Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake: the story of pop royalty in the news
15 october 2025 в 20:13
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were a true pop royalty couple in the late 90s and early 2000s, so it’s no wonder that the whole world was obsessed with their relationship. The singer of «Baby One More Time» and the frontman of NSYNC seemed perfect for each other when they went public in 1999. Everything was sweet and full of hugs on the red carpets, until in 2002 everything fell apart due to rumors of infidelity and lies.
So, how are things between Britney and Justin now? Take a look at the former couple’s romance in our chronological order and what their relationship is like now.
Both Britney and Justin were chosen to participate in the show «The All-New Mickey Mouse Club» in 1992. Britney and Justin were about 11 years old at the time. Future stars Christina Aguilera and Ryan Gosling also appeared in the show, which ran from 1993 to 1996.
After the series, Britney returned to Mississippi. Eventually, she returned to New York to pursue her singing career. Justin, on the other hand, was recruited into the boy band NSYNC.
Although they went their separate ways, the singer seemed to leave an impression on Justin. He told GQ magazine in 2006: «I was in love with her from the start. I was charmed by her from the moment I saw her».
Fame eventually reunited Britney and Justin, who started dating in 1999 as both of their careers were taking off. Speaking about their relationship with The Observer in 2001, Britney said: «We've been through so much together, and we’ve known each other since we were 12. We know each other inside and out».
As their relationship developed, Justin and Britney became regulars on the red carpets. One of the most iconic moments for the couple was their appearance at the American Music Awards ceremony in January 2001, just a few weeks before their joint performance at the Super Bowl. Walking the red carpet, Justin and Britney were dressed in matching denim outfits.
In the years since they walked the red carpet together, both have spoken about their fashion choices. In a 2021 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Justin admitted that he had some «regrets» about his fashion choices in his early years. «I will admit that, maybe, in the 90s I could have skipped some outfits that were public», - he shared.
Britney, on the other hand, looked back on the moment with warmth. «Looks like my denim was a hit many years ago», - Britney commented on a photo of two kids recreating the outfit in August 2020.
At the peak of their careers, it was only a matter of time before they would share the huge stage. Fans of Britney and Justin were amazed by the couple’s joint performance at halftime of Super Bowl XXXV on January 28, 2001.
NSYNC joined the rock group Aerosmith on stage for medleys, and then Britney and a whole host of stars (including Mary J. Blige and Nelly) joined in to perform Aerosmith’s hit with Run DMC «Walk This Way». The performance was absolutely electric, cementing both stars in the history of pop music.
In February 2002, Justin supported Britney at the premiere of her movie «Crossroads», which also starred Zoe Saldana and Taryn Manning. They looked very cute together and held hands on the red carpet. Unfortunately, this was one of the last public appearances they made together before going their separate ways.
Britney and Justin’s relationship ended in early 2002, but the couple did not immediately announce the breakup. The singer of «Overprotected» was the first to announce it during an appearance on the British show «Big Breakfast» in March 2002, as reported by CNN. «I wouldn’t say I’m in an intense relationship with anyone at the moment», - she said. «I'm single right now».
Tabloids followed the former couple for months after the breakup, during which time Justin began to shape his version of the story. He told Barbara Walters in November 2002 in an ABC interview: «I remember when we decided to break up»
So, how are things between Britney and Justin now? Take a look at the former couple’s romance in our chronological order and what their relationship is like now.
Both Britney and Justin were chosen to participate in the show «The All-New Mickey Mouse Club» in 1992. Britney and Justin were about 11 years old at the time. Future stars Christina Aguilera and Ryan Gosling also appeared in the show, which ran from 1993 to 1996.
After the series, Britney returned to Mississippi. Eventually, she returned to New York to pursue her singing career. Justin, on the other hand, was recruited into the boy band NSYNC.
Although they went their separate ways, the singer seemed to leave an impression on Justin. He told GQ magazine in 2006: «I was in love with her from the start. I was charmed by her from the moment I saw her».
Fame eventually reunited Britney and Justin, who started dating in 1999 as both of their careers were taking off. Speaking about their relationship with The Observer in 2001, Britney said: «We've been through so much together, and we’ve known each other since we were 12. We know each other inside and out».
As their relationship developed, Justin and Britney became regulars on the red carpets. One of the most iconic moments for the couple was their appearance at the American Music Awards ceremony in January 2001, just a few weeks before their joint performance at the Super Bowl. Walking the red carpet, Justin and Britney were dressed in matching denim outfits.
In the years since they walked the red carpet together, both have spoken about their fashion choices. In a 2021 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Justin admitted that he had some «regrets» about his fashion choices in his early years. «I will admit that, maybe, in the 90s I could have skipped some outfits that were public», - he shared.
Britney, on the other hand, looked back on the moment with warmth. «Looks like my denim was a hit many years ago», - Britney commented on a photo of two kids recreating the outfit in August 2020.
At the peak of their careers, it was only a matter of time before they would share the huge stage. Fans of Britney and Justin were amazed by the couple’s joint performance at halftime of Super Bowl XXXV on January 28, 2001.
NSYNC joined the rock group Aerosmith on stage for medleys, and then Britney and a whole host of stars (including Mary J. Blige and Nelly) joined in to perform Aerosmith’s hit with Run DMC «Walk This Way». The performance was absolutely electric, cementing both stars in the history of pop music.
In February 2002, Justin supported Britney at the premiere of her movie «Crossroads», which also starred Zoe Saldana and Taryn Manning. They looked very cute together and held hands on the red carpet. Unfortunately, this was one of the last public appearances they made together before going their separate ways.
Britney and Justin’s relationship ended in early 2002, but the couple did not immediately announce the breakup. The singer of «Overprotected» was the first to announce it during an appearance on the British show «Big Breakfast» in March 2002, as reported by CNN. «I wouldn’t say I’m in an intense relationship with anyone at the moment», - she said. «I'm single right now».
Tabloids followed the former couple for months after the breakup, during which time Justin began to shape his version of the story. He told Barbara Walters in November 2002 in an ABC interview: «I remember when we decided to break up»
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