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Timberlake, Diaz call it quits
01/12/2007 10:41 AM, Reuters
After weeks of rumors, singer
Justin Timberlake and actress Cameron Diaz confirmed on
Thursday they had broken up after more than three years as one
of the highest-profile celebrity couples.
"It has always been our preference not to comment on the
status of our relationship, but, out of respect for the time we
spent together, we feel compelled to do so now, in the light of
recent speculation and inaccurate stories that are being
reported by the media," they said in a joint statement.
"We have, in fact, ended our romantic relationship and have
done so mutually and as friends with continued love and respect
for each other."
The rumors of a split reached a fever pitch this week with
the kickoff of Timberlake's 36-date FutureSex/LoveShow tour at
which "Charlie's Angels" star Diaz was conspicuously absent.
According to People Magazine, Timberlake told the crowd,
"Sometimes love isn't easy." The magazine said the couple often
dodged breakup rumors but quoted sources as saying this time it
was real.
Us Weekly said the 25-year-old Timberlake's bitter breakup
with Diaz, 34, drove him into the arms of her worst enemy,
22-year-old actress Scarlett Johansson.
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