Justin Timberlake: 'I Haven't Spoken to Britney Spears in a Decade'

By Kiki Von Glinow Posted Jun 1st 2011 11:15AM

Talk about love 'em and leave 'em, Justin Timberlake told Vanity Fair that he hasn't spoken to ex, Britney Spears, in "nine or 10 years." Why the stalemate? Timberlake believes that their status as arguably the most famous couple of a generation was fueled by just that, but then they both grew up.

"We were two birds of the same feather -- small-town kids, doing the same thing," Timberlake told Vanity Fair. "But then you become adults, and the way you were as kids doesn't make any sense. I won't speak on her, but at least for me, I was a totally different person. I just don't think we were normal; there was nothing normal about our existence. We spent way too much time being the biggest thing for teenyboppers."

As part of the Mouseketeers -- which also included Spears, Christina Aguilera and Ryan Gosling -- Timberlake's world was larger than life. But unlike today's generation of young Hollywood, who outgrow their adolescence by the time they're 15, Timberlake and the gang were "little kids with big toys. You do the math -- that's not going to last."

But Timberlake did eventually grow up and with his maturity came a more mature love along with it's ugly stepsister, heartbreak.

"She is the single-handedly most significant person in my life," Timberlake said of his ex-girlfriend, Jessica Biel. "In my 30 years, she is the most special person, O.K.? ... I don't want to say much more, because I have to protect things that are dear to me -- for instance, her."

We are all too familiar with the headlines of Hollywood heartbreak, so why double the media scrutiny by dating a fellow celebrity? As Timberlake puts it, a partner who is familiar with fame is the only option.

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"Why do you think we wind up dating each other, and feeling more comfortable around each other?" Timberlake pontificates. "We understand what it's like. 'Oh, thank God -- finally, somebody who knows how I feel. It's refuge."

And Timberlake is looking for that refuge now more than ever -- the actor, singer and newfound comedian wants to have a family someday. But happily ever after seems further away than someday for the singer who brought 'Sexy Back.'

"I think the mistake is that people commit to who that person is right then and not the person they're going to become. That's the art of staying together, is changing together. When you say it like that, it seems damn near impossible, right?

Impossible? Maybe. But not for a lack of trying, Timberlake has recently been linked to Hollywood beauties like 'Friends with Benefits' co-star, Mila Kunis, and the similarly newly single, Olivia Wilde.

Tags: britney spears, justin timberlake

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Wednesday 01 June

By abdllaalm

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By fisherman100243

Pretty Boy Timberlake needs to 'fess up. He wasn't man enough to satisfy Britney. His boney little arse isn't capable of giving the sexiest woman on the planet what she wants/needs - a pounding.

By JB

I think Justin just got tired of a steady diet of Moonpies and
Nehi bellywashers. Listening to Boy Howdy all day gets old too.

By johngwc

He's definitely "trickable" with his blond locks!

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By Jennifer

People, your jealousy is pathetic. Timberlake is a talented artist who spends his time productively making music that inspires people. Anyone who who takes pleasure in vicious slander (libel, actually) is RETARDED and needs to GET A LIFE!

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By Blonde Ambition

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They just weren't meant to be a forever thing. Who the heck can stay with their first love these days? Justin still needs to sow his wild oats & Britney still needs to get things together.

By CaseyFavorsProgress

I think most men would agree with me when I say; "I would be the immature, biggest thing for teenyboppers" ..........for a lifetime with a woman who looked like Britney Spears, her head on my shoulders and a huge, beautiful smile as shown in above picture.

By Ted

Timberlake couldn't satisfy Britney, but that old skinny wimp Jason can? I don't buy that. Timberlake knows Britney is trash

By XsRXs

Whether you love or hate Timberlake, what he says makes perfect sense. I had a couple of girl friends in H.S., more in college and still others in the Navy. I finally married the right girl 37 years ago and haven't spoken to any Xs since. The prior relationships were real and warm, but basically a search for that right match. Isn't that what "finding true love" is all about?

By Studley Hungwell

leave Britany alone!

By Ed

He's a fudge-packer

By john

justin knew she was a crazy hillbilly long before she showed us that side of her.

Thursday 02 June

By angela

You know Justin is from Tennessee right? If Britney is a 'hillbilly' then so is he.

By Carianne

Why would Britney want to talk to Justin? She has her life together,is happy and NO longer his beard. GO BRITNEY.

By Karen

OMG - Justin is so ugly. How can anyone call him a sexy KID.
He looks like he was hit with the biggest UGLY STICK around.
He has NO talent either. Is he GAY??? wE "think" he is, but can he even get a man? ...

By Kiss my S

And Justin might be even more handsome than your boyfriend or your husband ever was. A successful businessman, dating famous women, a celebrity, rich and famous. He's everything what your husband's NOT.

By Frank

I;m not gay, but if I were, he would never have his shoes under my bed. I would toss him to the dogs. he is not attractive at all. What does anyone see in that creep? If they think he is good looking, I suggest they run, not walk, to their eye doctor for a check up IMMEDIATELY.

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