Justin Timberlake fling |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a800304/spice-girl-emma-bunton-took-time-to-forgive-geri-and-still-wont-comment-on-that-justin-timberlake-fling/ |website=Digital Spy |date=July 5, 2016 |access-date=April 4, 2019 |archive-date=April 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404155312/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a800304/spice-girl-emma-bunton-took-time-to-forgive-geri-and-still-wont-comment-on-that-justin-timberlake-fling/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In April 2003, he began a relationship with actress [[Cameron Diaz]] soon after they met at the [[Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards]]. After much speculation of breakups throughout their relationship, the couple split in December 2006 shortly after she introduced him as a musical guest on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/timberlake-diaz-announce-theyve-split-127837/ | title=Timberlake, Diaz announce that they've split | agency=[[Associated Press]] | work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | date=January 12, 2007 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153945/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/timberlake-diaz-announce-theyve-split-127837/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/hook-ups-break-ups/inside-justin-timberlake-and-jessica-biels-2011-split/news-story/5dd1125237a6aad79de53d8fd28c7e51 | title=Inside Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's 2011 split | first=Bella | last=Fowler | work=[[News.com.au]] | date=December 1, 2019 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153945/https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/hook-ups-break-ups/inside-justin-timberlake-and-jessica-biels-2011-split/news-story/5dd1125237a6aad79de53d8fd28c7e51 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1549822/justin-timberlake-cameron-diaz-officially-announce-breakup/ | title=JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, CAMERON DIAZ OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE BREAKUP | first=JENNIFER | last=VINEYARD | work=[[MTV News]] | date=January 11, 2007 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153945/http://www.mtv.com/news/1549822/justin-timberlake-cameron-diaz-officially-announce-breakup/ | url-status=dead }}</ref>

In January 2007, Timberlake began dating actress [[Jessica Biel]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-engaged-married-wedding-dating_n_1162968 |title=Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel Engaged: Singer, Actress To Marry (Report) | work=[[HuffPost]] |date=January 4, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924152228/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/04/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-engaged-married-wedding-dating_n_1162968.html |archive-date=September 24, 2015}}</ref> They became engaged in December 2011 and married on October 19, 2012, at the [[The Leading Hotels of the World|Borgo Egnazia]] resort in [[Fasano]], [[Italy]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-xpm-2012-oct-19-la-et-mg-justin-timberlake-married-jessica-biel-italy-story.html |title=Justin Timberlake-Jessica Biel wedding: 'It's great to be married' |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] | url-access=limited |date=October 19, 2012 |first=Matt |last=Donnelly |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020101412/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-et-mg-justin-timberlake-married-jessica-biel-italy,0,6727139.story |archive-date=October 20, 2012}}</ref> Their first child, a son, was born in April 2015.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2015/04/11/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-baby-born/25627425/ | title=Timberlake, Biel welcome son Silas | first=Jayme | last=Deerwester | work=[[USA Today]] | date=April 11, 2015 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153945/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2015/04/11/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-baby-born/25627425/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine | url=https://time.com/3818638/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-son-silas-randall-timberlake/ | title=Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Welcome Baby Son | magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] | date=April 11, 2015 | url-access=limited | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=October 19, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019065431/https://time.com/3818638/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-son-silas-randall-timberlake/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://people.com/parents/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-welcome-son-silas-randall/ |title=Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Welcome Son Silas Randall |work=[[People (magazine)|People]] |date=April 11, 2015 |first=Anya |last=Leon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411170455/http://celebritybabies.people.com/2015/04/11/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-welcome-son-silas-randall/ |archive-date=April 11, 2015}}</ref> In July 2020, they had a second son.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gifford |first=Storm |title=Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel welcome secret 2nd child, says Lance Bass |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-timberlake-and-biel-20200926-zpyavzlnrzakthhy4k6vanxffy-story.html |date=September 25, 2020 |newspaper=[[New York Daily News]] |access-date=September 26, 2020 |archive-date=April 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428151528/https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-timberlake-and-biel-20200926-zpyavzlnrzakthhy4k6vanxffy-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Wong |first=Curtis M. |title=Justin Timberlake Reveals He And Jessica Biel Welcomed A New Son, Phineas |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-son-phineas_n_6005a9a7c5b6efae62fab19d |website=[[HuffPost]] |date=January 18, 2021 |access-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-date=January 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122151426/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-son-phineas_n_6005a9a7c5b6efae62fab19d |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/20210118104785/justin-timberlake-confirms-name-second-son-with-jessica-biel/ | title=Justin Timberlake confirms second son's unique name – six months after his birth | first=Andrea | last=Caamano | work=[[Hello! (magazine)|Hello!]] | date=January 18, 2021 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153945/https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/20210118104785/justin-timberlake-confirms-name-second-son-with-jessica-biel/ | url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Legal issues ===
Shortly after midnight on June 18, 2024, Timberlake was arrested in [[Sag Harbor, New York]] for [[driving while intoxicated]] (DWI).<ref name="arrestandarraignment">{{cite news |last1=Calderone |first1=Ana |last2=Gavlin |first2=Deirde |last3=Irvin |first3=Jack |last4=Telling |first4=Gillian |date=June 18, 2024 |title=Justin Timberlake Released from Custody After Appearing in Court Handcuffed Following DWI Arrest |url=https://people.com/justin-timberlake-released-from-custody-after-appearing-in-court-handcuffed-following-dwi-arrest-8665211 |accessdate=June 18, 2024 |website=People}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |first1=Zenebou |last1=Sylla |first2=Marianne |last2=Garvey |first3=Brynn |last3=Gingras |first4=Linh |last4=Tran |first5=Mark |last5=Morales |date=2024-06-18 |title=Justin Timberlake in police custody in New York for alleged DWI |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/18/entertainment/justin-timberlake-dwi/index.html |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> In addition to being charged with one count of DWI, Timberlake was issued two citations, one for running a stop sign and one for failure to keep in lane.<ref name="arrestandarraignment" /> He was released nine hours later following his first arraignment at Sag Harbor Village Justice Court.<ref name="arrestandarraignment" /> The Sag Harbor Police Department would later release his mugshot.<ref>{{cite news |last=Perkins |first=Njera |date=June 18, 2024 |title=Police Release Justin Timberlake's Mug Shot After DWI Arrest in the Hamptons |url=https://people.com/police-release-justin-timberlake-mug-shot-after-dwi-arrest-8665723 |accessdate=June 18, 2024 |website=People}}</ref> Timberlake is scheduled to return to court on July 26, 2024.<ref name="arrestandarraignment" /><ref name="timberlakearrest" /> According to his arrest report, Timberlake alleged to authorities that he only had one martini shortly before was pulled over.<ref name="arrestreport">{{cite news|url=https://people.com/justin-timberlake-had-one-martini-when-pulled-over-refused-breathalyzer-police-report-8665607|title=Justin Timberlake Claimed He Had 'One Martini' When Cops Pulled Him Over but Refused Breathalyzer: Police|first1=Rachel|last1=DeSantis|first2=Liam|last2=Quinn|publisher=People|date=June 18, 2024|accessdate=June 24, 2024}}</ref> Despite making this claim, Timberlake refused a [[breathalyzer]].<ref name="arrestreport" />

On June 22, 2024, bartender employees at the hotel where Timberlake was staying before his DWI arrest confirmed to ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' that he only had one martini while at the hotel bar.<ref name="timberlakearrest" /> One employee stating that “If he was drinking more, it wasn’t here."<ref name="timberlakearrest">{{cite news|url=https://people.com/bartender-confirms-justin-timberlake-had-one-martini-at-american-hotel-before-arrest-exclusive-8667907|title=Bartender Confirms Justin Timberlake Had Just One Martini at American Hotel Before Arrest (Exclusive)|first=Esme|last=Mazzeo|publisher=People|date=June 23, 2024|accessdate=June 24, 2024}}</ref> However, according to the arrest report, the officer who pulled Timberlake over after he drove through a stop sign and failed to keep on the right side of the road stated that his "eyes were bloodshot and glassy" at the time, and that "A strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath, he was unable to divide attention, he had slowed speech, he was unsteady afoot, and he performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests."<ref name="timberlakearrest" /> Despite the arrest, Timberlake still continued to perform concerts, including a concert in Chicago on June 21, 2024 where he appeared to address the arrest.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/justin-timberlake-speaks-1st-time-dwi-arrest-111339450|title=Justin Timberlake speaks out for 1st time since DWI arrest|first=Bethany|last=Braun-Silva|publisher=Good Morning America|date=June 23, 2024|accessdate=June 24, 2024}}</ref><ref name="timberlakearrest" />

===Residences===
In July 2002, Timberlake purchased a {{convert|13,250|sqft|adj=on}} mansion in [[Hollywood Hills]] for $8.3 million from [[Helen Hunt]].<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2002-08-18-0208160031-story.html | title=TIMBERLAKE BUYS HOLLYWOOD HILLS HOME | first=Ruth | last=Ryon | work=[[Orlando Sentinel]] | date=August 18, 2002 | url-access=limited | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=October 24, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024054510/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2002-08-18-0208160031-story.html | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2010, Timberlake purchased a unit at 311 West Broadway in [[SoHo]], formerly owned by [[Oscar de la Renta]], for $6.56 million. He sold the unit in 2018 for $6.35 million, incurring a loss.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://nypost.com/2018/11/14/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-take-a-hit-selling-soho-penthouse/ | title=Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel take a hit selling Soho penthouse | first=Jennifer | last=Gould | work=[[New York Post]] | date=November 14, 2018 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153946/https://nypost.com/2018/11/14/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-take-a-hit-selling-soho-penthouse/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://variety.com/2019/dirt/real-estalker/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-manhattan-penthouse-1203098837/ | title=Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Lose Out on Sale of Lower Manhattan Penthouse | first=Mark | last=David | work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=January 3, 2019 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153945/https://variety.com/2019/dirt/real-estalker/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-manhattan-penthouse-1203098837/ | url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2015, Timberlake bought a house in the [[Yellowstone Club]] near [[Big Sky, Montana]].<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.distractify.com/p/justin-timberlake-house-montana | title=Where Is Justin Timberlake's House in Montana? Inside the Club He Calls Home | first=JOSEPH | last=ALLEN | work=[[Distractify]] | date=April 8, 2020 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153946/https://www.distractify.com/p/justin-timberlake-house-montana | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/homes/20210419111338/jessica-biel-justin-timberlake-house-montana-inside-photos/ | title=Inside Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake's family home at private ski resort | first=BRIDIE | last=WILKINS | work=[[Hello! (magazine)|Hello!]] | date=April 19, 2021 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153948/https://www.hellomagazine.com/homes/20210419111338/jessica-biel-justin-timberlake-house-montana-inside-photos/ | url-status=live }}</ref> In May 2017, Timberlake and his wife, [[Jessica Biel]], paid $20.2 million for a {{convert|5,375|sqft|adj=on}} [[Penthouse apartment|penthouse]] unit at 443 Greenwich Street in [[Tribeca]], [[Manhattan]].<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://therealdeal.com/2017/05/31/justin-timberlake-pays-20m-for-443-greenwich-penthouse/ | title=Justin Timberlake pays $20M for PH at 443 Greenwich | first=Miriam | last=Hall | work=[[The Real Deal (magazine)|The Real Deal]] | date=May 31, 2017 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=May 25, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525184540/https://therealdeal.com/2017/05/31/justin-timberlake-pays-20m-for-443-greenwich-penthouse/ | url-status=live }}</ref>

===Earnings===
''[[Forbes]]'' began reporting on Timberlake's earnings in 2008, calculating that he earned $44&nbsp;million between June 2007 and June 2008 for his music, tour, commercials, and hospitality, making him the world's 4th best-paid music personality at the time, above [[Madonna]] and [[Celine Dion]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.forbes.com/lifestyle/2008/09/19/music-beyonce-timberlake-forbeslife-cx_lr_0922lifestyle.html |title=World's Best-Paid Music Stars |last=Rose |first=Lacey |date=September 22, 2008 |work=[[Forbes]] | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090407042329/http://www.forbes.com/2008/09/19/music-beyonce-timberlake-forbeslife-cx_lr_0922lifestyle.html|archive-date=April 7, 2009}}</ref> That year, he was ranked twelfth on the [[Forbes Celebrity 100|''Forbes'' Celebrity 100]] list<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/53/celebrities08_Justin-Timberlake_VTKM.html |title=The Celebrity 100 No. 12 Justin Timberlake |date=June 11, 2008 |work=[[Forbes]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924152854/http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/53/celebrities08_Justin-Timberlake_VTKM.html |archive-date=September 24, 2015}}</ref> and second on the "Best-Paid Celebrities Under 30" list.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.forbes.com/2008/12/01/beyonce-knowles-celebrity-biz-media-cz_ak_1201underthirty.html|title=World's Best-Paid Music Stars |last=Amina |first=Khan |work=[[Forbes]] |date=September 22, 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213190913/http://www.forbes.com/2008/12/01/beyonce-knowles-celebrity-biz-media-cz_ak_1201underthirty.html |archive-date=December 13, 2014}}</ref>

According to ''Billboard'', Timberlake was the third highest-paid musician of 2013, with earnings of $31&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/list/5930326/music-s-top-40-money-makers-2014-the-rich-list| title=Music's Top 40 Money Makers 2014: The Rich List |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=March 10, 2014 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140315003336/http://www.billboard.com/articles/list/5930326/music-s-top-40-money-makers-2014-the-rich-list |archive-date=March 15, 2014}}</ref> He was ranked 26th with earnings of $57&nbsp;million on the Celebrity 100 list for 2014,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/justin-timberlake/ |title=#26 Justin Timberlake |date=June 2014 |work=[[Forbes]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016021632/http://www.forbes.com/profile/justin-timberlake/ |archive-date=October 16, 2014}}</ref> and 19th on the 2015 list with $63&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/pictures/eeel45ffgdm/19-justin-timberlake/ |title=The World's Highest-Paid Celebrities 2015 |work=[[Forbes]] |date=June 29, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702095101/http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eeel45ffgdm/19-justin-timberlake/ |archive-date=July 2, 2015}}</ref> Timberlake was listed at number three on the ''Billboard'' Money-Makers List of 2014.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/billboard-lists/6553545/billboard-top-40-money-makers-rich-list-2015 |title=Billboard Money-Makers List: Music's Top Earners of 2014 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=May 1, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150503201444/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/billboard-lists/6553545/billboard-top-40-money-makers-rich-list-2015 |archive-date=May 3, 2015}}</ref>

He was ranked 41st on the 2019 Celebrity 100 list by ''[[Forbes]]'', with earnings of $57.5 million in 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/celebrities/ |title=The World's Highest-Paid Entertainers 2019 |work=[[Forbes]] |access-date=April 15, 2020 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202025404/https://www.forbes.com/celebrities/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Artistry==
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Timberlake possesses a lyric [[tenor]] [[Voice type|vocal range]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.irishmirror.ie/whats-on/music/take-look-ten-things-make-2042935 |title=Justin's bringing sexy back |first1=Katie |last1=Kierans |last2=Hughes |first2=Catriona |work=[[Daily Mirror]] |date=July 10, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302062849/http://www.irishmirror.ie/whats-on/music/take-look-ten-things-make-2042935 |archive-date=March 2, 2014}}</ref> He began including [[beatboxing]] in his records near the end of his boyband era and into his emergence as a solo act with ''Justified'' and ''FutureSex/LoveSounds''.<ref>{{cite web |date=January 31, 2013 |title=10 Awesome Things About Justin Timberlake |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/justin-timberlake/x-awesome-things-about-justin-timberlake/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511183324/http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2013/01/x-awesome-things-about-justin-timberlake.html |archive-date=May 11, 2016 |work=[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]] |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Cinquemani |first=Sal |date=November 8, 2002 |title=Justin Timberlake: Justified |url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/justin-timberlake-justified/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120408174409/http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/justin-timberlake-justified/222 |archive-date=April 8, 2012 |work=[[Slant Magazine]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Stewart |first=Allison |author-link=Alison Stewart |date=September 12, 2006 |title=Justin Timberlake, More Purr Than Growl |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/12/AR2006091201573.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108194422/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/12/AR2006091201573.html |archive-date=November 8, 2012}}</ref> Many of his songs draw from his personal life and relationships, notably "[[Cry Me a River (Justin Timberlake song)|Cry Me a River]]" (about his breakup with [[Britney Spears]]).<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 15, 2013 |title=The 25 Best Justin Timberlake Songs |work=Complex |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/the-25-best-justin-timberlake-songs/justin-timberlake-like-i-love-you |url-status=live |access-date=June 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027182220/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/the-25-best-justin-timberlake-songs/justin-timberlake-like-i-love-you |archive-date=October 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 27, 2017 |title=Justin Timberlake: Suffering helped me write |work=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/Justin-Timberlake-Suffering-helped-me-write/articleshow/53770870.cms |access-date=June 25, 2017}}</ref> Described by critics as a "consummate showman",<ref name="hbjt">{{cite magazine |last=Strecker |first=Erin |date=January 31, 2015 |title=Happy Birthday, Justin Timberlake: 5 Great Performances |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6458102/happy-birthday-justin-timberlake-great-performances |url-status=live |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150516054958/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6458102/happy-birthday-justin-timberlake-great-performances |archive-date=May 16, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=August 25, 2013 |title=Justin Timberlake Caps VMA Medley With 'NSYNC Reunion |publisher=[[MTV]] |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1713028/justin-timberlake-vma-2013-performance-medley/ |url-status=dead |access-date=May 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630032330/http://www.mtv.com/news/1713028/justin-timberlake-vma-2013-performance-medley/ |archive-date=June 30, 2015}}</ref> Timberlake usually plays guitar, piano and keyboard in his shows.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Newman |first=Jason |date=July 11, 2014 |title=Justin Timberlake's Intimate NYC Show: 5 Things We Learned |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlakes-intimate-nyc-show-5-things-we-learned-20140711 |url-status=live |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707115023/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlakes-intimate-nyc-show-5-things-we-learned-20140711 |archive-date=July 7, 2015 |access-date=May 24, 2015}}</ref> ''The New York Times''' editor Katie Rogers highlighted Timberlake's crossover appeal after his performance with [[Chris Stapleton]] at the [[49th Annual Country Music Association Awards|2015 Country Music Association Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Rogiers |first=Katie |date=November 5, 2015 |title=Justin Timberlake Shows Crossover Appeal at C.M.A. Awards |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/06/arts/music/justin-timberlake-shows-crossover-appeal-at-cma-awards.html |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106025000/http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/06/arts/music/justin-timberlake-shows-crossover-appeal-at-cma-awards.html |archive-date=November 6, 2015 |work=[[The New York Times]] |df=mdy-all}}</ref>

Primarily an R&B album, his 2002 debut ''[[Justified (album)|Justified]]'' also includes influence from [[dance-pop]], [[funk music|funk]] and [[soul music|soul]] music.<ref>{{cite magazine |year=2003 |title=Timberlake in Sync With '60s Sounds on His Solo Debut |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |page=73 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JQ0EAAAAMBAJ&q=justin%20timberlake%20cry%20me%20a%20river&pg=PA73 |access-date=May 18, 2012 |issn=0006-2510 |volume=114| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207200225/https://books.google.com/books?id=JQ0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA73&q=justin%20timberlake%20cry%20me%20a%20river |archive-date=February 7, 2018}}</ref> Timberlake has described it as influenced by [[Michael Jackson]] and [[Stevie Wonder]].<ref name="backsexy" /> For the album's supporting tour [[Justified and Stripped Tour|''Justified and Stripped'']], he co-headlined with [[Christina Aguilera]], drawing praise from [[Robert Hilburn]] of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' for his comfort in performing as part of a package.<ref>{{cite news |last=M. Silverman |first=Stephen |date=June 19, 2003 |title=Critics Dump on Justin and Christina |work=[[People (magazine)|People]] |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,626336,00.html |url-status=live |access-date=September 21, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922224256/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,626336,00.html |archive-date=September 22, 2013}}</ref>

His 2006 followup album ''[[FutureSex/LoveSounds]]'' departed from his earlier work to explore a broader sound, with elements of [[rap (music)|rap]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[funk]], [[soul music|soul]], [[gospel music|gospel]], [[new wave music|new wave]], [[opera]], and [[world music]].{{sfn|Vineyard|2006}}<ref name="backsexy" /><ref>{{cite news |last=Moss |first=Corey |date=January 5, 2006 |title=Don't Expect Justified 2: Timberlake Enlists Rick Rubin For New LP |work=[[MTV News]] |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1519771/dont-expect-justified-2-timberlake-enlists-rick-rubin-for-new-lp/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091028143045/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1519771/20060105/timberlake_justin.jhtml |archive-date=October 28, 2009}}</ref>{{sfn|Collis|2007|p=1}} During production, Timberlake was interested in musical techniques associated with rock music, which inspired his approach to recording.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Scaggs |first=Austin |date=2006-09-21 |title=Justin Timberlake Revs Up His Sex Machine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-revs-up-his-sex-machine-99306/ |access-date=2023-06-18 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US |archive-date=February 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227060729/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-revs-up-his-sex-machine-99306/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Vineyard |first=Jennifer |date=July 6, 2006 |title='Back' In Style: Justin Timberlake Mixes Funk, Rock On New Single |work=[[MTV News]] |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1535791/back-in-style-justin-timberlake-mixes-funk-rock-on-new-single/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108004145/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1535791/justin-back-style-on-new-single.jhtml |archive-date=November 8, 2012}}</ref> He described the album as drawing from [[David Bowie]] and [[Prince (musician)|Prince]].<ref name="backsexy">{{cite news |last=Long |first=Camilla |title='I'm bringing back sexy' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2006/jul/16/popandrock.justintimberlake |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=July 16, 2006 |location=[[London]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304022807/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2006/jul/16/popandrock.justintimberlake?INTCMP=SRCH |archive-date=March 4, 2014}}</ref> Other influences include late [[INXS]]-frontman [[Michael Hutchence]],<ref name="Moss p 1">{{Cite web |last=Moss |first=Corey |title=Justin's Future Shock |url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/t/timberlake_justin/news_feature_081506/index.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070703051758/http://www.mtv.com/bands/t/timberlake_justin/news_feature_081506/index.jhtml |archive-date=July 3, 2007 |access-date=January 8, 2013 |work=MTV News |publisher=Viacom |page=1}}</ref> [[Arcade Fire]], [[David Byrne]], [[The Killers]], [[The Strokes]], and [[Radiohead]].{{sfn|Scaggs|2006|p=4}}[[File:Justin_Timberlake_-_The_2020_Experience_World_Tour_-_Charlotte,_North_Carolina_04.jpg|thumb|260px|Timberlake performing on his 20/20 Experience Tour in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]]]

Timberlake's next album, ''[[The 20/20 Experience]]'' (2013) is a neo soul album partly inspired by the expansive song structures of 1960s and 1970s rock.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tucker |first=Ken |author-link=Ken Tucker |date=March 19, 2013 |url=https://www.npr.org/2013/03/19/174735767/justin-timberlake-returns-to-music-with-enthusiasm-and-experience |title=Justin Timberlake Returns To Music With Enthusiasm and 'Experience' |publisher=[[NPR]] |access-date=March 19, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130320004132/http://www.npr.org/2013/03/19/174735767/justin-timberlake-returns-to-music-with-enthusiasm-and-experience |archive-date=March 20, 2013 |url-status=live}}</ref> Mikael Wood of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' found its elaborate structures ambitious in the vein of Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Michael Jackson.<ref name="Wood">{{cite news |last=Wood |first=Mikael |date=March 14, 2013 |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-xpm-2013-mar-14-la-et-ms-album-review-justin-timberlake-the-20-20-experience-20130314-story.html |title=Album review: Justin Timberlake's 'The 20/20 Experience' | work=[[Los Angeles Times]] | url-access=limited |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314223807/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-album-review-justin-timberlake-the-20-20-experience-20130314,0,1032937.story |archive-date=March 14, 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> He supported the album with a pair of tours: ''[[Legends of the Summer]]'', which he co-headlined with [[Jay-Z]], and ''[[The 20/20 Experience World Tour]]''.<ref name="announcement">{{cite web |title=Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake Announce 'Legends of the Summer' Tour Dates |url=http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/22/jay-z-and-justin-timberlake-announce-legends-of-the-summer-tour-dates/ |accessdate=February 22, 2013 |work=[[Rap-Up]] |publisher=Devine Lazerine |archive-date=December 20, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151220152737/http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/22/jay-z-and-justin-timberlake-announce-legends-of-the-summer-tour-dates/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Wray |first=Daniel |date=March 31, 2014 |title=Justin Timberlake, The 20/20 Experience Tour, review |work=[[The Independent]] |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/justin-timberlake-the-2020-experience-tour-review-9226295.html |url-status=live |access-date=December 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221084234/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/justin-timberlake-the-2020-experience-tour-review-9226295.html |archive-date=December 21, 2014}}</ref> These tours introduced his backing ensemble, the Tennessee Kids, a 15-piece multi-instrumentalist throwback to [[big band]] music.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-11-04 |title=Justin Timberlake Goes Country, Brings Down the House With Chris Stapleton Duet {{!}} Entertainment Tonight |url=https://www.etonline.com/music/175415_justin_timberlake_goes_country_brings_down_the_house_with_chris_stapleton_duet |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=www.etonline.com |language=en-US |archive-date=June 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618083940/https://www.etonline.com/music/175415_justin_timberlake_goes_country_brings_down_the_house_with_chris_stapleton_duet |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Sinclair |first1=Kyle |last2=Saeed |first2=Saeed |date=2014-05-23 |title=Justin Timberlake wows 20,000-strong crowd at Abu Dhabi's du Arena |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/travel-and-tourism/justin-timberlake-wows-20000-strong-crowd-at-abu-dhabis-du-arena-1.244830 |access-date=2023-06-18 |website=The National |language=en |archive-date=June 18, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230618083940/https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/travel-and-tourism/justin-timberlake-wows-20000-strong-crowd-at-abu-dhabis-du-arena-1.244830 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Public image==
Timberlake's fashion and style evolution, from "boy-band synchronized wardrobe days" to "a notable source of fashion inspiration to men all over", has been noticed by the media.<ref>{{cite magazine| url=https://www.billboard.com/photos/1552481/justin-timberlake-fashion-evolution?i=427508| title=Justin Timberlake Fashion Evolution| magazine=Billboard| date=March 18, 2013| access-date=May 6, 2015| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908103723/http://www.billboard.com/photos/1552481/justin-timberlake-fashion-evolution?i=427508| archive-date=September 8, 2015| df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine| url=https://www.gq.com/style/profiles/201107/justin-timberlake-evolution-celebrity-style-story#slide=1| title=Celebrity Style Evolution: Justin Timberlake| magazine=GQ Magazine| date=March 18, 2013| access-date=May 6, 2015| author=[[Stelios Phili|Phili, Stelios]]| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518100735/http://www.gq.com/style/profiles/201107/justin-timberlake-evolution-celebrity-style-story#slide=1| archive-date=May 18, 2015| df=mdy-all}}</ref> As noted by a ''Billboard'' editor, "Since his solo career began with the 2002 release of debut album ''Justified'', Timberlake has honed his unique sense of style", while citing [[Elvis Presley]], [[Johnny Cash]], [[Jerry Lee Lewis]] and [[Frank Sinatra]] as style influences: "guys who were just really never trying to be that [stylish], they just were that".<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/lifestyle/7503418/justin-timberlake-william-rast-video | title=Justin Timberlake Discusses Tennessee Roots in New William Rast Promo Video | magazine=Billboard | date=September 8, 2016 | access-date=September 9, 2016 | author=Saunders, Nicole | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910021945/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/lifestyle/7503418/justin-timberlake-william-rast-video | archive-date=September 10, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> According to American fashion designer [[Tom Ford]], who has dressed Timberlake since 2011 and created more than 600 exclusive pieces for [[The 20/20 Experience World Tour]], Timberlake "has a kind of effortless cool that makes classic menswear tailoring modern".<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.instyle.com/news/tom-ford-designed-600-pieces-justin-timberlakes-2020-experience-world-tour| title=Tom Ford Designed 600 Pieces For Justin Timberlake's 20/20 Experience World Tour| publisher=inStyle| date=November 8, 2013| access-date=May 6, 2015| first=Kelsey| last=Glein| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518085036/http://www.instyle.com/news/tom-ford-designed-600-pieces-justin-timberlakes-2020-experience-world-tour| archive-date=May 18, 2015| df=mdy-all}}</ref>[[File:Justin_Timberlake_wax_1.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9|Wax statue of Timberlake at [[Madame Tussauds]] in London]]

''[[The New York Times]]''' editor Sia Michel wrote in 2007, "Since his last tour, for 2002's multiplatinum ''Justified'', he has learned how to project sex-symbol edge" adding "he's a rock star who can commit."<ref name="Bringing" /><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/09/arts/music/09timb.html |title=He's Bringing Commitment Back (and Not in a Box) |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=February 9, 2007 | url-access=limited |last=Michel |first=Sia |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150605042908/http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/09/arts/music/09timb.html |archive-date=June 5, 2015 }}</ref> [[Napster]]'s founder [[Sean Parker]], portrayed by Timberlake in ''[[The Social Network]]'', stated "I don't think I look anything like Timberlake, but it's not so bad being played by a sex symbol."<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/sean-parker-fan-justin-timberlake-body-work-film-not-song-article-1.193065| title=Sean Parker is a fan of Justin Timberlake's body - of work - but only in film, not song| work=Daily News| location=New York| date=October 26, 2010| access-date=May 6, 2015| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518094809/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/sean-parker-fan-justin-timberlake-body-work-film-not-song-article-1.193065| archive-date=May 18, 2015| df=mdy-all}}</ref> In [[Nielsen N.V.|Nielsen Music]]'s U.S. report for 2015, Timberlake led the "Top 10 Musicians Among [[Millennials]]" list.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nielsen.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en/reports-downloads/2016-reports/2015-year-end-music-report.pdf.pdf | title=2015 Nielsen Music U.S. Report | publisher=Nielsen | date=January 6, 2016 | access-date=January 6, 2016 | archive-date=May 30, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190530163141/https://www.nielsen.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en/reports-downloads/2016-reports/2015-year-end-music-report.pdf.pdf | url-status=dead }}</ref> His high-profile relationships earned him the nickname "Trousersnake", a reference to his allegedly big [[penis]].<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://metro.co.uk/2018/06/30/justin-timberlakes-co-star-confirms-trousersnake-well-endowed-7672169/ | title=Justin Timberlake's co-star confirms the Trousersnake is very well-endowed | magazine=Metro | date=June 30, 2018 | access-date=April 29, 2023 | archive-date=April 29, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429211258/https://metro.co.uk/2018/06/30/justin-timberlakes-co-star-confirms-trousersnake-well-endowed-7672169/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Heaf|first=Jonathan|date=September 3, 2012|title=2006: Justin Timberlake|language=en-GB|work=British GQ|url=https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/justin-timberlake-interview-2006|access-date=|archive-date=July 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709190420/https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/justin-timberlake-interview-2006|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2006/jul/16/popandrock.justintimberlake |title='I'm bringing back sexy' |magazine=The Guardian |date=July 16, 2006 |access-date=December 15, 2016 |archive-date=March 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306085734/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2006/jul/16/popandrock.justintimberlake |url-status=live }}</ref> Wax statues of Timberlake are on display at the [[Madame Tussauds]] wax museums in New York,<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/photos/6655914/wax-figures-music-stars-beyonce-nicki-minaj-justin-bieber-britney-spears | title=Music Stars' Wax Figures: Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Britney Spears & More | magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=May 7, 2015 | access-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-date=June 3, 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153945/https://www.billboard.com/photos/6655914/wax-figures-music-stars-beyonce-nicki-minaj-justin-bieber-britney-spears | url-status=live }}</ref> Las Vegas,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.123rf.com/photo_48749610_las-vegas-oct-23-a-waxwork-of-justin-timberlake-at-the-madame-tussauds-museum-in-las-vegas-on-octobe.html |title=Stock Photo - LAS VEGAS - OCT 23 : A waxwork of Justin Timberlake at The Madame Tussauds museum in Las Vegas on October 23 2015, The two-floor 30,000-square-foot museum has 100-plus wax replicas. |publisher=[[123RF]] |access-date=June 3, 2021 |archive-date=June 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153947/https://www.123rf.com/photo_48749610_las-vegas-oct-23-a-waxwork-of-justin-timberlake-at-the-madame-tussauds-museum-in-las-vegas-on-octobe.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Hollywood,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.frommers.com/destinations/los-angeles/attractions/madame-tussauds-hollywood |title=Madame Tussauds Hollywood |publisher=[[Frommer's]] |access-date=June 3, 2021 |archive-date=June 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603153946/https://www.frommers.com/destinations/los-angeles/attractions/madame-tussauds-hollywood |url-status=live }}</ref> Nashville,<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2017/04/14/heres-your-first-look-madame-tussauds-nashville/100438548/ |title=Here's your first look at Madame Tussauds Nashville | first=Dave | last=Paulson | date=April 14, 2017 |work=[[The Tennessean]] | url-access=limited }}</ref> Berlin,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.madametussauds.com/berlin/en/unserefiguren/hollywoodstars/justintimberlake/default.aspx |title=Justin Timberlake's wax figure at Madame Tussauds Berlin |publisher=Madame Tussauds |access-date=September 19, 2015 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Amsterdam,<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906153346/https://www.madametussauds.com/Amsterdam/OnzeBeelden/PopulaireMuzikanten/JustinTimberlake/Default.aspx|archive-date=September 6, 2015 | url=https://www.madametussauds.com/Amsterdam/OnzeBeelden/PopulaireMuzikanten/JustinTimberlake/Default.aspx |title=Justin Timberlake's wax figure at Madame Tussauds Amsterdam |publisher=Madame Tussauds | access-date=May 6, 2015}}</ref> and London.<ref>{{cite web|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150906153329/https://www.madametussauds.com/London/OurFigures/PopMusic/JustinTimberlake/|archive-date=September 6, 2015| url=https://www.madametussauds.com/London/OurFigures/PopMusic/JustinTimberlake/ |title=Justin Timberlake's wax figure at Madame Tussauds London |publisher=Madame Tussauds | access-date=May 6, 2015}}</ref> His costume used in the ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' skit "[[Dick in a Box]]" is displayed at "Saturday Night Live: The Exhibition" in New York.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/janelevere/2015/05/30/live-from-new-york-its-snl-the-exhibition/ | title=Live From New York, It's 'Saturday Night Live: The Exhibition'! | work=Forbes | date=May 30, 2015 | access-date=September 17, 2015 | first=Jane | last=Levere | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150918210837/http://www.forbes.com/sites/janelevere/2015/05/30/live-from-new-york-its-snl-the-exhibition/ | archive-date=September 18, 2015 | df=mdy-all }}</ref>

After New York legalized [[Same-sex marriage in New York|same-sex marriage]] in 2011, he voiced his support for [[LGBT rights by country or territory|LGBT equality]] in the U.S., stating, "We're people and we're different, all of us. And we should be using our differences to bring ourselves closer together."<ref name="glsen">{{cite web| url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2251375/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-lgbt-allies/| title=5 Times Justin Timberlake And Jessica Biel Were Inspiring LGBT Allies| publisher=MTV| date=August 25, 2015| access-date=August 25, 2015| first=Madeline| last=Roth| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826223547/http://www.mtv.com/news/2251375/justin-timberlake-jessica-biel-lgbt-allies/| archive-date=August 26, 2015| df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/film/2011/07/25/justin-and-mila-more-just-friends?page=0,2| title=Justin and Mila: More Than Just Friends| website=Advocate| date=July 25, 2015| access-date=August 25, 2015| first=Jeremy| last=Kinser| url-status=live| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150830031830/http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/film/2011/07/25/justin-and-mila-more-just-friends?page=0,2| archive-date=August 30, 2015| df=mdy-all}}</ref> Timberlake and his wife [[Jessica Biel]] received the Inspiration Award at the [[Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network|GLSEN]] Respect Awards in 2015, with the executive director saying, "They are two vocal and committed allies to the LGBT community who are also devoted to charitable works that improve the lives of youth."<ref name="glsen"/>

Timberlake's pronunciation of the word "me" on "[[It's Gonna Be Me]]" was popularized as an [[internet meme]] titled "It's Gonna Be May", after a [[Tumblr]] image of Timberlake was posted in 2012 with the respective caption.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justin Timberlake Pokes Fun at the Mispronunciation That Inspired 'It's Gonna Be May' Meme |url=https://people.com/justin-timberlake-pokes-fun-its-gonna-be-may-meme-8641476 |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref> The meme eventually became an annually recurring joke throughout the month of April,<ref name="Vox">{{cite web|url=https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/5/1/15500854/its-gonna-be-may-meme|title='It's Gonna Be May': how a silly internet meme co-opted May Day|last=Romano|first=Aja|website=[[Vox (website)|Vox]]|date=May 1, 2017|access-date=April 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200514173144/https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/5/1/15500854/its-gonna-be-may-meme|archive-date=May 14, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://time.com/3842186/justin-timberlake-nsync-its-gonna-be-may/|title=Let Justin Timberlake Remind You That 'It's Gonna Be May'|last=Grossman|first=Samantha|magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|date=April 30, 2015|access-date=November 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215234633/http://time.com/3842186/justin-timberlake-nsync-its-gonna-be-may/|archive-date=February 15, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> which gained the attention of [[Barack Obama]] and Timberlake himself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/news/a24680/great-thing-of-the-day-barack-obama-has-out-memed-us-all/|title=Great Thing of the Day: Barack Obama Has Out-Memed Us All|last=Holmes|first=Sally|date=May 1, 2014|access-date=November 29, 2019|website=[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327102449/https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/news/a24680/great-thing-of-the-day-barack-obama-has-out-memed-us-all/|archive-date=March 27, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Influenced by the national attention received by Timberlake's selfie inside a [[voting booth]] shared on [[Instagram]] during the 2016 presidential election, which was at the moment an illegal act,<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2017/04/13/tennessee-senate-oks-bill-allow-selfies-voting-booths/100115430/ |title=Justin Timberlake selfie bill gets OK from Tennessee Senate |last=Lowary |first=Jake |date=April 13, 2017 |work=The Tennessean |access-date=April 17, 2017}}</ref> Senator [[Brian Kelsey]] of [[Germantown, Tennessee]] brought up a bill that would allow taking photos in voting poll stations, with some exceptions against bad procedures. It was later approved by the [[Tennessee Senate]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/politics/7767501/justin-timberlake-voting-selfie-tennessee-law |title=Voting Selfies Are Now Legal in Tennessee, Thanks to Justin Timberlake |last=Tom |first=Lauren |date=April 18, 2017 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=April 18, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419182916/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/politics/7767501/justin-timberlake-voting-selfie-tennessee-law |archive-date=April 19, 2017 }}</ref>

In June 2021, Timberlake spoke out in support of Britney Spears during her [[Britney Spears conservatorship dispute|court battle over her conservatorship]]. Timberlake wrote on his Twitter that "No woman should ever be restricted from making decisions about her own body [...] [Jessica Biel] and I send our love, and our absolute support to Britney during this time. We hope the courts, and her family make this right and let her live however she wants to live".<ref>{{Cite news|title=We should all be supporting Britney|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/justin-timberlake-britney-spears-conservatorship/|access-date=July 26, 2021|agency=CBS News|archive-date=July 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725151525/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/justin-timberlake-britney-spears-conservatorship/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Controversies===

Following the release of ''[[Framing Britney Spears]]'', public attention was brought to old comments Timberlake made in 2002 to describe his relationship with [[Britney Spears]] following their breakup, with some considering them to contain misogynistic rhetoric.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=February 17, 2021|title=What we learned from 'Framing Britney Spears'|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/features/framing-britney-spears-what-we-learned-2882975|access-date=April 14, 2021|magazine=NME|archive-date=April 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414034205/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/features/framing-britney-spears-what-we-learned-2882975|url-status=live}}</ref> It also led to renewed interest in his participation in the [[Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy]], where he exposed [[Janet Jackson]]'s breast on live television. Following much public pressure, Timberlake issued a public apology on his Instagram page, writing he "benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism" and "I do not want to ever benefit from others being pulled down again." He finished by saying "I care deeply about the wellbeing of the people I love and have loved. I can do better and I will do better".<ref>{{Cite news|date=February 12, 2021|title='I am deeply sorry': Justin Timberlake apologises to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson|url=http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/feb/12/justin-timberlake-britney-spears-janet-jackson-apology|access-date=April 14, 2021|newspaper=The Guardian|archive-date=April 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414115302/https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/feb/12/justin-timberlake-britney-spears-janet-jackson-apology|url-status=live}}</ref>

Public scrutiny surrounding the Super Bowl XXXVIII incident was raised when a stylist alleged that the plan was originally for Timberlake to step on the back of Jackson's dress "to reveal her butt in this pearl g-string" but that he changed the plan to exposing her breast because he wanted a "reveal" to  "one-up" Britney Spears' and [[Madonna (singer)|Madonna]]'s kiss at the [[2003 MTV Video Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Stylist Claims Justin Timberlake 'Wanted a Reveal' During Janet Jackson Super Bowl Performance|url=https://www.complex.com/style/stylist-claims-justin-timberlake-wanted-reveal-janet-jackson-super-bowl|access-date=April 14, 2021|magazine=Complex|archive-date=April 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414034206/https://www.complex.com/style/stylist-claims-justin-timberlake-wanted-reveal-janet-jackson-super-bowl|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bonner|first=Mehera|date=April 12, 2021|title=Stylist Says Justin Timberlake Set Up Janet Jackson's "Wardrobe Malfunction" to One-Up Britney Spears at VMAs|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a36094397/justin-timberlake-set-up-janet-jackson-super-bowl-wardrobe-malfunction/|access-date=April 14, 2021|magazine=Cosmopolitan|archive-date=April 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414014649/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a36094397/justin-timberlake-set-up-janet-jackson-super-bowl-wardrobe-malfunction/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=April 12, 2021|title=New Claims From Stylist Detail How Justin Timberlake Was Allegedly Responsible For Janet Jackson Wardrobe Malfunction|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2565719/new-claims-detail-justin-timberlake-allegedly-responsible-janet-jackson-wardrobe-malfunction|access-date=April 14, 2021|website=CINEMABLEND|archive-date=April 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414034206/https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2565719/new-claims-detail-justin-timberlake-allegedly-responsible-janet-jackson-wardrobe-malfunction|url-status=live}}</ref> The claim that Timberlake wanted the breast reveal, however, is contradictory to a statement from Salli Frattini, the producer of the Halftime show, who stated in 2018 that the production team experimented with removing elements of clothing in rehearsal to reveal Jackson's skirt without nudity but that the idea was ultimately nixed. According to Frattini, it was Jackson's team who pitched the idea to Timberlake prior to the show that lead to Jackson's breast being exposed.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Nipplegate Revisited|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/01/31/nipplegate-revisited-what-really-happened-between-janet-jackson-and-justin-timberlake/1083557001/|access-date=July 26, 2021|newspaper=USA Today|archive-date=July 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725151520/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/01/31/nipplegate-revisited-what-really-happened-between-janet-jackson-and-justin-timberlake/1083557001/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Legacy ==
[[File:Justin Timberlake and Steve Cropper performing at the White House.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Timberlake ''(center)'' and [[Steve Cropper]] performing at the White House, 2013, with President [[Barack Obama]] on the left.]]
Timberlake has been referred to as the "[[Honorific nicknames in popular music|President of Pop]]"<ref>{{cite web |title=BWW Asks: Was Justin Timberlake's Marathon Medley Best VMA Performance Ever? |url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/BWW-Asks-Was-Justin-Timberlakes-Marathon-Medley-Best-VMA-Performance-Ever-20130826 |publisher=Broadway World |date=August 26, 2013 |access-date=November 29, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141206115255/http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/BWW-Asks-Was-Justin-Timberlakes-Marathon-Medley-Best-VMA-Performance-Ever-20130826 |archive-date=December 6, 2014 }}</ref> and "Prince of Pop"<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlake-performing-at-vmas-getting-vanguard-award-20130815 | title=Justin Timberlake Performing at VMAs, Getting Vanguard Award | magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] | date=August 15, 2013 | access-date=September 24, 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925233643/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlake-performing-at-vmas-getting-vanguard-award-20130815 | archive-date=September 25, 2015 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> by contemporary journalists.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2006/jul/16/popandrock.justintimberlake | title='I'm bringing back sexy' | work=The Guardian | date=July 6, 2006 | access-date=March 1, 2016 | author=Long, Camilla | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306085734/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2006/jul/16/popandrock.justintimberlake | archive-date=March 6, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> In a 2016 article of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', editor Scott Feinberg stated Timberlake is "widely regarded as one of the greatest all-around entertainers in the history of show business".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/race/awards-chatter-podcast-justin-timberlake-trolls-958572 |title='Awards Chatter' Podcast – Justin Timberlake ('Trolls') |last=Feinberg |first=Scott |date=December 22, 2016 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225184251/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/awards-chatter-podcast-justin-timberlake-trolls-958572 |archive-date=December 25, 2016 |access-date=December 6, 2019 }}</ref>

In 2003, ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' named him the biggest pop star of the year and featured him on the magazine's cover, commenting that he "attained the one thing most pop stars don't, and the one thing he wanted more than anything else: credibility".<ref name="rsinterview">{{cite magazine|title=Justin Timberlake: The New King of Pop |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108105436/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlake-the-new-king-of-pop-20031225|archive-date=November 8, 2015|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlake-the-new-king-of-pop-20031225 |magazine=Rolling Stone|date=December 23, 2003 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 29, 2014}}</ref> For ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' his second studio album, ''FutureSex/LoveSounds'', "redefined pop's cutting edge";<ref name="ewdecade"/> for ''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]'' it "pushed boundaries more forcefully" than works by his male contemporaries.<ref name="vibe"/> [[Fuse TV]]'s editor Jason Lipshutz stated it "changed the game. [The album] was steely and sweaty, a universal dance opus that made room for intimacy. It had the best first half of any pop album in 25 years. You have to go back to 1979 for ''[[Off the Wall]]'', to find a pop album with a first half that matches up."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.fuse.tv/2016/01/justin-timberlake-futuresex-lovesounds-class-of-2006 | title=The Greatest Achievement of Justin Timberlake's 'FutureSex/LoveSounds' | work=Fuse | author=Lipshutz, Jason | date=January 26, 2016 | access-date=February 11, 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215191716/http://www.fuse.tv/2016/01/justin-timberlake-futuresex-lovesounds-class-of-2006 | archive-date=February 15, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> He was ranked 66th on the [[VH1]] 100 Greatest Artists of All-Time.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/michael-jackson-the-beatles-bob-dylan-led-zeppelin-and-the-rolling-stones-top-vh1s-100-greatest-music-artists-of-all-time-list-101454764.html |title=Michael Jackson, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones Top VH1's '100 Greatest Music Artists of All Time' List |location=New York |agency=PR Newswire |date=August 25, 2010 |access-date=October 26, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100828044644/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/michael-jackson-the-beatles-bob-dylan-led-zeppelin-and-the-rolling-stones-top-vh1s-100-greatest-music-artists-of-all-time-list-101454764.html |archive-date=August 28, 2010 }}</ref> Timberlake appeared for the first time on the [[Time 100]] list of most influential people by ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' in 2007.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Justin Timberlake – The 2007 TIME 100 |url=http://content.time.com/time/specials/2007/time100/article/0,28804,1595326_1595332_1615988,00.html |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] | author=Timbaland |date=May 3, 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411053506/http://content.time.com/time/specials/2007/time100/article/0,28804,1595326_1595332_1615988,00.html |archive-date=April 11, 2015}}</ref> In 2013, he made his second appearance on the 100 list, with [[Stevie Wonder]] writing "Justin has accomplished a lot at a young age, taking advantage of all the possibilities, and yet he's found time to give of himself too—he gets and gives back. He has a spirit. He does God's work through using the most of his talent."<ref name="time2013">{{cite magazine|last=Wonder |first=Stevie |title=Justin Timberlake – The 2013 TIME 100 |url=http://time100.time.com/2013/04/18/time-100/slide/justin-timberlake/ |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |access-date=December 13, 2014 |date=April 18, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225001057/http://time100.time.com/2013/04/18/time-100/slide/justin-timberlake/ |archive-date=December 25, 2014}}</ref>

''Justified'''s single "[[Cry Me a River (Justin Timberlake song)|Cry Me a River]]" was ranked at number 20 on ''[[Rolling Stone]]'s'' 100 Best Songs of the 2000s, and one of their [[Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time|500 greatest songs of all time]].<ref>{{cite magazine|title=500 Greatest Songs of All the Time: Justin Timberlake, 'Cry Me a River'|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/the-500-greatest-songs-of-all-time-20110407/justin-timberlake-cry-me-a-river-19691231|url-status=dead|access-date=May 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120411013122/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/the-500-greatest-songs-of-all-time-20110407/justin-timberlake-cry-me-a-river-19691231|archive-date=April 11, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-best-songs-of-the-aughts-20110617/justin-timberlake-cry-me-a-river-19691231 |title=100 Best Songs of the 2000s: Justin Timberlake, 'Cry Me a River' |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=May 16, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424161913/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-best-songs-of-the-aughts-20110617/justin-timberlake-cry-me-a-river-19691231 |archive-date=April 24, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' editor Jason Lipshutz named the song's music video "one of the more brilliant musical moments in pop music since the dawn of the century".<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/5719195/why-wrecking-ball-is-miley-cyrus-cry-me-a-river-opinion | title=Why 'Wrecking Ball' Is Miley Cyrus' 'Cry Me A River' (Opinion) | magazine=Billboard | date=September 19, 2013 | access-date=April 22, 2016 | author=Lipshutz, Jason | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117142911/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/5719195/why-wrecking-ball-is-miley-cyrus-cry-me-a-river-opinion | archive-date=January 17, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> His second album ''[[FutureSex/LoveSounds]]'' was placed at 46 on ''Rolling Stone''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s 100 Best Albums of the 2000s,<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-best-albums-of-the-2000s-20110718/justin-timberlake-futuresex-lovesounds-20110710 | title=Justin Timberlake, 'FutureSex/LoveSounds' | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=July 18, 2011 | access-date=September 1, 2011 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022232714/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-best-albums-of-the-2000s-20110718/justin-timberlake-futuresex-lovesounds-20110710 | archive-date=October 22, 2012 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> the ninth best album of the decade for ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'',<ref name="ewdecade">{{cite magazine | url=https://ew.com/gallery/10-best-albums-decade/383894_9-futuresexlovesounds-justin-timberlake-2006 | title=10 Best Albums of the Decade | magazine=Entertainment Weekly | date=December 17, 2009 | access-date=March 2, 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413103801/http://www.ew.com/gallery/10-best-albums-decade/383894_9-futuresexlovesounds-justin-timberlake-2006 | archive-date=April 13, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> and the greatest of the decade for ''[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]''.<ref name="vibe">{{cite web | url=http://www.vibe.com/2013/04/greatest-50-albums-since-93/futuresexlovesounds/ | title=The Greatest 50 Albums Since '93 | work=Vibe | date=April 18, 2013 | access-date=April 6, 2016 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427234649/http://www.vibe.com/2013/04/greatest-50-albums-since-93/futuresexlovesounds/ | archive-date=April 27, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> The lead single, "[[SexyBack]]", helped introduce [[Electronic Dance Music|EDM]] sounds to [[contemporary hit radio|top 40 radio]], as it brought together variations of electronic dance music with Timberlake's R&B tone.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://ew.com/article/2016/07/08/justin-timberlake-sexyback-david-bowie | title=Justin Timberlake explains how David Bowie influenced 'SexyBack' | magazine=Entertainment Weekly | date=July 8, 2016 | access-date=July 9, 2016 | author=Goodman, Jessica | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160709160939/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/08/justin-timberlake-sexyback-david-bowie | archive-date=July 9, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7431171/david-bowie-justin-timberlake-sexyback | title=How David Bowie Inspired Justin Timberlake's 'SexyBack' | magazine=Billboard | date=July 8, 2016 | access-date=July 9, 2016 | author=Craddock, Lauren | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708223212/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7431171/david-bowie-justin-timberlake-sexyback | archive-date=July 8, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Aside from earning critical acclaim for its parent album, Sia Michel of ''[[The New York Times]]'' noted that he was responsible for popularizing in 2006 the catchphrase "I'm bringing sexy back".{{sfn|Collis|2007|p=1}}<ref name=Bringing>{{cite news |last=Michel |first=Sia |title=He's Bringing Commitment Back (and Not in a Box) |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/09/arts/music/09timb.html |work=[[The New York Times]] | url-access=limited |date=February 9, 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022073452/https://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/09/arts/music/09timb.html |archive-date=October 22, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Moss|first=Corey|title=Sick Of 'SexyBack'? YouTube Has The Guy Who's Bringing Sweaty Back|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1543781/meet-guy-whos-bringing-sweaty-back.jhtml|access-date=September 14, 2011|publisher=MTV News|date=October 24, 2006|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108011138/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1543781/meet-guy-whos-bringing-sweaty-back.jhtml|archive-date=November 8, 2012}}</ref>

Considered a [[pop icon]] by media outlets,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/men-of-the-year/home/hall-of-fame/justin-timberlake-interview-2006 | title=2006: Justin Timberlake | work=[[<span class="ltr">GQ</span>]] | date=April 21, 2011 | access-date=October 28, 2015 | author=Heaf, Jonathan | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122113037/http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/men-of-the-year/home/hall-of-fame/justin-timberlake-interview-2006 | archive-date=November 22, 2015 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> his work has influenced numerous artists, including [[Justin Bieber]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1672847/justin-bieber-my-world-new-album-justin-timberlake/|title=Justin Bieber's Next Album Inspired By Justin Timberlake|publisher=MTV|access-date=May 4, 2015|date=October 19, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505032822/http://www.mtv.com/news/1672847/justin-bieber-my-world-new-album-justin-timberlake/|archive-date=May 5, 2015}}</ref> [[Shawn Mendes]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.co.uk/news/f6l01u/mtv-meets-shawn-mendes|title=mtv meets: shawn mendes|publisher=MTV|access-date=May 4, 2015|date=September 2, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505042109/http://www.mtv.co.uk/shawn-mendes/news/mtv-meets-shawn-mendes|archive-date=May 5, 2015}}</ref> [[Olly Murs]],<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/feature/a612642/olly-murs-the-music-that-made-me-kings-of-leon-justin-timberlake/ |title=Olly Murs: The music that made me - Kings of Leon, Justin Timberlake |date=November 28, 2014 |work=Digital Spy |access-date=May 23, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914084605/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/feature/a612642/olly-murs-the-music-that-made-me-kings-of-leon-justin-timberlake/ |archive-date=September 14, 2017 }}</ref> [[Maroon 5]],<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821091101/http://www.mtv.com/artists/maroon-5/related-artists/?filter=influencedBy |archive-date=August 21, 2016 |url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/maroon-5/related-artists/?filter=influencedBy |title=Artist Influences for Maroon 5 |publisher=MTV |access-date=May 4, 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Britney Spears]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/12/29/britney-spears-inspired-by-beyonce-bruno-justin-timberlake/4218939/|title=Who inspires Britney? Beyonce, Bruno and her ex JT|work=USA Today|date=December 29, 2013|access-date=May 4, 2015|first=Marco|last=Cava|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405052614/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/12/29/britney-spears-inspired-by-beyonce-bruno-justin-timberlake/4218939/|archive-date=April 5, 2015}}</ref> [[Lorde]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Lorde Rocks Straight Hair During Grammys 2014 "Royals" Performance: Picture|url=https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/news/lorde-rocks-straight-hair-during-grammys-2014-quot-025000120-us-weekly.html?|publisher=[[Yahoo!]]|date=January 26, 2014|access-date=March 23, 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404101518/https://www.yahoo.com/celebrity/news/lorde-rocks-straight-hair-during-grammys-2014-quot-025000120-us-weekly.html|archive-date=April 4, 2016}}</ref> [[Marilyn Manson]],<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/marilyn-manson-the-music-that-made-me-20150508 |title=Marilyn Manson: The Music That Made Me |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=May 8, 2015 |access-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507005347/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/marilyn-manson-the-music-that-made-me-20150508 |archive-date=May 7, 2016}}</ref> [[Joe Jonas]],<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.idolator.com/5911382/joe-jonas-paper-cover |title=Joe Jonas Covers 'Paper' And Discusses Bono, Justin Timberlake Inspirations |date=June 22, 2011 |work=Idolator |access-date=May 24, 2017 }}</ref> [[Thomas Rhett]],<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/music/country-singer-rhett-draws-inspiration-from-pop-stars/ |title=Country singer Rhett draws inspiration from pop stars |last=Herrera |first=Dave |date=October 3, 2015 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |access-date=June 20, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914034441/https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/music/country-singer-rhett-draws-inspiration-from-pop-stars/ |archive-date=September 14, 2017 }}</ref> [[Ed Sheeran]],<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6042272/ed-sheeran-shares-x-track-list|title=Ed Sheeran Shares 'x' Track List|magazine=Billboard|date=April 9, 2014|access-date=May 4, 2015|first=Jason|last=Lipshutz|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150502062833/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6042272/ed-sheeran-shares-x-track-list|archive-date=May 2, 2015}}</ref> [[Jason Derulo]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.virgin.com/music/jason-derulo-i-want-be-legendary-i-want-go-down-history |title=Jason Derulo: 'I want to be legendary. I want to go down in history.' |publisher=virgin.com |date=May 4, 2014 |access-date=May 4, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505021315/http://www.virgin.com/music/jason-derulo-i-want-be-legendary-i-want-go-down-history |archive-date=May 5, 2015}}</ref> [[Tori Kelly]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nsnews.com/entertainment/music/tori-kelly-keeping-it-real-with-her-fans-1.348396|title=Tori Kelly keeping it real with her fans|publisher=nsnews.com|date=September 28, 2012|access-date=May 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505021253/http://www.nsnews.com/entertainment/music/tori-kelly-keeping-it-real-with-her-fans-1.348396|archive-date=May 5, 2015}}</ref> [[Liam Payne]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/one-direction/news/liam-payne-justin-timberlake-brit-awards-2013/ |title=One Direction's Liam Payne on Bumping into Justin Timberlake at the BRITs 2013 |work=[[Capital (radio network)|Capital FM]] |publisher=[[Global Radio]] |date=February 20, 2013 |access-date=May 4, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505042056/http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/one-direction/news/liam-payne-justin-timberlake-brit-awards-2013/ |archive-date=May 5, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thejournal.co.uk/culture/music-nightlife-news/one-direction-duffers-guide-pop-7178786 |title=One Direction... a duffer's guide to pop sensations |work=The Journal |date=May 27, 2014 |access-date=May 4, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505021319/http://www.thejournal.co.uk/culture/music-nightlife-news/one-direction-duffers-guide-pop-7178786 |archive-date=May 5, 2015 }}</ref> [[Bridgit Mendler]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/bridgit-mendler/377384-bridgit-mendler-one-direction-have-great-voices|title=Exclusive! We chat to the Disney star about 1D, JT and Britney|publisher=MTV|access-date=May 4, 2015|date=June 20, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017142022/http://www.mtv.co.uk/news/bridgit-mendler/377384-bridgit-mendler-one-direction-have-great-voices|archive-date=October 17, 2013}}</ref> [[Hunter Hayes]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://radio.com/2015/05/01/hunter-hayes-wheels-up-tour-interview/|title=Hunter Hayes Previews Wheels Up Tour, Cites Justin Timberlake & Punch Brothers as Influences|publisher=radio.com|access-date=November 17, 2004|date=May 1, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505021300/http://radio.com/2015/05/01/hunter-hayes-wheels-up-tour-interview/|archive-date=May 5, 2015}}</ref> [[BoA]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.avexnet.or.jp/boa/profile/index.html |title=BoA's profile |publisher=[[Avex|Avex Marketing Inc.]] |access-date=August 30, 2008 |language=ja |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100211142254/http://www.avexnet.or.jp/boa/profile/index.html |archive-date=February 11, 2010}}</ref> [[Seungri]],<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.vogue.co.kr/2009/01/07/%EB%B9%85%EB%B1%85-%ED%99%94%EB%B3%B4/ |script-title=ko:빅뱅 화보 |date=July 1, 2009 |work=Vogue Korea |access-date=May 23, 2017 |language=ko |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511101735/http://www.vogue.co.kr/2009/01/07/%eb%b9%85%eb%b1%85-%ed%99%94%eb%b3%b4/ |archive-date=May 11, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.gqkorea.co.kr/2011/03/25/%EB%B9%85%EB%B1%85%E5%AE%B6%EC%9D%98-%EB%82%A8%EC%9E%90%EB%93%A4-%EC%8A%B9%EB%A6%AC%EC%99%80%EC%9D%98-%EC%9D%B8%ED%84%B0%EB%B7%B0/ |script-title=ko:빅뱅家의 남자들- 승리와의 인터뷰 |date=March 25, 2011 |work=GQ Korea |access-date=May 23, 2017 |language=ko |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914035945/http://www.gqkorea.co.kr/2011/03/25/%EB%B9%85%EB%B1%85%E5%AE%B6%EC%9D%98-%EB%82%A8%EC%9E%90%EB%93%A4-%EC%8A%B9%EB%A6%AC%EC%99%80%EC%9D%98-%EC%9D%B8%ED%84%B0%EB%B7%B0/ |archive-date=September 14, 2017 }}</ref> [[Taeyang]],<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2016/05/18/29-fun-facts-about-bigbang-birthday-boy-taeyang |title=29 fun facts about BIGBANG birthday boy Taeyang |date=May 18, 2017 |work=SBS |access-date=May 23, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170524102917/http://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2016/05/18/29-fun-facts-about-bigbang-birthday-boy-taeyang |archive-date=May 24, 2017 }}</ref> [[Rain (entertainer)|Rain]],<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=npgE-K9rawUC&q=rain%20korean%20justin%20timberlake&pg=PA74 |title=Korean Masculinities and Transcultural Consumption |last=Jung |first=Sun |access-date=May 23, 2017|isbn=9789888028665 |date=November 1, 2010 |publisher=Hong Kong University Press }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://articles.latimes.com/2007/jun/15/entertainment/et-rain15 |title=Rain to keep Staples date |date=June 15, 2007 |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=May 23, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927204315/http://articles.latimes.com/2007/jun/15/entertainment/et-rain15 |archive-date=September 27, 2015 }}</ref> [[Lloyd Banks]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1634706/lloyd-banks-influenced-by-lady-gaga-justin-timberlake-on-next-album/|title=Lloyd Banks Influenced By Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake on Next Album|publisher=MTV|date=March 25, 2010|access-date=May 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505022803/http://www.mtv.com/news/1634706/lloyd-banks-influenced-by-lady-gaga-justin-timberlake-on-next-album/|archive-date=May 5, 2015}}</ref> [[Maluma (singer)|Maluma]],<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/7767639/maluma-reggaeton-sexiest-star-latin-feature |title=Reggaeton's Sexiest Star Maluma on Crossover Dreams (Hola Justin Timberlake!) and Struggling With Fame |last=Herrera Mulligan |first=Michelle |date=April 20, 2017 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=May 23, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519081534/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/magazine-feature/7767639/maluma-reggaeton-sexiest-star-latin-feature |archive-date=May 19, 2017 }}</ref> [[Rosalía (singer)|Rosalía]],<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.papermag.com/rosalia-el-mal-querer-2617422133.html |title=Rosalía, the Voice of the Past and the Future |last=Stern |first=Bradley |date=November 2, 2018 |work=Paper |access-date=November 19, 2018}}</ref> and [[Jungkook]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/bts-is-back-musics-billion-dollar-boy-band-takes-next-step-1244580|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|title=BTS Is Back: Music's Billion-Dollar Boy Band Takes the Next Step (Featured video)|date=October 2, 2019 |access-date=January 25, 2020 }}</ref> Bieber and [[Nick Jonas]] have cited him as one of their role models, with the latter stating is for "not only transitioning from where he started, but also balancing acting and singing".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2362792/justin-bieber-musical-transformation-justin-timberlake/ | title=Justin Bieber compares his musical transformation to Justin Timberlake | publisher=MTV News | date=October 27, 2015 | access-date=June 7, 2016 | author=Roth, Madeline | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617120517/http://www.mtv.com/news/2362792/justin-bieber-musical-transformation-justin-timberlake/ | archive-date=June 17, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/nick-jonas-on-partying-with-taylor-swift-and-becoming-a-gay-icon-20150126?page=3|title=Nick Jonas|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=May 6, 2015|date=January 26, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519122016/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/nick-jonas-on-partying-with-taylor-swift-and-becoming-a-gay-icon-20150126?page=3|archive-date=May 19, 2015}}</ref> Christian hip hop artist [[tobyMac]] has stated Timberlake's work inspires him, commenting "he's setting himself up to be a classic, making decisions and moving on them. That's a great place to be."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6671434/tobymac-new-album-this-is-not-a-test-interview|title=Christian Rapper TobyMac Dishes on Staying Relevant at 50 and Why He's Inspired By Justin Timberlake|last=Evans Price|first=Deborah|magazine=Billboard|access-date=August 24, 2015|date=August 24, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150828034734/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6671434/tobymac-new-album-this-is-not-a-test-interview|archive-date=August 28, 2015}}</ref> In the context of male artists that achieved commercial success after leaving their boy bands, Brittany Spanos from ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' wrote "Timberlake and [[Michael Jackson]] set a high bar for what could be attained by solo success in that they not only scored numerous number-one hits but they also crafted the mold for what it meant to be a male pop star",<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/how-do-ex-boy-band-stars-stack-up-20160330 | title=How Do Ex-Boy Band Stars Stack Up? | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=March 30, 2016 | access-date=March 30, 2016 | author=Spanos, Brittany | author-link=Brittany Spanos | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330202907/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/how-do-ex-boy-band-stars-stack-up-20160330 | archive-date=March 30, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> while for ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''{{'}}s Jeremy Blacklow the singer is "the modern case study".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://variety.com/2017/music/news/harry-styles-boy-band-solo-debuts-1202424391/ |title=The Top 15 Former Boy-Bander Solo Debuts |last=Blacklow |first=Jeremy |date=May 12, 2017 |work=Variety |access-date=May 23, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731030221/http://variety.com/2017/music/news/harry-styles-boy-band-solo-debuts-1202424391/ |archive-date=July 31, 2017 }}</ref> Multiple music publications have deemed ''Justified'' as the standard for post boy-band solo albums and teen pop stars seeking credibility.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://consequence.net/2016/03/album-review-zayn-mind-of-mine/ |title=Zayn – Mind of Mine |date=March 25, 2016 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |work=[[Consequence of Sound]] |last=Sackllah |first=David }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/latest-album-reviews-zayn-the-last-shadow-puppets-charles-bradley-club-cheval--pet-shop-boys/news-story/0ad6ee7a44c0b5954eeda7c9d78ae807 |title=Latest Album Reviews: Zayn, The Last Shadow Puppets, Charles Bradley, Club Cheval & Pet Shop Boys |date=March 30, 2016 |work=[[news.com.au]] |access-date=January 19, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/05/justin_timberlake_to_harry_sty.html |title=Justin Timberlake to Harry Styles: 18 boy-band solo debuts ranked |last=Smith |first=Troy L. |date=May 12, 2017 |work=[[The Plain Dealer|Cleveland.com]] |access-date=July 12, 2017}}</ref> ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' critics discussed in 2018 whether Timberlake is "the Best Male Pop Star of the 21st century;" those in favor named his crossover appeal, career longevity, showmanship and credibility within the industry among the reasons.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8097708/is-justin-timberlake-the-best-male-pop-star-of-the-21st-century-staff |title=Is Justin Timberlake the Best Male Pop Star of the 21st Century? (Staff Debate) |date=February 1, 2018 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=February 1, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207200225/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8097708/is-justin-timberlake-the-best-male-pop-star-of-the-21st-century-staff |archive-date=February 7, 2018 }}</ref>

== Achievements ==
{{see also|List of awards and nominations received by Justin Timberlake}}
[[File:Timberlake Pilgrimage Festival.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1|Timberlake at the 2017 [[Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival]]]]
Throughout his solo career, Timberlake has sold over 32 million albums and 56 million singles globally, and a further 70 million records with NSYNC, making him one of the [[List of best-selling music artists|world's best-selling music artists]].<ref name="nsync records"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.lexpress.fr/culture/musique/super-bowl-2018-depuis-le-nipplegate-les-mille-et-unes-vies-de-justin-timberlake_1980587.html|title=Super Bowl 2018: depuis le "nipplegate", les mille et unes vies de Justin Timberlake|work=[[L'Express]]|first=Hermance|last=Murgue|date=February 4, 2018|access-date=February 6, 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204103024/https://www.lexpress.fr/culture/musique/super-bowl-2018-depuis-le-nipplegate-les-mille-et-unes-vies-de-justin-timberlake_1980587.html|archive-date=February 4, 2018}}</ref> Timberlake has won ten [[Grammy Award]]s, four [[Emmy Award]]s, seven [[American Music Award]]s, three [[Brit Awards]], nine [[Billboard Music Awards|''Billboard'' Music Awards]], and eleven [[MTV Video Music Award]]s. His Grammy wins include [[List of Grammy Award categories|categories]] on the pop, dance and R&B genres;<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.grammy.com/artist/justin-timberlake|title = Justin Timberlake|publisher = National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences|url-status=live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160507095038/http://www.grammy.com/artist/justin-timberlake|archive-date = May 7, 2016|df = mdy-all}}</ref> while his Emmy wins consist of two [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics|Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics]] and two [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series|Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Justin Timberlake|url=http://www.emmys.com/bios/justin-timberlake|website=Television Academy - Emmy|access-date=July 26, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140226113802/http://www.emmys.com/bios/justin-timberlake|archive-date=February 26, 2014}}</ref> Timberlake received the [[Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award]] at the [[2013 MTV Video Music Awards]]<ref name="vanguard"/> and the [[IHeartRadio Music Awards#iHeartRadio Innovator Award|Innovator Award]] at the [[2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards]].<ref name="newsiheart">{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Zach|url=http://news.iheart.com/features/iheartradio-music-awards-15/articles/15/490103/justin-timberlake-to-be-honored-with-13411182/|title=Justin Timberlake To Be Honored With Innovator Award at 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards|publisher=iHeartRadio|date=March 16, 2015|access-date=March 17, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318011418/http://news.iheart.com/features/iheartradio-music-awards-15/articles/15/490103/justin-timberlake-to-be-honored-with-13411182/|archive-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref> Among other awards, he won the [[MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year]] for "Mirrors" in 2013 and the [[Billboard Music Award|''Billboard'' Music Awards]] for [[Billboard Music Award for Top Artist|Top Artist]] with the [[Billboard Music Award for Top Billboard 200 Album|Top Billboard 200 Album]] for ''The 20/20 Experience'' in 2014. Timberlake received the inaugural Decade Award at the [[2016 Teen Choice Awards]] for his continuous achievements since the release of ''[[FutureSex/LoveSounds]]'' (2006).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.teenchoice.com/article/justin-timberlake-to-accept-decade-award-at-teen-choice-2016 |title=Justin Timberlake to Accept Decade Award at Teen Choice 2016 |date=July 6, 2016 |website=FOX |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014200617/http://www.teenchoice.com/article/justin-timberlake-to-accept-decade-award-at-teen-choice-2016 |archive-date=October 14, 2016 |access-date=July 6, 2016}}</ref>

In October 2015, he was inducted into the [[Memphis Music Hall of Fame]], becoming its youngest member.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Justin Timberlake Sings Otis Redding, Gives Speech at Memphis Music Hall of Fame: Watch|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6731004/justin-timberlake-sings-otis-redding-memphis-music-hall-of-fame|magazine=Billboard|date=October 18, 2015|access-date=October 18, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019123046/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6731004/justin-timberlake-sings-otis-redding-memphis-music-hall-of-fame|archive-date=October 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Mehr|first=Bob|title=Justin Timberlake, Sam & Dave among Memphis Music Hall of Fame's class of 2015|url=http://www.commercialappeal.com/entertainment/music/justin-timberlake-sam--dave-among-memphis-music-hall-of-fames-class-of-2015-ep-1239822880-324100081.html|website=Commercial Appeal|date=August 21, 2015|access-date=August 26, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924034715/http://www.commercialappeal.com/entertainment/music/justin-timberlake-sam--dave-among-memphis-music-hall-of-fames-class-of-2015-ep-1239822880-324100081.html|archive-date=September 24, 2015}}</ref> On April 30, 2018, Timberlake reunited with his NSYNC bandmates to receive a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://variety.com/2018/music/news/nsync-reunite-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star-1202791446/ |title=*NSYNC Reunites to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star (Watch) |last=Angermiller |first=Michele  |date=April 30, 2018 |work=Variety |access-date=April 30, 2018}}</ref> In 2019, Timberlake received a Contemporary Icon Award by the [[Songwriters Hall of Fame]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2019/music/news/justin-timberlake-songwriters-hall-of-fame-icon-award-1203209323/|title=Justin Timberlake Tapped by Songwriters Hall of Fame for Icon Award|date=May 8, 2019|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> and an honorary [[Doctor of Music]] degree from [[Berklee College of Music]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-missy-elliott-honorary-doctorate-degrees-berklee-college-of-music-834476/|title=Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees|last=Kaplan|first=Ilana|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=May 12, 2019}}</ref>

All five of Timberlake's studio albums have been certified [[Music recording sales certification|platinum]] or better by the [[Recording Industry Association of America|RIAA]] and have received numerous awards. Worldwide sales figures for ''[[Justified (album)|Justified]]'' stand at 10 million copies,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1688037/justin-bieber-vs-justin-timberlake/ |title=Justin Vs. Justin: Can Bieber Take Timberlake's Crown? |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |website=[[MTV]] |date=June 21, 2012 |access-date=December 26, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107073955/http://www.mtv.com/news/1688037/justin-bieber-vs-justin-timberlake/ |archive-date=January 7, 2015 }}</ref> ''[[FutureSex/LoveSounds]]'' at 10 million,<ref>{{cite web|title=The Evolution Of: Justin Timberlake |url=http://www.mtv.com/photos/the-evolution-of-justin-timberlake/1667344/6382862/photo.jhtml |publisher=MTV |access-date=September 14, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108011230/http://www.mtv.com/photos/the-evolution-of-justin-timberlake/1667344/6382862/photo.jhtml |archive-date=November 8, 2012}}</ref> and joint sales of ''[[The 20/20 Experience]]'' and ''[[The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2|2 of 2]]'' at 6 million copies.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=282657 | title=JT 6m plaque | publisher=HITS Digital Ventures | date=July 14, 2014 | access-date=April 7, 2016 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419005942/http://hitsdailydouble.com/news%26id%3D282657 | archive-date=April 19, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> {{as of|2014}}, Timberlake has had seven songs exceed 3 million digital downloads in the United States, with "[[SexyBack]]" (4.5),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/chart-watch-psy-snoop-attack-brain-cells-205839045.html|title=Chart Watch: PSY & Snoop Attack Your Brain Cells|last=Grein|first=Paul|publisher=[[Yahoo! Music]]|date=June 18, 2014|access-date=June 19, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715015341/https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/chart-watch-psy-snoop-attack-brain-cells-205839045.html|archive-date=July 15, 2014}}</ref> "[[4 Minutes]]",<ref name="threem">{{cite news |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020063751/http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-july-15-2012-songs-blow-one-213010349.html |archive-date=October 20, 2013 |url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-july-15-2012-songs-blow-one-213010349.html |title=Week Ending July 15, 2012. Songs: Blow Me (One More Hit) |first=Paul |last=Grein |publisher=Yahoo! Music |date=July 18, 2012 |access-date=July 18, 2012}}</ref> "[[Dead and Gone]]",<ref name="threem"/> "[[Suit & Tie]]",<ref name="Grein">{{cite web |first= Paul |last= Grein |date= March 26, 2014 |title= Chart Watch: Two Movie Songs In Top 5 |url= https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/music-news/chart-watch-two-movie-songs-top-5-221802879.html |work= Yahoo Music |access-date= March 30, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140330023636/https://music.yahoo.com/blogs/music-news/chart-watch-two-movie-songs-top-5-221802879.html |archive-date= March 30, 2014 |df= mdy-all }}</ref> "[[Mirrors (Justin Timberlake song)|Mirrors]]",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-oct-20-2013-songs-women-charge-203158409.html|title=Week Ending Oct. 20, 2013. Songs: Women In Charge|last=Grein|first=Paul|work=Chart Watch|date=October 23, 2013|access-date=October 26, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131025080843/http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-oct-20-2013-songs-women-charge-203158409.html|archive-date=October 25, 2013}}</ref> "[[Holy Grail (Jay Z song)|Holy Grail]]",<ref name="Grein"/> and "[[Can't Stop the Feeling!]]".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.yahoo.com/music/chart-watch-despacito-ties-one-record-eyes-another-205300055.html |title=Chart Watch: 'Despacito' Ties One Record, Eyes Another |date=June 13, 2017 |agency=Yahoo! Music |access-date=June 13, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170613001119/https://www.yahoo.com/music/chart-watch-despacito-ties-one-record-eyes-another-205300055.html |archive-date=June 13, 2017 }}</ref>

According to ''Billboard'', [[FutureSex/LoveShow]] was the third highest-grossing concert tour of 2007 and highest solo.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1047044/the-police-score-top-grossing-tour-of-07|title=The Police Score Top-Grossing Tour Of '07|date=December 13, 2007|access-date=December 14, 2008|last=Waddell|first=Ray|magazine=Billboard|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603005740/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1047044/the-police-score-top-grossing-tour-of-07|archive-date=June 3, 2013}}</ref> [[The 20/20 Experience World Tour]] was an international success and became Timberlake's most successful tour to date. The tour was the highest-grossing led by a solo artist in 2014, and one of the [[Highest grossing tours|highest grossing tours of the decade]].<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Live Music's $20 Billion Year: Rolling Stones, One Direction, Live Nation Top Boxscore's Year-End|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6406028/boxscore-top-tours-2014-rolling-stones-live-nation|magazine=Billboard|date=December 12, 2014|access-date=December 12, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205090621/http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6406028/boxscore-top-tours-2014-rolling-stones-live-nation|archive-date=February 5, 2016}}</ref> For its associated album, ''[[The 20/20 Experience]]'', Timberlake was named 2013 Artist of the Year with the top-selling album by [[iTunes]]' annual list of best-sellers.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=iTunes Lists Best-Sellers, Names Justin Timberlake Artist of the Year, Lorde Best Song |url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/digital-and-mobile/5840076/itunes-lists-best-sellers-names-justin-timberlake |magazine=Billboard |date=December 17, 2013 |access-date=November 29, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150209061144/http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/digital-and-mobile/5840076/itunes-lists-best-sellers-names-justin-timberlake |archive-date=February 9, 2015 }}</ref>

In the United States, five of Timberlake's singles have topped the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]: "[[SexyBack]]", "[[My Love (Justin Timberlake song)|My Love]]" and "[[What Goes Around... Comes Around]]", "[[Give It to Me (Timbaland song)|Give It to Me]]" and "Can't Stop the Feeling!".<ref name="hot100numberone"/> The latter became the 41st Hot 100 number one song to be nominated for an [[Academy Award for Best Original Song]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/events/oscars/7668888/hot-100-number-one-hits-best-original-song-oscar-justin-timberlake |title=Here Are All 41 Hot 100 No. 1 Hits Nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars |date=January 31, 2017 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=May 15, 2018}}</ref> He topped nine [[Billboard Year-End|''Billboard'' Year-End charts]] for 2013, including ''Billboard'' 200 Artists<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Billboard 200 Artists|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2013/the-billboard-200-artists|magazine=Billboard|date=December 17, 2013|access-date=December 9, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141228031325/http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2013/the-billboard-200-artists|archive-date=December 28, 2014}}</ref> and ''Billboard'' 200 Albums.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Billboard 200 Albums|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2013/top-billboard-200-albums|magazine=Billboard|date=December 17, 2013|access-date=December 9, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141212202750/http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2013/top-billboard-200-albums|archive-date=December 12, 2014}}</ref> For 2014, Timberlake was named ''Billboard'' Top Male Artist.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Top Artists - Male|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2014/top-artists-male|magazine=Billboard|date=December 9, 2014|access-date=December 9, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227121816/http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2014/top-artists-male|archive-date=December 27, 2014}}</ref> ''Billboard'' published a list of "Greatest of All Time [[Mainstream Top 40|Pop Songs]] Artists" in 2017, where Timberlake ranked at number 5, being the top male soloist.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/greatest-of-all-time-pop-songs-artists |title=Greatest of All Time Pop Songs Artists |date=October 19, 2017 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=October 19, 2017}}</ref> The magazine also ranked him 25 on their "The Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time" list in 2018,<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/hot-100-turns-60/8468084/hot-100-turns-60-top-60-male-artists-all-time-elton-john-stevie-wonder-elvis-presley-michael-jackson |title=Hot 100 Turns 60! The Top 60 Male Artists of All-Time, From Elton John to Elvis Presley & More |date=August 2, 2018 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> and 64th on "The Hot 100's Top Artists of All Time".<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/hot-100-turns-60/8468147/hot-100-top-artists-all-time-list |title=The Hot 100's Top Artists of All Time|date=August 2, 2018 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> In 2019, ''Billboard'' ranked him 20th on their decade-end chart for "Top Artists" of the 2010s,<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/decade-end/top-artists|title=Top Artists - Decade-End|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> and 74th on "Top 125 Greatest of All Time Artists Chart".<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/greatest-of-all-time-artists|title=Greatest of All Time Artists Chart|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>

==Other ventures==
===Business ventures===
Timberlake has co-owned or provided celebrity endorsement for three restaurants in the United States: "Chi" opened in [[West Hollywood, California]] in 2003,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/28/style/boite-where-s-timberlake.html |title=Boîte; Where's Timberlake? |work=The New York Times |date=December 28, 2003 |access-date=December 18, 2014 |last=Corcoran |first=Monica |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219005840/http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/28/style/boite-where-s-timberlake.html |archive-date=December 19, 2014 }}</ref> and "Destino" and "Southern Hospitality" in New York opened in 2006 and 2007, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=April 22, 2008|url=https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Recipes/story?id=3393149|title=Pecan Pie Recipe From Justin Timberlake's Granny Sadie|work=ABC News|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080617213330/http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Recipes/story?id=3393149|archive-date=June 17, 2008}}</ref> In 2005, Timberlake launched the [[William Rast]] clothing line with childhood friend Juan ("Trace") Ayala. The 2007 line contained cord jackets, cashmere sweaters, jeans, and polo shirts.<ref>{{cite news | work=USA Today | title=Timberlake's gear on racks, runway | url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2006-10-12-timberlake-main_x.htm | access-date=April 22, 2008 | first=Donna | last=Freydkin | date=October 13, 2006 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509181104/http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2006-10-12-timberlake-main_x.htm | archive-date=May 9, 2008 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> The pair reports inspiration from fellow Memphis resident [[Elvis Presley]]: "Elvis is the perfect mixture of Justin and I", Ayala says. "You can go back and see pictures of him in cowboy boots and a cowboy hat and a nice button-down shirt, but then again you can see him in a tux and a collared shirt with rhinestones on it and slacks. We like to think 'If he was alive today, what would he be wearing?'"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/198620|date=November 17, 2008|access-date=December 18, 2014|title=Not Just a Pretty Face|publisher=entrepreneur.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218044707/http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/198620|archive-date=December 18, 2014}}</ref> Target has announced that a William Rast collection, including denim, outerwear and sportswear for men and women, would launch in December and be available for a month.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/957145/justin-timberlakes-fashion-line-coming-to-target |title=Justin Timberlake's Fashion Line Coming to Target |magazine=Billboard |date=September 14, 2009 |access-date=September 6, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130218150846/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/957145/justin-timberlakes-fashion-line-coming-to-target |archive-date=February 18, 2013 }}</ref> In 2015, the clothing line earned him a [[Lord & Taylor]]'s Fashion Oracle Award at the [[Fashion Group International]]'s ''Night of The Stars Gala''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://observer.com/2015/10/justin-timberlake-meryl-streep-stole-the-show-at-fgis-night-of-stars/ | title=Justin Timberlake, Meryl Streep Stole the Show at FGI's Night of Stars | work=The Observer | date=October 23, 2015 | access-date=October 24, 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024045222/http://observer.com/2015/10/justin-timberlake-meryl-streep-stole-the-show-at-fgis-night-of-stars/ | archive-date=October 24, 2015 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> An avid amateur golfer, in 2007 Timberlake purchased the run-down Big Creek Golf Course in his hometown of Millington, Tennessee, which he redeveloped as the [[environmentally friendly|eco-friendly]] Mirimichi Golf Course at the cost of around $US16&nbsp;million. It was reopened on July 25, 2009, but closed again on January 15, 2010, for further improvements expected to take six months.<ref>{{cite web|date=September 10, 2010|access-date=December 18, 2014|url=http://www.golf.com/courses-and-travel/justin-timberlake-reopens-eco-friendly-course-memphis|title=Justin Timberlake reopens eco-friendly course in Memphis|work=[[Golf Magazine]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218102003/http://www.golf.com/courses-and-travel/justin-timberlake-reopens-eco-friendly-course-memphis|archive-date=December 18, 2014}}</ref> In October 2011, Timberlake received the Futures Award at the [[Environmental Media Awards]] for his green-conscious golf course.<ref>{{cite web|last=Miller|first=Gerri|title=Environmental Media Awards honor Justin Timberlake|url=http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/stories/environmental-media-awards-honor-justin-timberlake|publisher=MNM|access-date=October 23, 2011|date=October 19, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111022223443/http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/stories/environmental-media-awards-honor-justin-timberlake|archive-date=October 22, 2011}}</ref> It was reported on November 7, 2014, that Timberlake had sold Mirimichi to Three Star Leasing LLC for $500,000.<ref>{{cite web|date=November 7, 2014|url=http://golfweek.com/news/2014/nov/07/justin-timberlake-golf-course-sell-sold-mirimichi|title=Justin Timberlake sells Memphis course for $500K|work=[[Golfweek]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110104329/http://golfweek.com/news/2014/nov/07/justin-timberlake-golf-course-sell-sold-mirimichi|archive-date=November 10, 2014|access-date=May 5, 2015}}</ref> In October 2018, Timberlake and [[Levi Strauss & Co.|Levi's]] debuted their collaborative clothing line collection "Fresh Leaves".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/justin-timberlake-levis-fresh-leaves-collaboration |title=Justin Timberlake Debuts a Levi's Collaboration That Is Really "Just Justin" |last=Yotka |first=Steff |date=September 27, 2018 |work=Vogue |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> In 2022, Justin Timberlake invested in Greenville, South Carolina par-3 golf course Greenville 3's.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thestate.com/news/state/south-carolina/article269093692.html|title=Justin Timberlake invests in old SC golf course.|last=Riddle|first=Lyn|date=23 November 2022|work=The State|access-date=24 November 2022}}</ref>

Timberlake provides celebrity endorsement for many commercial products, this aspect of his business being managed by [[IMG (company)|IMG]] since April 2008.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=December 19, 2009|url=http://www.theredpages.co.uk/public/news.aspx?id=1699|title=Justin Timberlake signs with IMG for endorsement representation}}</ref> Major endorsements in 2009 included [[Sony]] electronic products,<ref>{{cite web|access-date=December 21, 2009|url=http://www.sonyinsider.com/2009/09/18/peyton-manning-justin-timberlake-and-others-in-new-sony-commercial|title=Peyton Manning, Justin Timberlake And Others in New Sony Commercial/|date=September 18, 2009 |publisher=Sonyinsider.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091207072804/http://www.sonyinsider.com/2009/09/18/peyton-manning-justin-timberlake-and-others-in-new-sony-commercial/|archive-date=December 7, 2009}}</ref> [[Givenchy]]'s men's fragrance "[[Parfums Givenchy#Fragrances for men|Play]]",
<ref>{{cite web|date= August 27, 2009|url=http://www.elle.com/Fashion/Fashion-Spotlight/Justin-Timberlake-for-Givenchy-Fragrance|title=Justin Timberlake for Givenchy Fragrance|work=Elle|last=Bullock|first=Maggie|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090830021724/http://www.elle.com/Fashion/Fashion-Spotlight/Justin-Timberlake-for-Givenchy-Fragrance |archive-date=August 30, 2009}}</ref> the [[Audi A1]],<ref>{{cite web|date=December 16, 2009|access-date=December 19, 2009|url=http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1040269_audi-picks-justin-timberlake-as-new-brand-ambassador|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103205056/http://www.motorauthority.com/blog/1040269_audi-picks-justin-timberlake-as-new-brand-ambassador|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 3, 2013|title=Audi Picks Justin Timberlake As New Brand Ambassador}}</ref> [[Callaway Golf Company]] products,<ref>{{cite web|date=January 24, 2012|access-date=December 18, 2014|url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlake-golf-equipment-maker-callaway-ad-campaign-284229|title=Justin Timberlake, Golf Equipment Maker Callaway to Launch New Ad Campaign|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|last=Szalai|first=Georg|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206181445/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/justin-timberlake-golf-equipment-maker-callaway-ad-campaign-284229|archive-date=February 6, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/957145/justin-timberlakes-fashion-line-coming-to-target |title=Justin Timberlake's Fashion Line Coming to Target |magazine=Billboard |date=September 14, 2009 |access-date=September 30, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130218150846/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/957145/justin-timberlakes-fashion-line-coming-to-target |archive-date=February 18, 2013 }}</ref> and in 2011, [[Myspace]].<ref>{{cite web|access-date=June 30, 2011|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/Justin-Timberlake-part-of-apf-2481363894.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=6&asset=&ccode=|title=Justin Timberlake part of group buying MySpace|publisher=Yahoo Finance|date=June 29, 2011|last=Nakashima|first=Ryan|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110705192245/http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Justin-Timberlake-part-of-apf-2481363894.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=6&asset=&ccode=|archive-date=July 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|access-date=June 30, 2011|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/8607207/MySpace-sold-to-Justin-Timberlake-backed-ad-agency-by-News-Corp.html|title=MySpace sold to Justin Timberlake-backed ad agency by News Corp|location=London|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Richard|last=Blackden|date=June 30, 2011|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110701125112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/8607207/MySpace-sold-to-Justin-Timberlake-backed-ad-agency-by-News-Corp.html|archive-date=July 1, 2011}}</ref> In 2011, he teamed up with [[Capital One]] to announce the winners of the inaugural Capital One Cup, in a six-minute advert, where he is repeatedly getting hit in the groin.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/video-justin-timberlake-in-capital-one-cup-espys-commercial/89161/|title=Video: Justin Timberlake in Capital One Cup ESPYs commercial|date=July 8, 2011}}</ref> In 2012, he hosted [[Walmart]]'s annual shareholders meeting,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/justin-timberlake-dons-hawaiian-skirt-lei-at-walmart-shareholders-meeting-201216|title=Justin Timberlake Dons Hawaiian Skirt, Lei at Walmart Shareholders' Meeting|date=June 1, 2012|access-date=December 18, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218094134/http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/justin-timberlake-dons-hawaiian-skirt-lei-at-walmart-shareholders-meeting-201216|archive-date=December 18, 2014}}</ref> saying, "I buy a lot at Walmart."<ref>Intelligencer/Posts, ''New York'' magazine, June 11–18, 2012, p.&nbsp;20</ref>

In 2014, Timberlake partnered with [[Sauza Tequila]] to re-launch his own version of the beverage as part of the Sauza franchise: Sauza 901.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/livbuli/2014/01/11/thats-the-spirit-justin-timberlake-takes-on-tequila/ |title=That's The Spirit: Justin Timberlake Takes On Tequila |work=Forbes |last=Buli |first=Liv |date=January 11, 2014 |access-date=May 4, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505040747/http://www.forbes.com/sites/livbuli/2014/01/11/thats-the-spirit-justin-timberlake-takes-on-tequila/ |archive-date=May 5, 2015 }}</ref> In 2016, he became an investor in the beverage company [[Bai Brands]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://fortune.com/2016/10/20/justin-timberlake-invests-bai/ | title=Justin Timberlake Invests in Beverage Startup Bai Brands | work=Fortune | date=October 20, 2016 | access-date=November 1, 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104003441/http://fortune.com/2016/10/20/justin-timberlake-invests-bai/ | archive-date=November 4, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> In 2017, [[Tiger Woods]] and Timberlake acquired an ownership stake in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/justin-timberlake-tiger-woods-invest-together-in-future-of-junior-golf/ |title=Justin Timberlake, Tiger Woods invest together in future of junior golf |date=February 19, 2017 |work=CBS |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320143306/http://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/justin-timberlake-tiger-woods-invest-together-in-future-of-junior-golf/ |archive-date=March 20, 2017 }}</ref>

Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel are minority owners of the [[Memphis Grizzlies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20121123/LALMEM/gameinfo.html|title=LA Lakers at Memphie Grizzlies recap|publisher=National Basketball Association|date=November 24, 2012|access-date=December 18, 2014|last=Stukenborg|first=Phil|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223093041/http://www.nba.com/games/20121123/LALMEM/gameinfo.html|archive-date=December 23, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/page/instantawesome-timberlake-141117/memphis-grizzlies-minority-owner-justin-timberlake-owns-twitter-user-being-called-bandwagon-fan|title=Justin Timberlake doesn't like being called a bandwagon Griz fan|newspaper=Espn.com |date=November 18, 2014 }}</ref>

Timberlake is an [[Air Jordan]] brand ambassador. His first collection with the brand, the Legend of the Summer collection, debuted on the co-headlining [[Legends of the Summer Stadium Tour|tour]] of the same name with Jay-Z. These sneakers have gone on to resell for upwards of $10,000.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ciment|first=Shoshy|title=Here are the most expensive Air Jordans to sell on StockX and Stadium Goods, where rare pairs have gone for as much as $20,000|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/air-jordans-sell-for-thousands-on-stockx-stadium-goods-2019-7|access-date=September 5, 2021|website=Business Insider}}</ref> In the lead up to his 2018 Super Bowl Halftime Show, Timberlake worked with famed [[Nike, Inc.]] designer [[Tinker Hatfield]] to design his own version of the Air Jordan 3.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nike Air Jordan 3 Justin Timberlake Tinker Hatfield Collaboration|url=https://news.nike.com/news/air-jordan-3-justin-timberlake-tinker-hatfield|access-date=September 5, 2021|agency=Nike, Inc.}}</ref>&nbsp;Timberlake debuted the shoe at the halftime show. Timberlake's performance was estimated to be worth $2.86 million in marketing for Nike, and is credited for reigniting interested in the Nike and Air Jordan brand.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bain|first=Marc|title=Justin Timberlake scored a Super Bowl win for Nike|url=https://qz.com/1198337/super-bowl-2018-justin-timberlakes-halftime-show-scored-a-win-for-nike/|access-date=September 5, 2021|website=Quartz|date=February 5, 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Justin Timberlake Is Bringing Jordan Brand Back|url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2018/02/justin-timberlake-is-bringing-jordan-brand-back|access-date=September 5, 2021|magazine=Complex}}</ref> Nike went on to release several colorways as part of the collaboration with Timberlake.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 5, 2018|title=Justin Timberlake Air Jordan 3 JTH Superbowl LII 52 Halftime Performance|url=https://sneakernews.com/2018/02/04/justin-timberlake-air-jordan-3-jth-superbowl-52-av6683-160/|access-date=September 5, 2021|website=Sneaker News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|date=August 24, 2018|title=Justin Timberlake Has Another Air Jordan|url=https://www.gq.com/story/justin-timberlake-air-jordan-3-redux|access-date=September 5, 2021|magazine=GQ}}</ref>

In May 2022, Timberlake sold the rights to his entire musical catalog, around 200 songs he wrote or co-wrote, to [[Hipgnosis Songs Fund|Hipgnosis]] Song Management for $100 million. The deal covers only pre-existing work, and not work he produces after the deal.<ref>{{Cite web |first=Jennifer |last=Korn |title=Justin Timberlake sells his entire music catalog |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/26/media/justin-timberlake-music-catalog-sale/index.html |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=CNN|date=May 26, 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Millman |first=Ethan |date=2022-05-26 |title=Justin Timberlake Says Bye Bye Bye, Sells Entire Song Catalog |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/justin-timberlake-sells-catalog-hipgnosis-song-management-1358451/ |access-date=2022-06-11 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>

Timberlake had an estimated net-worth of $250 million prior to the Hipgnosis deal, and is now estimated to be worth in excess of $350 million - making him one of the music industry's wealthiest solo performers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ahmed |first=Yasmin |title=Justin Timberlake net worth: Singer's fortune explored as he sells music catalogue for $100 million |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/justin-timberlake-net-worth-singer-s-fortune-explored-sells-music-catalogue-100-million |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |date=May 27, 2022 |language=en-us}}</ref>

===Philanthropy===
Timberlake has been active in several charitable pursuits, initially through NSYNC's "Challenge for the Children" aimed at a range of charities, and since 2001 through his "Justin Timberlake Foundation", which initially funded music education programs in schools, but now has a much broader agenda.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/99-justin-timberlake |title=Justin Timberlake's Charity Work, Events and Causes |publisher=Looktothestars.org |access-date=January 2, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100201064255/http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/99-justin-timberlake |archive-date=February 1, 2010 }}</ref> In October 2005, the Grammy Association presented Timberlake with an award for his humanitarian efforts in Tennessee, alongside writer/director [[Craig Brewer]], also a Memphis native.<ref>{{cite web|date= April 22, 2008|url=http://ca.askmen.com/specials/2007_top_49/justin-timberlake-5.html|title=Justin Timberlake |publisher=Askmen.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070512051923/http://ca.askmen.com/specials/2007_top_49/justin-timberlake-5.html |archive-date=May 12, 2007}}</ref>

In November 2007, he donated $100,000 from takings from his Australian tour to [[Wildlife Warriors]] founded by [[Steve Irwin]].<ref>{{cite web|access-date=December 17, 2014|date=October 28, 2007|url=http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/justin-timberlake-donates-100k-australia-zoo/331341/|title=Justin Timberlake donates $100k to Australia Zoo|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218064551/http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/justin-timberlake-donates-100k-australia-zoo/331341/|archive-date=December 18, 2014}}</ref> On March 23, 2008, he donated $100,000 to the [[Memphis Rock N' Soul Museum]] and another $100,000 to the Memphis Music Foundation.<ref>{{cite web |date=April 24, 2008 |access-date=December 18, 2014 |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20185962,00.html |title=Justin Timberlake Donates $200,000 to His Hometown |work=People |last=Mock |first=Janet |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218045440/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20185962,00.html |archive-date=December 18, 2014 }}</ref>

On November 12, 2007, the [[PGA Tour]] announced that Timberlake, an avid golfer who plays to a six [[handicap (golf)|handicap]],<ref>{{cite news |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=3106683 |title=Timberlake to host PGA Tour's Las Vegas event in '08 |work=ESPN |date=November 12, 2007 |access-date=November 13, 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071114082352/http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=3106683 |archive-date=November 14, 2007 }}</ref> would become the host of the tour's [[Las Vegas]] tournament starting in 2008. With Timberlake's agreement to host the tournament, its name was changed to the [[Shriners Hospitals for Children Open|Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open]]. He played in the celebrity pro-am on the day before the competitive tournament and hosted a charity concert during the week of the tournament.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.pgatour.com/news/2007/11/12/timberlake.html |title=Justin Timberlake to host Las Vegas PGA TOUR event in 2008 |publisher=[[PGA Tour]] |date=November 12, 2007 |access-date=November 13, 2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218063253/http://www.pgatour.com/news/2007/11/12/timberlake.html |archive-date=December 18, 2014 }}</ref> The activity was a success and was repeated in 2009. A review of the value of celebrities to fundraising concluded that Timberlake's contribution to Shriners Hospitals for Children was the single most valuable celebrity endorsement in the U.S. during 2009, and worth over $US9&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web|date=December 16, 2009|access-date=December 18, 2014|url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2009/12/16/the-celebrity-impact-rankings.html/|title=The Celebrity Impact Rankings|work=[[The Daily Beast]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218124311/http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2009/12/16/the-celebrity-impact-rankings.html|archive-date=December 18, 2014}}</ref> However, in 2012, the event's chair Raoul Frevel told reporters Timberlake would no longer be involved in the event: "We tried everything we could to get him more involved with our kids and the hospitals. But it seemed that when the TV cameras weren't on, he disappeared."<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.sbnation.com/golf/2012/10/3/3448478/shriners-fire-justin-timberlake-from-his-own-golf-tournament|title=Justin Timberlake won't return for 2013 Las Vegas golf tournament|publisher=sbnation.com|date=October 3, 2012|access-date=December 17, 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220025736/http://www.sbnation.com/golf/2012/10/3/3448478/shriners-fire-justin-timberlake-from-his-own-golf-tournament|archive-date=December 20, 2014}}</ref>

[[File:JustinTimberlake.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.7|alt=A young man dressed in black shirt and pants is walking while holding a golf stick|Timberlake in 2006]]
Timberlake often participates in the [[American Century Championship]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/justin-timberlake-to-again-join-lake-tahoes-acc-celebrity-golf-tournament/ |title=Justin Timberlake to compete in 2017 Lake Tahoe ACC celebrity golf tournament |work=Tahoe Daily Tribune |access-date=June 8, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170609183431/http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/justin-timberlake-to-again-join-lake-tahoes-acc-celebrity-golf-tournament/ |archive-date=June 9, 2017 }}</ref> and the [[AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.pgatour.com/video/2017/02/09/justin-timberlake-saves-the-day-at-at-t-pebble-beach.html |title=Justin Timberlake saves the day at AT&T Pebble Beach |date=September 2, 2016 |work=[[PGA Tour]] |access-date=June 8, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313041107/http://www.pgatour.com/video/2017/02/09/justin-timberlake-saves-the-day-at-at-t-pebble-beach.html |archive-date=March 13, 2017 }}</ref> Both annual tournaments raise money for a range of national and local non-profits.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://americancenturychampionship.com/tournament-information/charity/ |title=The Charity |work=America Century Championship |access-date=June 8, 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624152525/http://americancenturychampionship.com/tournament-information/charity/ |archive-date=June 24, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://attpbgolf.com/charity/ |title=Charities We Support |work=AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am |access-date=June 8, 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170704032339/http://www.attpbgolf.com/charity/ |archive-date=July 4, 2017 }}</ref>

In late 2012, Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel volunteered in Far Rockaway, Queens over the weekend after [[Hurricane Sandy]]. Joined by their friend Timbaland, the couple helped distribute backpacks of supplies to members of the community who were still struggling after the hurricane.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/musicians-step-up-for-hurricane-sandy-relief-20121115/justin-timberlake-and-jessica-biel-19691231 | title=Musicians Step Up for Hurricane Sandy Relief | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=November 15, 2012 | access-date=October 18, 2015 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715003006/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/musicians-step-up-for-hurricane-sandy-relief-20121115/justin-timberlake-and-jessica-biel-19691231 | archive-date=July 15, 2015 | df=mdy-all }}</ref>

Timberlake has donated items for auction for several charities, including by [[Ten O'Clock Classics]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20308817,00.html |title=Justin Timberlake in Sync with Kids' Charity |work=[[People (magazine)|People]] |date=September 28, 2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315173503/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20308817,00.html |archive-date=March 15, 2016}}</ref> and [[MusiCares]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Musicares-Announce-5th-Annual-GRAMMY-Charity-Black-Friday-Online-Auction-20131129 |title=Musicares Announce 5th Annual GRAMMY Charity Black Friday Online Auction |date=November 29, 2013 |work=Broadway World |access-date=November 18, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032837/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Musicares-Announce-5th-Annual-GRAMMY-Charity-Black-Friday-Online-Auction-20131129 |archive-date=December 1, 2017}}</ref> In 2010, Timberlake participated in the [[Hope for Haiti Now]] telethon performing "[[Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen song)|Hallelujah]]". The cover was made available for digital download with all proceeds donated to organizations doing relief work in Haiti.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.idolator.com/5376862/justin-timberlakes-hallelujah-is-the-most-downloaded-from-hope-for-haiti |title=Justin Timberlake's "Hallelujah" Is The Most Downloaded From 'Hope For Haiti' |date=January 25, 2010 |work=Idolator |access-date=November 18, 2017 }}</ref> In 2016, Timberlake was featured in a new version of "[[Where Is the Love?]]". The proceeds of the charity single will go to educational programs.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7494764/black-eyed-peas-where-is-the-love-gun-violence-protest | title=Black Eyed Peas Reunite for Anti-Gun Violence Song | magazine=Billboard | date=August 31, 2016 | access-date=September 1, 2016 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902071550/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7494764/black-eyed-peas-where-is-the-love-gun-violence-protest | archive-date=September 2, 2016 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> In 2017, Timberlake and [[Eminem]] helped raise over $2&nbsp;million for [[Manchester Arena bombing]] victims.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2017/05/eminem-justin-timberlake-help-raise-2-million-dollars-manchester-attack-victims |title=Eminem and Justin Timberlake Help Raise Over $2 Million for Manchester Attack Victims |date=May 27, 2017 |work=Complex |access-date=May 28, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602033736/http://www.complex.com/music/2017/05/eminem-justin-timberlake-help-raise-2-million-dollars-manchester-attack-victims |archive-date=June 2, 2017 }}</ref>

=== Book ===
Timberlake's autobiography, ''[[Hindsight (book)|Hindsight & All the Things I Can't See In Front of Me]]'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a863779/justin-timberlake-book-hindsight-sandra-bark/|title=Justin Timberlake has written his first book|date=August 12, 2018|work=Digital Spy|access-date=August 14, 2018}}</ref> was released on October 30, 2018.<ref name=ew1>{{Cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/books/2018/08/11/justin-timberlake-book-hindsight-release-date/|title=Justin Timberlake wrote his first book, 'Hindsight,' and it's coming out this year|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=August 11, 2018|access-date=August 14, 2018}}</ref> The book covers some on and off camera candid images, the singer's early life and inspiration for songs. According to publisher HarperCollins, ''Hindsight'' includes a "collection of anecdotes, reflections, and observations on his life and work".<ref name=ew1/>

==Discography==
{{Main|Justin Timberlake discography|List of songs recorded by Justin Timberlake}}
{{See also|NSYNC discography}}

'''Studio albums'''
* ''[[Justified (album)|Justified]]'' (2002)
* ''[[FutureSex/LoveSounds]]'' (2006)
* ''[[The 20/20 Experience]]'' (2013)
* ''[[The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Man of the Woods]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Everything I Thought It Was]]'' (2024)

==Filmography==
{{See also|Justin Timberlake videography}}
'''Films starred'''
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* ''[[Model Behavior]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Edison (film)|Edison]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Alpha Dog]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Black Snake Moan (film)|Black Snake Moan]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Southland Tales]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Shrek the Third]]'' (2007)
* ''[[The Love Guru]]'' (2008)
* ''[[The Open Road]]'' (2009)
* ''[[The Social Network]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Yogi Bear (film)|Yogi Bear]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Bad Teacher]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Friends with Benefits (film)|Friends with Benefits]]'' (2011)
* ''[[In Time]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Trouble with the Curve]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Runner Runner]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Inside Llewyn Davis]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Trolls (film)|Trolls]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Wonder Wheel (film)|Wonder Wheel]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Trolls World Tour]]'' (2020)
* ''[[Palmer (film)|Palmer]]'' (2021)
* ''[[Trolls Band Together]]'' (2023)
* ''[[Reptile (film)|Reptile]]'' (2023)
* ''[[Piece by Piece (2024 film)|Piece By Piece]]'' (2024)
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==Tours==
{{Main|List of Justin Timberlake live performances}}
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'''Headlining tours'''
* [[The Justified World Tour]] (2003–2004)
* [[FutureSex/LoveShow]] (2007)
* [[The 20/20 Experience World Tour]] (2013–2015)
* [[The Man of the Woods Tour]] (2018–2019)
* [[The Forget Tomorrow World Tour]] (2024)
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'''Co-headlining tours'''
* [[Justified and Stripped Tour]] (with [[Christina Aguilera]]) (2003)
* [[Legends of the Summer Stadium Tour]] (with [[Jay-Z]]) (2013)
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== See also ==
* [[List of best-selling music artists#80 million to 99 million records|List of best-selling music artists – Artists with sales of over 88 million records worldwide]]
* [[Honorific nicknames in popular music]]
* [[List of Billboard Social 50 number-one artists|List of ''Billboard'' Social 50 number-one artists]]

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