“It’s nice to marry your best friend. It suits me,” Timberlake said of their almost simple life in an interview with Ellen DeGeneresin April 2013. “Every once in a while I can catch a glimpse of her when she doesn’t see me looking, and I have this moment where I’m like, ‘If you never make a good decision … if you only make bad decisions for the rest of your life, you made one really good decision.’” The couple seems to be making great decisions as they approach a decade of marriage. Timberlake is working on new music (if this December clip of him and Timbaland jamming has anything to do with it), and on May 9, Biel will star in Hulu’s five episode miniseries Candy. Biel is also going to be executive producing the project through her Iron Oceans company, which she co-founded when she was only 22. Most importantly from anything else, Timberlake and Biel seem to be happy with their life together. Keep reading to find out more about how the two stars met, where they had their “fantasy” wedding, how they managed a secret COVID baby and why Biel feels “the happiest” now that they’ve been married almost 10 years.
How long have Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel been together?
Timberlake and Biel first started dating in 2007, though they were off and on since, including a public March 2011 split—but they couldn’t quit each other. They were married in 2012, so altogether they’ve been together for about 15 years. Their 10th wedding anniversary will be in October 2022.
How did Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel meet?
The two stars first met in 2005, but didn’t connect until two years later at a party for Timberlake’s friend in 2007—and it took a little convincing to get her to agree to go out with him.“I had to be pretty persistent in order to get her to say yes. But I have a fair amount of tenacity and if I want something I stick to it. And in the end, she agreed.” By the end of January, PEOPLE magazine called them “special friends” because they were being seen together. They “never really kissed for a long time,” according to Biel. The two became even closer, and by 2010, Biel was calling their relationship “the most precious thing that I have in my life.” Still, the next year, the couple called it quits, although their reps said “the two remain friends and continue to hold the highest level of love and respect for each other.” That didn’t mean the feelings went away. Even after they announced their breakup, Timberlake called Biel the most special person in his life. “In my 30 years, she is the most special person, OK? I don’t want to say much more, because I have to protect things that are dear to me—for instance, her,” he shared with Vanity Fair. They finally became engaged in December 2011 in Montana. “When I did propose, I was saying to her, I was like, ‘Oh look at the shadows on the mountains,’ and I had the ring on my pinkie.” He wrote the song “Montana” about the experience.
When did Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel get married?
The two flew to Italy for their wedding, which took place on October 19, 2012. The Borgo Egnazia Resort was the headquarters for their week-long event, and about 100 people were there to share their special day, including Jimmy Fallon, Andy Samberg,Timbaland, and Biel’s 7th Heaven co-star Beverley Mitchell. Biel arrived in a showstopping custom pink Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown, and Timberlake wore a Tom Ford tuxedo (he helped co-design it). Biel walked down the aisle as Timberlake gave an acoustic rendition of “an original piece I wrote specifically for the evening and for her,” Timberlake recalled later. They recited personal vows, and Biel later called the entire event “a total fantasy experience.”
Who has Justin Timberlake dated?
Before meeting Biel, Timberlake had high-profile, long-term relationships with Cameron Diaz and Britney Spears. He dated Spears from 1999 to 2002, and he was with Diaz for almost four years, ending in 2006, before he became involved with Biel. Biel has been linked toDerek Jeter, as well as Chris Evans and Gerard Butler in the past.
How many kids does Jessica Biel have?
Biel and Timberlake share two sons: Silas, 7, and Phineas, who is almost 2 years old. In 2015, the couple confirmed that they were expecting a child, which was already a rumor at the time. “This year, I’m getting the greatest gift ever, can’t wait,” Timberlake captioned a picture of himself kissing Biel’s bare stomach. Timberlake said almost immediately that he wanted more children, even though he admitted in 2018 that parenthood was tough, lamenting, “I’ve never felt more inept my life.” He continued, “You wake up and all of a sudden there’s this human being you’re responsible for. … I feel like the success of parenthood is feeling like I failed all day today, but I get to wake up tomorrow and do it again … and hopefully, they turn out to be a good human being.” Phineas, Timberlake and Biel’s youngest, was born in July 2020. He was a “secret COVID baby,” Biel told Dax Shepard in June 2021. “It wasn’t like it was supposed to be a secret,” she explained. “It was just COVID happened, and then I went to Montana with my family and never left.” Having two sons under 10 has surely changed things, according to Biel. “Someone said to me, ‘Two is like having a thousand.’ And that’s exactly what it feels like,” Biel said. “The balance of everything is very different and super hard. But I agree. I mean, it’s amazing. It’s so interesting. It’s so funny. The conversations I’m having now with my 6-year-old [are] so cool. Like, he’s a real person saying the funniest stuff and he’s so sensitive and tender. It’s just so interesting to see that part of it happen and the little one is just cute as hell.”
Is Jessica Biel still married to Justin Timberlake?
Overall, married life seems to have been positive for both Biel and Timberlake. “It’s weird because it feels like almost nothing has changed,” Timberlake said after they were married, “yet something that you can’t really describe, or something that isn’t tangible, has changed … It just feels incredible.” Like any couple, the two have had a few tough times. In 2019, Timberlake was seen chatting, drinking and holding hands with actress Alisha Wainwright in a New Orleans bar during the filming of Palmer, which was released in 2021. Multiple sources denied anything romantic was happening between the two, but Timberlake still took to Instagram to talk about it. “A few weeks ago, I displayed a strong lapse of judgment-but let me be clear-nothing happened between me and my costar,” Timberlake wrote. “I drank way too much that night and I regret my behavior. I should have known better. This is not the example I want to set for my son. I apologize to my amazing wife and family for putting them through such an embarrassing situation.” (There doesn’t seem to be bad blood at least on Wainwright’s side; she said last year that she thinks Timberlake is “incredible” in the film.) Last year, the couple also dealt with fan reaction to separate Britney Spears and Janet Jackson documentaries which painted Timberlake in a less than favorable light. He responded to both on Instagram. “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 wrote. “I also feel compelled to respond, in part, because everyone involved deserves better and most importantly because this is a larger conversation that I wholeheartedly want to be part of and grow from.” Biel responded with a one-sentence comment: “I love you.” “Some days are better than other days for all of us—and if we have our good days and bad days individually, and then we’re dealing with someone else’s good and bad days on top of that, it’s going to add up,” Timberlake said in the early days of his marriage to Biel. “What I have learned from my stepdad is something as important, which is patience and compassion. Because when you are living with someone else, those two qualities go a long way.” In April 2022, Biel admitted that their married life has presented some challenges but that she’s very happy. “We’ve had our ups and downs like everybody and I’m just really proud of it and I’m still the happiest, and loving my life,” she told Access Hollywood. Otherwise, the two “swolemates” are like other couples: they work out together, goof off together, dress up as LEGO Batman characters and spend time with their sons. “There’s no one I have more fun with,” Biel said in a birthday message for Timberlake in 2021. For Biel’s 40th birthday in March 2022, Timberlake shared a picture of the two, captioning it “Mood: 40AF.” He added to the sentiment in an Instagram story. “Whether it’s laid up on a couch, kicking my ass at the gym or dressing up at ridiculous costume parties… you make it all look good. I love you and I celebrate you every day.” Timberlake kept the feeling going, surprising her by flying in members of NSYNC to perform their songs; he even sang covers of other artists’ songs that were important to the couple during their time together. “Look, I will go head-to-head with everybody, but I’m his No. 1 fan,” Biel told Ellen DeGeneres in May 2020. “I mean, who do I want to see on my birthday? It’s him and his band. He’s just my favorite.” Biel also feels a sense of pride when thinking about how long their relationship has lasted and how their marriage is going. “I sometimes feel like 10 years has just flown by in the blink of an eye, and other times I feel like: ‘Oh my gosh, 10 years, that’s a really substantial amount of someone’s life,’” she said in April 2022. “I just feel really proud of it.” Next, find out all about Hulu’s Candy limited series, including the real-life inspiration behind Jessica Biel’s character.
