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Justin Timberlake: My Night At The Marine Corps Ball
Posted on Mon Nov 14, 2011 06:00 AM PDT
It was one of the most memorable experiences of his life, and after attending the Marine Cops Ball on Saturday, Justin Timberlake took to his blog to share a few details of an evening he would "never forget".
The Social Network star was invited to the 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Richmond, Virginia via YouTube by Corporal Kelsey De Santis, and he was more than thrilled to attend.
Timberlake had such a great time, he blogged on Sunday after the ball:
- "I knew I would have an evening that I wouldn't forget... Something I could tell my friends about. What I didn't know was how moved I would be by the whole experience. I've always been very vocal about my support of our Armed Forces. I've always felt like they offered us the opportunity to live our lives freely without the fear that so many other nations have to endure still to this day. So, to say I was stoked to be there would be more than accurate."
The singer also confessed he was "almost brought to tears" during a video tribute to Marines who were called to action during the Pearl Harbor/WW2 and the September 11 terrorist attacks, which included first-hand accounts from Marines who were on the scene.
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And how did Corporal Kelsey feel about having the sexy superstar on her arm all night?
- "She seemed to me to be so humble and honest... Very cool. She also simultaneously seemed like she was nervous about the whole evening and if I was going to enjoy myself. "Are you ok?" she asked 2 or 3 times. "I hope you are having fun. I have to tell you, it's not every day that I meet a 23-year-old girl and she's more worried about if I'm having fun or if I'm comfortable! Last night changed my life and I will never forget it."
Meanwhile Mila Kunis, Justin's Friends With Benefits costar, will attend a Marine Corps Ball with Sergeant Scott Moore on Nov. 18 in Greenville, North Carolina.
Corporal Kelsey was inspired to ask Justin after he publicly encouraged Mila Kunis to accept an invitation to the ball from a serviceman.
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Comments
I've never been a huge fan of Timberlake.....but he's just earned points with me.....very cool. ;)
I love it that he didn't cancel and that he was so cool about it. He gets major points for that.
Good job, T! I changed my mind about him :) I bet that woman felt like a million bucks :)
Very Cool that Justin Timberlake supports the marines because there are a number of Other Celebrities that support the Adversary of the USA.
I am not a Justin T fan, but he made points with this dinner. I hope he is truly sincere about being moved. He should be.
Wow. Not too many Justin fans. Me either. He always came across rather cocky. Like he really thinks he is cool. Not surprising for a music and acting, star, but it does not lend himself to being sincere and liked. He always seemed to be playing everyone. I too hope he is truly sincere about this.
Good 4 Justin! If people would just spend a little time with our military men/women they would come away with a great understanding of what real sacrifice is. These r the true heros. Not sports players or actors.
It's so nice of him! Justin is really cool guy!
Sweet. Gotta give him Kudos!!
USA ROCKS!!!!
He's always been a good guy. I'm not the least bit surprised he showed up.
Nothing but class....pure class.