Justin Timberlake apologises to Britney Spears after documentary backlash
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By PTI
LOS ANGELES: Actor-singer Justin Timberlake has apologised to his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears, days after a new documentary led to criticism of how he handled her throughout their relationship.
The documentary, titled “Framing Britney Spears, takes an inside take a look at the enduring singer’s rise to fame, mid-2000’s struggles, highly-restrictive conservatorship, and the #FreeBritney social media motion that arose consequently.
It additionally featured archival movies of Timberlake, who dated Spears between 1999 and 2002, the place he’s discussing his sexual relationship with the singer, resulting in a extreme backlash on social media.
In an announcement, posted on Instagram, Timberlake stated he’s “deeply sorry” for his previous actions.
“I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism,” the singer stated.
Timberlake additionally apologised to singer Janet Jackson for the notorious “wardrobe malfunction” through the 2004 Super Bowl half time present, saying he had failed her and Spears.
“I particularly wish to apologise to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson each individually, as a result of I look after and respect these girls and I do know I failed.
“I also feel compelled to respond, in part, because everyone involved deserves better and most importantly, because this is a larger conversation that I wholeheartedly want to be part of and grow from,” he added.
In his apology, Timberlake additionally stated the leisure business is “flawed” because it units “white men” up for achievement.
“It’s designed this way. As a man in a privileged position I have to be vocal about this. Because of my ignorance, I didn’t recognise it for all that it was while it was happening in my own life but I do not want to ever benefit from others being pulled down again,” he added.
The singer admitted that his apology doesn’t “absolve” his previous however he’ll try to turn into a greater particular person.
“I want to take accountability for my own missteps in all of this as well as be part of a world that uplifts and supports. I care deeply about the wellbeing of the people I love and have loved. I can do better and I will do better,” Timberlake concluded.
