Justin Timberlake Talks SNL Beyonce Skit, D*ck In A Box

NEW YORK — One visit to Beyonce's dressing room was all it took for Justin Timberlake to ease her concerns about a "Saturday Night Live" skit featuring the two of them.

When Beyonce told him she was having second thoughts about a sketch where Timberlake was to "audition" for a video, he showed up at her dressing room in a robe covering a leotard. He dropped the robe and stood there, staring into space.

Beyonce's reply: "I can't look anywhere but your face right now," Timberlake told CBS' Katie Couric in an interview for next week's pre-Grammy special.

Timberlake also said another, more infamous "SNL" skit where he offered a piece of his anatomy as a gift got a thumbs up from his mom. She thought it was funny.

"You gotta meet my mom," he said. "She's a pretty edgy chick!"

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Comments

[DevRock]

I'm not a fan of his musically, but after I saw him on SNL last year, I think he's PERFECT for that show. He's done a lot of brilliant work on that show. I still haven't seen this Beyonce video, so I have to find it now.

[PoliticoJonze]

I predict Timberlake will win an Oscar (for acting) before he dies...

[Social Construct]

Although not a fan of his music, I am impressed by Mr. Timberlake's comedic talent. His mom did something right.

[WRPrintz]

I have to agree. As a singer, I think his songs are uninspired tripe, and his vocal range is average.

As a comedian, I think the guy is pretty good, and he has solid entertainer chops....

[light2you]

He is pretty funny...have a feeling he would LOVE this version of Single Ladies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb47QmTT1ck

[Gasparilla]

He has something very important, a sense of humor.

[Chaucea]

Hehe, well said! :-D

[SwingVoter]

He has talents.

[whit4brains]

I think Justin has proven that he can sing, dance and act. He's also gotten pretty hot as he's gotten older.

[whatevahs]

As hard as it is to admit I like Justin Timberlake. I hated the whole "Boy Band" phenom from the 90's after having already survived the era of NKOTB, Color Me Badd, etc. in the 80's. And when he went solo, it seemed like Justin had turned his back on the rest of his band. And although I don't listen to his style of high-pitched white boy rap/r&b/pop music, he is very funny on SNL. I loved his turn as Rachel Dretch's brother in the skit with Jimmy Fallon ("you're retarded!", "No, YOU are!")
Would love to see him in a feature length comedy some time.

[jillsond]

Timberlake is a huge talent. He should become a regular on SNL, which would save the show. His Maurice Gibb is hilarious. He has no shame at all. Love it!

[rick390]

I used to think that Timberlake was a one-trick pony served up to titillate young girls. After his appearances on SNL I am a believer. Is there nothing he can't do......and superlatively. Sing, okay I'm not the biggest fan of his songs, but his dancing and especially his comedic timing are impeccable. His Gibb impersonations with Jimmy Fallon have my wife and I literally crying from laughter. He can do it all and still remain likable. Quite a feat.

[hypnotoad72]

Uh, okay...

[SOLERSO68]

This is funny, because justin sucks, beyonce sucks...yeah they suck. And i expect this post to be deleted by the 19 year old employee whos reading it...i feel for your generation.. listening to music is actually a skill that needs to be learned....i guess yor parents, MY generation failed you...you grew up listening to background noise of your PS2 games ....im sooooooo sorry.

[BetterDays]

Anger management courses might help.

[whit4brains]

Snob.

[rainbowrecruiter]

you might feel differently if he dropped his robe for you.

[grata2ude]

Oh my......I'm in my mid 50's and I love Justin and Beyonce. There are alot of good young artists out there.

[mamadeus]

Love them both also. Can you perform SOLERSO68? Let's see what kind of a performer you are.

[UrbanEnnui]

I'm in my early 30's, and they both suck. The beauty of it though is that if you like their songs, that's all you need.

I always say that if you have good taste 100% of the time, you're going to be boring as all hell. My bad taste veers in a different direction, but no matter.

Their songs are bad, but they both obviously work hard to entertain us. That's worth something. I'll just go listen to my own brand of bad crap, and nod in the general direction of those favoring these sorts. (Actually listening to Chopin at the moment, but that's because my grandfather just died and I'm feeling nostalgic. It would be something really trashy, like Rammstein, otherwise.)

[Dancinggal]

Lol, what type of music do you listen to? Not everything has to be deep and meaningful. It can just be fun. I love dancing around to their music. Always puts a smile on my face. Rather have fun and relax than be a hater.

[BartLA]

These skits with Timberlake were hysterical. He should do more SNL.

[CSull2005]

MadeinAmericaProud - you really are off subject aren't you. Save the tirade for an abortion related story.

[PatA]

The "Box" skit on SNL reminded me of how funny the show was when it started. We would leave
dinners, movies, whatever..to get home in time to see SNL. Check out the John Belushi skit where he works in a deli. Gilda Radner!
I think that Justin Timberlake should do more comedy. He is a natural.

[alicetilden]

Just thinking about the "Box" skit makes me laugh all over again. You're right. Justing Timberlake is a natural. I think he is very talented.

[imfedup]

One of the funniest things I've ever seen. It absolutely slays me.

[whatevahs]

Cheeseburger, cheeseburger,cheeseburger,cheeseburger,cheeseburger,cheeseburger,cheeseburger,cheeseburger,cheeseburger,cheeseburger,cheeseburger,cheeseburger,cheeseburger,cheeseburger,cheeseburger,cheeseburger...

[totalliberal]

No fries, chips. No Coke, Pepsi.

[whatevahs]

Are you talking about "Samurai Deli Worker"?

[dadw5boys]

If she is not the center of attention she won't like anything.

[harriettubman]

JT has a thing for anatomy doesn't he? First Janet's nipple now this? LOL.