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Tom Brady slammed for calling Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction ‘good’ for NFL

Tom Brady is facing backlash for brushing off the wardrobe malfunction that threatened to derail Janet Jackson's career.

"Janet Jackson faced public humiliation and outright misogynoir resulting in her getting blacklisted by the former CEO of CBS, but Tom Brady thinks all of that was ok because all publicity is good publicity.

Brady's comments came nearly two decades after "Nipplegate" took place during Super Bowl XXXVIII. At the time, Jackson and Justin Timberlake were onstage performing the halftime show when the former *NSYNC member, now 42, accidentally tore off part of the "Rhythm Nation" singer's top, exposing her breast to millions of viewers.

In February 2021, Timberlake issued a public apology to Jackson, as well as his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears, after he faced criticism following the release of the documentary "Framing Britney Spears.

" "I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed," he wrote in part on Instagram at the time.

The "All for You" singer said last year that they are "good friends.