No matter how mature or in love a couple is, talking about exes and former relationships is always a tricky subject. For Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, who have been married since 2012, that rule still applies, especially when his ex is airing out their dirty laundry.
As many fans already know, Britney Spears released this week her tell-all memoir The Woman in Me. In its pages, Spears opened up about many parts of her life for the first time, including her up and down relationship with Timberlake from 1999 to 2002. Among the confessions was Spears opening up about having an abortion, their infidelity towards one another, and Timberlake’s unfortunate breakup over text.
Unsurprisingly, the memoir has shaken up the Timberlake-Biel household. “Britney’s book coming out with all the revelations coming from it has not been the best for his anniversary celebrations,” a source told Page Six. Biel and Timberlake celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary earlier this month on Oct. 19.
“Having it in the zeitgeist hasn’t been a topic of constant conversation, but Justin and Jessica have definitely talked about it,” the source revealed. “And to have to think of all of that during a time when they should celebrate their love for each other hasn’t been the most satisfying of days lately; it has been a bit stressful.” Knowing that these two love celebrating their anniversary, and even did a vow renewal last year in honor of 10 years together, we can imagine how disappointing this year’s moment must have been.
Previously, sources indicated that Timberlake was trying his best to not let Spears’ memoir affect his family life. “Justin has been focusing on his own family and trying not to concern himself with Britney’s memoir,” a source told Entertainment Tonight. As a reminder, Timberlake and Biel share sons Silas, 8, and Phineas, 2.
“In recent years, Justin has tried to be supportive of Britney from a distance,” the insider continued. “They dated so long ago, but he still has respect for her. Justin and Jessica just want everyone to grow and evolve instead of continuing to bring up the past.”
As long as Timberlake and Biel continue to talk through their feelings, and don’t let the past get in the way of their relationship, we don’t see a reason why they couldn’t!
Before you go, click here to see celebrity exes who never buried the hatchet.
Leave a Comment