Return of the Trousersnake!
Justin betrays pregnant Jessica
Actress Jessica Biel couldn’t have looked more miserable as she ran errands in Los Angeles last week, days after her husband Justin Timberlake was caught cosying up to another woman.
Insiders claim the actress – believed to be four months pregnant with her second child – was “devastated” when photographs and video footage hit the internet of Justin holding hands with his attractive co-star Alisha Wainwright.
Now, the couple’s sevenyear marriage – once admired as one of Hollywood’s strongest – is hanging by a thread and Jessica has taken refuge in the home of her ex-boyfriend, Captain America star Chris Evans.
“Jessica fled to Chris’ house as soon as the news broke,” a source close to the TheSinner star reveals. “Chris was a huge part of Jessica’s life for five years and she feels safe with him. She’s told Justin she needs space and time apart from him while she processes it all.”
While Jessica has bravely faced cameras with her wedding ring still on, insiders say that behind the scenes she was in “a state of complete shock” when the images emerged of Justin, 38 – in New Orleans to film indie movie Palmer – drinking at a bar and getting touchyfeely with Alisha, 30.
The “Cry Me a River” singer sat with his hand cradling Alisha’s and at one point he guided the RaisingDion actress’ hand to his knee and stroked it.
“Jessica was physically shaking and sobbing as it all sunk in,” according to another source. “She has been really suffering with bad morning sickness this time around and Justin knows how tough it’s been
for her, which has made his actions hit that much harder.
“She feels like her world is crumbling and she’s facing the prospect of being a single mother and raising her two children alone due to Justin’s stupidity and disrespect, not to mention the humiliation she’s suffering.”
It hasn’t helped Justin’s case that he ditched his wedding ring for his night of partying, which came during a break from filming the sports movie, in which he and Alisha play lovers.
“Justin bombarded Jess with texts and calls as soon as the pictures surfaced, begging for her forgiveness and insisting he got carried away due to the alcohol,” claims the source.
But it may be a case of too little too late for Justin and Jessica, who are parents to four-year-old son Silas – as it’s not the first time he has been accused of getting far too close to another woman.
Before he met Jessica,
37, Justin was dubbed “Trousersnake” for his many Hollywood conquests, including Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, Scarlett Johansson and Alyssa Milano. Even after he and Jessica became an item he made headlines in 2011 for an alleged “steamy three-day affair” with actress Olivia Munn.
That prompted a break-up but the pair got back together within a few months and Justin soon followed up with a proposal.
Since then, the “SexyBack” hitmaker has transformed into a squeaky-clean prince rince of pop but in Jessica’s eyes, yes, her husband’s halo has now lost its shine.
But now, our insider reckons, “She’s told Justin that he’s shattered all the trust between them.”
Jen’sadvice
In addition to Chris, Jessica’s best friend Jennifer Garner – who divorced GoneGirl star Ben Affleck in 2018 after a 13-year marriage marred by Ben’s addiction problems – has also been her rock, dropping everything to support her friend in her time of need.
“Jen, of course, has been through her fair share of marital dramas,” says the source. “And Jen has urged Jess not to throw her marriage away or l let h her emotions i get the better of her.
“Instead, she’s encouraged Jess to see Justin face-to-face to hear him out and she’s also suggested couple’s therapy.
“Jen’s told Jess to set some new ground rules too – including banning him from nights out with cast and crew, cutting down on drinking and having a curfew when he’s away filming, which Jen says will help Jessica to start rebuilding her trust in him.
“But right now, Jess feels heartbroken and betrayed. She’s determined to focus on her son and says that whatever happens between her and Justin, she’ll ensure Silas remains their numberone priority.”