Justin Timberlake Keeps His Word, Attends Marine Corps Ball
- Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:16am by
Madeleine Morgenstern
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Remember the spate of military service members inviting Hollywood celebrities to be their dates to various balls and galas?
It started in July when Sgt. Scott Moore extended a YouTube invitation to actress Mila Kunis to attend a Marine Corps. ball with him. Days later, Cpl. Kelly De Santis upped the stakes with her own invitation to Justin Timberlake. Even Betty White scored an invite, though the former “Golden Girls” star had to turn it down.
Kunis and Timberlake both accepted their invites however, and on Saturday night Timberlake made good on his promise to attend the ball, held in Richmond, Va. (Kunis’s date is scheduled for next weekend.)
A ball attendee snapped this photo of Timberlake, whom the wife of a Marine attending the event said posed for photographs and seemed like a normal guy, according to local CBS affiliate WTVR-TV.
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A day before the event, De Santis told Access Hollywood in an interview she was excited for her date — and ready for a dance-off.
“My friends keep saying, ‘Dance-off!’ They know about my skills,” she said. “I honestly don’t think he’ll be able to keep up with my group of people… I don’t think he’ll be able to keep up with us.”
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Comments (103)
racer1488
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:35pmAs a Dad whose daughter loved N’Sync and Justin I never paid too much attention to him. But after seeing him act and hosting the Espy’s and doing SNL I really like this guy. Plus he helps Wounded Warriors. Anyone who puts him down is a jag.
Report Post »TriforcePlayer
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:43pmIndeed
Report Post »Ookspay
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:09pmIs this the same guy who ripped down Janet’s top exposing her n i p ring? In front of millions of kids? Yeah what a guy…
Report Post »ThoreauHD
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:16pmDerpity Derp Derp!
Report Post »silverfoxx
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 4:39pm@Ookspay: Oh you mean something that happened almost 8 years ago when Timberlake himself was still almost a kid who adored Janet and just did what she asked. I think it‘s time to forget that and admire the man he’s turned into. Thank you Justin for honoring your agreement.
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 5:00pm@ racer1488
Me too and I’m not easily impressed with Hollywood people but he is funny and better yet a man of his word.. both wonderful attributes in my book!
Report Post »coindexter
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 6:20pmlet’s not be harsh to JT. this was a gesture of kindness toward our troops…not blazers. he may be under pressure for doing what he believes is right, not left. so let him be a normal guy doing something good…maybe Hollywood will slowly become less anti American in the future.
Report Post »BlondeStranger08
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 8:51pmI agree Racer1488! Just has become a very good role model and upstanding young man. It is refreshing to see someone actually care about people these days and keep his word. As for those who want to keep bringing up things he did in the past … there’s a reason we learn and grow and mature. And if everyone is going to constantly be remembered by things they did 7 & 8 years ago then maybe everyone should just stop trying to be better individuals. I say GREAT JOB Justin & Thank you for honoring the USMC by joining them on this occasion.
Report Post »ME
Posted on November 14, 2011 at 10:52amAs a Jag. Because someone is decent and not a dirt bag is not enough for me to like them. How low our standers have become. I may even respect someone but not like them. I can see he is smart or at least well handled buy his publicist but what I know about him is far from enough to give him my daughters ear.
Report Post »Bill in Texas
Posted on November 14, 2011 at 1:07pmJustin is a class act. Even if he’s trying to bring sexy back! lol
Report Post »EpsilonEridani
Posted on November 14, 2011 at 5:15pm@Ookspay —o noes, kids might have seen a woman’s body, how will they ever survive?
Report Post »The are doomed now, no longer can they rest at night due to the memories at the horrible sight….shudder……..
Secret Squirrel
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 11:09am.
He’s a singer, the Marines are heroes.
He should be honored to be there.
Since he went with dignity, he’s a patriot.
I’ll think more highly of him.
Report Post »shimauma
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:34pmI wish I had known Adam Baldwin during my senior prom!
Report Post »Tired of Idiotic Comments
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 5:21pmYou have very low standards.
Report Post »badgesjacksonSOUNDEDcool
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 5:54pmAdam Balwin, from My Bodyguard?
Report Post »shimauma
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:32pmvery rare class act out of hollywood. Bravo JT, bravo
Report Post »ThomasUSA
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:31pmGood for you Mr Timberlake! Thank you for supporting our troops!
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on November 14, 2011 at 2:39amI liked the story and am impressed that he took the time . He does deserve a thank-you.
Report Post »South Philly Boy
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:26pmWay to go JT
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:52pmNice to see someone from hollywood keep their word
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:42pmyeah… good for him.
Report Post »joeblowe
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 4:12pmDon’t hold your breath. Next week he may totally contradict his actions today.
Anyone see his new “Out Of Time” movie? Yeah, pretty much a movie about war on the rich and stealing from them and giving it to the poor.
Report Post »I SPY
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:21pmI‘m surprised he didn’t get his *** kicked there.
Report Post »LiberalMarine
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:56pmWhy on earth would he get his *** kicked there?
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:06pmI’ve never heard his views one way or another. That’s fine. He kept his word and I hope he had a good time.
Dance on Barry’s head 2012
Report Post »patriot308
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 5:39pmYes…. Why would they kick his a**? I have seen him at a couple of golf events. He freely gives of his time and fully supports and RESPECTS the armed forces. Not my cup of tea as a singer, but NOT like a large part of Hollyweird.
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:16pmHes a sweet guy and you never hear of him in trouble cause hes got a good head on his shoulders and a good mom behind him all the way……
Report Post »Ookspay
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:12pmUh, Superbowl… Man, idol worship is such a selective delusion. I choose my hero’s and role models “very” carefully.
Report Post »snooop1e
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:15pmNice move Justin. Thanks for looking out for the troops.
Report Post »Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:06pmHe “Brought Sexy Back”. Now he can bring Sanity back to other celebs.Bless his heart.
Report Post »Mahakala
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:58amTimberlakes stock just went way up in my book.
Report Post »showmerancher
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:45amI don’t know much about Justin Timberlake, but certainly admire him for both taking on and keeping the date.
Report Post »Pike
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:02pmIndeed. his stock just went up a few points. I’m not one for most of the Hollywood types, but Timberlake just garnered a little more respect from this veteran for this deed.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:07pmBesides being a singer, he is famous for Latoya Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction” during the Superbowl a few years back.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:09pmError…error.. Janet not Latoya.
Report Post »blkold7
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:12pmIt was not Latoya, it was Janet Jackson who had the wardrobe malfunction at the Super Bowl
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:07pmIt was Micheal playing Latoya playing Janet.
Report Post »bry
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:26pmYou are a funny Iman!!
Report Post »Secessionista
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:44amMust be a slow news day, and Obama must not be throwing our money away on useless solar panel rip off artists to line his campaign coffers today.
Report Post »grayling646
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:15pmMy gawd, session, have you ever thought about opening a window? Letting some fresh air in? Did you ever have any fun as a teenager?
Report Post »marthasusan40
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:42amI have always like Justin Timberlake so I will add this to the list of pro’s….this was a good deed and I thank him and all of our Marines for serving.
Report Post »steveh931
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:40amHope everyone had fun and thumbs up to Justin.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:37amhe made good on his promise way to go!
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:32amGood For Justin! He Did The Right Thing and He Did It Well!
Thank You Marines and All Branches of America’s Military! You Are The Heroes! May God Bless You and Your Families and Keep You Safe Everywhere You Are! In Jesus’ Name!
Report Post »smackdown33
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:30amGood on him… few people keep their word nowadays.
Report Post »snowdrop
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:27amGood for him, anything that we can do to make our serving military feel special is great. Not every celeb can attend tours overseas, but doing things like this can show your support.
Report Post »franko58
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:26amI give him credit for keeping his word. I bet he did have fun, also he’s had the opportunity to meet real people, to see how the other half lives. I bet that Justin made some “REAL FRIENDS” , not just HOLLYWOOD PLASTIC !
Report Post »YepImaConservative
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:25amI wonder if Justin Timberlake will be part of some sort of uniform malfunction… like he was with Janet Jackson?
I can see it now… a Marine Drill Instructor coming up to Timberlake with his Smokey Bear cap rim creasing Timberlake’s forehead yelling… “WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR MALFUNCTION NUMBNUTS???”
Report Post »YepImaConservative
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:35amAfter further review of the tape… this Ref has concluded that the game went without a hitch or pull.
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:24amThat’s good. I think it is a good thing for movie stars to mingle with the regular people. It’s more of a salvation to the actors than they realize right now. And, they will realize in which ways they have been spared misery when the time comes. It’s good to come down off their pedestal now, and sooner than later.
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:31amBecause when it’s all said and done there will not be enough room amongst the ruling elites to absorb all the thousands and thousands of movie stars. It’s your antidote, take it or leave it.
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:21pm“it is a good thing for movie stars to mingle with the regular people” ???????????
Report Post »You must have low self esteem.
toomuchgovt
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:24amGood for him and the Marine. However, I wish our youth would look up to real heros instead of media made up heroes in Hollywood or Sport figures. I’m not saying all, many use their star power to support the troops and other charitable organization. But far too many just follow the herd and never speak out.
Report Post »Columbobear
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:47amGood for him is right! I have no problem with the youth looking up to celebraties anf athletes as role models as long as they are people like this, humble. But all of our men and women are hero‘s and the only hero’s in our country. The problem lies with our media. I feel they do a terrible job at covering the wars and our hero’s when one them does something incredible! When was the last time you turned on the news and didn’t see the media reporting on the next celebraty scandel or stupid court case? What we portray as import to our youth is what they will use to structure their morals and ideals. Right now we suck at this! My grandfather was always my hero, along with the rest of my family, for his service in WW2 but more importantly how he raised his large family.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:23amDoes this count, now, as Military Service?
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:45pmGod save me… from the Celebrity Icons… and their Drooling Followers… who worship at the feet of Posers!
Report Post »LiberalMarine
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:21amI’m sure being around a bunch of drunk Marines was nothing even close to anything else he had ever experienced, or ever will.
Report Post »sawbuck
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:00pm@liberal
Report Post »Yep– thats what happens getting snookered >>throwing-up on their dates
Spanking Parties and all. >>> Oh my >>>has The Marine Corp Ball changed.
Or has it >>> ?
I’m guessing your yet another discruntled ex-military.Spending your weekends in hookah-bars,
Getting so drunk,you have to sneek-out of some skanks house before she wakes up.
You must have made your CO os so proud..
LiberalMarine
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:08pmI’m not disgruntled, actually I always had a great time at the Marine Corps Ball. What is your problem?
Report Post »grayling646
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:23pmYo, Libmarine. I Served 4 yrs in the submarine force. I use to know dozens of marine jokes but the only one i can remember is the one about marines guarding navy gates for over 200 yrs and haven’t lost one yet. ha ha sorry i couldn’t do better. As far as Sawbuck is concerned, ignore him. he’s just stirring the pot.
Report Post »sawbuck
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:29pmIf that would have been your “first” comment .I wouldn’t have replied at all.
Report Post »You dont think ,that first comment came off a “tad ” degrading to the Marine’s ?
LiberalMarine
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:38pm@Sawbuck
Report Post »I don’t think it was a tad degrading at all. If anything you were being a douche to me more than anything.
grayling646
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:52pmI would say that it was a term of endearment among those who served. If you had a sense of humor maybe you would have understood that…or if you had served.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:15pmSSN 646
Were you aboard during the collision with K-407? Love subs. I keep my M31 sailboat across the Thames from EB, and meet incoming boats all the time. Thanks for your service
Report Post »grayling646
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:46pm13…no, I served from ‘75 to ’79. yw, I enjoyed my time in service and we were at peace the whole time because nobody nobody wanted to mess with me. Or, at least, that’s what I tell people.
Report Post »sawbuck
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 3:32pmHere we go..
The reply was to a comment, that “to me ”..showed no sarcasm..!
No “inside Joke”. I took it as a deliberate cut .This site is open for all to see and speak.
this is NOT a “members only” web site,we have many people, loving to bash,
Our bravest amongst us..
My comment to liberalmarine, was a response that came out in anger, toward what many in this country are doing.They are mocking and degrading our military.
I have no Idea who liberamarine is .I took his comment as face value.
after all, there are disguntled people,in the military.
The point Is ..
Not one piped-up and noticed ,that I was defending, this branch of the Military…!
But you missed that.
“Stir the pot” Hardly . I’m Just a nobody.Who’s starting to think ,he loves his country to much.
And sick of waching it ,go down the drain.
I opologies, for my lack of humor.
Report Post »grayling646
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 3:46pmLOL sawbuck….based on your grammar either you’re not American or you need to go back to school.
Report Post »sawbuck
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 4:45pmSpoken like a true Deck Ape.
Report Post »Next time you have a doctors hand up your skirt,think about them bad writing skills.
BlondeStranger08
Posted on November 13, 2011 at 9:06pm@LiberalMarine I’m sure he had a blast at the ball! Being the Mom of a daughter dating a Marine and hearing the things he had to endure during his deployments to Iraq, you guys and gals deserve a night to cut loose, have one too many and concentrate on the good reasons you became Marines in the first place. Yeahhh some take it a bit far and that’s sad, but it’s even sadder to see how all of our military are treated by the public. And yes … I have seen the Marines leaving from a Ball … many are very well inebriated and even falling down drunk. Sometimes it happens to the best of them … guess you all are not only Marines but you’re human too.
@Sawbuck I’ve read and re-read your comments and have yet to see where you are “defending” this branch of the military. Contrary to what you seem to believe, not all Marines go to the Ball to drink, get drunk and have to sneak out of some “skank’s” house. Yes, there are disgruntled people in the military, but there are many more outside the military. I for one, am very proud of ALL of our military for the job they do every day to make sure that people have the freedom to cut them down in sarcastic, unintelligently worded and very grammatically and wrongly spelled comments.
To Justin Timberlake and ALL the USMC … GREAT JOB!
Report Post »sawbuck
Posted on November 14, 2011 at 9:28amLady
You don’t know me, I have tried to settle this matter
On the basis ,of liberalmarines comment. He has a habit of making snide remarks all over “the Blaze“ .
He does a hit and run. You are defending the institution and misunderstood some of my argument. Any of the snide remarks that I referenced was to liberalmarine ,
not to the Corps.
And the “skank remark was { not } directed at “The Ball”
I was referencing him (liberalmarine) who has served or is retired or is a fake. But ( not ) a “Active Marine”. Sitting in his basement drinking a beer ,and “mad at the world‘.
Just like some misdirected OWS EX-MILITARY.
He makes snide remarks all the time. If you don’t believe me look at his other post.
I noticed that you made it a point to say that daughters
is seeing a “Marine” ,so like I said before, this is an open forum, not a members only club. But by your own comments, you and others, just made it one. We don’t want to take word at their face value where going to judge them on who says them. “protect our own” You all took your turn at slinging mud at me ,not because I’m a troll,
I already said that I love my country and hate seeing it go
down the drain. But because I threw mud at a “ Marine ? ”.
Lets see if I qualify to comment.
Father:…. Air Force …ww2
Uncle……. Army …ww2
1st Son ……. Army ….Iraq
2nd Son……Marines….Iraq
3rd Son…….Air Force…******
continue..
Report Post »sawbuck
Posted on November 14, 2011 at 9:30amMe ….NO !
Report Post »I was to busy raising a family like most.
Plus no wars.
Do I have the right to comment ?
You bet your ass ,I have more in race than most.