In 2019, Justin Timberlake was spotted enjoying a lively night with his co-star Alisha Wainwright at a bar in New Orleans. Adding to the buzz was the absence of his wedding ring, raising eyebrows despite the singer being married to Jessica Biel. The suspicious picture quickly ignited an online storm. In response, Timberlake decided to speak out and offer an apology.
Who Is Alisha Wainwright? What Happened on That 2019 Night Between Justin Timberlake and Her?
In 2019, the early 2000s pop star Justin Timberlake and actress Alisha Wainwright were spotted enjoying the nightlife of New Orleans while filming their movie Palmer. Pictures reported by The Sun took the entire internet by storm. The images showed them chatting, having drinks, and Wainwright holding Timberlake’s hand, a hand which did not in fact have a wedding ring, despite being married, even placing hers on his knee. This stirred controversy as Timberlake was and is married to Jessica Biel with two kids.
But who is Alisha Wainwright? The actress, nearly seven years younger than the singer’s wife, has built a career as a seasoned supporting actress, gaining recognition for her notable contributions to Shadowhunters. At 34 years old, she recently added another project to her portfolio with the film There’s Something Wrong with the Children. So how did their friendship blossom? Despite the actress not having any prior connections with the singer, other than being an avid fan of the singer, their bond deepened during the filming of the movie Palmer.
Justin Timberlake Finally Speaks Out!
Addressing the intense situation that arose from the pictures capturing the night when the two actors from Palmer were seen together, Timberlake decided to issue a statement to clarify his perspective on the matter. In a post that has now been deleted, and was originally shared in 2019, he stated,
“I stay away from gossip as much as I can, but for my family, I feel it is important to address recent rumors that are hurting the people I love. A few weeks ago I displayed a strong lapse in judgment — but let me be clear — nothing happened between me and my costar. I drank way too much that night and I regret my behavior. I should have known better.”
He further continued,
“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, and I am focused on being the best husband and father I can be.-This was not that. I am incredibly proud to be working on Palmer. Looking forward to continuing to make this movie and excited for people to see it,”
Justin Timberlake asserted that despite his judgment being clouded, nothing significant happened between him and Alisha Wainwright. Jessica Biel and the NSYNC singer have celebrated over a decade of marriage and even more time together. The two cherish their beautiful children, occasionally delighting fans with snaps of their relationship on social media.
