Justin Timberlake was one of five cover stars of GQ’s Men of the Year issue in November 2013, a year when he released two albums, starred in a film and reunited with NSYNC on stage. Here is why 2013 earned him the title, and what he has done since.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Honor | GQ Men of the Year, 2013 (one of five covers) |
| Albums in 2013 | Two-part album released in 2013 |
| Film in 2013 | Runner Runner |
| Early career | The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1993 to 1995), NSYNC (formed 1995) |
| Latest album | Everything I Thought It Was (2024) |
Why GQ picked Justin Timberlake
GQ gave the title to Justin Timberlake and celebrated it with a cover shoot. The case is that he is a complete entertainer: singer, dancer, producer, actor and businessman.
His career began young. From 1993 to 1995 he was a Mouseketeer on “The All New Mickey Mouse Club”, alongside Ryan Gosling, Christina Aguilera, JC Chasez and Britney Spears. In 1995 he started the band NSYNC.
The 2013 year in detail
2013 was a busy year. He released a two-part album, and the first part became the best-selling album of 2013 in the United States. The lead single, “Suit & Tie” with Jay-Z, peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100. He starred in the film “Runner Runner”.
He performed at the White House concert celebrating Memphis soul, and he and Jay-Z co-headlined the Legends of the Summer stadium tour before his own world tour. He also did a run of appearances with Jimmy Fallon on “Late Night” and hosted “Saturday Night Live”, which brought him an Emmy nomination.
The suit-and-tie look he brought back with “Suit & Tie” got him named best-dressed man of 2013 by the same magazine.
What Justin Timberlake has done since 2013
He married actress Jessica Biel on October 19, 2012, in Fasano, Italy. They have two sons, born in 2015 and 2020.
He voiced Branch in the “Trolls” films from 2016, and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” became his fifth US number one. In 2018 he released “Man of the Woods” and headlined the Super Bowl LII halftime show. In March 2024 he released “Everything I Thought It Was” and toured on the Forget Tomorrow World Tour, and he reunited with his NSYNC bandmates on stage in Los Angeles that month. Over his career he has won ten Grammy Awards.
FAQ
What did GQ name Justin Timberlake in 2013?
He was one of five cover stars of GQ’s Men of the Year issue in November 2013.
What albums did Justin Timberlake release in 2013?
A two-part album, with the first part the best-selling album of 2013 in the US.
Who is Justin Timberlake married to?
Actress Jessica Biel. They married on October 19, 2012, and have two sons, born in 2015 and 2020.
What is Justin Timberlake’s latest album?
Everything I Thought It Was, released in 2024, followed by the Forget Tomorrow World Tour.
Was Justin Timberlake in The All New Mickey Mouse Club?
Yes, from 1993 to 1995, alongside Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, JC Chasez and Ryan Gosling.
Last updated: October 2026.
