'I recently voted super quiet under the radar': Justin Timberlake jokes about voting booth selfie controversy on The Tonight Show
He is the famed Hillary Clinton supporter who risked jail after posting a picture of himself at the voting booth on social media.
But Justin Timberlake made light of the incident during an appearance on The Tonight Show on Wednesday.
The 35-year-old singer told he show's host Jimmy Fallon he thought he was actually helping the democratic process by trying to inspire his fans to get out and vote, and joked about the national controversy his antics had caused.
What a joke: Justin Timberlake made light of the controversy surrounding his voting booth selfie on The Tonight Show on Wednesday
He said: 'I recently voted. Super quiet under the radar. Went home to Tenessee and voted. (It was) Super quiet no one even knew.'
Justin then warned the people watching, 'Get out and vote but you're damn straight, don't take a picture of yourself in there.'
And he claimed he was clueless about the law in his home state, which threatens anyone who takes a photograph at a voting booth with prison.
The Suit And Tie star said: 'I had no idea. I was like, "this is going to be great, I'll inspire people to vote."'
'Wah, wah, wah': Justin insisted he was only trying to get people to get out and vote and not to intentionally flout state law in his native Tennessee
Big fan: Justin and wife Jessica has made no secret of the fact they support Hillary Clinton
He then used his famed vocal abilites to deliver a sarcastic, 'wah, wah, wah.'
In the now infamous photo posted to his Instagram account on Monday, the celebrity is seen standing in front of a ballot machine at the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Germantown, while making a scrunched up face.
The caption reads: 'Hey! You! Yeah, YOU! I just flew from LA to Memphis to #rockthevote !!! No excuses, my good people! There could be early voting in your town too. If not, November 8th! Choose to have a voice! If you don't, then we can't HEAR YOU! Get out and VOTE! #excerciseyourrighttovote.'
Taking a photo or recording audio in a voting booth is a crime in Tennessee, with a penalty of up to 30 days in prison and a $50 fine.
Winning friends and influencing people: The canny campaigner handed out free pizza
So close: He played a game of Best Friends Box with close chum Jimmy Fallon
Luckily for the star, authorities have said the controversial picture is not under review for now.
Earlier this year Justin and his wife, Jessica Biel hosted a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton at their Los Angeles mansion, even having a photo booth on-hand to capture memories from the event
Justin had plenty of other fun with his close friend, taking part in a skit where they played children at summer camp, and also playing a high stakes game of Best Friends Box, where they had to answer questions about each other.
During the hilarious game they revealed their love of going out on cycles on Jimmy's tandem bike, and ended his spot by doing a moving duet of Hayseed Dixie tune I'm Keeping Your Poop.
Er: But the television star was unable to guess the singer's favourite childhood show
So camp: The pair sang songs and made jokes in a summer camping skit
Never go back: Justin posted a picture from backstage after the Camp Winnispesaukee skit
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