Justin Timberlake

Personal context

Summary

Justin Timberlake is an American singer, songwriter, and actor known for solo pop music, *NSYNC, and roles in films including The Social Network and Trolls. His work ranges from pop and R&B to comedy and family animation, without a consistent political or identity-focused creative theme. He and Jessica Biel received GLSEN’s Inspiration Award in 2015; in 2017 he said he wrote “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” to be about inclusion and addressed young people who are black, gay, lesbian, or trans in an awards speech. In 2020, he supported removing Confederate monuments as a sign of respect for black Americans and a step toward equality.