Jessica Biel is setting the record straight about her marriage to Justin Timberlake. Despite weeks of swirling divorce rumors, the actress made it clear she’s still very much in her husband’s corner. Biel, 43, turned heads on the red carpet at the 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards, where she couldn’t stop gushing about Timberlake’s talent, charm, and energy on stage.
Speaking to E! News host Justin Sylvester, Biel addressed the viral clips of her dancing at Timberlake’s Forget Tomorrow World Tour, insisting she’ll never stop supporting him. “I’m his number one fan, no doubt about it,” she said. “He brings so much joy to the stage. I don’t care if I look ridiculous; I’ll dance my heart out the whole show. I love his music—and I adore him. As an artist and performer, he’s simply incredible.”
Her affectionate comments seemed like a deliberate move to shut down the rumors that she and Timberlake, 45, are leading separate lives. The couple, who began dating in 2007 and tied the knot in 2012, have been the subject of renewed breakup speculation after reports from Star Magazine and Heat World suggested the two were growing apart. According to the outlets, Timberlake has been struggling with disappointing ticket sales and flagging confidence during his world tour, while Biel’s shooting schedule for her upcoming Apple Studios action-comedy Matchbox has kept her away from home. Sources claimed that while Timberlake was hoping for more emotional support from his wife, she’s been “thriving on set” and seemingly “content doing her own thing.”
This isn’t the first time the couple’s relationship has been tested. Back in 2019, Timberlake made headlines when he was photographed holding hands with his Palmer co-star Alisha Wainwright during a night out in New Orleans. The moment triggered a media firestorm, forcing the singer to issue a public apology, which he blamed on “too much alcohol” and a “lapse in judgment.” He maintained that nothing romantic had occurred. Biel never publicly addressed the scandal, but the two appeared to move past the incident and stayed united in the years that followed.
Now, with Biel openly professing her admiration for Timberlake, the actress appears to be reaffirming her loyalty while also silencing the gossip. Whether it’s pure affection or a subtle message to their critics, her red carpet remarks remind the world that she’s still standing by her husband—on stage, off stage, and everywhere in between.
