Justin Timberlake Defends Britney Spears' Dancing

By Kelly Fisher Posted Jun 15th 2011 07:03AM

Justin Timberlake's Playboy interview reveals he "absolutely" smokes weed, and also shows the 'Friends With Benefits' star jumping to the defense of ex-girlfriend and pop princess Britney Spears.

During the interview, the singer-turned-actor was asked about the criticism surrounding Spear's current dance moves and he became defensive about his former flame.

"I don't have too much to say about her situation. I can't remember the last conversation I had with her," he said. "But this thing that happens online bothers me -- these anonymous commenters."

He urged those talking trash about the singer to put their money where there mouth is, so to say.

"People think they can say anything and it doesn't matter to people," he said. "I'd love to see the people who comment about Britney online say those things to her face, because they couldn't."

"The internet is a cruel place. What a f--ed-up thing to do," he added, when told about the "dance-off" video comparing Spears' current dance moves to those of her earlier performances (like 'I'm a Slave 4 U' and 'Me Against the Music').

He also said that a 30-year-old performer isn't always going to be able to dance like someone in their teens or early 20s.

"In Britney's defense, if you pulled up a video I did from 2003, I couldn't do the sh-t I did then either."

See for yourself and watch below for a blast from the past: JT's 2002 video for 'Like I Love You.'

Tags: britney spears, Justin Timberlake

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Tuesday 21 June

By kd7350

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Another point to remember about Britney is that she is on a lot of psychiatric medications now. These medications can affect your balance. This could be a reason her dance moves aren't quite what they were back in her teens or early twenties. I think she looks great and I enjoy watching her performances. Go Britney. You still rock!

Monday 28 November

By Manda

What is wrong with people??? Do you all think it is ok to put down people you do not even know? They are human beings just like the rest of us and they have feelings. Both Justin and Britney are AMAZING artist and deserve respect for what they do.

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