Lance Bass

James Lance Bass is an American singer, actor, producer, and entrepreneur who rose to international fame as a member of the iconic boy band NSYNC, one of the best-selling music groups of all time. Born on May 4, 1979, in Laurel, Mississippi, Bass was recruited to join NSYNC in 1995 by Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez when the group needed a bass singer. NSYNC went on to become one of the defining pop acts of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

NSYNC sold over 70 million records worldwide, with their album “No Strings Attached” (2000) setting the record for most albums sold in a single week at 2.4 million copies. The group produced hit singles including “Bye Bye Bye,” “It’s Gonna Be Me,” and “Tearin’ Up My Heart.” After NSYNC went on hiatus in 2002, Bass pursued various ventures including acting, producing, and a well-publicized attempt to travel to space as a cosmonaut aboard the International Space Station, though the trip was ultimately canceled due to funding issues.

Bass came out publicly as gay in 2006, becoming one of the first major pop stars to do so and an important figure in LGBTQ+ visibility in entertainment. He has since been an active advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. He has appeared in numerous television shows and films, hosted podcasts, and developed real estate and entertainment businesses. He married artist Michael Turchin in 2014, and the couple welcomed twins in 2021.

As of 2026, Lance Bass’s estimated net worth is approximately $22 million. His wealth comes from NSYNC royalties and reunion activities, television appearances, producing credits, real estate investments, podcast hosting, and various entrepreneurial ventures. The NSYNC reunion activities in recent years have further boosted his earnings.