Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg are absolutely buddies in real life, but the Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor admits that their bond pales in comparison to that of their on-screen “D*** in a Box” personas. However, that’s simply because of how close those personas really are. Speaking to Playboy back in 2012, Samberg joked, “I consider Justin a friend, but those guys are inseparable,” (via HuffPost). The Lonely Island frontman also added that they were eternally bonded thanks to that first collaboration. “Justin and I have become inextricably linked because of those videos. We’ve come to terms with the fact that in every interview we ever do for the rest of our lives we’re going to get asked about ‘D**** in a Box,'” he quipped.
Samberg has joked about just how much of a packaged deal they’ve become on several occasions. In his opening monologue for his 2014 “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut, he made a point of noting that Timberlake wasn’t in attendance … though he shared that the singer had sent a special message. Cue a picture of Timberlake flipping the bird, holding up a sign reading, “You’re gonna blow it.” Samberg’s hilarious response? “He’s a good friend.”
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The “Palm Springs” star poked fun at their close status once again in 2015, in his opening monologue for the Emmys. “Justin Timberlake is not coming. Now that we’ve put that to bed, what an exciting event, you guys!” he quipped.
