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Timberlake and Spears were in a romantic relationship from 1999 to 2002
American singer and actor Justin Timberlake apologized to ex-lover Britney Spears on the 12th (local time). He didn’t specifically say what he regretted, but posted an apology on Instagram and said, “I’m very sorry,” and “I want to take responsibility” for past actions.
After the airing of the New York Times documentary “Framing Britney Spears,” there were voices on social media that Timberlake should apologize to Spears.
This documentary looks back on how Spears has been illuminated by the media, and the situation at the time of the breakup between top stars Timberlake and Spears is also re-examined.
The two were in a romantic relationship from 1999 to 2002, when they were in their heyday, attracting worldwide attention.
Shortly after breaking up with Spears, Timberlake released’Cry Me A River’, a song about the sadness of a lover’s affair. In the music video for this song, a woman reminiscent of Spears appears as a counterpart.
It is also featured in this documentary that he talks about their personal relationship in a radio interview. In the late 1990s, Spears publicly stated that he wanted to preserve premarital purity. However, Timberlake revealed that the two had sex on the radio.
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Timberlake and Jackson were on stage at the 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance.
Timberlake apologized to Janet Jackson in the same apology.
Jackson’s heart was exposed during the performance of Timberlake tearing Jackson’s costume at the 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance. The accident made Jackson the target of public criticism, but Timberlake is evaluated for not actively advocating the other singer.
Timberlake’s full apology
I know there are a lot of people who have expressed their concern to me with recent messages, tags, and comments. I want to answer this. I deeply reflect on my past that my actions have raised problems, that I have not spoken out of my place, or have not spoken out for the right. I admit I was lacking at the time, and I also recognize that I benefited from a structure that tolerated misogyny and racism.
In particular, I would like to apologize personally to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson. I think of and respect these two women, but I disappointed them. We believe that everyone involved in this matter deserves a better treatment. This is a social problem, not an individual problem. I sincerely hope that I will be able to actively participate and grow in conversations on this issue in the future.
There are flaws in this industry. It is structured to allow men, especially white men, to succeed. As a privileged man, you need to speak up on this matter. Because of my ignorance, I couldn’t even see what was going on in my life. I don’t want to succeed in a way that attracts others in the future.
In my career, I didn’t respond perfectly to everything. I know this apple is the first button. Also, I don’t think this apology will eliminate mistakes in the past. I want to take responsibility for my mistakes. And I want to be a part of the world that supports and supports each other. The happiness of the people I loved and I love now is very important to me. You can do better. I will do better in the future.
Meanwhile, the court designated her father, James Spears, as Britney’s legal adult guardian in 2008. He has since managed Britney’s assets and oversees her privacy.
Last year, Spears filed a complaint asking for the disqualification of his father’s guardianship.
On the 11th, a court hearing on Spears’ guardian was held. The judge retained the previous ruling that recognized Spears’ trust company as co-guardian. However, it refused to maintain the previous level of authority required by James Spears.
Fans of Spears have been running an online campaign called “#FreeBritney”, saying that Spears, whose health has improved through years of treatment, is being suppressed by his father’s freedom.