World-renowned music legend, Britney Spears, 41, has long been revered as a pop icon.

Although she has made headlines for what some may consider controversial actions at times, Spears has still built an incredibly successful career and legacy in the entertainment industry.

Britney Spears at the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles, California in 1999 | Source: Getty Images

Outside of the music empire she has built, Spears has been married before and welcomed children during one of her marriages. Years before she became a wife and a mom, she dated legendary musician and actor Justin Timberlake, 42.

Britney Spears at the premiere of „Drive Me Crazy” in New York City on September 29, 1999 | Source: Getty Images

The previous item met as kids before dating and becoming one of Hollywood’s premiere high-profile couples. Two years into their relationship, Spears, who previously said she’d wait until marriage to be intimate with someone, lost her virginity to her then-beau because she thought he was the one she would end up with for life.

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at the 28th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California in 2001 | Source: Getty Images

However, the couple split up in 2002. Divulging that she got intimate with Timberlake in the past was not the only bombshell the music icon shared.

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at the premiere of „Crossroads” in Hollywood, California on February 11, 2002 | Source: Getty Images

Recently, the pop star disclosed new information about her romance with the „Cry Me a River” singer. In her upcoming memoir, „The Woman in Me,” the „Gimme More” singer recently revealed how she may have become a mother sooner than she expected.

Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears at the Super Bowl Fundraiser in New York City in 2002 | Source: Getty Images

Britney Spears Revealed That She Fell Pregnant with Justin Timberlake’s Baby during the Duo’s Previous Relationship

In an unexpected turn of events, Britney Spears revealed that she and Timberlake could have become parents at one point during their relationship. In her book, she writes about how she fell pregnant with Timberlake’s baby:

„It was a surprise, but for me, it wasn’t a tragedy. I loved Justin so much. I always expected us to have a family together one day..”.

Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000 | Source: Getty Images

Spears made it clear that she wanted to have the baby; she just said that the pregnancy had come sooner than anticipated. However, she expressed that her then-beau had not been happy about the news.

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at the 29th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California on January 9, 2002 | Source: Getty Images

According to the blonde superstar, Timberlake believed the two were in no way ready to welcome a baby at that point in their lives, citing that they were too young. Thus, she got an abortion, which she said was the hardest thing she ever had to do. Of how she felt about not being able to carry out her pregnancy and Timberlake’s reservations about the whole ordeal, Spears said:

„If it had been left up to me alone, I never would have done it. And yet Justin was so sure that he didn’t want to be a father.”

Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears at an NBA All-Star Game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 10, 2002 | Source: Getty Images

What’s interesting is that although Spears claimed that the „Friends with Benefits” star had no desire to become a dad, Timberlake went ahead and became a father years later and now has a beautiful family.