The Grammy winner was mid-concert Tuesday in New York City when he paused to announce that the “GOAT,” or greatest of all time, was among the crowd at Madison Square Garden. The “Goodfellas” director, meanwhile, endearingly leaned into the moment.
“I hope this doesn’t embarrass him too much, but I’m sorry man, I gotta do this,” Timberlake said onstage Tuesday, per footage on social media. “The GOAT came to see me, the one and only Martin Scorsese. So many family and friends but … I see some new faces, too.”
The filmmaker reacted in perfect comedic timing with a wry smile while readjusting his glasses. It remains unclear whether he’s a bona fide fan, however, or if his daughter Francesca — whose TikTok videos Scorsese frequently stars in — dragged him to the show.
Timberlake, whose wife Jessica Biel was also spotted in the crowd, certainly seemed to cherish the encounter regardless. The singer is set to conclude his New York City dates of the Forget Tomorrow World Tour with one more show Wednesday at the Garden.
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He was arrested last week on suspicion of driving while under the influence, the Sag Harbor Police Department said in a statement at the time. According to court records obtained by CNN, Timberlake told the arresting officer he only “had one martini” that night.
Timberlake, who allegedly repeatedly declined a chemical test but failed a field sobriety test during his arrest, pleaded not guilty to one count of driving while intoxicated. He’s reportedly due back in court on July 26 — the same day he’s set to perform in Poland.
“We’ve been together through ups and downs, lefts and rights,” he said onstage during Friday’s concert in Chicago, per footage posted on social media. “It’s been a tough week, but you’re here and I’m here, and nothing can change this moment right now.”
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