Mythical couples: Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, the love of youth

They were one of the most iconic couples of the early 2000s. 20 years after their romance, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake continue to fascinate crowds. The two stars have lived a love affair with ups and downs, and the outlook on their romance has evolved over the years and the trials endured by the singer. Back to an iconic love story.

Britney Spears’ private life once again finds its way onto international press coverage, as his father finally agreed to request the end of his guardianship, and that the singer announced her engagement to Sam Asghari. But despite her new love affair taking shape, America’s ex-girlfriend remains very much associated with Justin Timberlake, her first love. For better and for worse.

Video. Britney Spears’ Minute

They had known each other from childhood

Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears got to know each other in the early 90’s when they attended the Mickey Mouse Club with other personalities such as Christina Aguilera and Ryan Gosling. A few years later, both became singers, the two stars reunited and began dating in 1999. At the time, Britney Spears was a virgin and claimed to want to stay until her marriage. This displayed chastity, which counterbalances its sexy side in its clips and on stage, makes it despite everything very appreciated by the general public, and in particular by parents who believe that she sets a good example for their children.

In an interview with The Observer in 2001, the pop star recalled their beautiful love story after two years of relationship: “When I’m with him, I still feel like when it all started two years ago. But our love runs deeper than when I was younger. We’ve been through so much, we’ve known each other since we were 12. Justin and I know each other by heart. ” Their couple is glamorous, popular, just like their music. And several of their appearances remain iconic, starting with the one for which they had donned evening denim outfits.

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A rupture and musical reprisals

Sadly, their love affair came to an end after three years of romance in front of the cameras. The break was particularly violent, since at the time, Britney Spears had been accused of being unfaithful, and Justin Timberlake had not hesitated to broadcast on the radio that the chaste singer had lost her virginity in his arms. Shortly after their breakup, the singer unveiled his first studio album, Justified, carried by the iconic piece Cry me a river, a song about a broken man and a breakup. It’s hard not to see a link to his recent love affair, even if the main person concerned initially evaded the question, despite the clear references to his ex in the clip: “I will not specifically say if n ‘Any song is about someone. I will say that writing a few songs on the record has helped me cope with a number of things. For me, songs are songs. They can come from things. that have happened to you personally or that could happen to you, “he said to MTV News. However, in 2011, Justin Timberlake finally confirmed that the song had everything to do with the singer.

In the wake of this musical revenge, rumors have long claimed that Britney Spears in turn planned a musical response. The main interested party, however, denied the information in an interview with MTV News: “You know, it’s funny. I read that I wrote this song and these lyrics, and it’s not my style. I will never do that. ” That hasn’t stopped many people from claiming that his single Everytime was actually a letter of apology to Justin Timberlake. Asked about it on Diane Sawyer’s set, the singer simply replied: “I’ll let the song speak for itself.” A mysterious answer that leaves room for doubt.

Video. Justin Timberlake Minute

Despite their careers which continued to develop, and the events where they could potentially cross paths, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears did not keep in touch. The latter told Vanity Fair in 2011: “We haven’t spoken for nine or ten years. We were very close: two kids from a small town, who do the same thing. But growing up, things that seemed logical as a child have changed. I won’t say anything about her, but I was a different person. ” All before concluding: “I don’t think we were a ‘normal’ couple.” “They seem to have finally reconnected, however, since in 2020, Britney Spears posted a video of her dancing on the title Filthy of her ex, with the caption: “I know we had one of the biggest breakups in the world 20 years ago … But this guy is a genius!”

#FreeBritney and Justin Timberlake’s apologies

A few months ago, when the #FreeBritney movement started to gain momentum, Justin Timberlake supported the singer on Twitter. His message, however, earned him many criticisms., since for his detractors, he is one of the people who contributed to the marginalization of Britney Spears. Shortly after the documentary was released Framing Britney Spears, he posted a long message of apology to the latter : “I am deeply sorry for the times in my life when my actions contributed to the problem, when I spoke when it was not my place, when I did not speak when I should have . “

Also referring to the Superbowl affair with Janet Jackson, he said: “I have benefited from a system that supports misogyny and racism. I especially apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson because I care about them, I respect them and I know I was at fault with them. ” For her part, Britney Spears has not spoken about her ex for a long time. Was it because of her guardianship or because she just didn’t want to? Hard to say.

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