Matthew Lawrence Reveals Tension with Justin Timberlake

Matthew Lawrence revealed on the 'Pod Meets World' podcast that he had a rocky relationship with Justin Timberlake during their time on the set of 'Boy Meets World'. Lawrence confessed that Timberlake thought he was unfriendly, a sentiment Timberlake communicated directly to him years later, shortly after the release of Timberlake's debut solo album, 'Justified'. The tension stemmed partly from Lawrence's crush on co-star Danielle Fishel, which was compounded by NSYNC's frequent visits to the set, leading to feelings of jealousy. His co-stars, Fishel, Will Friedle, and Rider Strong, noted that Lawrence's shyness might have contributed to Timberlake's negative impression. Fishel humorously acknowledged the dynamics, suggesting Lawrence's standoffishness was understandable given the circumstances. Despite the past misunderstandings, it was revealed that Timberlake never pursued Fishel romantically, instead facilitating a connection between her and his bandmate, Lance Bass.