*NSYNC Is Reportedly Standing Behind Justin Timberlake Amid Britney Spears Memoir Revelations
By Kristin Myers on October 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
Pop star Britney Spears has shared quite a bit of information about her relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, in her new memoir, “The Woman In Me.”
Although the two only dated from 1999 to 2002, the now 41-year-old pop star reflected on allegations of infidelity in her memoir, as well as the bombshell revelation that the two navigated an unplanned pregnancy.
Although many fans are looking at the "Cry Me A River" singer in a new light, JT's *NSYNC boy banders are reportedly standing behind him in light of the new bombshell revelations.
*NSYNC Is Supporting Justin Timberlake Through 'The Woman In Me' Criticism
The "Mirrors" crooner has been facing a lot of criticism following the release of Britney Spears' tell-all memoir, "The Woman In Me." However, sources told TMZ on Thursday afternoon that his longtime friends - Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, and JC Chasez - are "supporting him" amid the new revelations.
Although there is a lot of energy being aimed at "The Social Network" actor right now, a source said that they have known Justin for over two decades and would not mind performing with him again in the future, despite the negative attention that has been caused by some of the recent revelations. Sources went on to say that even though RCA Records would love a reunion, it's not going to happen right now.
Justin is reportedly busy on a new single with a tour lined up for next year. It looks like the release of Britney's memoir won't put a halt on his career plans, although an insider revealed that he has quietly pulled some club appearances from his schedule. Although *NSYNC just recorded "Better Place" together for the "Trolls" sequel, sources say that - even though it's not going to happen right now - everyone would be up for a reunion tour or even potential new music.
Justin Timberlake Is Reportedly ‘Not At All Happy’ With The Memoir
Although he is not going to let it stop his plan to go on tour, a source told the Daily Mail on Tuesday that Justin is “not at all happy” about Britney wrote about him in her memoir. However, the insider went on to say that Justin hasn’t reached out to confront her directly.
“Justin has not reached out to Britney at all about any of this, and he is not going to because there is nothing he can say to her,” a source told the outlet, noting that although Britney is “just telling it from her point of view,” Justin is not “OK with it.”
“Justin is not at all happy about what has come out in this book,” the source claimed. “Doing this book has given Britney life, and she really doesn’t care who is offended by anything in it because it is what happened. She was there and lived through it. No one can say anything. She has got this all out of her and is moving on now.”
Britney Says She Never Meant To 'Offend' Justin Timberlake... Or Anyone Else
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— Britney Spears 🌹🚀 (@britneyspears) October 20, 2023
Last Friday, the "Toxic" singer put out a brief statement to say that she did not like the headlines that she had been reading and insisted that she never wanted "to offend anyone" with her tell-all book.
“My book’s purpose was not to offend anyone by any means !!! That was me then …that is in the past !!!” she began. “I don’t like the headlines I am reading …that’s exactly why I quit the business 4 years ago !!! Most of the book is from 20 years ago … I have moved on and it’s a beautiful clean slate from here !!!”
“I am here to establish it that way for the rest of my entire life !!!” she continued. “Either way, that is the last of it and s— happens !! This is actually a book didn’t know needed to be written … although some might be offended, it has given me closure on all things for a better future !!!”
“Hopefully I can enlighten people who feel particularly alone in most cases or hurt or misunderstood !!! Again, my motive for this book was not to harp on my past experiences which is what the press is doing and it’s dumb and silly !!!” she concluded. “I have moved on since then !! #TheWomaninMe.”