'I know I failed': Justin Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson

[rooster59]

'I know I failed': Justin Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson

 

Singer Britney Spears and boyfriend singer Justin Timberlake of NSYNC at the 2002 NBA All-Star game at the Philadelphia Convention Center, Pennsylvania U.S. February 10, 2002. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer/File Picture

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Justin Timberlake on Friday issued a public apology to his former girlfriend Britney Spears and singer Janet Jackson, saying he had failed them in the past.

 

Timberlake spoke out on his Instagram account after criticism this week on social and mainstream media of interviews he gave some 20 years ago about his sex life with Spears when both were at the height of their careers.

 

The backlash followed the broadcast of a TV documentary about the rise and fall of Spears, including how she was shamed in the media when their relationship ended in 2002.

 

Timberlake also has been dogged for years by accusations that he failed to take sufficient responsibility for the infamous "wardrobe malfunction" during the 2004 Super Bowl half time show when he mistakenly exposed Janet Jackson's breast on stage.

 

"I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed, " Timberlake, 40, wrote on Instagram.

 

The "Sexy Back" pop star, now married to actress Jessica Biel, said he was sorry for speaking out of turn, or not speaking up, for what was right in the past.

 

"I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism," he said.

 

Timberlake and Spears dated for about three years before splitting up abruptly in 2002. Spears was questioned in the media about her virginity while Timberlake said he had slept with her and then wrote a song "Cry Me a River" in which he implied that she had cheated in the relationship.

 

In Friday's apology, Timberlake said the entertainment industry sets white men up for success.

 

"Because of my ignorance, I didn't recognize it for all that it was while it was happening in my own life," he said.

 

Spears' business and personal affairs have been controlled by court-appointed conservators since 2008.

 

Representatives for Jackson and Spears did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Friday.

 

(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Richard Chang)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2021-02-13

 

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[connda]

Does anyone really care? 

[BritManToo]

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

The backlash followed the broadcast of a TV documentary about the rise and fall of Spears, including how she was shamed in the media when their relationship ended in 2002.

I enjoyed the 'breakup' pop video, it was a total classic ........

Another bit of weirdness, Britney was judged as 'mentally incompetent' in 2009 and ever since then her fortune is controlled by court appointed officials.

 

Edited February 13, 2021 by BritManToo

[Pilotman]

15 minutes ago, connda said:

Does anyone really care? 

No

[impulse]

58 minutes ago, connda said:

Does anyone really care? 

 

Between the 3 of them, they probably have 450 million followers on Youbang, Faceplant and Twatter. 

 

Millions of whom are twittering excitedly today, how their luv for Justin has been vindicated after 20 years.  "I just knew he was a good man, I always knew it".

 

I didn't realize he played a part in JJ's Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction.  I thought she was just self promoting?  But that's how clueless I am about the important things.

 

[NanLaew]

55 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

1 hour ago, connda said:

Does anyone really care? 

No

 

Britney's dad obviously still does. He recently failed in wresting total control of her millions (again).

 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/02/11/britney-spears-father-stays-co-conservator-trust-gets-equal-power/6728832002/

[Dagfinnur Traustason]

Sounds to me he have Biel trouble and want a second chance with the ex.

Edited February 13, 2021 by Dagfinnur Traustason

[mtls2005]

Mickey Mouse Club Alums, along with Christina Aguilera

 

Timberlake has had some incredible supporting movie roles as well: The Social Network, and Trouble with the Curve stand out for me. Supposed to be good in Palmer, haven't watched it yet.

 

 

[canuckamuck]

The only way a white male star can attempt to regain relevance. On his knees.

[pacovl46]

9 hours ago, canuckamuck said:

The only way a white male star can attempt to regain relevance. On his knees.

He’s just as relevant as he’s ever been since his career took off!