What's Going on Between Justin Timberlake and His Costar Alisha Wainwright?

Almost two weeks after Justin Timberlake was photographed getting close to his Palmer co-star Alisha Wainwright, the singer is speaking out. Justin Timberlake Releases Statement Addressing Alisha Wainwright Infidelity Rumors. Timberlake denied any rumored affair in a public apology posted to Instagram on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The singer directed his statement to his wife of seven years, Jessica Biel, writing in part, "I apologize to my amazing wife and family for putting them through such an embarrassing situation." (Bustle reached out to representatives for both Biel and Wainwright on Timberlake's new statement, but did not receive an immediate response.)


Photos first emerged of Timberlake and Wainwright holding hands on Nov. 23, sparking rumors of an affair. Rumors the singer is now unequivocally denying. "A few weeks ago, I displayed a strong lapse in judgement," the singer admitted on Instagram, seemingly acknowledging the photos of him and his co-star getting close. "But let me be clear — nothing happened between me and my costar." He went on to add that he "drank way too much that night" and regretted his behavior.

Timberlake, who posted the statement without caption, also explained that he decided to speak out now, almost two weeks after the photos first surfaced, because of the harm the reports were doing to his family. And, despite insisting that nothing happened, he took the opportunity to apologize to his family, particularly his wife and their young son, Silas. "This is not the example I want to set for my son," he wrote.
Justin Timberlake has been a hot topic of conversation online this weekend after being spotted in New Orleans holding hands with someone other than his wife. Timberlake has been married to actress Jessica Biel since 2012, and the couple shares a son called Silas.

Timberlake was photographed on the balcony of a bar in New Orleans, along with his current costar in the movie Palmer, Alisha Wainwright. Here's what we know about the rumors so far.

JUSTIN APOLOGIZED TO HIS WIFE.
Justin Timberlake took to Instagram to dispel any infidelity rumors, and to apologize to his wife, Jessica Biel. In a heartfelt post, Timberlake explained, "I stay away from gossip as much as I can, but for my family, I feel it is important to address recent rumors that are hurting the people I love."

The singer continued, "A few weeks ago I displayed a strong lapse in judgment — but let me be clear — nothing happened between me and my costar. I drank way too much that night and I regret my behavior. I should have known better. This is not the example I want to set for my son."

He ended his apology by writing, "I apologize to my amazing wife and family for putting them through such an embarrassing situation, and I am focused on being the best husband and father I can be." Case closed.