Justin Timberlake has not yet won back the favor of Jessica Biel’s Instagram audience after his largely publicized cheating scandal with his Palmer co-star Alisha Wainwright.
If you’re not exactly versed in everything *Jusicca* (as I so loving refer to them), here’s a quick rundown.
According to Insider , the pair have been together off and on for eleven years.
Biel has previously said they first met at a birthday bash back in early 2007 before they began dating and went public with their relationship a few months later.
After four years of highly-publicized dating, Jess and Justin called it quits in 2011.
Both stars’ reps released a statement o People at the time confirming that the breakup was mutual and they remained friends.
However, just a few months after they split, the pair were spotted together and it was announced they had gotten back together again!
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Justin proposed in December 2011 and they were married in 2012.
In 2015, they welcomed their first child, a son named Silas Randall.
In the years since, this power couple have continued to support each other and haven’t been shy about posting playful/loving snaps on their respective social media accounts. In all respects, they certainly seem like the very definition of #couplegoals.
However, in November, photographs emerged of Justin Timberlake holding hands with his co-star, Alisha Wainwright.
The photographs (and later video) showed an inebriated-looking Justin holding Alisha’s hand and her hand resting on his thigh as they sit on the balcony of a bar.
Alisha’s rep denied that there was anything going on between the two co-stars.
In a statement to Us Weekly , Alisha’s rep said, “There is no validity to this speculation. They are working on a project together.”
Regardless, fans were not happy with Justin’s behavior.
Twitter exploded with people condemning Justin’s actions and pointing out the irony of Justin writing an entire album about Britney Spears allegedly cheating on him before this.
Justin eventually made a lengthy statement on his Instagram.
Referring to the night in question as a “lapse in judgement” but emphasized that “nothing happened” between him and Alicia. Justin stated that he was sorry for putting his family in “such an embarrassing situation.”
While Jessica hasn’t commented on the situation, Justin has resumed commenting on her Instagram posts.
Justin left this comment on a sponsored post Jessica shared of herself working out, and he also wrote “Squad!” with a heart-eye emoji on another one of her sponsored posts.
The comments in reply to Justin were not kind.
“This is thirsty bro,” wrote one commenter, while another noted that he was trying to suck up to Jessica post-cheating scandal.
People were not happy with him.
“Nice try,” replied one fan, while another just commented a string of pig emojis. “Damn people r really mad at u now man and for some good reasons,” added another comment.
Others took the opportunity to make some jokes.
“Now go cry me a river,” one commenter said, referencing Justin’s iconic song about finding out he was cheated on.
Justin’s own Instagram seems to be going back to normal.
Justin revealed he was back in the studio recording music when he shared this pic, captioned “Back at it.”
Of course, some people couldn’t resist dragging Justin in his own comment section either.
“The apology album coming in 2020,” wrote one commenter.
“Hope you’re writing cry me a river apology songs for being a giant douche to your gorgeous amazing wife,” read another, slightly harsher comment.
Suffice it to say, people definitely aren’t being so quick to forgive Justin and don’t seem like they will any time soon.
For now, fans definitely seem content taking Jessica’s side and fiercely defending her, while also throwing some serious shade at the former NSYNC member for his not-so-charming behavior.
How do you feel about these comments?
Is Justin getting the response he deserves, or are fans being too harsh? Let us know what you think in the comments!
