Pop star received breakup text while filming iconic video, director says

Music video director Chris Applebaum recalled a specific moment during the production of the Overprotected music video. According to the director, pop star Britney Spears received a breakup text message from Justin Timberlake while she was in the process of filming the iconic video. This event occurred during the shoot, marking a significant personal moment for the artist as she worked on the project under the direction of Applebaum during that particular filming session.