Former boy bander Justin Timberlake and Pop princess Britney Spears crossed paths for the first time in 1992 on the sets of The Mickey Mouse Club. And by 1999, rumors about the two being a couple began circulating. However, after a spree of adorable matching denim outfits and red-carpet appearances, the two split in 2002, sparking rumors that Spears was allegedly unfaithful to Timberlake.
After her split from Timberlake, Spears entered into a relationship with Kevin Federline. The duo met in 2004 when Federline worked as a backup dancer for Timberlake.
Britney Spears and Kevin Federline – the rollercoaster journey of romance and marriage
The sparks between Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s backup dancer Kevin Federline were instant when they met for the first time in 2004. Reportedly, the duo quickly fell for each other and tied the knot within three months of dating. As Federline revealed,
“I met her at a club in Hollywood, Joseph’s. Our eyes met and that was it. We just hit it off right away. I was madly in love with her. Everything just seemed so right. I didn’t see it as too fast or too slow.”
In the first half of 2004, Spears married her childhood friend Jason Alexander. However, their marriage was annulled within 55 hours of their union. Hence, this time, Spears decided that her marriage with Federline should be an intimate ceremony, avoiding any overwhelming attention.
Having settled into a Malibu home, the duo welcomed their first child Sean Preston in 2005, followed by their second son Jayden James in 2006. However, after a few weeks of their second son’s arrival, news of the couple facing challenges began surfacing.
‘It just turns me on more’ – Kevin Federline days before their divorce
In November 2006, Spears filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. However, interestingly, days before the divorce was finalized, Federline shared insights into their dynamic, revealing how their contrasting personalities, which were the basis for their divorce, had an attraction of their own.
“We’re an opposites attract. If she gets mad and she yells at me, it just turns me on more, ya know?”
After the divorce was finalized, the duo continued to be amicable, co-parenting their children. Over the years, Federline has appreciated Spears’ parenting skills and praised how she values the well-being of her children above all.
Both of them have moved on to new relationships, however, despite the hurdles they faced in their romantic life, the two continue to evolve and grow together as co-parents.
