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Britney Spears will address ex Timberlake’s apology in memoir
BRITNEY Spears says she will address Justin Timberlake’s apology in her upcoming memoir.
The Toxic hitmaker, 40, plans to respond to her ex-boyfriend who she dated between 1998-2002, in her as yet untitled autobiography.
She is writing her story after being freed last year from the conservatorship that gave her father Jamie Spears control over her financial, health and professional decisions for 12 years.
The 40-year-old pop star wrote on Instagram on Monday: “I’m writing a book … and as it’s actually healing and therapeutic … But instead of using my heart, I’m using the intellectual approach as Justin (Timberlake) did when he apologised to Janet (Jackson) and me.
“Although he was never bullied or threatened by his family, he took the opportunity to apologise 20 years later!!! Timing is EVERYTHING!!!”
It seems she is referencing the apology that the Sexy Back hitmaker posted on Instagram after the New York Times’ documentary Framing Britney Spears was released last year, and explored the double standards and cruel treatment Britney received from the press, public and her loved ones.
Timberlake wrote in response: “I’ve seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond.
“I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right.”
His apology also appeared to be aimed at Janet Jackson, who he performed with in the 2004 Super Bowl show when her nipple was exposed, which prompted a wave of backlash.
The 44-year-old pop star added: “I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism.”