Justin Timberlake had no intention to ‘throw shade’ at Britney Spears over the news of her pregnancy with partner Sam Asghari, as per recent reports.
The Rock Your Body singer previously snapped at paparazzo when he was asked for a comment on ex-girlfriend’s pregnancy. However, an insider now reveals that the singer is just irritated on being associated with Britney years after breaking up with her.
A source told Hollywood Life, “Justin is absolutely happy for Britney and he knows what an incredible mother she is.”
“It was definitely not his intention to throw any shade at Britney,” the insider added. “The last thing he wants in his life at this point is anymore drama.”
The source then said that the reason why the 41-year-old singer reacted angrily towards media was because he’s “hounded with questions anytime Britney is in the news.”
“Everyone in Hollywood has exes, and even though they were the couple to watch for a long time, he’s just tired of people always associating them together,” the insider continued, adding that Timberlake “didn’t mean to come across as uncaring or angry.”
Concluding the statements, the source added, “Justin has children and a wife, and he’s clearly moved on. He wishes everyone else would, too.”
The Toxic singer and Timberlake dated from 1999 until 2002. It was rumoured then that Britney had cheated on her boyfriend, causing their split. Later, Timberlake fully used the situation to make his name in the music industry.