NSYNC boy band heartthrob is unrecognisable almost 30 years after finding fame

09 June 2023 , 15:02
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NSYNC boy band heartthrob is unrecognisable almost 30 years after finding fame
NSYNC boy band heartthrob is unrecognisable almost 30 years after finding fame

It has been almost 30 years since boyband *NSYNC made their debut in the music industry, with them later becoming one of the biggest groups during the early noughties.

The group released their self-titled debut album in 1997 but it was singles from their follow-up No Strings Attached in 2000 that brought the quintet their biggest success.

*NSYNC released four albums together overall between 1997 and 2002, which is when the Grammy Award nominated group disbanded. Some members have reunited over the years, though they haven't released any subsequent music.

The group included Joey Fatone, now 46, who's remained in the spotlight since the popular group went on 'hiatus' and he's continued to perform as a singer in recent years.

NSYNC boy band heartthrob is unrecognisable almost 30 years after finding fame eiqkiqkkiktinvNSYNC consisted of (from left to right) Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick and Justin Timberlake (Getty Images)

Joey - who during a period in the band's career had red streaks in his hair - unsurprisingly looks a little different from how he did back in the day when *NSYNC topped the charts.

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The singer continues to model facial hair, though he now sports a white beard and a less colourful hairstyle than he did earlier in his career some years ago.

He has showcased his latest appearance in posts on social media over recent years, whilst continuing to perform as a singer and pursuing other opportunities in his career.

NSYNC boy band heartthrob is unrecognisable almost 30 years after finding fameJoey has kept in the spotlight over the years (Instagram/realjoeyfatone)
NSYNC boy band heartthrob is unrecognisable almost 30 years after finding fameHe continues to perform as a singer (Getty Images for Gateway for Cancer Research)

Although best known for being a vocalist in the group, Joey has worked on various projects outside of the music industry, including having pursued acting opportunities.

Around the time that *NSYNC parted aways, he appeared in the rom-com My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) as Angelo. He reprised the role the film's 2016 and 2023 sequels.

He's also appeared in Hannah Montana, competed on shows like Dancing with the Stars and the Masked Singer, and has starred in some Broadway musicals such as Rent.

NSYNC boy band heartthrob is unrecognisable almost 30 years after finding fameHe's also been an actor and presenter in his career too (Instagram/realjoeyfatone)
NSYNC boy band heartthrob is unrecognisable almost 30 years after finding fameHe shares updates with fans on social media (Instagram/realjoeyfatone)

He posts about his life and career on Instagram, including updates about his family. He shares two children with his ex-wife Kelly Baldwin. They are parents to Briahna, 22, and Kloey, 13.

Joey was a member of *NSYNC alongside his bandmates JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Lance Bass and Justin Timberlake. The group had been formed in around 1995.

Their self-titled first album 'N Sync was released in 1997. It featured songs such as their debut single I Want You Back and its follow-up Tearin' Up My Heart.

NSYNC boy band heartthrob is unrecognisable almost 30 years after finding fameNSYNC released four albums together between 1997 and 2002 (WireImage)

Their album No Strings Attached, released in 2000, topped the charts in the US and featured successful singles like Bye Bye Bye, It's Gonna Be Me and This I Promise You.

It was released as their third album, following festive album Home for Christmas in 1998. Their fourth, and currently their latest, album Celebrity was released back in 2001.

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The group were nominated for several Grammy Awards over the course of their time together and won accolades like Billboard Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards.

Joel Leaver

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