Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel were spotted having dinner with friends at Ristorante Gallura in a residential area of Rome on Friday evening.
After enjoying authentic Sardinian seafood and desserts, the longtime couple tried to go unnoticed as they made their way to their car.
For the occasion, the father of two looked handsome in an open beige button-down shirt over a black shirt, light wash jeans and a baseball cap.
Meanwhile, Biel cut a dapper figure in a light blue T-shirt, matching trousers and white sneakers.
Having fun: Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel were spotted having dinner with friends at Ristorante Gallura in a residential area of Rome on Friday evening
The couple began dating in 2007 and got engaged four years later in December 2011.
The Candy star and the SexyBack singer tied the knot during a romantic ceremony in Italy in October 2012.
Timberlake and the Blade: Trinity actress has sons Silas, eight, and Phineas, two.
Although their relationship hit a rocky patch after Justin was spotted holding hands with actress Alisha Wainwright at a bar in 2019 – for which the actor publicly apologized – the lovebirds celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in October last year.
During an interview on the Today show shortly after the milestone, Biel spoke about her marriage, explaining, “You have to keep working hard to freshen it up.”
Regarding how she felt her marriage had changed over the years, Jessica revealed: “It feels like, I don’t know, a combination of incredible security and, I think, deep understanding of another Person.”
“But then I think also just the security of having adventures again and being curious about the world again as a couple and as individuals,” she added.
The “7th Heaven” star also talked about the importance of taking time for yourself while juggling a busy schedule and raising two children.
In Rome: After enjoying authentic Sardinian seafood and desserts, the longtime couple tried to remain unnoticed as they made a beeline for their car
Casual: For the occasion, the father of two looked handsome in an open beige button-down shirt over a black shirt and light-wash jeans
“Justin always says, ‘We can’t stop dating, we have to keep dating.’ And he’s right, you have to go on date nights. You have to take this time.’
Earlier this week, Timberlake’s band NSYNC officially released their new single titled “Better Place,” which marked the group’s first track in over two decades.
The group – which includes members Timberlake, JC Chasez, 47, Joey Fatone, 46, Lance Bass, 44, and Chris Kirkpatrick, 51 – debuted their new song earlier this month while at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards met again.
“Better Place” is featured on the soundtrack of the upcoming animated sequel “Trolls Band Together,” set to hit theaters on November 17th.
New single! Earlier this week, Timberlake’s band NSYNC officially released their new single titled “Better Place,” which marked the group’s first track in over two decades (featured earlier this month).
After listening to the song, NSYNC fans flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their excitement.
One wrote: “I’m listening to the new NSYNC song and crying yeah I’m fine why are you asking?”, while another added: “How many times will I listen to @NSYNC Better Place?!” followed by a Mean Girls meme that reads, “The limit doesn’t exist.”
One social media user wrote: ‘Yes, childhood is unlocked. Manifesting a reunion tour!’ While one fan typed: “Listening to Jc Chasez in 2023 singing a new Nsync song just changed a lot of lives (mine).”
Another shared photos of the group as well as the lyrics: “When we’re together, you know we do better” and “Let me take you to a better place.”
The fan then wrote: “But where is the lie!?!” OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOO people!!!!! I’m crying – make sure you’re streaming and sharing on the right channels. This is AHHHHH #nsync @nsync #trollsbandtogether “so so in love.”
“JC’s voice just hits me differently at the beginning.” How I missed his singing!! “#NSYNC #BetterPlace,” one fan added.
Another gushed: “I can’t believe I’m listening to new music from nsync.” “Yeah, they do it better,” while one expressed that they were in the middle when it came to the track. “NSYNC’s song is definitely a pop song. It’s not great, but it’s good.’
One fan typed: “I forgot how tiring the JT hate from *NSYNC “fans” is, how streaming search algorithms and how artists are credited on movie titles has never been a thing, but I LOVE the song.” So lots of beautiful JC riffing, Chris’ high notes! They still sound perfect together.’
“I don’t think I can ever say it enough but I’ll try… THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU @NSYNC for the most amazing love letter and another BOP #bopsonly for me.” “to cry hahaha,” wrote another .
One wrote: “Okay, let’s be free.” We would have accepted ANYTHING from @NSYNC. It takes a lot to turn a song intended for a children’s film into something substantial, but they did it. They gave us a catchy vibe, and *NSYNC’S will always be there on vocals.’
Excited: Another gushed: “I can’t believe I’m listening to new music from nsync.” “Yeah, they do it better,” while one expressed that they were somewhere in the middle when it came to the track
The tweet was reposted by another who added: “Truth.” Song for a children’s film about trolls…STILL BOPS! The next step is the actual album! Let’s go!’
NSYNC previously sent fans into a frenzy when they reunited at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards and presented the award for Best Pop Video to Taylor Swift – who was shocked to see the boy band take the stage together entered.
While speaking to the crowd, Chasez said, “Hello VMAs!” Over 20 years ago, as kids, we won Best Pop Video for “Bye-bye Bye.” It was our first VMAs, it meant the world to us.”
“This award validated our hard work and, well, maybe we would have won again for Pop,” before asking, “Do you remember that?” Kirkpatrick jumped in to add something.
Bass then added: “A lot has changed in the last two decades, but the one thing that has stayed the same is that a creative, boundary-pushing video leaves a lasting mark for decades.”
“We just wanted to say thank you to MTV and especially to all of you.” Thank you, each and every one of you, for supporting your favorite music artists. “Thank you guys,” Fatone said.
They had reunited in the past during their performance at the 2013 VMAs as well as at the band’s induction ceremony on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 2018.
During a recent conversation with Entertainment Tonight, Lance Bass spoke about reuniting with the group in the studio to record music after a two-decade hiatus. “It was pretty emotional the first time we were all in the studio together.”
“Love Letter”: “I don’t think I can ever say it enough, but I’ll try… THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU @NSYNC for the most amazing love letter…” ‘
Back in the Studio: When Lance Bass recently spoke to Entertainment Tonight, he spoke about reuniting with the group in the studio to record music after a hiatus of two decades; seen in LA in 2002
He added: “In March we decided to get back together and have fun and it was like no.” [time] had passed.’
Bass then admitted: “But there were a lot of tears.” They were just tears of joy. And it was just a beautiful moment. “Time does so much and it just feels right when we are finally together.”
As for whether NSYNC plans to release more music or tour in the near future, Lance revealed, “I’ve told fans that we don’t have any concrete plans at the moment.”
“Because, you know, we’re waiting for the strike to end. “We have things to do. But [the fans are] “We are definitely shaping our future,” the singer added to the outlet.