The Evolution of Justin Timberlake, Thespian

Someone give this guy a damn Oscar already.

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In case you'd forgotten, Justin Timberlake has been acting for about as long as he's been singing and dancing. The Mickey Mouse Club, anyone? In spite of years of putting in work, Timberlake is still struggling to be taken seriously as a leading man. Why? Because he chooses starring roles that look awful. And his role on Runner Runner, out this weekend, is no exception. 

When will Timberlake finally be considered Oscar worthy? Only time and a more discerning talent agent will tell. It's not like dude doesn't have the chops. This is the evolution of Justin Timberlake, thespian.

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Mickey Mouse Club (1993-1995)

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Touched by an Angel (1999)

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Model Behavior (2000)

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On the Line (2001)

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Longshot (2001)

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Edison (2005)

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Alpha Dog (2006)

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Southland Tales (2006)

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Black Snake Moan (2006)

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The Love Guru (2008)

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The Open Road (2009)

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The Social Network (2010)

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Bad Teacher (2011)

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Friends With Benefits (2011)

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In Time (2011)

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Saturday Night Live (2008-2012)

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Trouble With the Curve (2012)

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Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)

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Runner Runner (2013)

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