Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s relationship has been marked by its ups and downs, with a history full of breakups, reconciliations, and public controversies. The couple celebrated their 10-year wedding anniversary in 2022, a milestone that might seem surprising given their turbulent relationship over the years. Jessica herself admitted that while she was happy to reach this point in their marriage, the road to it hasn’t always been smooth.

Their relationship, which began in 2007, has been a topic of public fascination and gossip from the beginning. Prior to meeting Jessica, Justin was in a high-profile, on-again-off-again relationship with actress Cameron Diaz, which lasted for nearly four years. Their split in 2006 was highly publicized, but it wasn’t long before Justin met Jessica at a party just days after his breakup with Cameron. The two hit it off and started talking. In a move that seemed to be part of Justin’s pattern of quick romantic shifts, he and Jessica began dating shortly after their initial meeting, even though Jessica later admitted she already saw herself marrying him.

By 2008, they were already considering taking their relationship to the next level, with reports claiming Justin wanted to move in with her. However, like many of Justin’s past relationships, their romance was far from steady. Just months into their relationship, rumors emerged that Justin broke up with Jessica in early 2009, reportedly because he felt the pull of single life again. This breakup was followed by a string of reconciliations and breakups, with the couple reportedly facing issues with their differing levels of commitment.

As the years went by, the media continued to report on the couple’s on-again, off-again nature. In 2010, the pair seemed to hit a new low when Justin starred alongside his ex-girlfriend, Cameron Diaz, in the movie Bad Teacher, a role that reportedly tested Jessica’s patience and led to further tensions between them. In fact, rumors circulated that Justin’s flirtation with Cameron on set and Jessica’s territorial behavior pushed their relationship to the brink.

Things took another hit in 2010 when Justin reportedly started a brief fling with actress Olivia Munn after claiming that he and Jessica had broken up. This only added fuel to the fire of their rocky relationship. Amid the confusion and drama, Justin seemed uninterested in his relationship with Jessica, even publicly humiliating her at his 30th birthday party by reacting dismissively to her heartfelt speech about their relationship.

Despite this tumultuous time, Justin and Jessica eventually reconciled once again in 2011, and by the end of the year, Justin proposed to Jessica while they were vacationing in Montana. While many celebrated their engagement, there were whispers of trouble in the relationship, with sources close to the couple suggesting that Jessica’s family had reservations about Justin’s intentions and that their marriage might not last long.

In the lead-up to their wedding in 2012, Jessica reportedly included a “lifestyle clause” in their prenuptial agreement, which included a clause that required Justin to pay her a hefty sum if he ever cheated on her. This move was seen by some as a sign of Jessica’s wariness toward Justin’s commitment. Despite these concerns, they married in a private ceremony in Italy in October 2012, and soon after, they welcomed their first child in April 2015.

However, the public drama surrounding their relationship was far from over. In 2019, Justin was seen holding hands with his co-star Alicia Wainwright, which led to a public apology from him, claiming that nothing inappropriate had occurred between them. Despite his assurances, insiders claimed that the incident caused significant strain in their marriage. Jessica reportedly confronted Justin about his behavior, and the couple attended counseling in an effort to salvage their relationship.

By 2022, rumors surfaced that the couple was facing yet another rough patch. The couple reportedly sold their $35 million mansion in Los Angeles and moved to a quieter property in Tennessee, seemingly seeking a change of pace and distance from the spotlight. At the same time, they announced the birth of their second child, leading some to speculate that the baby was conceived to help save the marriage, a common term known as a “Band-Aid baby.”

Despite the ongoing gossip and challenges, it’s clear that Justin and Jessica have weathered a lot together. While their relationship has been full of red flags and public dramas, they’ve managed to keep moving forward, with each reconciliation marking a new chapter in their complicated love story. As they settle into their new life in Tennessee, the future of their marriage remains uncertain, but it’s evident that both are committed to making things work for the sake of their family. Ultimately, despite the drama, the couple’s bond continues to be one that keeps both of them in the public eye, as they strive to find peace in their personal lives.