Justin Timberlake‘s revelation of his Lyme disease diagnosis allegedly wouldn’t have happened if his wife, Jessica Biel, hadn’t encouraged him. A source exclusively told Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop that she pushed her husband to reveal his diagnosis to his loyal fans and followers. According to the insider, Biel convinced the singer, explaining to him that he shouldn’t be “ashamed” of the diagnosis.
Timberlake shared a lengthy and rather emotional note about his Lyme disease diagnosis on Instagram, while also sharing his thoughts on the conclusion of his “Forget Tomorrow” world tour after over a year.
Jessica Biel told Justin Timberlake hiding his Lyme disease will make things worse, says source
Jessica Biel was allegedly the reason Justin Timberlake could go public with his Lyme disease diagnosis. According to Rob Shuter’s exclusive report, the singer didn’t want the world to know of his condition, but his wife ensured the news was out before rumors made their way into headlines. Sources told the outlet that he’d been battling the disease silently for over a year.
Timberlake, who recently wrapped his “Forget Tomorrow” world tour, revealed his Lyme disease diagnosis as part of a lengthy Instagram post on Thursday, July 31. Insiders revealed that Biel persuaded him, saying that hiding it would only make things worse in the future. A source said, “She reminded him that people love him for being honest. And this wasn’t something to be ashamed of.”
Biel reportedly helped Timberlake navigate his world tour with his diagnosis. A tour insider told Rob Shuter that the singer didn’t miss out on a single show, with his wife keeping him “grounded through all of it.” According to the source, she became his “strength.”
A family friend further recalled how the actor encouraged her husband to be open and honest about his health condition. They said, “She told him that being vulnerable wasn’t weak — it was powerful.” Meanwhile, an insider clarified that Timberlake isn’t “looking for sympathy” with his Instagram post but wanted others struggling with the disease to realize they’re not alone.
Timberlake announced that he had been struggling with Lyme disease “behind the scenes” while continuing with his “gratifying” and “physically demanding” tour. The star recalled being shocked at the diagnosis but realizing how he struggled with “nerve pain” and “crazy fatigue” while performing on stage. The singer claimed he prioritized the joy of performing over his deteriorating health.
Originally reported by Varsha Narayanan on Reality Tea.
