Justin Timberlake is the wealthiest member of NSYNC, with an estimated net worth of $250 million, according to widely reported figures from entertainment and finance publications, including Celebrity Net Worth. This amount reportedly includes the combined wealth of Timberlake and his wife, actress Jessica Biel, though the majority is attributed to him.
The other four members—Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Joey Fatone—have net worths ranging from $7 million to $20 million. Collectively, the five members' combined estimated net worth is $303 million, with Timberlake's fortune alone outstripping the rest of the group's combined wealth several times over.
How NSYNC Members Built Their Fortunes After the 2002 Hiatus
Following NSYNC's hiatus in 2002, each member pursued different career paths, venturing into acting, music production, television, podcasting, and business. While the group achieved massive success in the late 1990s with hit albums and world tours, individual financial outcomes varied significantly.
Joey Fatone, with an estimated net worth of $7 million, revealed that he nearly went bankrupt after the hiatus due to overspending and poor financial guidance. He recovered by selling his home, seeking better financial advice, and taking on various jobs. Fatone now hosts game shows like Common Knowledge and The Singing Bee and served as an announcer on Family Feud.
Chris Kirkpatrick and JC Chasez: Diverse Ventures
Chris Kirkpatrick, a founding member known for his high vocal range, has an estimated net worth of $10 million. After NSYNC, he formed the rock band Nigels11, did voice acting, and appeared in reality TV shows like Mission Man Band and Gone Country. He also launched a clothing line, Fu-Man Skeeto, which ended in 2001.
JC Chasez, with an estimated net worth of $16 million, shifted to writing and producing for artists like David Archuleta and Matthew Morrison after his solo debut album Schizophrenic underperformed. He also judged MTV's America's Best Dance Crew from 2008 to 2012.
Lance Bass: Second Richest with $20 Million
Lance Bass, the second-richest member, has built a varied career in film, Broadway, TV hosting, and production. He owns Free Lance Entertainment and Lance Bass Productions, has invested in Rocco's bar in West Hollywood, and hosts the Frosted Tips podcast. His memoir, Out of Sync, became a New York Times bestseller.
Bass noted that he made more money after NSYNC than during it. On SiriusXM, he said: "Well, the worst thing is people thinking that we were rich, because we were not. We were famous, but we were not rich. I made way more money after NSYNC than I did during NSYNC."
Justin Timberlake's Dominant Wealth and Career
Timberlake's $250 million fortune stems primarily from his solo music career, which began with 2002's Justified and continued with albums like FutureSex/LoveSounds, The 20/20 Experience, and Man of the Woods. He also earns from global tours, film roles in The Social Network and Friends with Benefits, voicing Branch in the Trolls franchise, and production work. In 2022, he sold the rights to roughly 200 songs he wrote or co-wrote to Hipgnosis Song Management for an estimated $100 million.
The five NSYNC members have a combined estimated net worth of $303 million, reflecting their varied post-group successes. While Timberlake stands out as the most commercially successful, the others have carved out sustainable careers in entertainment and business, overcoming financial challenges where necessary.
