Janet Jackson’s Designer Wants Justin Timberlake to Address Super Bowl

Justin Timberlake Prepares Four-Part Apple TV Docuseries

Justin Timberlake is releasing a four-part docuseries on Apple TV+ in December that will revisit his controversial 2004 Super Bowl performance with Janet Jackson, as reported by Variety and cited by Rolling Stone. The project, directed by Fisher Stevens, is slated as a tell-all that also tackles Timberlake’s early relationship with Britney Spears and references details from Spears’ 2003 memoir, The Woman In Me.

Apple TV has not yet revealed an exact release date or further details beyond the December rollout window. Representatives for Timberlake, Jackson, and Apple did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Rolling Stone and Page Six.

Costume Designer Disputes Wardrobe Malfunction Narrative

Wayne Scot Lukas, Janet Jackson’s longtime fashion designer, appeared on TMZ Live to state that the infamous Super Bowl outfit functioned exactly as intended. Lukas claimed that Justin Timberlake never apologized to him despite the incident harming his career, and argued that calling the event a malfunction is inaccurate because the ensemble was modified days prior to reveal Jackson’s breast.

According to Lukas, the original plan was for Jackson to show off her derrière with a G-string, but the team switched course to up the ante on the performance. He stated that cameras were supposed to cut away and the screen was supposed to go black immediately after the reveal, placing the blame for the failure on producers. Janet Jackson has maintained for years that the incident was a complete accident, while Lukas contends it was an orchestrated stunt.

Apologies and Previous Documentaries Shape the Narrative

The upcoming series arrives years after intense public fallout from the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show, where Timberlake ripped part of Jackson’s costume while singing Rock Your Body. Jackson faced severe career blacklisting, including canceled appearances and pulled music videos, while Timberlake faced minimal initial repercussions and returned to the halftime stage as a solo artist in 2017.

Public pressure mounted again in 2021 following the release of the documentary Framing Britney Spears. That year, Timberlake issued a public apology on social media to both Jackson and Spears, admitting he benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism. However, he appeared to walk back those remarks during a 2024 concert by yelling, I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize to absolutely f**king nobody!

Frequently Asked Questions About the Upcoming Apple TV Docuseries

Who is directing the Justin Timberlake docuseries?

Fisher Stevens is directing the four-part project for Apple TV+. Stevens previously directed Palmer for Apple in 2021 and the Netflix docuseries Beckham in 2023.

Will Janet Jackson appear in the Apple TV project?

Sources told Variety and Rolling Stone that Janet Jackson sat for an interview to discuss the 2004 halftime show as part of the documentary.

What details from Britney Spears’ life are included in the docuseries?

The series addresses Timberlake’s relationship with Spears from 1999 to 2002. It covers claims made in Spears’ 2023 memoir, The Woman In Me, regarding a pregnancy and their relationship.

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