'WE HATE JUSTIN!'
Britney Spears fans drag ex Justin Timberlake for bad-mouthing singer after new documentary revisits nasty 2002 split
BRITNEY Spears fans have dragged her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake for bad-mouthing the singer in the past.
The major backlash comes after the revisited their messy 2002 split.
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The , which premiered on Friday on FX and Hulu, followed people close to 39-year-old performer and lawyers tied to her as they looked back at her career and brutal downfall.
The film comes as battles her father, Jamie Spears, in court over who should control her finances and personal life decisions.
Britney's fans were especially struck by the movie's coverage of her failed relationship with , now 40.
Many believed Justin made Britney into the "villain" of their break-up, which soon led to her downward spiral including drug use accusations and hospitalizations.
As rumors swirled that the Womanizer singer betrayed him during the romance, Justin released the Cry Me a River music video featuring an Britney lookalike as a cheating ex-girlfriend.
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"When it's time for people to come for a woman, there's a whole apparatus ready to do it," New York Times critic Wesley Morris said in the documentary, referring to Justin allegedly encouraging his fans to attack Britney.
Fans took to Twitter to slam Justin following the release of the documentary.
One angry fan wrote: "Justin Timberlake took full advantage of the sh**ty misogyny and double standards of the early 00s for his own gain. Without Brit, there’s no him. He was absolutely nothing special. Still aint s**t. "
Another wrote: "Wow, I'm really here for the Britney Spears documentary calling Justin Timberlake on his absolute bulls**t."
A third chimed in: "Wow what Justin did to Britney Spears is so messed up. I used to love him so much when I was a teenager. So disappointing."
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Fans continued to slam Justin, as another said: "We hate Justin Timberlake."
Back in 2002, it was rumored the exes broke up after Britney cheated with choreographer Wade Robson, 38.
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After the split, Justin told Rolling Stone he’d been cheated on three times in a recent relationship.
He continued to egg on the rumors during a 2003 interview with Barbara Walters, as the former NSYNC member revealed he promised Britney to never reveal the reason for their breakup.
Despite his alleged promise, Justin seemingly confirmed the cheating rumors when he released the Cry Me a River video.
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Some fans also dragged Justin for famously ripping off Janet Jackson's top during their 2004 halftime performance.
Following the performance, Justin seemingly shrugged off the as , 54, took the heat.
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One fan pointed out on : "Never forget Justin Timberlake launched his solo career by throwing Britney under the bus & Janet Jackson soon after."
Justin has not yet responded to the recent backlash.
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