JUSTIN Timberlake has faced severe backlash from Britney Spears fans after the release of the Framing Britney Spears documentary on Hulu. The singer recently spoke out to apologize to his former girlfriend for his behavior after their split. What did Justin Timberlake say to Britney Spears? Fans of Britney Spears have alleged that her former […]
JUSTIN Timberlake has faced severe backlash from Britney Spears fans after the release of the Framing Britney Spears documentary on Hulu.
The singer recently spoke out to apologize to his former girlfriend for his behavior after their split.
Fans of Britney Spears have alleged that her former boyfriend Justin Timberlake treated her poorly in their relationship after a documentary premiered reflecting on the singer’s life and conservatorship.
On February 12, Justin took to Instagram to express remorse for his past.
“Ive seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond,” he wrote.
“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.
“I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism.
In his apology, Justin also addressed Janet Jackson and apologized for the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime incident.
During the performance, Janet Jackson’s breast, adorned with a nipple shield, was exposed by Justin Timberlake for about half a second.
“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.”
“The industry is flawed. It sets men, especially white men, up for success. It’s designed this way.
“As a man in a privileged position, I have to be vocal about this. Because of my ignorance, I didn’t recognize it for all that it was while it was happening in my own life but I do not want to ever benefit from others being pulled down.”
He went on to insist he wants to take “accountability” for his actions, and acknowledged the apology was just a “first step.”
Justin and Britney dated from 1998-2002.
Although the pair’s relationship seemed perfect at the time, fans have come down on Justin for how he spoke about his ex-girlfriend after their split.
Many believed Justin made Britney into the “villain” of their break-up, which soon led to her downward spiral including drug use accusations and hospitalizations.
One angry fan wrote: “Justin Timberlake took full advantage of the sh**ty misogyny and double standards of the early 00s for his own gain. Without Brit, there’s no him. He was absolutely nothing special. Still aint s**t. #FreeBritney“
Another wrote: “Wow, I’m really here for the Britney Spears documentary calling Justin Timberlake on his absolute bulls**t.”
There has been no word from Britney since the documentary aired.
However, sources say the singer “does everything she can” to avoid spending time with her father Jamie – but those close to her believe he uses “guilt tactics” to get her to spend time with him.
In addition to their bitter conservatorship battle which was covered in the documentary, Britney, 39, and her dad’s relationship is also under strain because he “refuses to accept” her boyfriend Sam Asghari, the insider added.
The update comes after a Los Angeles judge ruled that Jamie Spears will no longer have sole control of his daughter’s multi-million dollar fortune following public outcry supporting the #FreeBritney movement.
