Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel: A Decade of Love and Milestones
As Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary on Oct. 19, the multi-talented entertainer is “focusing” on his family and not reflecting on the past, ET has learned. Amid recent revelations about his past relationship with Britney Spears, particularly with the upcoming release of Spears’ memoir, The Woman in Me, Timberlake remains steadfast in his commitment to his family.
A source close to the couple tells ET that Justin has been concentrating on his own family and consciously steering clear of concerns related to Britney’s memoir, and Justin feels that over the years, he has been supportive of Britney from a distance, given their history.
Justin and Jessica have shared life-changing moments since tying the knot during a romantic ceremony in Italy on Oct. 19, 2012. They’ve since welcomed two sons, had multiple professional collaborations, meaningful birthdays and more. Jessica opened up to ET in May 2022 about their love, and how her husband keeps the romance alive. “Well, I’ll have to give Justin the credit in this moment, for this one thing that he always says to me: ‘We might be married, but we have to keep dating,’ and it’s so true,” Jessica shared. “You just have to keep making time for each other and you have to keep making each other a priority. And do the things that you love together.”
Justin and Jessica’s Journey
Let’s take a look at the journey of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s relationship, from the early days to their recent milestones.
January 2007: Justin and Jessica Make It Official
Justin and Jessica finally stepped out publicly with their romance in January 2007. The confirmation came after Justin split from Cameron Diaz and Jessica called it quits with Derek Jeter. For the first half of their relationship, the duo played it coy, not providing any details about their romance.
Justin eventually shared how their relationship blossomed from friends to lovers. “When I met Jess, it was undeniable how beautiful she is. We were at a surprise party in Hollywood at a speakeasy kind of a bar, a private club, and we were standing around in a group of people,” he revealed in his 2018 book, Hindsight & All the Things I Can’t See in Front of Me. “I made some sort of sarcastic comment, really dry. Nobody got it except her. She laughed, and I noticed, all of a sudden, and in the way where you wonder if a person’s like you, if they have a very dry, dark sense of humor too.”
January 2009: Keeping Their Romance Private
During an interview with British GQ, Jessica played it cool when asked about her love life. Instead of confirming that she was seeing the “Sexyback” singer, she instead referred to him as “one sparkly present,” adding, “And I don’t want to open it in front of strangers.”
April 2009: Caught on the Kiss Cam
Justin and Jessica kept their love pretty low-key, but fans got a taste of their PDA when they puckered up for the kiss cam while sitting courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers home game. In the hilarious moment, the camera panned to the couple, and the “Like I Love You” singer playfully mounted his lady while planting a kiss on her.
November 2011: Back On
The love obviously didn’t die, though. Almost a year after their breakup, the pair was spotted out together on multiple occasions. In an interview with Elle magazine, Jessica noted, “A girl doesn’t kiss and tell.”
December 2011: She Says “Yes”
Justin and Jessica got engaged in 2011. During an interview with James Corden, the Sinner actress revealed the hilarious way her man popped the question. “It was so nice, and so sweet and so unexpected,” Jessica gushed about the proposal that happened during a snowboarding trip in Montana. “I had no idea it was coming.”
October 2012: Justin and Jessica Tie the Knot
Jessica and Justin said their I dos in front of close family and friends during a romantic ceremony in Italy. At the time, the blushing bride told People, “I had a little bit of butterflies. I was about to stand up in front of my friends and family and bare my soul for the person I love. It was terribly emotional.”
February 2013: Newlyweds
After kicking off their year sitting next to JAY-Z and Beyoncé at the GRAMMYs, the “Suit and Tie” singer and the 7th Heaven alum spent the next several months putting their love on display on the red carpet. The pair made a memorable romantic appearance together at the premiere of Justin’s movie, Inside Llewyn Davis, at the Cannes Film Festival.
January 2015: Baby on Board
Justin shocked the world when he announced that he and Jessica were expecting their first child. In an Instagram post thanking fans for birthday wishes, the “Can’t Stop the Feeling” singer shared a picture of him kissing his wife’s baby bump next to the message, “Thank you EVERYONE for the Bday wishes! This year, I’m getting the GREATEST GIFT EVER. CAN’T WAIT.”
April 2015: Party of Three
Jessica and Justin welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Silas Randall Timberlake, whom they named after Justin’s grandfather.
April 2016: Collaborating Together
Jessica brought Justin on to do the music for her project, Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. When speaking with ET about working with her husband, the actress joked about being in charge. “I like to say that I was his boss,” she said at the time.
July 2017: Keeping Their Love Strong
During an interview with Marie Claire, Jessica dished on the reason that she and Justin are such a match. “We have similar values; we believe in loyalty, honesty. We like to have fun. We like a lot of the same things,” she told the magazine.
February 2018: Justin Dedicates His Album to His Family
Justin’s Man of the Woods is dedicated to his family and features their son, Silas, so it’s no surprise that Jessica is the leading lady in his “Man of the Woods” music video.
October 2019: Total Devotion
During an interview with ET, Jessica gushed about the love of her life and the moment she knew she was all in. “I knew that he was my person early on, but we were so young,” she said. “There wasn’t any big risks being taken. There wasn’t anything… really putting anything on the line. We were just hanging out.”
December 2019: Justin Publicly Apologizes to Jessica
Justin was photographed holding hands with his Palmer co-star, Alisha Wainwright, and publicly apologized to Jessica. He insisted that he did not have an affair with Alisha.
January 2020: Justin and Jessica Welcome Baby No. 2
Surprise … it’s Phineas! The couple secretly welcomed their second child during the pandemic. In January, Justin confirmed the news with Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show, sharing his baby boy’s name for the first time. “His name is Phineas and he’s awesome,” he revealed.
May 2022: Their Marriage is Still Thriving
During a chat with ET in May, Jessica dished on the thing that her man does that keeps their romance alive. “It’s a really good question, right? Well, I’ll have to give Justin the credit in this moment, for this one thing that he always says to me: ‘We might be married, but we have to keep dating,’ and it’s so true,” she shared.
October 2022: Renewing Their Vows
The happy couple celebrated 10 years together on Oct. 19. A few days before, they shared a glamorous date night at the CHLA Gala, and Jessica posted a rare glimpse into their evening out. On the day of their anniversary, the couple revealed they had renewed their vows over the summer during a ceremony in Italy.
January 2023: Celebrating Justin’s Birthday
Jessica celebrated Justin’s 42nd birthday on Jan. 31 with an Instagram message, telling fans that her husband “makes the ordinary extraordinary.”
March 2023: Celebrating Biel’s Birthday
Timberlake paid homage to his wife on her 41st birthday with a sweet carousel of photos posted March 3 on Instagram. The singer gushed about his wife, whom he said is “aging like a fine wine.”
May 2023: Justin Knows He’s a Lucky Man
The 42-year-old singer had a bit of fun in response to a comment he received on social media, in which the user declared, “I don’t know who you are but your girlfriend looks like Jessica Biel. Congrats!” For good measure, the comment concluded with a starry-eye and thumbs-up emojis.
June 2023: Jessica Dances to NSYNC’s Hit ‘It’s Gonna Be Me’
The 41-year-old Cruel Summer executive producer wasn’t shy about jamming out to her husband’s hit NSYNC song, “It’s Gonna Be Me,” at the recent after-party for her Freeform show’s season 2 premiere. ET got exclusive footage of Biel rocking out to the 2000 track at the event.
October 2023: Britney Spears Makes Shocking Claims Against Justin Timberlake
In her highly anticipated memoir, The Woman in Me, Britney Spears makes several bombshell claims about Justin and their three-year relationship that ended with a text message in 2002. Spears confirms long-standing rumors that the former boy band member ended their relationship with a text message in 2002. The Princess of Pop opens up about the heart-wrenching experience, revealing that she was devastated by Timberlake’s sudden digital breakup.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How old is Jessica Biel?
Jessica Biel was born on March 3, 1982, which makes her 41 years old as of 2023.
2. How long have Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel been married?
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel got married on October 19, 2012, making their marriage 11 years old as of 2023.
3. How many children do Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have?
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have two children. Their first son, Silas Randall Timberlake, was born in April 2015, and their second son, Phineas, was born in January 2020.
4. What is the secret to Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s successful marriage?
According to Jessica Biel, the key to their successful marriage is making time for each other and prioritizing their relationship. She credits Justin for always reminding her to keep dating even after marriage.
5. How did Justin Timberlake propose to Jessica Biel?
Justin Timberlake proposed to Jessica Biel during a snowboarding trip in Montana. He surprised her with the proposal while they were covered in snow gear, and he got down on his knees and presented the ring to her.
6. What are some of the milestones in Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s relationship?
Some of the milestones in Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s relationship include their engagement in 2011, their wedding in Italy in 2012, the birth of their two sons, and their vow renewal in Italy in 2022.