Justin Timberlake is a man of his word.

[Maggot]

Justin Timberlake is a man of his word.

The multi-talented star made good on his promise to attend the Marine Corps Ball with Corporal Kelsey De Santis in Richmond, VA, on Saturday night, according to the city's local news station, WTVR.

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An attendee at the ball captured a photo of the "In Time" actor looking sharp inside the event - click HERE to see the photo!

The wife of a Marine who attended the big night said Justin "posed for pictures and seemed like a normal guy," according to the station.

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No word yet on whether the superstar brought "Sexy Back" on the dance floor with the Cpl., who threw down the dance gauntlet on Friday's Access Hollywood Live.

"My friends keep saying, 'Dance-off!' They know about my skills," Cpl. De Santis told Billy Bush and Kit Hoover of her "multiple signature moves," including "The Dougie." "I honestly don't think he'll be able to keep up with my group of people... I don't think he'll be able to keep up with us."

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, the Marine, who is stationed at the Marine Corps base at Quantico, invited Justin to the Marine Corps Ball back in July on YouTube, saying, "And if you can't go, all I can say is, 'Cry me a river!'"

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Kelsey asked the star to be her date after Sergeant Scott Moore posted a clip on YouTube asking Justin's "Friends with Benefits" co-star, Mila Kunis, to attend the event.

 

[The Mechanic]

Re: Justin Timberlake is a man of his word.

He just moved up several steps in my book.

 

[shankster..]

Re: Justin Timberlake is a man of his word.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">He just moved up several steps in my book. </div></div>


He could never be better than this epic performance. It's my theme song. (Every superhero needs a theme song.)

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[match308]

Re: Justin Timberlake is a man of his word.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">He just moved up several steps in my book. </div></div>

 

[Inogame]

Re: Justin Timberlake is a man of his word.

He put this up on his website.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JTimberlake</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
To all my family, friends and fans -

I'm writing this out to all of you after attending an event that turned out to be one of the most moving evenings I've ever had...

I had the honor and privilege last night of attending The Basic School Instructor Battalion 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Greater Richmond Convention Center with Corporal Kelsey DeSantis...

I knew I would have an evening that I wouldn't forget... Something I could tell my friends about. What I didn't know was how moved I would be by the whole experience.

I've always been very vocal about my support of our Armed Forces. I've always felt like they offered us the opportunity to live our lives freely without the fear that so many other nations have to endure still to this day. And, they do it without asking for anything in return. I had this very feeling walking into this dinner. So, to say I was stoked to be there would be more than accurate.

As the evening got started, I met Kelsey and we made our way to the ballroom where the Marine Ball was going to be held. I stopped in an area designated as a kind of VIP for some of the officers, I think. I took some photos and shook hands with some of the men and women who take such great care of our freedom. It was nice to be there already.

Then, we moved to the ballroom where the dinner was set up... For a short while, I had the opportunity to sit with Kelsey, get to know her and get a tiny glimpse into what her life as a Marine was like. She talked about her training in mixed martial arts with a passion, a discipline, and a respect. It reminded me of how I hear my favorite athletes talk about their sport or, how I hear my favorites among my peers in music and film talk about their craft.

We sat in this huge ballroom and were the only ones there as, we had beaten the rest of the soldiers who were on their way in. So, we got a decent amount of time to chat before the ceremony started.

She seemed to me to be so humble and honest... Very cool. She also simultaneously seemed like she was nervous about the whole evening and if I was going to enjoy myself.

They started the ceremony. And, the next thing I knew I was watching a video about Pearl Harbor/WW2 and the September 11 terrorist attacks... It was a video with some first-hand accounts from some Marines who were there... Telling their stories of the sights and sounds of war and rescue. So vivid and real. So honest but, so filled with a sense of compassion and adoration for this wonderful country. They spoke with a pride that only they could have acquired through their experience as a US Marine. There was a common theme that I began to notice as well... No matter what the situation. No matter how dire...

They were there FIRST.

There on the front lines.

No questions... Just reaction.

While this tribute was playing, you could hear a pin drop. It was a surreal moment to be in that room with so many of our great Marines who have such a different type of connection to those stories. One that we who don't serve will NEVER understand. It was familial. It was like they were listening to their own blood brothers. I glanced around the room at young men and women, spouses and soldiers... At kids way beyond their years, really... All so deeply entwined. Not just by battle, even though we who have never endured anything remotely close to those experiences and have NO position to comment on... But, by having such life changing experiences through them and to not ever waver in their love and respect for our homeland. That's what I saw. A faith in us that has been tested time and time again. And, through it all, NEVER a drop of doubt.

I was truly moved.

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Re: Justin Timberlake is a man of his word.

Good for him. So do you think he hit it?

 

[Peloton]

Re: Justin Timberlake is a man of his word.

Good for him. I had no use for him when he was in that boy band, but since he started showing up on SNL and things like this have made me a reluctant fan.

That was "stand-up" of him to follow-through.

 

[garey]

Re: Justin Timberlake is a man of his word.

Call me crazy, but I have to say I actually like his song "What comes around".

 

[BigBlue&Goldie]

Re: Justin Timberlake is a man of his word.

You couldn't pay me to listen to his music, but I think he is one of the best hosts on SNL!

The fact he did this shows that he is a genuine guy, and his comments posted above seem to reflect that as well.

 

[JelloStorm]

Re: Justin Timberlake is a man of his word.

Anyone who goes out of their way for a Marine gets a +1 IMO.

 

[Gravity_Knight]

Re: Justin Timberlake is a man of his word.

Pretty awesome!!

And yea, dick in a box is hilarious! I figured he was a total tool until that came out!

 

[rpk762]

Re: Justin Timberlake is a man of his word.

I am glad to see he went. As much as it should not matter famous or not so famous people carry a lot of weight and many do not know we are people just like everyone else.