﻿Ever caught wind of that explosive showdown between Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake?
Well, it seems like Britney kicked off the drama with a cryptic Instagram post,
hinting at tensions with Justin. She apologized for revelations in her memoir about their past,
including Britney's revelation about an abortion during their relationship.
She even praised Timberlake's new song, "Selfish," in a surprising twist. However, quicker than
you can say "Oops!... I Did It Again," Britney deleted her apology after Timberlake seemingly
fired back during his concert in New York. In a jaw-dropping moment caught on video,
Timberlake delivered a sassy clapback to all the drama,
declaring, "I'd like to take this opportunity to apologize to absolutely f****** nobody."
But Britney wasn't about to let Justin have the last word. Oh no, she came back swinging with
a fiery response of her own, calling out the singer and hinting at some street talk drama.
And just like that, the internet exploded with #canceljustintimberlake trending like wildfire.
Now, let's rewind to the late 90s, where Britney and Justin's romance began. Sparks flew when
Britney opened for *NSYNC, and soon they were the talk of the town. But Spears played it coy,
denying rumors left and right, even as Timberlake was making moves behind the scenes.
At the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards Spears and Timberlake made their
grand debut as a couple. While they arrived separately on the red carpet,
their undeniable chemistry stole the show as they cozied up together during the event.
At 2001 Super Bowl halftime show, Spears and Timberlake, alongside *NSYNC and Aerosmith, rocked
the stage with their unforgettable performance. Backstage, Spears couldn't help but gush about her
relationship with Timberlake, emphasizing the importance of trust in their bond.
In a n interview with The Guardian, Spears poured her heart out about her two-year relationship
with Timberlake, revealing that their love had only deepened over time. Their busy schedules
often kept them apart — but when they were together, they lived at her house in L.A.
She added: "With him, it's still the same as I felt two years ago. But it is a deeper love
now than when I was younger. Like, we've gone through so much together and we've
known each other since we were 12 years old. We know each other inside and out.”
In 2002, Britney took the Saturday Night Live stage by storm! But this wasn't just any SNL
appearance – it was a star-studded affair that included a surprise cameo from none other than
her beau, Justin Timberlake. But when pressed for juicy details about their romance, Spears
kept her cards close to her chest, leaving fans guessing about the state of their relationship.
And the same year, while promoting Crossroads in London, Spears dropped a bombshell,
revealing that she was "not in an intense relationship with anyone at the moment." This
admission all but confirmed the rumors swirling about her split from Justin Timberlake. Despite
weeks of denying breakup speculation, fueled by sightings of Spears in tears with friend
Tara Reid, the pop star finally acknowledged the reality during her European press tour.
In June, Timberlake revealed to PEOPLE the pain he felt following his breakup with Britney. "It
hurts too bad," he confessed, describing the nightly tears and feeling like he was living
in a soap opera. Despite the heartache, Justin made it clear that his love for
Spears remained unwavering, declaring, "I love Britney, and I'll always love her."
Just a month later, Spears echoed Timberlake's sentiments, characterizing
their split as amicable and attributing it to conflicting schedules. "We're climbing
two different mountains," she reflected. "Of course, it's gonna kind of hurt sometimes,
and you wonder things. But you learn from it and grow. I'm trying to get to that point."
Reflecting on their past, Justin admitted to feeling betrayed, prompting him to write "Cry
Me a River." Despite initial denials from Timberlake, who insisted the song wasn't
about Spears, he later revealed in his memoir that the track was born out of raw emotion.
"I've been scorned. I've been pissed off," he wrote. "I wrote 'Cry Me a River' in two hours.
I didn't plan on writing it. The feelings I had were so strong that I had to write it."
In the aftermath of Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me a River" music video, Britney
spoke out about feeling exploited by its portrayal of their past relationship.
"It was hard for me that he was so exploitative," Spears revealed. "Every interview that he did,
he was just talking about us in such an open way and I just felt, 'Is nothing sacred anymore?' It
was weird. It was ... disappointing." In 2021, Timberlake took to Instagram
to issue a public apology to his ex-girlfriend. "I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where
my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn or did not speak up for what
was right," Timberlake wrote. "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."
Short reminder: Timberlake and Jackson were at the center of a major controversy following their
2004 Super Bowl halftime performance, during which Timberlake accidentally
exposed Jackson's breast on live television. In a stunning revelation, Britney disclosed in
her memoir, "The Woman in Me," that she underwent an abortion during her relationship with Justin.
Spears candidly shared that while the pregnancy was unexpected, she viewed it as a surprise rather
than a tragedy. However, Timberlake expressed hesitancy about starting a family at that time,
believing they were too young. Spears admitted that if the decision had been solely hers, she
wouldn't have chosen to terminate the pregnancy, underscoring the complexity of their relationship
and the difficult choices they faced. And you already know the continuation of this
story. As we bid farewell to the whirlwind romance of Britney and Justin, we can't help but wonder
what the next chapter holds for these two icons. One thing's for sure – the world will be watching.