Justin Timberlake ‘brutally’ mocked by Ricky Gervais over drink-driving arrest – and divides fans
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to a complaint obtained by the New York Post, Timberlake, who appeared in 2010 film The Social Network, “performed poorly on all standardised field sobriety tests” and repeatedly refused to take a breathalyser. Gervais tagged Timberlake’s X/Twitter account handle in a post hours later, writing: “Did you get the bottle of Dutch Barn Vodka I sent you the other day?” Gervais becomethe co-owner of Ellers Farm Distillery, which makes the drink, in November 2023. open image in gallery Ricky Gervais trolled Justin Timberlake after his drink-driving arrest Timberlake’s reputation was tainted after the release of Britney Spears’s memoir, The Woman in Me, in 2023. “A few weeks ago I displayed a strong lapse in judgement – but let me be clear – nothing happened between me and my co-star.” open image in gallery Justin Timberlake was arrested for drink driving He continued: “I drank way too much that night and I regret my behaviour.