Every time someone mentions Justin Timberlake one has to wonder if they are referring to the singer Justin, the actor, the clothing designer, the producer, the writer, the golfer or maybe they are referring to Justin the philanthropist. Justin wears many, many hats, and as we all know, he wears them very well.
So what has this multifaceted young man been up to lately? First let’s go to the rumor of the Oscars. Oscar you say? Yes, Justin’s name is being teased as a supporting actor candidate for his role as Napster co-founder Sean Parker. Justin has upped his acting chops in several forgettable movies, but “The Social Network” looks like it could be Timberlake’s introduction to bigger and better roles. Watch for JT to become one of the best actors of his generation.
When not acting, Justin Timberlake has been working with his longtime friend Trace Ayala on her clothing line. The modern urban line of clothing and accessories will arrive at Target stores this December. JT’s label Wiliam Rast has been selling very well at other places like Neiman’s and Bergdorf’s. Not bad for a former Mouseketeer.
So what does Justin do in his spare time? He regularly raises money for some of his favorite charities, especially Shriner Children’s Hospitals. In fact, he will be hosting an upcoming golf tournament to raise funds for this wonderful organization. In the past, JT has been one of his biggest contributors and continues to help out whenever his busy schedule allows.
Unlike many artists, Justin thrives just as gloriously behind the scenes as he does behind the microphone. He has co-written songs with many of his peers and has produced some of the best pop music in recent years.
In case you haven’t noticed, Timberlake is the real deal. He is not a “flash in the pan”, he is not a “unique wonder”. He continues to lay the groundwork for a career that will span decades. If you don’t care about his music, he watches his movies, you don’t like movies, he supports his charities. I can tell you this, whatever you do, you can count on hearing his name for a long, long time.