Janet Jackson says she and Justin Timberlake are ‘good friends’ and that it’s time for everyone to ‘move on’ from ‘Nipplegate’ scandal
- In her new two-part documentary Janet Jackson spoke out about the infamous 2004 Super Bowl scandal
- Almost 18 years later, Jackson said she and Justin ‘are very good friends’
- The iconic pop star said she and Justin have moved on and that she wants everyone else to do the same
- In the years since the unprecedented incident Justin’s career thrived while Janet’s suffered
- Last year Justin publicly apologized to Janet for not speaking up after the incident
In her new two-part documentary Janet Jackson spoke out about the infamous ‘Nipplegate’ scandal.
Nearly 18 years after Justin Timberlake, 40, accidentally exposed her breast to 140 million viewers at the 2004 Super Bowl, the entertainer, 55, said that she and Justin ‘are very good friends.’
She made the statement in her double episode Lifetime and A&E documentary Janet.
New statement: In her new two-part documentary Janet Jackson spoke out about the infamous ‘Nipplegate’ scandal
To officially clear the air Janet said, ‘Honestly, this whole thing was blown way out of proportion.
‘And, of course, it was an accident that should not have happened, but everyone is looking for someone to blame and that’s got to stop.’
She made specific mention of her current relationship with the Cry Me a River crooner: ‘Justin and I are very good friends, and we will always be very good friends.’
The Velvet Rope artist added, ‘We spoke just a few days ago. He and I have moved on, and it’s time for everyone else to do the same,’
It’s all good: Nearly 18 years after Justin Timberlake accidentally exposed her breast to 140 million viewers at the 2004 Super Bowl, the entertainer, 55, said that she and Justin ‘are very good friends’
Who’s to blame? In the years since the unprecedented incident Justin’s and Janet’s careers went in opposite directions
In the years since the unprecedented incident Justin’s and Janet’s careers went in opposite directions.
Jackson was largely blamed for her nipple exposure and subsequently her light was dimmed as Timberlake’s star rose.
It wasn’t until the release of The New York Times documentary Framing Britney Spears debuted last February that the topic was brought to light again.
It spurred the Tennessee-born performer to issue a public apology to both women.
He said in the note, ‘I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right.
‘I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism.’
Justin added, ‘I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed.’
He’s sorry: Following last year’s New York Times Framing Britney Spears documentary, which sparked backlash against him, Justin issued a public apology to both Janet and Britney
Although things between the two legendary music artists are smoothed over now, in 2006 Janet told Oprah she felt Timberlake had ‘left her hanging to a certain degree.’
She expressed feeling that ‘all the emphasis was put on me as opposed to us.’
In one part of her documentary, however, the Hollywood vet revealed, ‘We talked once and [Justin] said, “I don’t know if I should come out and make a statement.”‘
Janet said. ‘And I said, “Listen, I don’t want any drama for you. They’re aiming all of this at me.” So I said, “If I were you, I wouldn’t say anything.”‘
A mistake: Janet’s career suffered immensely in the years after the explosive Super Bowl incident
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