JoJo Siwa Through the Years: See Her Evolution From Tiny Dancer to Superstar

By Samantha Bergeson Nov 04, 2021 12:00 PM
| Updated Nov 11, 2021 9:57 PM
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Life certainly is "epic" for JoJo Siwa right now!

The Dancing With the Stars season 30 competitor has already made history with a same-sex dance partner, and now, JoJo is looking to mentor more rising stars with new Peacock series Siwas Dance Pop Revolution, which premieres today, Nov. 4 on the NBCU streaming platform. 

"Life is just so epic right now that I'm just seat belted in and along for the ride," JoJo exclusively gushed to E! News on Oct. 26. "I'm in the driver's seat, but I'm going 150 miles per hour." 

She added, "Every day, my happiness is larger. And every day, my confidence is larger. And every day, a thrill is bigger." 

Well, JoJo has certainly made the most of her days!

The 18-year-old first shot to fame after appearing on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, judged by Abby Lee Miller. At age nine, JoJo made a huge impression, and although she placed in fifth place, she joined Dance Moms two years later in 2015. 

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JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson's DWTS Journey

JoJo's dancing skills, signature style and bubbly personality made her a breakout star over the course of six seasons, and JoJo eventually launched her YouTube channel "It's JoJo Siwa" to speak directly with fans. 

From The Masked Singer to DWTS and a deal with Nickelodeon, JoJo's empire has only grown over the years. Now, JoJo along with her mom-ager Jessalynn Siwa are on the lookout for the next big star with Dance Pop Revolution as young talented singers compete for a role in XOMG Pop, a brand-new pop group.

Relive JoJo's evolution over the years below!

Siwas Dance Pop Revolution premieres today, Nov. 4 on Peacock

(E! and Peacock are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)

September 2013

JoJo Siwa made her reality TV debut at age 9 while competing on the second season of Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, judged by Abby Lee Miller.

May 2015

JoJo celebrated the launch of Abby Lee Dance Company LA's VIP Grand Opening. 

May 2015

She rocked a glam jumpsuit at the 3rd Annual Reality TV Awards.

March 2017

JoJo accepted the award for Favorite Viral Music Artist at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards. 

March 2018

She proved the sun never sets on a badass with her shades at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

July 2018

Batter up: JoJo donned a classic baseball outfit at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports.

August 2018

She showed off her signature style at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards. 

March 2019

Even Kim Kardashian and North West keep up with the teen idol.

April 2019

JoJo's star-studded Sweet 16 included a special visit from the Kardashian-Jenner family, with North and Penelope Disick fan-girling over the birthday girl. 

September 2019

JoJo belted her heart out while on tour.

November 2019

JoJo spent her Thanksgiving giving back.

February 2020

The Dance Moms alum was all smiles at the Lakers game.

March 2020

It was a party in the U.S.A when JoJo and Miley Cyrus hung out.

March 2020

Who's under that T-Rex? JoJo showed off her singing chops on The Masked Singer

January 2021

JoJo came out on Instagram in 2020, wearing a shirt reading, "Best. Gay. Cousin. Ever." 

June 2021

Later that year, she and then-girlfriend Kylie Prew celebrated Pride together.

September 2021

JoJo performed onstage during a screening for her Paramount+ original movie The J Team.

October 2021

Making history as the first same-sex Dancing With the Stars pair, JoJo competed with partner Jenna Johnson on season 30 of the reality competition series.

April 2022

She said bye, bye, bye bye to her signature ponytail.

July 2023

JoJo got inked during an outing with outing with Raven-Symoné and wife Miranda Pearman-Maday. For her first tattoo, she got the number 1031 behind her right ear in reference to her 2019 to 2022 D.R.E.A.M. The Tour concert series.

March 2024

The singer teased her next project might not be suitable for all ages

"The following content is not made for children," she shared in a series of cryptic Instagram posts, "and may be disturbing or offensive to some viewers."

April 2024

JoJo debuted her more mature look at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, rocking dark makeup and an edgy costume from her "Karma" music video.

June 2024

After turning 21, JoJo took a swig from a tequila bottle while performing at a Pride Month concert. Why?

"I was like, ‘I want to f--king take a shot before this,'" she explained on her JoJo Siwa Now podcast. "And my grandma was like, ‘All right, JoJo. You should do it.’ I was like, ‘All right, let’s do it!’”

March 2025

The former child star literally turned heads—including her own—when she stepped out at the iHeartRadio Music Awards with a towering headpiece made by her mom.

"I had this vision, and I found this online," she told E! News of the unconventional accessory. "I told everyone on my team what I wanted, every piece to the puzzle.”

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