The Complicated Life of Pop Superstar Justin Timberlake

After the Alisha Wainwright photos, he publicly apologized to Jessica Biel. He called the incident a “strong lapse in judgment” and said he had drunk too much, while also stating that nothing happened between him and Wainwright.

The apology was meant to quiet the speculation, but it also made the controversy part of his official public story. Instead of dismissing the photos completely, Timberlake admitted he had embarrassed his wife and family. His marriage survived the headlines, but the polished image had taken another hit.