Britney Spears Reacts to Justin Timberlake Mocking Her Apology, Strives to Look Ahead

Britney Spears Was Triggered by Justin Timberlake Mocking Her Apology Wanted to Move Forward

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According to a source who spoke exclusively to We, Britney Spears is still upset about Justin Timberlake's recent comments about their past relationship. The insider revealed that Britney felt annoyed by Timberlake's mocking remarks during a concert in February.

At that moment, Timberlake addressed his New York City fans by stating that he had no apologies to make to anyone. Following this, he performed "Cry Me a River," a song inspired by his breakup with Spears in the early 2000s.

Shortly after, Spears posted a social media apology on January 28, expressing regret for "some of the things" she had written in her book. She apologized deeply if she had offended anyone she genuinely cared about and went on to praise Timberlake's new single, "Selfish," on Instagram.

According to a source, Timberlake's comment was upsetting to Spears. The insider reveals that the pop star's mental health struggles began when Timberlake ended their relationship many years ago. Spears had believed they would have a future together, including children. The breakup came as a shock to her, causing a significant impact on her well-being. This led to a shift in her behavior and the start of her personal struggles.

In recent months, Spears and Timberlake have appeared to be making progress, but a recent incident triggered Spears when Timberlake made fun of her apology, according to an insider.

Timberlake's public comments about Spears have been hard for her inner circle to handle. A source shared with Us that those close to Spears wish Timberlake would be more supportive and move on, as his actions are hindering her recovery.

Spears and Timberlake first met as kids on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club. They started dating in 1999 during the peak of their fame with ‘NSync and Spears. Unfortunately, their relationship ended in 2002, with reports suggesting that Spears had been unfaithful.

Timberlake's song "Cry Me a River" released in 2002 seemed to confirm the rumors of Spears cheating on him. In the lyrics, he sings, "You don't have to say what you did / I already know, I found out from him / Now there's just no chance / For you and me / There'll never be / And don't it make you sad about it?"

A decade later, Timberlake revisited the drama with Spears during a 2013 concert. He shared with the crowd, "Sometimes in life, you think you found The One. But then one day you find out that she is just some bitch."

Afterwards, he clarified that the remark was not directed at his ex-girlfriend. He stated on X, "OK. I see you. Wouldn't disrespect ANYONE personally. Ever. #Relax #ItsBritneyBitch I do love that saying though with accent #Respect."

In 2021, Timberlake publicly apologized to Spears for his past actions that may have contributed to sexism or misogyny, showing signs of improved relations between the two.

However, tensions between Spears and Timberlake resurfaced in October 2023 when Spears released her memoir, The Woman in Me. In the memoir, she revealed that she had an abortion while dating Timberlake, stating that he was not prepared to be a father. Spears also claimed that both she and Timberlake had affairs during their relationship.

Two months later, Timberlake reignited the controversy during a concert in Las Vegas by expressing that he had no intention of disrespect before performing "Cry Me a River." In response, Spears took to Instagram and playfully mentioned how she had beaten him in basketball, adding, "and he would cry ... no disrespect ‍️‍️‍️!!!"

Upon hearing that Timberlake had mocked her recent apology at his New York City concert the previous month, Spears had a fiery retort ready. Via Instagram, she wrote, "Someone told me someone was talking s–t about me on the streets !!! Do you want to bring it to the court or will you go home crying to your mom like you did last time ??? I’m not sorry !!!"

Editor's P/S:

The article delves into the complex and ongoing saga between Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. Their tumultuous relationship, which began in their early days as child stars and ended amidst infidelity and heartbreak, continues to cast a shadow over both their lives. Timberlake's recent comments mocking Spears' apology for her past actions