Singers Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake split up 18 years ago but because they were the world’s best-loved teenage sweethearts, we can’t help but take a look back to their roller-coaster romance. Britney and Justin met when they were 11 while co-starring on a TV show. They lost touch after the show and reconnected a few years later where they started dating.
Their relationship ended four years later when Justin broke things off amidst Britney’s cheating rumors. The break up was a surprise to many, with fans hoping for a reconciliation that never happened. The exes are currently both in happy relationships with their respective significant others. Britney Spears has been dating personal trainer Sam Asghari for the past 4 years while Justin has been married to actress Jessica Biel since 2012.
Britney’s recent social media post, dancing and complimenting her ex-Justin on his track “Filthy”, left us feeling a little nostalgic. Here are 15 things we forgot about these two’s past relationship:
15 They Met At ‘The Club’
Britney and Justin first met when they were picked as cast members of the TV show The Mickey Mouse Club back in 1992, they were just 10 and 11 respectively. They never dated while filming as they were too young. The show was canceled in 1996 and they both went on to focus on other things. Britney was working on her debut album while Justin was part of a boyband called NSYNC.
14 They Started Dating Much Later
After the show, they kept in touch for a few months but stopped talking after a while. They met again when Justin was promoting music for NSYNC at a radio show were Britney was also present. Things turned romantic between the exes when NSYNC and Spears began touring together in 1998. They quickly became the most loved teenage couple.
13 Their Candid Red Carpet Moments
Soon Britney and Justin were attending red carpet events together from the Grammy’s to the VMA’s and everyone was talking about the young sweethearts. They gave us memorable red carpet looks. They never disappointed with their complementing outfits but given how fashion has evolved, they would look ridiculous in them today.
12 They Once Played A Basketball Game For Charity
Former flames Britney and Justin once played a game of basketball for charity. It was a celebrity competition for an NSYSC “Challenge for the Children” event in Los Angeles. The three-day event raised money for various charities. The two exes rocked matching jerseys inscribed ‘Pinky’ and ‘Stinky’ on the back, their then respective pet names for each other.
11 Both Their Careers Grew Massively
When the former couple started their high profile relationship, Britney was embarking on a journey to promote her debut album and started by becoming an opening act for NSYNC. In the years to follow both their careers grew massively. Britney became the best-selling teenage artist with her first two studio albums while Justin’s band released hit after hit. He also stood out as the lead singer.
10 They Performed At The 2001 Super Bowl Halftime Show
For the longest time, the Super Ball Halftime Show has been known to bring football fans and music lovers together. Justin and Britney had the opportunity of performing at one of the most memorable halftime shows back in 2001. The two performed alongside Aerosmith, Mary J. Blige, and Nelly and the world got to see their then-favorite couple on stage together.
9 They Were So In Love
Exes Britney and Justin always referred to each other as ‘the one’ when they dated. The two were so in love and not afraid to display their romance in public. Justin wore JT loves BS shirts and Britney doodled Justin’s name in her notebooks when she was away from him.
8 Until Timberlake Broke Things Off
Justin broke things off with Britney after it was reported that Britney cheated on him. According to various sources, Britney cheated on Justin with choreographer Wade Robson and tried to hide it from Timberlake. In an interview a year later, Justin revealed that being cheated on made him lose trust in the relationship and that is why he ended it.
7 Britney Thought They Would Get Married
Justin was Britney’s first love and just like most young couples, she believed and had hopes of marrying him one day. While in the relationship, she knew in her heart that she was going to be with him for the rest of her life. After they broke up, Britney was left depressed and angry which ultimately led to a downward spiral in her life.
6 Their Matching Outfits
Britney and Justin won fans over with their public display of affection. Every time they stepped out as a couple, they were in either matching or complimenting outfits. Their most memorable outfit; which became famous and has been replicated by fans and other celebrities; is the matching head-to-toe denim ensemble they wore at the 2001 American Music Awards.
5 Justin Wrote A Break Up Song
After the breakup, Justin turned to his music. He wrote the song ‘Cry Me A River’ in two hours after the split. In the song, the couple’s relationship goes bad because the girl cheats and the boy moves on with his life just like what happened to his relationship with Britney. Justin even went ahead and used a Britney look-alike in the video.
4 The Lyrical Feud
Justin’s song ignited a lyrical feud since there was no doubt that it was about Britney so she replied with the song ‘Everytime.’ The song is about a girl who wants it all to work out but realizes the world isn’t fair. The girl asks for forgiveness for allowing her weakness to cause pain. Her song was gentler than his and expressed regret.
3 Justin Asked For An "OK" Before Releasing The Song
Britney shared her side of the story following the release of the “Cry Me A River’ song, in an interview with Rolling Stone. The singer revealed that Justin called her to tell her that she would be in his song that was about to come out, and without seeing it, she told him to go ahead with the video. When it came out, she regretted saying yes to it.
2 They Have A Song Together
Britney and Justin may have broken up close to two decades ago but we can still enjoy the songs they sang together. The ex-couple have a song together ‘I Feel For You’ which they sang while still young at the Mickey Mouse Club. The video of their Super bowl performance is also still available on YouTube.
1 Justin Revealed Too Much Post-Breakup
Justin’s post-breakup interviews were considered in poor taste. He did a lot of interviews where he revealed a lot of things about his relationship with Britney. Fans were disappointed that he shared a little too much. Even though they had broken up, some things were just meant to be between the two of them.
Sources: vogue.co.uk, eonline.com, fame10.com
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