Boy Meets World Goes Pop: Matthew Lawrence’s Timberlake Tale!
Matthew Lawrence, on the ‘Pod Meets World’ podcast, shared that Justin Timberlake felt mistreated by him on the set of ‘Boy Meets World’. Years later, Timberlake confronted him about being unfriendly, much to Lawrence’s surprise. Shyness and a crush on co-star Danielle Fishel may have contributed to their misunderstood relationship. Morale of the story? Teenage crushes can wreak havoc on friendships!
Matthew Lawrence, the charming lad from ‘Boy Meets World’, recently spilled some gossip on the ‘Pod Meets World’ podcast. He revealed that back in the day, Justin Timberlake thought he was rather, shall we say, less than friendly. Lawrence, who played Jack Hunter, recollected his surprise when he bumped into Timberlake years later, only to find out that the pop star held a grudge for his supposed unkindness on set. “Oh, so now you want to be chums? You were off your rocker mean back then!” Timberlake apparently said, much to Lawrence’s bewilderment. However, the plot thickens! Lawrence admitted to being a shy chap who had a bit of a crush on his co-star, Danielle Fishel. You see, those pesky NSYNC lads were always around, showering Fishel with attention, and let’s be honest, who wouldn’t be a bit standoffish when there are so many heartthrobs vying for the same seat at the lunch table? “I was super shy, perhaps a bit jealous… ” Lawrence explained as he reminisced about those awkward teenage days. Fishel piped in, chuckling that she suspected Lawrence had a thing for her, hence why he might’ve been a bit cold during filming. Strong, who played Lawrence’s on-screen brother Shawn, chimed in too, recalling just how frustrating it was for the boys when Fishel would abandon them for the parade of male visitors. “It was like losing our sister to the wild!” he laughed. So, it turns out Lawrence’s unfriendliness was less about Timberlake and more about unrequited teenage yearning, classic case of the ‘Green-Eyed Monster’!
In the early 2000s, ‘Boy Meets World’ captured the hearts of teenagers and adults alike with its charming storylines and relatable characters. As popular as the show was, the behind-the-scenes relationships weren’t just as amicable; there were certainly some awkward vibes and crushes brewing. Matthew Lawrence, who played Jack Hunter, recently recounted a humorous incident involving pop superstar Justin Timberlake who spent time on set. It seems Lawrence’s bashfulness contributed to a misunderstanding about their rapport back in the early years, leaving a lasting impression that would take years to address.
So, as it turns out, the drama on ‘Boy Meets World’ wasn’t just on-screen! Matthew Lawrence’s revelation about Justin Timberlake thinking he was a bit of a jerk has added another layer to those nostalgic behind-the-scenes anecdotes. With teenage crushes, shyness, and pop star encounters, these actors remind us that even on a beloved sitcom, life can be anything but scripted! Love triangles and awkward moments seem to be the real stars of this show!
Original Source: www.newsweek.com
