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Justin Timberlake Just Apologized To Britney Spears And Janet Jackson In An Instagram Statement

"I care for and respect these women and I know I failed."

This just in: Justin Timberlake has apologized.

In case you need to be brought up to speed, following the release of the documentary Framing Britney Spears, Justin has been facing a ton of calls to apologize for his past problematic behavior — especially to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson.

Justin and Britney sitting at an awards show with Lenny Kravitz sitting in the row behind them

And now, via an IG statement, he has. "I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right."

"I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed."

Justin and Janet performing at the Super Bowl

"The industry is flawed," he continued. "It sets men, especially white men, up for success. It's designed this way. As a man in a privileged position, I have to be vocal about this."

"I care deeply about the wellbeing of the people I love and have loved. I can do better and I will do better," he concluded.

You can read more about some of what led to this apology here.