How old is Justin Timberlake?

Justin Timberlake is one of the most successful and outstanding American pop singers, songwriters and performers of his generation, also recognized for his work as an actor and music producer. Born in Memphis in 1981, he grew up in a musically inclined family. His grandfather was an amateur guitarist, who loved country and gospel music, and his father worked with a Baptist church choir. At the age of 11, Timberlake made his first notable television appearance on the talent show Star Search, which became his early breakthrough. He later joined The All New Mickey Mouse Club, where he performed alongside Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling, and Britney Spears. 

As a young man, he became a member of the pop group NSYNC, learned how to compose songs and perform on stage, which helped him start his professional music career. Timberlake started a very successful solo career in mid-2000s, after the group broke up. His first album titled Justified turned out to be a big hit, and he later won Grammy Awards for his songs. Later in the decade, he began to build a strong acting career, with one of its peaks being a leading role opposite Mila Kunis in the romantic comedy Friends with Benefits. He married actress Jessica Biel in 2012, and they have kids together. Justin Timberlake is known for more than just his music. He loves basketball, collects sneakers, and goes to a lot of big sporting events.

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