Britney Spears‘ followers took to social media to slam her ex Justin Timberlake after the documentary Framing Britney Spears was launched on Hulu and FX on Friday, February 5, however an insider completely tells Us Weekly that the Grammy winner has no exhausting emotions towards the previous boybander.
“Britney has been on the receiving finish of a lot hate by way of the years, significantly on social media. She would by no means need her followers to launch the hounds on Justin,” the insider informed Us. “Hate isn’t going to unravel something, no matter what occurred up to now.”
“Britney doesn’t maintain a grudge in opposition to Justin over something he’s mentioned or performed,” the supply added. “She feels that they had been younger and in love and each did silly issues after they had been collectively. She was heartbroken after they separated, however it’s not one thing she dwells on now. She’s completely happy and completely happy for him.”
Spears, 39, and Timberlake, 40, dated for 4 years earlier than splitting in 2002. The previous ‘NSync member would go on to jot down his hit “Cry Me a River,” reportedly about Spears’ infidelity.
Framing Britney Spears seems on the “I’m a Slave four U” singer’s conservatorship and the #FreeBritney motion but in addition means that Timberlake pushed the narrative that Spears cheated on him, talking about having intercourse along with her in post-breakup interviews and sullying her repute within the course of.
The documentary additionally revisited Spears’ 2003 interview with Primetime‘s Diane Sawyer, the place the journalist requested the “Poisonous” singer whether or not she’d been untrue to Timberlake throughout their relationship.
“I feel everybody has a aspect of their story, to make them really feel a sure method,” Spears mentioned. “I’m not technically saying he’s unsuitable, however I’m not technically saying he’s proper both.”
She added that she would let her single “Everytime” converse for itself. The tune’s lyrics say sorry for inadvertently hurting an ex.
“Always remember Justin Timberlake launched his solo profession by throwing Britney below the bus and Janet Jackson [following the Super Bowl’s Nipplegate] quickly after,” one fan tweeted.
“One of many most important takeaways: Britney Spears deserved a lot higher, from the general public, from paparazzi, and many others,” one other fan wrote. “And I’m mad at Justin Timberlake once more, FYI!”
“I’m legit disgusted by Justin Timberlake and the way he dragged Britney by way of the mud like that. Gross,” one other tweeted.
In January, Spears confirmed some assist for her ex when she danced in an Instagram video to “Holy Grail,” Jay-Z‘s 2013 tune that includes Timberlake, and tagged her ex.
The Trolls star referenced their relationship, and their iconic double denim have a look at the 2001 American Music Awards, throughout The Hollywood Reporter‘s Songwriters Roundtable earlier this month, joking that “the web gained’t enable me to neglect” the style second, including, “It’s all good.”
Timberlake went on to marry Jessica Biel in 2012. The pair share two sons, Silas, 5, and Phineas, who was born in 2020.
Spears eloped along with her childhood good friend Jason Alexander in 2004, however their Vegas wedding ceremony was annulled 55 hours later. She wed backup dancer Kevin Federline later that 12 months and the pair welcomed two boys, Sean Preston and Jayden, earlier than splitting in November 2006. The singer has been relationship private coach Sam Asghari since 2016.
With reporting by Nicholas Hautman
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