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Timberlake's Reaction to Madonna & Britney's Kiss Revealed!
19 Oct
Summary
- Madonna kissed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera at the 2003 VMAs.
- Justin Timberlake's reaction was intensely scrutinized during the performance.
- Britney Spears' memoir reveals details about her abortion and breakup.

At the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, Madonna shared a highly publicized kiss with Britney Spears during their joint performance, also kissing Christina Aguilera. The moment garnered significant attention, particularly when cameras focused on Justin Timberlake, Spears' then-ex-boyfriend, who appeared visibly upset.
While speculation ran rampant about Timberlake's reaction, with some suggesting jealousy, later reports indicated his reaction may have been due to the overwhelming camera focus on him following the kiss. Spears' memoir shed light on the complexities of their relationship.
Spears revealed in her memoir that she had an abortion because Timberlake was not ready to be a father. She also disclosed that she was unfaithful to Timberlake, kissing choreographer Wade Robson, which ultimately contributed to their breakup.
The 25th-anniversary edition of Spears' third studio album, 'Britney,' is set to release on November 6, 2026, featuring the song 'She'll Never Be Me,' co-written by Timberlake.