Britney Spears had an abortion during her relationship with Justin Timberlake.

Britney Spears has revealed in her highly anticipated memoir, as per excerpts released by People Magazine on Tuesday, that she had an abortion during her relationship with Justin Timberlake.

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According to a statement from People, it is evident that Justin expressed discontentment regarding the pregnancy.

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He conveyed his belief that both individuals involved were ill-prepared to embrace the responsibilities of parenthood, emphasizing their young age as a significant factor.

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Spears and Timberlake embarked on a romantic relationship that spanned several years, commencing when she was 17 and he was 18.

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Their union garnered significant media attention, fueling a frenzy within the tabloid industry, as both individuals rose to prominence as influential pop icons during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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In 2021, the public scrutiny surrounding their relationship resurfaced after the release of the New York Times documentary "Framing Britney Spears."

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This documentary re-examined the worldwide reaction to their breakup, which had been unfairly blamed on Spears by the media. One factor contributing to this perception was Timberlake's music video, which hinted at Spears being unfaithful.

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Timberlake, in an Instagram post, expressed his regret to Spears without going into detail, recognizing his own faults and confessing that he had disappointed her.

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Scheduled for release next week, "The Woman in Me" is a memoir that offers a comprehensive account of Britney Spears' life and career.

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This publication comes in the wake of her recent release from a legal conservatorship that had been in place for over 13 years.

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