LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a tantalizing glimpse into her upcoming memoir, Britney Spears, the pop sensation of a generation, has opened up about the momentous first kiss she shared with her former flame, Justin Timberlake.
Her revelation comes as a sneak peek into her highly anticipated tell-all book, 'The Woman in Me', set to be released later this month.
Britney's memoir promises to be a rollercoaster ride through her life and career, and this intimate revelatory 'tease' could be just the beginning of a wild ride.
How old was Britney Spears when she kissed Justin Timberlake?
Britney's memoir delves into her early career, transporting readers back to her days at 'The All-New Mickey Mouse Club' in 1989. It was during this time that she first crossed paths with Justin, Ryan Gosling, and Christina Aguilera.
In the excerpt from her 2023 memoir, 'The Woman in Me', the pop star writes about a sleepover with her castmates on 'The Mickey Mouse Club' when her momentous "first kiss" happened because of a game of 'Truth or Dare'.
Britney recalls the unique connection she shared with a young Justin, which eventually led to them 'officially' start dating in 1999.
Janet Jackson impacted Justin Timberlake's life long before Superbowl scandal
What adds a fascinating layer to this story is the involvement of Janet Jackson in the narrative. Interestingly, Janet's music played a role in that significant kiss.
“[Once] at a sleepover, we played Truth or Dare, and someone dared Justin to kiss me. A Janet Jackson song was playing in the background as he leaned in and kissed me," writes Spears in the memoir, as per People.
The twist of fate here lies in the fact that Justin went on to make headlines with Janet, an icon in the music industry, because of the infamous Superbowl incident.
In 2004, during the Super Bowl half-time show, the 'Mirrors' singer accidentally exposed Janet's breast to 140 million viewers.
The fallout from the incident significantly impacted Janet's career while Justin's star continued to rise. It wasn't until 2021 that Justin issued a belated apology for his actions.
He said that he was "deeply sorry for the times in his life where his "actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right."
He added that he understood that he "fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism."
When did Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake start dating officially?
Britney and Justin's romantic journey began in 1999. Their relationship would go on to be widely scrutinized by the media and the public.
Britney's upcoming memoir promises to shed light on various aspects of their time together.
Justin's career soared while Britney faced significant challenges, including public vilification and scrutiny. Justin even used a Britney-lookalike in the music video for his 2002 hit, 'Cry Me A River', further fueling the public's fascination with their breakup.
As the release of the 'Toxic' singer's memoir approaches, the 'SexyBack' singer is reportedly "concerned" about what it might reveal about their past romance.
Britney's memoir also delves into the 13-year conservatorship she was placed under by her father, an ordeal she describes as "soul-crushing."
She writes of feeling "like a shadow" of herself during this time, underlining the profound impact the conservatorship had on her.
The memoir, set to be released on October 24, promises to be a gripping exploration of Britney's life, career, and the struggles she has faced throughout her journey.
