Singer-actor Justin Timberlake has apologised to his wife Jessica Biel and family on Wednesday for putting them through an "embarrassing situation", as pictures of him holding hands with his 'Palmer' co-star Alisha Wainwright were making rounds on the internet for a little over a week.'

The 38-year old singer posted a written statement on Instagram, that read, "I stay away from gossip as much as I can," the note begins. "But for my family, I feel it is important to address recent rumours that are hurting the people I love. A few weeks ago I displayed a strong lapse in judgment -- but let me be clear -- nothing happened between me and my costar."