An accompanying music video , directed by Herb Ritts , portrays Spears in love scenes with her on-screen boyfriend , played by French model Brice Durand . The singer 's real-life boyfriend at the time Justin Timberlake , however , was said to be annoyed at the kissing scenes , while Spears ' mother , Lynne , objected to the explicit sexuality of the original cut of the video . Parts of the video were edited before its release to the public on March 2 , 2001 . As part of promotion for the song , Spears performed it at '' TRL '' , '' Saturday Night Live '' , and '' The View '' . It has also been included on four of her concert tours . " Do n't Let Me Be the Last to Know " was nominated at Nickelodeon Kids ' Choice Awards in the category of " Best Song " in 2002 . Spears has named " Do n't Let Me Be the Last to Know " one of her favorite songs from her career
Nickelodeon Kids ' Choice Awards
2002 Kids' Choice Awards
Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know