Justin Timberlake seems to cultivate his clean-cut image. But his arrest in Long Island is not his first scandal.
Superstar on stage, loving family man at home – that’s how Justin Timberlake (43) presents himself. Just a few hours before the police caught him allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, the singer published loving words to his sons.
: “My two greatest gifts. I learn more about myself every day just because you both chose me as your daddy. I will always be there for you, on your highs and in your valleys… to lift you up and show you how far you can go and to catch you when you fall (…).”
It seems that his wife Jessica Biel (42), with whom he has been married since 2012, and their children Silas (9) and Phineas (3) will once again have to support Timberlake themselves. The arrest last Tuesday (June 18) is not the first scandal for the pop star.
Britney Spears was reportedly pregnant by Justin Timberlake
Timberlake’s early relationship with his colleague Britney Spears (42) caused a worldwide stir. The two “Mickey Mouse Club” stars were together from 1999 to 2002. Timberlake was subsequently criticized for damaging Spears’ reputation with his song “Cry Me a River” because he gave the impression that Spears had been unfaithful to him.
In 2023, Spears made a series of allegations against her ex-boyfriend in her memoir “The Woman in Me.” She suggested that Timberlake was unfaithful and cheated on her with “another celebrity.” She did not reveal the star’s identity.
Spears also claimed that she had an abortion while dating Timberlake because he was allegedly not ready to become a father. He was “definitely not happy about the pregnancy,” the singer claimed.
Janet Jackson had to suffer from “Nipplegate”
The incident involving Timberlake and Janet Jackson (58) at the 2004 Super Bowl became known worldwide as “Nipplegate”. During the superstars’ joint appearance at halftime, Timberlake pulled on Jackson’s top and accidentally exposed her breast in front of 140 million viewers. Timberlake later apologized for the “clothing mishap” and explained that it was “not intentional”. The scandal damaged Jackson’s career, while Timberlake emerged relatively unscathed.
Janet Jackson, however, seems to have long since gotten over it. In 2022, she said in a documentary: “Honestly, the whole thing has been blown way out of proportion. And of course it was an accident that shouldn’t have happened, but everyone is looking for someone to blame and that has to stop.” She and Timberlake are “very good friends and we will always be very good friends.” She added: “He and I have moved on, and it’s time for everyone else to do the same.”
Suspicious pictures with his co-star Alisha Wainwright
Seven years after his wedding to Jessica Biel, suspicious footage of Timberlake surfaced in November 2019, showing him in New Orleans with his “Palmer” co-star Alisha Wainwright (34). The two appeared to be holding hands.
Timberlake later apologized for the incident in a now-deleted Instagram post. He said his judgment had failed, but also clarified “that nothing happened between me and my co-star.” He wrote: “I drank way too much that night and I regret my behavior. I should have known better.” This is not the example “I want to set for my son. I apologize to my amazing wife and family for putting them in such an embarrassing situation and I am focused on being the best husband and father.”
Jessica Biel did not comment on this. The couple continues to present themselves as an inseparable unit. On Father’s Day, she addressed her husband: “You are so many things to so many people. But for us, you are the rock.”
The latest accusation against Timberlake: drunk driving
Will Jessica Biel catch her husband again? The singer was arrested on June 18th in Long Island, New York. The police believe that he was “driving his vehicle while intoxicated,” the authorities said in a statement, according to People magazine. According to the report, Timberlake, who is currently on tour, will face charges of drunk driving and other traffic offenses. A court date is scheduled for July 26th.
Source: Stern
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