Justin Timberlake Granted Restraining Order

First Published: November 9, 2009 6:35 PM EST Credit: Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Justin Timberlake is all smiles on the red carpet at the 2009 Emmy AwardsA judge has ordered a woman to stay away from Justin Timberlake for the next three years.

An attorney for the “SexyBack” singer successfully argued Monday for the restraining order against Karen McNeil. Timberlake wrote in court filings that McNeil repeatedly showed up at his house and trespassed on his property last month.

McNeil, who represented herself, opposed the court order. She wrote in a court filing that she thought she was destined to rule the world and wanted to marry Timberlake so he could rule with her.

The 28-year-old singer has won multiple Grammy Awards for songs such as “SexyBack” and “Cry Me a River.”

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