Monday, June 3, 2024

Feel-Good Interview Series: Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees - Ten Things to Know about Him

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Jeff Timmons is the founding member of the Grammy-nominated boy band 98 Degrees. He shared 10 interesting and fun things about himself.

Throughout his career, he has been nominated for a Grammy Award (for "Thank God I Found You" with Mariah Carey and Joe), Billboard Music Award, Kids' Choice Awards, and multiple Teen Choice Awards (winning one) as a member of 98 Degrees. Timmons has also done several acting jobs, which include Dead 7 and Baking Up Love.

Jeff's Favorite Movies

His favorite movies include Oppenheimer and The Shawshank Redemption, the latter of which brings him a great deal of nostalgia. “I love those two,” he admitted.

Favorite Series to Binge-watch

His favorite series to binge is Breaking Bad. “You can’t go wrong with it,” he said. “It is such an iconic show.”

Jeff Timmons' Favorite Cheat Meal

He revealed that his favorite cheat meal is “pizza.” “Even though I don’t eat carbs, I had pizza the other day,” he admitted. “I almost ate a whole one on my own. I had it at Rocco’s NY Pizzeria here in Las Vegas.”

Favorite Sports to Watch and to Play

His favorite sports to watch and to play are “football.” “I am into both the UFL and the NFL,” he said. “I would even watch high school and college football.”

Favorite Motto to Live by

Timmons’ favorite motto to live by is “seize the day.” “Get the most out of each day, and live with humility,” he expressed.

If Jeff Timmons Was not in Entertianment, it would be....

If he weren’t in the entertainment field, he would be in psychology. “With psychology, I can figure myself out while figuring other people out,” he said.

About This Stage of his Life

On the title of the current chapter of his life, he said, “Renaissance.” “It’s a rebirth not just in my career but also helping other people see a rebirth in their own careers as well,” he said.

Favorite Styles of Music

Timmons’ favorite styles in music are pop and R&B/soul. “I just love it,” he exclaimed.

If He Could Have a Superpower...

“To read people’s minds.” “I’m afraid to know the truth,” he said with a sweet laugh.

Best Thing about Being his Age

“At this point, the anxiety and worries about things are in the backburner. You enjoy each day and you don’t stress. Everything is fun and icing on the cake to what has been a good life,” he said.

To learn more about Jeff Timmons, follow him on Instagram.