What Is JC Chasez's Net Worth?
JC Chasez, an acclaimed American singer-songwriter, dancer, entertainer, record producer, and actor, boasts a net worth of $16 million. Initially recognized for his role on "The Mickey Mouse Club," JC Chasez gained global fame as a member of the iconic boy band *NSYNC.
Early Life
Born Joshua Scott Chasez on August 8, 1976, in Bowie, Maryland, JC's passion for music and dance emerged early. By five, he was dancing at home despite his shyness. His determination saw him winning national dance contests by 13 and successfully auditioning for "The Mickey Mouse Club" at 15, marking the true beginning of his entertainment career.
The Mickey Mouse Club
JC Chasez joined "The Mickey Mouse Club" after his mother spotted a newspaper advertisement for auditions. From the fourth season until the show's conclusion in 1996, JC performed alongside future stars like Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Ryan Gosling. He adapted his stage name to JC due to another cast member already being named Josh. By 18, JC was professionally songwriting, with his song "Give Me The Love I Need" featuring his lead vocals on Euge Groove's debut album.
*NSYNC
In 1995, JC joined *NSYNC, formed by pop impresario Lou Perlman. The band released three studio albums: "NSYNC" (1997), "No Strings Attached" (2000), and "Celebrity" (2001). Initially celebrated in Europe, their popularity swiftly spread to America and globally, selling 11 million copies of their debut album. They performed at prestigious events like the World Series, Super Bowl, and Olympic Games and collaborated with artists like Elton John, Aerosmith, Mary J. Blige, Nelly, Michael Jackson, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, and Gloria Estefan.
Even during *NSYNC's peak, JC occasionally worked independently. He contributed vocals to Blaque's track "Bring It All To Me" in 1998, though it was attributed to *NSYNC.
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Breakup and Solo Career
The band eventually ceased performing without officially disbanding. JC earned solo recognition with the 2002 single "Blowin' Me Up (With Her Love)," which he co-produced. His solo album "Schizophrenic" (2004) followed, but its promotion suffered due to the controversial 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance. In 2007, JC left Jive Records, shelving his second album "The Story of Kate," though some singles surfaced online. Despite this setback, bandmate Justin Timberlake praised JC, stating, "In my opinion, he had the best voice out of all of us…"
Besides his solo pursuits, JC wrote and produced for acts like Girls Aloud, Basement Jaxx, David Archuleta, Matthew Morrison, and the Backstreet Boys. From 2008 to 2012, he judged "America's Best Dance Crew" on MTV. In 2012, he co-founded Girl Radical, a girl group, and participated in the touring North American production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" as Pontius Pilate in 2014, although the show was canceled due to low ticket sales.
JC also contributed to Smokey Robinson's collaborative album "Smokey & Friends" in 2014 and featured on Blues Traveler's "Blow Up the Moon" in 2015, as well as its official video. In 2016, he portrayed a fictional version of himself in the comedy "Opening Night."
Real Estate
JC Chasez has owned luxurious properties, including a mansion in Orlando, Florida, purchased in 2000 for $1.2 million and later sold for $1.775 million. He also owns a home in Los Angeles, bought for just over $1 million the same year.
