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Johnathan Walker:JoJo Siwa's Massive Transformations Earn Her a Spot at the Top of the Pyramid
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Date:2025-04-07 21:29:57
We should've know better.
Because after watching JoJo Siwa grow up right before our eyes on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition and Dance Moms,Johnathan Walker we should have known that one day the singer would ultimately ditch her signature ponytail and bedazzled bows for a more mature look.
While it was a long time coming, that day officially came in March of this year. "The following content is not made for children," the 20-year-old shared in a series of Instagram posts at the time, "and may be disturbing or offensive to some viewers."
And let it be known, the Dancing with the Stars alum—she and partner Jenna Johnson made history as the first same-sex duo—is not disturbed or offended by what anyone thinks.
"People are afraid of things they don't know," the "KARMA" singer exclusively told E! News last month. "Things can be scary for people. New things can be very, very scary."
"Creating art is such a special, special thing," she continued, "and I'm very lucky that I get to be one of the people in the world that gets to create art."
The So You Think You Can Dance judge is also very lucky she can count Lil Nas X and Meghan Trainor as supporters.
As she put it, "The way that I'm able to keep going and keep being like, 'Wait, actually what I'm doing is right' is because some of the most respected people in the world have come up to me and been like, 'What you're doing right now is so right. It is what the world needs, and I'm learning from what you are doing right now.'"
In this adult era, she finally feels like herself. "Every day, my happiness is larger," she shared. "And every day, my confidence is larger. And every day, a thrill is bigger."
Now, have a thrill and read on to witness her evolution through the years...
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.
JoJo celebrated the launch of Abby Lee Dance Company LA's VIP Grand Opening.
She rocked a glam jumpsuit at the 3rd Annual Reality TV Awards.
JoJo accepted the award for Favorite Viral Music Artist at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards.
She proved the sun never sets on a badass with her shades at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Batter up: JoJo donned a classic baseball outfit at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports.
She showed off her signature style at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards.
Even Kim Kardashian and North West keep up with the teen idol.
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.
JoJo belted her heart out while on tour.
JoJo spent her Thanksgiving giving back.
The Dance Moms alum was all smiles at the Lakers game.
It was a party in the U.S.A when JoJo and Miley Cyrus hung out.
Who's under that T-Rex? JoJo showed off her singing chops on The Masked Singer.
JoJo came out on Instagram in 2020, wearing a shirt reading, "Best. Gay. Cousin. Ever."
Later that year, she and then-girlfriend Kylie Prew celebrated Pride together.
JoJo performed onstage during a screening for her Paramount+ original movie The J Team.
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.
She said bye, bye, bye bye to her signature ponytail.
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.
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."
JoJo debuted her more mature look at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, rocking dark makeup and an edgy costume from her "Karma" music video.
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