Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have both filed suit against Heat magazine in Ireland’s High Court in Dublin for defamation.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Sue For Defamation

Timberlake and Biel, who are celebrating their two-year anniversary this month, are suing Heat publishers Bauer Consumer Media for defamation regarding an article published in September about the couple. The article reportedly featured images of Timberlake and a quote attributed to Biel, though the exact nature of the article is unclear.

“We have issued defamation proceedings on behalf of our clients. We are suing in Ireland in relation to publication in all jurisdictions, as our clients are entitled to do,” said international media lawyer Paul Tweed.

Tweed, who is representing Timberlake and Biel in this matter, told reporters he doesn’t expect the case to go to trial until the middle of next year.

JT Instagrams Rare Pic Of Jessica Biel

Meanwhile, Timberlake and Biel grabbed headlines with a rare instance of social media PDA. Timberlake shared a photo of him and his wife on Instagram – the first time his wife has been featured on his social media page. The photo, posted on Monday, shows Biel and Timberlake sitting side by side on a bench overlooking a stunning view of New Zealand. Biel joined Timberlake in New Zealand, where Timberlake is currently touring.

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Article by Olivia Truffaut-Wong

Olivia Truffaut-Wong was born and raised in Berkeley, California, where she developed her love of all things entertainment. After moving to New York City to earn her degree in Film Studies, she stayed on the East Coast to follow her passion and become an entertainment writer. She lives on a diet of television, movies and food.