Tracking the Evolution of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's Relationship
Tracking the Evolution of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's Relationship
In November 2014, it was revealed that the 7th Heaven alum and former 'NSync singer were anticipating the birth of their first child. In April 2015, their son Silas was born, followed by their second son Phineas five years later. The couple faced a challenge in November 2019 when Timberlake was photographed holding hands with his Palmer costar Alisha Wainwright. He publicly apologized for a "strong lapse in judgment" and worked privately to repair things with Biel.
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"He is making every effort to earn Jessica's forgiveness," a source exclusively told Us in February 2020. "And to ensure that he is there for her." Keep scrolling to revisit Timberlake and Biel's journey through the ups and downs over the years.
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In January 2007, the couple made their relationship public, but in February 2011 they briefly separated. They got back together in July of the same year and got married in October 2012.
In November 2014, we announced that the 7th Heaven alum and former ‘NSync singer were expecting their first child together. Their son Silas was born in April 2015, followed by their second son Phineas five years later.
In November 2019, Timberlake's relationship with Biel was put to the test when photos emerged of him holding hands with his Palmer costar Alisha Wainwright. He publicly apologized for a "significant lapse in judgment" and privately made efforts to make amends with Biel.
"He is going to great lengths to earn Jessica's forgiveness," a source revealed exclusively to Us in February 2020, "and to ensure that he is there for her."
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August 2007
In January 2007, Timberlake and Biel went public with their relationship, shortly after the singer's split from actress Cameron Diaz. "She's the perfect girl for him," a Timberlake pal told Us after the two first began dating. "It grew from friendship to full-on romance. Now they're serious and monogamous."
Amidst speculation of a split, the couple put on a public display of affection at the L.A. Lakers home game. Following Dustin Hoffman's enthusiastic kiss with his wife on the Lakers' Kiss Cam, Timberlake felt the need to top the actor's display: "So I embraced my girlfriend in front of 18,000 people."
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May 2009
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August 2009
Several months earlier, the lovebirds relocated to a new loft in NYC's Tribeca neighborhood. "The apartment is great. He is loving it," his mom, Lynn Harless, told Us.
Hours before attending the Broadway show In the Heights, the duo leisurely walked through NYC's West Village. "Jessica adores his sense of humor," revealed a source to Us. "And let's be honest: Justin is absolutely stunning."
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May 2010
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July 2010
A source close to Timberlake revealed that he has reduced his partying habits in order to support his actress girlfriend. "They're both supporting each other, and he hasn't been frequenting the clubs; he's been on his best behavior."
At the 5th Anniversary of Glamour Reel Moments event in L.A., Timberlake and Biel presented a united front amidst swirling rumors of Timberlake cheating with Perfect Couples actress Olivia Munn.
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February 2011
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May 2012
In July 2011, it was exclusively confirmed by Us that the couple had decided to give their relationship another chance. "Jessica was really determined to reconcile with him and Justin realized that being single wasn't as great as he thought," revealed an insider to Us. After a year of strengthening their bond, and an engagement in January 2012, the couple made a stunning appearance at the Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.
Round two! Utilizing the Kiss Cam once again, the "Sexy Back" singer made a move with then-fiancee Biel at a Lakers game in May. The sweet embrace left the Total Recall actress blushing.
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October 2012
Timberlake and Biel tied the knot in southern Italy in October after a 10-month engagement, marking the beginning of their marriage bliss. During the same month, they were spotted sharing a rare public kiss at Variety's 4th Annual Power of Women Event in Beverly Hills.
Attendees at the Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in L.A. were treated to a music royalty night out as they spotted the pair sitting front row next to Beyoncé and husband Jay-Z. "You can tell she's completely proud of her husband," an eyewitness told Us. "[She] was clapping like crazy" during his "Suit & Tie" performance.
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April 2013
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May 2013
At the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival in France, the lovebirds sweetly posed together during the premiere of Timberlake's film Inside Llewyn Davis. Biel looked stunning in a Marchesa gown with feather detail.
Biel and Timberlake made a memorable appearance on the red carpet as they were captured exiting Le Grand Journal studio at the Cannes Film Festival. During that month, the "Mirrors" singer subtly revealed that the second half of his 20/20 Experience album would hit shelves in September.
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September 2013
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September 2013
The pair made an appearance at the debut of Timberlake's movie Runner Runner at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. "I have the most amazing wife. She's been incredibly supportive this week," the musician shared with DeGeneres during the film's promotion. He also mentioned that his lovely wife provides him with "a lot of comfort" when he's unwell.
One month after marking their first wedding anniversary, Timberlake and Biel made an appearance at the GQ Men of the Year dinner in NYC. In November, the stunning brunette explained her absence from the American Music Awards where her husband was present. "I'm watching from home tonight," she tweeted on Nov. 24. "Calm down, Internet."
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March 2014
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October 2014
Timberlake posted a rarely seen picture of the couple during their time in New Zealand. "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it," he captioned, quoting the 1986 classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The next month, Us broke the news that the couple were expecting their first child.
Proud future dad Timberlake made it official by planting a giant kiss on Biel’s growing baby bump on his birthday. Prior to the Instagram photo, the couple hadn’t publicly acknowledged the actress’ first pregnancy. “Thank you EVERYONE for the Bday wishes!” the “Suit & Tie” singer captioned the pic. “This year, I'm getting the GREATEST GIFT EVER. CAN'T WAIT. #BoyOrGirl #YouNeverKnow #WeDontEvenKnow #WeAreTakingBets.”
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April 2015
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September 2015
In September 2015, Biel expressed her admiration for her husband on Good Morning America, stating, "He supports everything that I do, and that's, I think, why he's a wonderful partner." Timberlake reciprocated the sentiment the next month at his induction into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, referring to Biel as his rock. "Baby, I love you more than I could put into words and more than any song I could ever write," he declared.
The film The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea saw the couple joining forces. Biel took on the role of executive producer and leading actress in the drama, and she enlisted Timberlake as a music composer. "I like to joke that I was his boss," she quipped to Entertainment Tonight during that period.
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October 2016
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May 2017
On Mother's Day in 2017, the “Say Something” artist paid tribute to the 7th Heaven star with a heartfelt Instagram post. The touching message read, “I am in awe of you. Describing EVERYTHING a mother does is truly difficult. Yet, you carry out your role with such elegance. Thank you for blessing me with the greatest gift and for demonstrating to him what it means to be a kind-hearted individual in this world.”
In a feature article for Marie Claire, the actress discussed the key factors that contribute to the success of her marriage with Timberlake: “We share similar values; we prioritize loyalty and honesty. We enjoy having fun and have many common interests. Additionally, in our industry, we are all very career-focused, and a certain level of self-focus is necessary. I understand this about my colleagues— the drive and determination— and when you find someone who shares your values, it’s like hitting the jackpot!”
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September 2017
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February 2018
The "Man of the Woods" music video, featuring shots of the couple dancing in a barn and enjoying a romantic stroll, starred the Grammy winner's wife as the leading lady.
Us obtained exclusive information in July 2018 indicating that Biel and Timberlake's marriage was incredibly stable. The source shared, "Justin and Jessica are deeply in love, and their marriage is currently very strong. Even with Silas, they continue to prioritize their relationship with each other and enjoy spending time together."
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September 2018
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January 2019
Timberlake’s 38th birthday was celebrated by Biel with an adorable underwater throwback photo in January 2019. “Since the days of embarrassing pink ruffled bikinis and underwater photo shoots, you have been infusing my life with so much joy and laughter that I blame YOU for my smile lines,” the actress wrote in the caption of the silly snap on Instagram. “But I wouldn’t trade them for the world. I wear them with pride knowing that I am the luckiest human around to have the honor of hearing your jokes, your words, your voice, every day of my life. Happy birthday to the man of my blue ocean dreams. I love you.”
On November 23, there were reports of the “Can’t Stop the Feeling” singer being seen in New Orleans holding hands with his Palmer costar Alisha Wainwright. According to a source who spoke exclusively to Us, despite the surfaced pictures, the two are simply “just friends.” The images led fans to speculate about Timberlake’s marriage to Biel, particularly since he was not wearing his wedding ring at the time.
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December 2019
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January 2020
In January 2020, the couple was seen having dinner at Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, just two months after Timberlake’s PDA scandal. According to a source, “Jessica and Justin kept to themselves and other restaurant-goers left them alone.” The source also mentioned, “Justin had his attention focused on Jessica and after they had dinner they left together.” Additionally, a second source confirmed that the pair enjoyed a staycation at the hotel with their son.
January 2020
The former Sinner star posted a heartwarming message to her spouse as he celebrated his 39th birthday. "Wishing the happiest of birthdays to the most ageless man I've ever known," Biel expressed on Instagram. "You manage to mature without losing your youthfulness. We adore you so much ❤️."
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February 2020
The musician known for "Sexy Back" celebrated his love on Valentine's Day. Sharing an old photo of the couple on Instagram, Timberlake wrote, "Throwback to our first year together. It ain’t hard to tell from my face!!! When you know, you know. I love you, my funny Valentine. Every day the 14th!!! Happy Love Day, y'all!!" Biel also took to Instagram, sharing a photo of her husband and their son with the caption, "My valentines."
March 2020
Actor from the movie Friends With Benefits hosted a pajama-themed party for his wife's 38th birthday at their L.A. home during the coronavirus pandemic. A source told Us in March 2020, "Justin was dancing and making everyone laugh and doting on Jessica. He really made the night all about making her happy." The birthday girl expressed gratitude to Timberlake for the bash on social media, writing, "Thank you, you wonderful human, for really listening to me, and for throwing my kinda party. And thank YOU ALL for the birthday wishes. Feeling the love."
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April 2020
Silas’ 5th birthday was celebrated at home by the couple. "This little man is 5 today!" Biel wrote on Instagram, sharing a photo of Silas hanging over her shoulder. "We’re at home, covered in Legos and birthday cake right now… but I just found this pic on my phone from last summer and it made me so happy." The Trolls star also mentioned in an interview with Kelly Clarkson that he had bought his son a bounce house to make the celebration extra special.
July 2020
News broke in July 2020 that the couple secretly welcomed their second child. Singer Brian McKnight confirmed during an interview that the two recently “had a new baby.”
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March 2021
Biel received a heartfelt birthday tribute from Timberlake as she turned 39, featuring a collection of images capturing their time together over the years. "Happy Birthday to my favorite person in the world," the singer expressed on Instagram. "The strongest, funniest, best, brightest and most beautiful mom/partner/BOSS there is. I’m lucky to learn from you and laugh with you and celebrate you every day. But, today we do it with !!!! Here’s to more slow-mos in the wind, jumping into bushes to save our kid’s toys, and timing out jump pics perfectly... I ❤️ U with all that I know."
April 2021
During her appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Biel playfully discussed the challenges of raising two children instead of one. “A very wise friend of mine said, ‘One is a lot. And two is a thousand,’” she remarked, while also mentioning that "nobody" was getting sleep due to her son Phineas' teething. “That’s exactly the way it feels. You’re like, man-on-man defense, one person’s here, one person’s over there.”
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June 2021
The Sinner actress expressed warm appreciation for her partner on Father’s Day. Biel wrote in an Instagram post, “Baby, you are the moon, the stars, and the sour cream pound cake of my life. You provide a roof over our heads and repair it when our homemade rocket goes awry. You put food on the table, even though the baby may toss it underneath. You allow us to turn the couch into an indoor trampoline, despite having one outside. You embrace the noise and chaos, even after working all night and attempting to rest. We are thankful for all the visible and invisible things you do. Thank you for making it so enjoyable. We treasure you deeply.”
September 2021
Timberlake shared a rare photo of he and his wife at dinner via Instagram. The pair seemed to be enjoying a romantic dinner in the selfie.
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September 2021
On September 21, the couple enjoyed a Scrabble game night for their date. Both the “Mirrors” crooner and the 7th Heaven alum posted an Instagram photo of their partner playing a round with matching “GAME ON” captions.
October 2021
The duo dressed up as Albus Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall for Halloween.
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March 2022
Biel expressed her love for her husband and their children in an Instagram post commemorating her 40th birthday. "Reflecting on past birthdays and cherishing all the wonderful ones Justin and I spent together," she wrote, alongside a throwback photo of her and Timberlake enjoying dessert without the kids. "Now, celebrating 40 with
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my other two favorite guys on the planet. Love you family. Thanks for all the birthday love. 40 feels fresh y’all."
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April 2022
Before reaching the 10-year milestone in her marriage, Biel expressed her admiration for her relationship with the pop star. "At times, it feels like the past 10 years have passed in the blink of an eye, while other times I realize, 'Wow, 10 years is a significant portion of someone's life,'" she told Access Hollywood. "I'm incredibly proud of it. We've faced challenges like any other couple, but I'm proud of how far we've come, and I continue to be the happiest, loving my life."
Timberlake accompanied his spouse to the premiere of her series Candy in L.A. "I have to give credit to Justin in this moment, for always reminding me of one thing: 'We might be married, but we have to keep dating,' and it's true," Biel shared with Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet, expressing how "special" it felt to have her partner by her side. "You just have to keep making time for each other and prioritize each other. And do the things that you love together."
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June 2022
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July 2022
The couple were spotted packing on the PDA at the beach during an Italian getaway on July 28.
Timberlake wrapped his arm around his wife as they attended the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala in California.
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October 2022
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October 2022
The couple dressed up as the robbers from Home Alone for All Hallow's Eve.
January 2023
Biel took to social media to celebrate her hubby turning 42.
"Cheers to the one who dares and motivates me daily. The one who brings joy, sparks creativity, and embraces every adventure," she shared on Instagram, posting a series of snapshots of the pair having a blast on a boat. "The one who turns the ordinary into something extraordinary. You know who you are. Love you 🫶.”
On Biel's 41st birthday, Timberlake took to Instagram to share his admiration for his partner, stating, "Let me tell y’all about this human … she is the most badass, most graceful, most gorgeous DREAM of a partner I could have ever wished for." He continued, "And today is her bday! I’m so glad you were born, my love. And, I’m so lucky that you are choosing to do this thing called life with me. Aging like a FINE!!!! I love you to the moon and back. —Huz."
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