Justin and Britney: The Way It Was
Much has been made about the Britney Spears/Justin Timberlake connection. The two former Mouseketeers dated for four years, until their breakup in 2002. The aftermath is legendary. Justin went on to make his first solo album, parting from boy-band N’Sync. His debut, the highly successful Justified, reveals Timberlake used that album to tap into the essence of his heartbreak, and it must have been a cathartic release in which to channel his creative talent. Few doubt that “Cry Me A River,” the first single off of Justified was a response to the bitter ending of his first serious relationship. It would seem the breakup affected him more than Britney — at least at the time. Britney, as we know went on to marry her back-up dancer Kevin Federline. Sadly, we all know the result of that disastrous union.
The video below (set to Fergie’s “Big Girl’s Don’t Cry”) is one person’s interpretation of those events and it just sort of touched me as a poignant object lesson: you don’t know what you got til it’s gone. Within her relationship with Justin, Britney seemed to glow from somewhere inside. It’s as though she aspired to greatness knowing that she was truly loved by Justin, and the transformation she’s undergone since her union with K-Fed is just as marked. Even Britney’s beauty suffered great costs. In the last three years she has aged almost ten years. Instead of looking like the nubile princess of her early 20’s (she’s only 25), she looks like a 35+ mom whose been rode hard, put away wet.
Maybe I am just a romantic at heart, but it feels like Justin could heal all of Britney’s wounds and put her broken mental state back together. Unfortunately, Justin likely views his ex-girlfriend as too damaged to even bother with. Nevertheless, he still proclaims to have love for her in his heart. Say what you want about celebs, there is something quite genuine about Justin’s unwillingness to pile on the Britney bashing bangwagon, this, despite persistent rumors their breakup was caused by her cheating ways. Oh, and we can’t forget all those songs he’s written which ostensibly could be about their relationship.
It’s sad to see Britney now. The once charming and beautiful entertainer’s light has dimmed considerably and you can’t help but wonder if she wishes she’d stayed true to her first love. We can all take a glimpse of what “was,” but it makes the reality of what’s been lost since Britney’s decided to throw it all away, that much more heartbreaking.
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I have often felt the same way about the golden days of Justin and Britney. They were the ultimate pop culture couple, even more than Nick and Jessica (and don’t even get me started on them). Brit could definitely use some sound JT guidance right about now, but I doubt he’d touch that with a 10-foot pole at this point. She’s such a trainwreck now that it’s hard to even remember how beautiful and charismatic she used to be.
Comment by Malisa — September 27, 2007 @ 11:47 am
They’re going to wander around with different people until it hits them — they were meant for each other. Sometimes you just gotta go through shit to find out everything you’ve wanted is right in front of you.
Comment by Amanda — October 7, 2007 @ 11:15 pm
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