Justin Timberlake: the Sleep Claimer

After the Oscar nominations were announced yesterday, it was all about reaction. Celebrities released statements, everyone talked about how honoured they were, and Meryl Streep, well, Meryl Streep gave us this:

Seriously, that’s what was officially sent out on her behalf by a Paramount publicist. It’s cute AF. But it’s also hilarious because now I’m imagining that conversation, in Meryl’s voice. I want to hear Meryl Streep say “GIF”.

As for Justin Timberlake, who was nominated for Best Song, well, not surprisingly he’s already campaigning. JT spoke to Deadline exclusively after hearing the news, because he’s all about connecting with proper film blogs now. Deadline talked to JT about how the Worst Song of 2016 came to be. And the process of songwriting as a part of filmmaking. Basically, the entire post can be summed up in three words: VOTE FOR ME. And one more word: ME! ME! ME!

And of course, the obligatory question: where was JT when he found out? Every year, at this time, one celebrity makes the claim that s/he was sleeping when the news broke that they were nominated. This year, the Sleep Claimer Award goes to JT:

“I was recovering from a late night at the studio so when I woke up there was a whirlwind of emails and texts, but my wife broke the news to me which was even sweeter,” he said. “We were just giddy this morning, and I’m still like in a tornado. I’m just really honored and grateful they recognized the song. I’ve honestly been walking around today thinking, ‘Did that happen?’ Obviously it was a great year for Max and Johan and myself with the success of the song. I’m having a pinch-yourself moment.”

He added, “I’m really humbled by the whole thing. I think most of all, I was excited the whole year that people responded to the song. Now more than ever we need something that puts a kick in someone’s step and unites us through a good feeling. I think that is what I was always most happy about that it gives people a good feeling. For the Academy to recognize this song? Wow. Yeah, I’m pinching myself.”

Right. So the message here is that JT, because he’s just so artistic all the time, was too consumed with creating more art to remember when and if the Academy would honour his old art. As IF he wasn’t awake, watching the announcement on his iPad. Like he hasn’t been thirsting about this goddamn song since LAST MAY! Trolls came out in November. He was out there hustling for this nomination SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE. And you expect me to believe he was sleeping?

Sure. If we run with that version of the story though, he was sleeping and his wife cared more about it than he did. Just like at the Golden Globes when she earned her compliment by being pimp #1 for his movie, she’s earned herself another one here for getting up early while HE GOT TO STAY IN BED.

Hilariously, on this note, a story about Jessica Biel was posted on Man Repeller yesterday in an article about what it’s like to wait tables in New York. (Thanks Martina!) According to Tiffany Soto who works at Coffee Shop:

“We get a lot of big names at Coffee Shop, but some of my favorites are when Jessica Biel came in and, upon hearing a Justin Timberlake song, called him on speaker and sang along.”

I mean, just in case there was any doubt about how that relationship works.

Attached – Jessica Biel out in LA yesterday.