Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Allegedly on the Rocks

Thu, 19 March 2009 23:12:50 ET

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According to a new report, the relationship between Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel is on the rocks. A friend of the actress told the Chicago Sun-Times, "Things are not going as smoothly as they would want people to think they are."

Justin and Jessica have been dating since 2007. But a Justin associate said, "I can always sense when Justin is beginning to get itchy in a relationship. ... While he's still very public about being seen with Jessica, it's interesting. ... He hardly talks about her when she's not around."

"The same thing happened with [ex-girlfriend] Cameron [Cameron Diaz], and it also was the case with Britney [Britney Spears]," revealed the source. "Justin thinks Jessica is a bit too controlling," the source added. "She will do anything to keep Justin. She really loves him very much."

But another longtime Jessica pal told the publication, "I don't think this is true. I was just with them and I've never seen them look happier. ... I think this is someone out to unnecessarily cause trouble." The pal went on to say, "I know they are both very good actors, but I truly think their feelings for each other haven't changed."