How Justin Timberlake Had To Redeem Himself With Wife Jessica Biel After DWI Arrest

Justin Timberlake has been working toward redemption with his wife Jessica Biel, nearly three months after he was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York on DWI charges.

The 10-time Grammy winner, 43, who pleaded guilty last month to drunken driving in connection with the incident, has done “everything he could” to smooth things over with his wife, 42, in the time since his arrest on June 18. an insider close to the family told People on Tuesday.

The SexyBack singer and the Candy star – who was “not happy about” the highly publicized arrest – have been “very busy working and are only focusing on family time when they are free,” the source said, while they raise their two sons. Silas, nine, and Phineas, four.

“They have been married for a long time” and “like most couples, have to work on their marriage,” the insider said.

Both have been busy with their careers amid the tumultuous time frame: Timberlake continues his Forget Tomorrow World Tour — which he directly referenced during his aforementioned arrest — while Biel has done “back-to-back” projects like The Better Sister on Amazon.

Justin Timberlake, 43, has been working toward redemption with his wife Jessica Biel, 42, nearly three months after he was arrested on DWI charges. Pictured in Sag Harbor, New York

The Candy star, pictured in New York in August, ‘wasn’t happy with’ the highly publicized arrest

The source said that “being working parents is never easy,” which complicates potential issues in the relationship, but overall “they’re both relieved that it’s a thing of the past.”

The insider said the Can’t Stop the Feeling! singer and the 7th Heaven alum “are both determined to stay married” despite the obstacles.

The source says, “Jess thinks he’s a great dad. They’re a great team.’

Timberlake referenced Biel during his Oct. 4 show at the Bell Center in Montreal, noting their 12th wedding anniversary.

During the show he said: ‘For me it is also a very special evening: tonight my wife is here. And tonight is our 12th anniversary. So be kind to her, Montreal, for she shares me with all of you tonight.”

Timberlake put his hand on his chest and told Biel, “I love you, baby.”

Biel reposted a clip of the romantic exchange on Instagram Stories with the caption, “I wouldn’t spend it anywhere else.”

As part of his plea deal, the What Goes Around… Comes Around singer urged drivers not to get behind the wheel of a car after even one alcoholic drink, shortly after pleading guilty.

Timberlake referenced Biel during his Oct. 4 show at the Bell Center in Montreal, noting their 12th wedding anniversary

Biel reposted a clip of the romantic exchange on Instagram Stories with the caption: “I wouldn’t spend it anywhere else”

The public safety announcement for Sag Harbor police on September 13 was part of the plea deal that dismissed the non-criminal traffic violation charge.

The boy band singer turned solo star and actor was also sentenced to a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge, 25 hours of community service at the nonprofit of his choice and a 90-day license suspension.

“I try to hold myself to a very high standard, for myself, and that wasn’t that,” Timberlake told the news media and other spectators after the hearing in the adjacent Sag Harbor Village Court.

“Even if you’ve only had one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car,” he said. ‘There are so many alternatives. Call a friend. Take an Uber. There are many travel apps. Just take a taxi anyway. This is a mistake I made, but I hope everyone watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake. I know I certainly have.”

The NSYNC star made similar comments during the court hearing, saying he grew up in a small town and appreciated the pressure his arrest has put on a community like Sag Harbor.

The former whaling village, mentioned in Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby-Dick, is located amid the Hamptons, an area of ​​coastal communities about 100 miles east of New York City.

Timberlake was arrested there just after midnight on June 18 after police said he ran a stop sign in the village center, veered from his lane and got out of his BMW while smelling of alcohol.

Police said Timberlake told the officer he had one martini and was following some friends home. He initially pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence.

The singer, 43, pictured in Long Island, New York on September 13

The 10-time Grammy winner has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in connection with the June 18 incident

Timberlake pictured in a mug shot after his arrest on June 18 in Sag Harbor, New York

The boy band singer turned solo star was spotted attending a hearing on September 13 in the Hamptons

Timberlake told the court he has had a lot of time to reflect on his actions and was “grateful for the opportunity to move forward” and use his platform to hopefully help others make “better decisions.”

“I should have judged better,” he told the judge. “I understand the seriousness of this.”

Judge Carl Irace said he was not opposed to reducing the charges against Timberlake as he was a first-time offender, and thanked him for speaking honestly and “from the heart.”

But he questioned the appropriateness of the proposed punishment and dismissed as “unsatisfactory” the public announcement Timberlake planned to make shortly after the legal proceedings.

Irace said imposing additional community service would give the singer more time to reflect on his actions: “In my experience, these circumstances can be helpful and even satisfying for the suspect.”

Prosecutor Patrick O’Connell told the judge they had considered recommending community service, but thought a statement from Timberlake would be a more valuable public service because of its potential to impact a younger generation worldwide.

He also said Timberlake’s comments would hopefully show that “no one is above the law,” not even the rich and famous.

‘Sir. Timberlake received the same treatment as any other defendant,” Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney added in a statement after the hearing. “Justice must be applied equally to all individuals, regardless of their wealth or celebrity status.”

“I try to hold myself to a very high standard, for myself, and it wasn’t that,” Timberlake told the news media and other spectators after the hearing in Sag Harbor Village Court last month.

Members of the media and police were photographed outside the star’s hearing on September 13

Among those in court Friday was a local mother whose 12-year-old son was killed by a drunk driver in 2018. Alisa McMorris, who now runs a foundation in memory of her son Andrew, said she hoped Timberlake’s comments would help raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving.

Edward Burke Jr., Timberlake’s attorney, claimed outside court after Friday’s hearing that his client had only one drink in two hours at the American Hotel before his arrest.

“Contrary to what was reported, he did not drink others’ drinks or warn in advance not to drive,” Burke said, adding that the lesser charge Timberlake pleaded to “is consistent with these facts.”

At one point during the hearing, Timberlake promised Judge Irace that he would not drive “again” after drinking again. The judge, who had otherwise been serious in tone, interjected playfully, “But come back to Sag Harbor! It’s a great place.’