Justin Timberlake’s reported Apple TV docuseries revisits 2004 Super Bowl scandal: What happened to Janet Jackson after the wardrobe malfunction?

Justin Timberlake’s new Apple TV docuseries, which will be about to premiere in May 2026. It might explore the 2004 Super Bowl incident that caused controversy for him and Janet Jackson, according to Variety. The four-part series which will be directed by filmmaker Fisher Stevens is expected to premiere in December 2026 and may feature Jackson’s account of what happened.

How the halftime show became a major controversy

In the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show in Houston, Texas, Jackson and Timberlake performed together. On the night of 1st February, 2004, They sang his hit song “Rock Your Body.” Near the end of the performance, Timberlake pulled away part of Jackson’s costume. As a result, her right breast was exposed on live television. The incident was later labelled as a “wardrobe malfunction.”

According to Rolling Stone, the moment led to public outrage and complaints to federal regulators. It also raised questions about television broadcast rules and who should take responsibility for what happened.


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Why did Janet Jackson face backlash?

Then Timberlake publicly apologized to Jackson and Britney Spears after scrutiny of his past actions. The statement read as, “I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed," according to Rolling Stone.

Jackson discussed the controversy in her 2022 documentary, Janet. According to Entertainment Tonight, she described the exposure as, “Of course, it was an accident that should not have happened, but everyone is looking for someone to blame and that’s gotta stop.”

“Honestly, this whole thing was blown way out of proportion,” Janet Jackson said in a video recorded in 2022.

Jackson recalled that Timberlake had considered making a public statement after the show. She said she told him not to, because she did not want the backlash to become worse. Her comments offered her perspective on an incident that had followed her for years.

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Jackson’s latest public appearance

Jackson made her latest public appearance at the Dancers Against Cancer’s Gala of the Stars on October 22, 2026. The event took place at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, according to People. Jackson wore a black lace gown for the occasion. The charity supports dancers and their families affected by cancer.

Jackson presented Missy Elliott with the organization’s Icon Award. Earlier in October, she performed at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.