In the wake of Britney Spears' recent memoir, "The Woman In Me," Justin Timberlake has found himself at the center of a storm of public criticism. The memoir, which delves deep into Spears' personal life and past relationships, has cast a spotlight on Timberlake, leading to significant backlash against the singer.
Spears' book, which hit shelves on October 24, offers an unfiltered look into her life, including intimate details about her relationship with Timberlake. Among the revelations, Spears disclosed that she had an abortion at the age of 18, suggested by Timberlake, after discovering she was pregnant with his child.
She also opened up about the aftermath of their breakup, describing how she felt "comatose" and returned to Louisiana while Timberlake was "happily running around Hollywood." Spears even claimed that Timberlake ended their relationship via a text message reading "It's Over!" while she was in Los Angeles filming the music video for "Overprotected: The Darkchild Remix."
The "Cry Me A River" singer has reportedly been on the receiving end of significant online hate since the memoir's release. This has led him to make some notable changes, including canceling some club appearances slated for early 2024.
These cancellations were tied to the release of his upcoming single and album. Additionally, fans observed that Timberlake has disabled comments on his Instagram account, presumably in response to the negative feedback. An insider cited the "hateful, disgusting things people were saying" on his page as the reason for this decision.
Despite the intense scrutiny, Timberlake has remained silent on the matter, choosing not to address Spears' claims publicly. Sources close to the singer suggest he was taken aback by the extent of his presence in the memoir.
He reportedly believed Spears would touch on their relationship in broader terms, rather than revealing personal details. An insider shared that Timberlake feels "disappointed she went this route decades after they split up."
However, another source stated that Timberlake regrets any pain he may have caused Spears. He believes she has every right to share her story and hopes they can both move forward. Despite the current backlash and the cancellation of a few shows, Timberlake reportedly has no intention of shying away from the public eye. He is determined to focus on his work, family, and upcoming projects.
Spears, on her part, has expressed on Instagram that she never intended to offend anyone with her memoir. Writing the book provided her with "closure on all things for a better future."
