That awkward moment when swoon-worthy superstar Justin Timberlake, denies his cool-factor. Yes that happened, but before you start scoffing, take a look at his statement to GQ magazine in his Man of the Year interview.
The sexy star is featured on the magazine’s cover donning a fitted navy blue suit, and a smoldering stare. If that’s not cool I don’t know what is. According to E!Online Timberlake stated in his interview with GQ "Listen, I'm not cool," Timberlake said. The singer retorted "Being cool is about keeping your blood pressure steady. So no. Don't be cool. Be passionate. Be dedicated. Be tenacious. Be uncompromising. Be pissed. Be happy. Be sad."
Leave it to Justin Timberlake to take being “uncool” twisting it, and making it even cooler than cool could be.
The singer continued to defend his “un-cool” claim with, "It's important to take risks. To do sketch comedy when you're supposed to be staying in your lane as a singer. To do movies when all people want is your next album. I've made a career out of doing things that I should not be doing. I wasn't cool about it because being cool would have meant I passed up on those opportunities. If you do that, it's because you're afraid. And what are you afraid of?" reports E!Online
While from a fan’s perspective the triple threat’s outstanding vast talent is the definition of cool, it’s clear that Timberlake himself feels differently. According to People Timberlake feels that his actions in the industry are quite un-cool. "I've made a career out of doing things that I should not be doing. I wasn't cool about it," he says. "Because being cool would have meant I passed up on those opportunities. If you do that, it's because you're afraid. And what are you afraid of? You know?"
The singer, actor, dancer, comedian extraordinaire has appeared in multiple films like this year’s Runner, Runner which he starred alongside Ben Affleck, and is a regular on comedic late night shows such as Late Night with Jimmy Fallon which had an entire week devoted to the star called Timberweek. Let’s not forget his hilarious Emmy-nominated performances on SNL.
While many people, (like any breathing, mentally stable human being) may see this man as a diamond in the ruff, a gem, or a glimpse into perfection, it is clear that Timberlake manages to remain humble.
Photo Courtesy ofGQ
