LOS ANGELES – Britney Spears took to Instagram to apologize for the things she revealed about ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake in her autobiography, The Woman In Me. The 42-year-old singer expressed regret for potentially offending people she cares about and mentioned an abortion she had while dating Timberlake. However, she later deleted the post and accompanying messages on social media after Timberlake appeared to respond during a concert in New York. Timberlake’s onstage remark triggered a backlash on social media, with some of Spears’ fans attempting to get the hashtag “#canceljustintimberlake” trending.
Spears met Timberlake on the Mickey Mouse Club in 1999, and they began dating when she was 17. The pair dated until 2002, and in her memoir, Spears described the unplanned pregnancy as a “surprise” while noting Timberlake’s dissatisfaction with the situation. She detailed the abortion as one of the most agonizing experiences in her life.
The exchange between Spears and Timberlake has sparked renewed interest in their past relationship and has drawn varied reactions from fans and the public. This latest episode underscores the enduring fascination with celebrity relationships and the power dynamics at play within them, especially when under public scrutiny.