What did Britney Spears say about Justin Timberlake in her upcoming memoir The Woman in Me? The singer had an abortion while dating the NSync star, who was criticised for his ‘Cry Me a River’ MV

Oct 18 , 2023

Britney Spears’ tell-all memoir The Woman in Me will be released on October 24. Photo: AP

Spears’ upcoming memoir The Woman in Me will reveal details of her former relationship with Timberlake – who was criticised for playing a role in the public backlash against her after their break-up

The ‘Everytime’ singer unveiled that she had an abortion while dating the NSync star, leading fans to wonder whether she’ll also mention Christina Aguilera and her conservatorship in the book

Britney Spears’ upcoming memoir, The Woman in Me, is proving to be the tell-all it promised to be, with ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake among the first big names to get a literary lashing in the book.

Singer Britney Spears and then-boyfriend Justin Timberlake at the pre-Grammy Awards gala in Beverly Hills, California, in 2002. Photo: Getty Images

Spears writes in the book, due October 24, that she became pregnant while dating the NSync frontman during their high-profile, turn-of-the-century romance, and that he insisted she undergo an abortion because he was not ready to be a father.

Here’s everything you need to know about Spears’ relationship with Timberlake:

How old was Britney Spears when she dated Justin Timberlake?

Pop superstars Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake talk as they sit courtside at the NBA All-Star game in Philadelphia, US, in 2002. Photo: AFP

Spears and Timberlake started dating in 1999 when she was 17 and he was 18, as both rose to the centre of the pop music world. After breaking up in 2002, Spears was blamed for the end of their romance by powerful media figures, including veteran journalist Diane Sawyer, who confronted Spears about Timberlake in a high-profile 2003 interview that brought the “Lucky” singer to tears.

It’s believed that Spears’ emotional song “Everytime”, released in 2003, is also about her relationship with Timberlake, according to reports.

What did Britney Spears say about Justin Timberlake in her book?

Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears dated from 1999 to 2002. Photo: AP