Timberlake and Biel marry in Italy

ROME, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel announced Friday they have married in Italy after dating for five years.

"It's great to be married; the ceremony was beautiful and it was so special to be surrounded by our family and friends," the newlyweds said in an exclusive statement to People.com.

No details regarding the ceremony were immediately available, other than the couple kept the location in southern Italy a secret until the last minute, the celebrity magazine said.

The actress and pop star confirmed their engagement in December.