MOVING ON
Janet Jackson says she has ‘no energy for hate’ after revealing she told Justin Timberlake to stay quiet after nip slip
JANET Jackson told fans she has "no energy for hate" just one day after fans learned what she told Justin Timberlake following their now infamous Super Bowl performance.
The iconic singer made the admission during her new Lifetime documentary, titled Janet Jackson.
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The 55-year-old took to to share a graphic that simply read: "I have no energy for hate.
"I either love you, wish you well or hope you heal."
Janet then captioned it with the hashtag, "Sunday inspiration."
Fans were quick to react to the post as they took to the comments section to react.
One person said: "Thank you Janet for telling the world your story. We will always love and appreciate you."
Another added: "We should all try to have that mindset!" while a third chimed in with, "Well let’s just wish JT well."
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This comes after Janet shared with the world what exactly she told Justin, 40, after their shocking performance at the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show which featured the Poetic Justice star having her breast exposed.
In response if she heard from the former NSYNC member following the incident, Janet said: "We talked once. And he said, 'you know, I don't know if I should come out and make a statement,' and this and that.
"And I said, 'listen, I don't want any drama for you. They're aiming all of this at me.' So I said, 'if I were you I wouldn't say anything.'"
'VERY GOOD FRIENDS'
The documentary also revealed a short clip that the entertainer filmed, asking fans to "move on" from the incident.
Janet said: "Honestly, this whole thing was blown way out of proportion. Of course it was an accident that should not have happened.
"But everyone is looking for someone to blame and that's gotta stop. Justin and I are very good friends. And we will always be very good friends."
She continued: "We spoke just a few days ago and he and I have moved on. And it's time for everyone else to do the same."
'IT CAN TAKE A TOLL ON YOU'
However, Janet revealed how harsh the backlash was after it all went down, revealing that some people would tell her brothers that she should be "put away."
She said: "It can take a toll on you emotionally. I just stayed focused on my work. Stay closed to friends. Stayed in touch with family. And that was enough for me to pull through.
"When you have everyone whispering about you and the majority of you is not favorable that can pull you to a different place."
Justin did not end up releasing a statement after the Super Bowl, as Janet ended up dealing with the brunt of the backlash.
JUSTIN SAYS SORRY
Although in 2021, amid fans slamming him following his behavior after his split from Britney Spears, the father of two finally spoke up and apologized.
He said: "… I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefitted from a system that condones misogyny and racism.
"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."
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The Cry Me A River singer went on to insist he wanted to take "accountability" for his actions, and acknowledged the apology was just a "first step."
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Janet Jackson airs tonight in the UK at 9pm on Sky Documentaries, or available to stream on NOW
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