Michelle Williams’ recent impersonation of Justin Timberlake while narrating Britney Spears’ new memoir has taken the internet by storm. In a snippet of Williams reenacting Timberlake’s encounter with R&B singer Ginuwine, the actress has received enormous praise for her committed portrayal of the tantalizing anecdotes detailed in “The Woman in Me.” This viral moment has captured the attention of many online users who simply couldn’t handle it.
Britney’s Perspective on *NSYNC’s Connection with Black Artists
Within the excerpt, 41-year-old Spears describes *NSYNC, her former boyfriend’s band, as a group of “white boys” who had a profound love for hip-hop and frequently associated themselves with black artists. She argues that this connection is what set them apart from the Backstreet Boys. The memoir also reveals her thoughts on how the band sometimes pushed themselves excessively to fit in.
A Memorable Encounter in New York
During the reading, Williams, aged 43, recounted a specific incident from the memoir in which she and Timberlake were exploring unfamiliar parts of New York City. As they strolled, they came across an individual adorned with a massive, blinged-out medallion. The person was flanked by two robust security guards. Timberlake, filled with excitement, boisterously exclaimed, “Oh yeah! Fo shiz, fo shiz, Ginuwine! What’s up, homie?” While Spears suggested that Timberlake was unbothered by this seemingly embarrassing display, social media users took it upon themselves to cringe on his behalf, deeming the moment “cringe-worthy,” “embarrassing,” and “not hot.”
The internet exploded with reactions to Michelle Williams’ reenactment, with fans expressing their disbelief and astonishment at witnessing this 15-second snippet of audio. One fan even humorously predicted that this could be the ticket for Williams to win a Grammy for “Best Spoken Word Album.” Critics were quick to highlight how accurately Michelle’s delivery depicted Timberlake’s perennially corny and deplorable behavior, while others found the impression to be a work of art, where “white Michelle Williams” mimics Britney imitating Timberlake imitating a Black person.
One person went as far as proclaiming it the greatest audio clip since the Watergate scandal. Although Timberlake, who dated Spears from 1999 to 2002, has not directly addressed the claims made about him in the memoir, sources have indicated that he is far from content with the situation. A source informed DailyMail.com that Timberlake has chosen not to reach out to Spears, as there is nothing he believes he can say to her. While Spears shares her perspective in the memoir, Timberlake is reportedly not “OK with it.”
Before the release of the book, insiders revealed exclusively to Page Six that Timberlake expressed concern regarding what his ex-girlfriend would divulge. This further suggests that Timberlake is indeed bothered by the contents of “The Woman in Me.”
Michelle Williams’ portrayal of Justin Timberlake’s past encounters in Britney Spears’ memoir has created a viral sensation on the internet. The praise she has received for her committed performance demonstrates the impact of her portrayal. As the internet buzzes with this unexpected turn of events, it remains to be seen how Timberlake will respond to the claims made about him in the memoir.