Jessica Biel Making Sons 'First Priority' Amid Husband Justin Timberlake 'New Normal' With Lyme Disease

Jessica Biel is getting real and honest about navigating family life while standing by Justin Timberlake amid his health challenges. 

Timberlake recently revealed that he has been battling Lyme disease following the conclusion of his world tour. 

Before the singer made the revelation, fans online had voiced concern over his lackluster performances and appearance during his concerts. 

Biel vowed to be by Timberlake’s side through better or worse, and she’s doing just that. The 43-year-old actress has found time to be a pillar for her family despite juggling acting and business endeavors of her own. 

Biel has supported Timberlake through his health and wellness journey while also being there for their sons, Silas and Phineas, a source told US Weekly. 

An insider close to the situation reported that the actress is making her sons, aged 10 and 5, “first priority” at the moment. 

“She’s been incredibly emotionally supportive when he needs her,” the insider said. “They’re navigating Justin’s new normal very well. … The family cherishes their time with each other more than ever,” the insider added. 

On his end, Timberlake is not unaware of the labor of love his wife has shown him. He released an Instagram statement acknowledging his wife and sons for standing by him during his health challenges.

Both Timberlake and Biel are also reportedly receiving a lot of support from their extended family members, who are constantly praying for the singer’s full recovery. 

Timberlake didn’t open up about his health until his "Forget Tomorrow World Tour" wrapped up. 

In a heartfelt Instagram post, the 10-time Grammy Award winner wrote that he has been privately battling Lyme disease. He also revealed that he has struggled through immense pain to deliver performances while on tour but asked fans not to feel pity for him.

“I want to tell you a little bit about what’s going on with me. Among other things, I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease,” he wrote. 

The 44-year-old pop star wrote that living with the disease was physically and mentally “relentlessly debilitating,” and he was shocked when he initially got the diagnosis. However, he admitted that it explained why he often felt nerve pain, fatigue, and sickness while onstage. 

After being made aware of the severity of his disease, Timberlake was faced with a personal decision– to stop touring or to “keep going and figure it out.”  He chose the latter. 

The "Suit & Tie" singer also stated that by choosing to keep going, he was able to prove his mental tenacity to himself, per The Blast.

Following his revelation, Timberlake dedicated a special section of his post to thanking his fans for their constant show of love.

He appreciated everyone who came to see him on the Forget Tomorrow Tour, and any of his other tours over the years, writing that their love continues to humble him. 

“Your signs, messages, and DIY t-shirts have made me laugh and smile so many times… You have made my dreams come true,” he wrote. 

The singer further thanked his crew, band, singers, and dancers for their help in making the tour a success. 

He then concluded by sending a heartwarming shoutout to his wife and sons, writing, “To Jess, Silas, and Phin… nothing is more powerful than your unconditional love. You are my heart and my home. I’m on my way… with love, JT.” 

Before Timberlake opened up about battling Lyme Disease, his fans had voiced growing concern over his “tired” appearance and performances. 

Critics had initially bashed the pop star for his performances, assuming that he was performing without energy because he was tired of singing his old songs. Some even claimed that his concerts had become a “lifeless karaoke act.”

Soon, fans began to worry less about his performances and more about his health. 

The concerns heightened after the singer delivered a performance in Georgia, and several fans online urged him to take a “break and recharge,” as reported by The Blast.

While Timberlake was being criticized for his performances, reports of a looming disaster in his marriage began to fly around. 

The Blast reported that the couple was having a hard time after the singer’s outbursts during the Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Timberlake's irrational anger during the tour allegedly caused a strain on his marriage.  

An insider revealed that the singer’s wife was “dreading” the moment he would return home and was encouraging him to seek professional help for his anger.