What is Lance Bass's Net Worth?
Lance Bass is an American singer, dancer, actor, producer, television presenter, and author with a net worth of $20 million. Best known as a member of the internationally successful boy band NSYNC, Bass contributed significantly to the group's massive success throughout the late 90s and early 2000s. Though initially perceived as less skilled in dancing, Bass's dedication and hard work led NSYNC to sell 56 million albums globally. Their albums, "No Strings Attached" and "Celebrity," hold the records for the fastest-selling albums of all time. NSYNC went on hiatus in 2002, after which Justin Timberlake pursued a solo career, marking the end of the group. Bass later ventured into acting, trained to become a cosmonaut, and released his autobiography "Out of Sync," which became a New York Times Bestseller. He publicly came out as gay in a 2006 People magazine cover story, for which he received the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award.
Early Life
James Lance Bass was born on May 4, 1979, in Laurel, Mississippi. He grew up in a Christian household with his father, James, a medical technologist, and his mother, Diane, a middle school teacher. As a child, he had a profound interest in space and aspired to work for NASA. Bass also developed a passion for singing, participating in his church choir and local performance groups, including his high school’s competitive show choir and the Mississippi Show Stoppers.
Career
In high school, Lance Bass received a life-changing call from Justin Timberlake and his mother, Lynn, inviting him to audition for NSYNC. Timberlake knew of Bass’s talent through a shared vocal coach. Despite early struggles with choreography, Bass's determination secured his place in the group, leading to their first album recording in Germany. NSYNC’s breakthrough came with their debut single, "I Want You Back," leading them to stardom in the US and Europe.
NSYNC shattered records with their album "No Strings Attached" and followed up with "Celebrity," solidifying their place in music history. They sold over 56 million records before disbanding in 2002 when Timberlake pursued a solo career. Despite initial feelings of betrayal, Bass and Timberlake remain on good terms.
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During NSYNC's peak, Bass explored acting with roles in "7th Heaven" and the film "On The Line." He continued taking minor roles in TV, film, and animated shows, and competed in the seventh season of "Dancing with the Stars," finishing third. Additionally, he founded Lance Bass Productions and hosted a Sirius XM radio show.
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Personal Life
Bass dated actress Danielle Fishel from 1999 to 2000. After coming out publicly in People magazine in 2006, Bass's relationship status gained media attention. In 2011, he started dating painter and actor Michael Turchin, and the couple got engaged in 2013 and married in 2014. Their wedding was the first same-sex marriage to be broadcast on cable TV, and in 2021, they announced expecting twins via surrogacy.
Bass's fascination with space led him to train as a cosmonaut in Russia for the Youngest Person in Space project in 2002. Although he was not able to join the space mission, he remains active in youth space programs and serves as the World Space Week Youth Spokesman, inspiring students to pursue careers in science and mathematics. He is also a member of the National Space Society and remains committed to his dream of traveling to space.
