Britney Spears said she had an abortion during her relationship with Justin Timberlake

Britney Spears has revealed in her new memoir that she had an abortion during her relationship with Justin Timberlake in late 2000.

In accordance with Page sixThe American singer says the pregnancy was a “surprise” but not a “tragedy”. “I loved Justin so much. I always hoped that one day we would have a family together,” the artist wrote in a text published by the publication. People.

According to the magazine, Britney justified the abortion by saying that her ex-partner was “not happy” with the pregnancy. The fact that he didn’t feel “ready” to become a father and the issue of being “too young” were other reasons given by Justin Timberlake.

“I’m sure people will hate me for this, but I agreed not to have the baby. I don’t know if this was the right decision. If I had been left to my own devices, I would never have done this.” And yet, with Justin, I was so sure that I didn’t want to be a father,” the singer said, as quoted by the publication. Page six.

According to the magazine, Britney Spears called the procedure “one of the most painful things” she has ever done.

The singer’s representative declined to comment on the artist’s statements. However, even before the book was published, sources revealed Page six that Timberlake was “concerned” that Britney would talk about their relationship in the book.

“It’s eating at him,” a source told the magazine.