Justin Timberlake has very humble beginings in Memphis, Tennessee. He took an early liking to music and started off singing cover versions of country songs entering numerous talent search competitions. His big break came when he was chosen to be part of the
When the Mickey Mouse Club came to end in 1995, Justin became part of the boy band 'Nsync. They had a succesful run until 2002 when they took a break and never got back on the road. Justin waved bye bye bye to his curly hair and started his solo career with his debut solo Album Justified to rave reviews.
We like him 'coz he is fit! Justin is an avid golfer and also plays basketball occasionally. He is often spotted supporting his favourite team the Los Angeles Lakers at games.
His sexy dance moves make him the modern day Fred Astaire. He has an entertaining repertoire and his live shows sell out world wide.
Music is Justin's first love and he has branched out into producing records for other artists. He owns a record label called Tenmann Records.
Justin has starred in several movies, the latest of which is Love Guru opposite Austin Powers comic Mike Myers.
He plays convincing dark characters in Black Snake Moan and Alpha Dog.
He has a lead role in the upcoming comedy/drama The Open Road.
In 2005, Justin and his childhood friend Tracey Ayala opened a clothing label called William Rast.
The urban range empahasises great fit, great quality and great style. So far the collection includes denims, caps and t-shirts.
Justin is pictured wearing a pair of William Rast denims at the premiere of Shrek 3 in which he does the voice of Artie Pendragon.
Apart from his ventures in the entertainment arena, Justin also has two restaurants named Destino and Southern Hospitality. When does he get time for all of this? Who knows? He probably delegates very well...
Even his wax figure gets some action. Two fans at Madame Tussauds in London get up close and personal.
At the wax museum in New York he is placed in between Christina Aguilera and Jessica Simpson, blondes do have all the fun...
Justin is an all-round nice guy and has relationships with some of the most influential personalities in showbiz today.
Madge, Timbaland and
David Beckham are all in his phone contacts.
JT is the epitome of the MTV generation. He is ambitious and goes for what he wants.
To date he has six Grammy awards to his name, numerous MTV moon men and the rate he is going with his acting career, could soon add an Oscar to that list.
Compiled by: Sara Chitambo
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