Celebrities Show Their Support After Britney Spears Speaks Out Against Her Conservatorship

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June 24, 2021, 7:43 am*

Britney Spears’ conservatorship has been on the minds of fans for some time now, but the pop star spoke out about it in court for the very first time on Wednesday, and the support is pouring in.

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Spears has been under a court-ordered conservatorship for 13 years, leaving her unable to be in control of her own life, from the mundane to the bigger picture. While she is generally seen as an upbeat presence on social media, the frustration and trauma she’s felt over the past years were apparent during her address to the court.

“I thought I might become happy because I’ve been in denial,” she said. “I’ve been in shock. I am traumatized. You know, fake it ’til you make it. But now I’m telling you the truth, okay. I’m not happy. I can’t sleep. I’m so angry it’s insane and I’m depressed.”

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Spears detailed how having every decision about her life go through her father has had a negative impact on her life, from feeling like she had no choice but to perform, to being medicated against her will, to not even being allowed to get married or take her IUD out so she can start a family with her current boyfriend.

“I feel ganged up on, I feel bullied, I feel left out and alone,” she told the court. “I’m tired of feeling alone. I deserve to have the same rights as anybody.”

The internet is staunchly on Britney’s side, with very few people believing that there’s any legitimate reason for a 39-year-old woman who appears perfectly capable of leading her own life to be under anyone’s thumb.

“After what we saw today, we should all be supporting Britney at this time,” her famous ex, Justin Timberlake, tweeted following her remarks. “No one should EVER be held against their will… or ever have to ask permission to access everything they’ve worked so hard for.”

After what we saw today, we should all be supporting Britney at this time.

Regardless of our past, good and bad, and no matter how long ago it was… what’s happening to her is just not right.

No woman should ever be restricted from making decisions about her own body.

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) June 24, 2021

Jess and I send our love, and our absolute support to Britney during this time. We hope the courts, and her family make this right and let her live however she wants to live.

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) June 24, 2021

Other celebrities have spoken out in support of the icon as well.

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We love you Britney!!! Stay strong

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) June 23, 2021

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Additionally, fuck anyone who thinks they have the authority as an institution or individual to control a person’s reproductive health. #FreeBritney

— h (@halsey) June 23, 2021

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Been saying it for years. FREE BRITNEY. I can’t believe this legal hostage situation. Poor kid was just talented. Two decades of punishment from tabloids and her own team, are not survivable. She’s so strong for withstanding this. We love you Britney! https://t.co/s2i9Q666kC

— Jameela Jamil (@jameelajamil) June 24, 2021

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No woman should be told what she can and can’t do with her body. #FreeBritney

— Lesley-Ann Brandt (@LesleyAnnBrandt) June 24, 2021

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No one should be treated like this. Stay strong Queen!! You deserve better #FreeBritney

— Khloé (@khloekardashian) June 24, 2021

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Anyone saying she ‘seems unbalanced,’ please show me The equivalent conservatorships for male entertainers/athletes exhibiting erratic behavior. Where are all the MOMS controlling their grown son’s millions for a decade

— Liz Phair (@PhizLair) June 23, 2021

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Sending all my love and support to Britney Spears and her fans

— b r a n d y (@4everBrandy) June 23, 2021

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The idea that Britney Spears is made to have an I.U.D in order to prevent her from having children therefore allowing her to constantly work in Vegas -against her will – like she’s some dairy cow – is disgusting. I am appalled and saddened and so angry on her behalf.

— Darren Hayes (@darrenhayes) June 24, 2021

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Honestly if Britney’s situation isn’t f***ed up enough… the fact they force an IUD inside her when she wants more children… What’s next? Permanently sterilise her? It’s as shocking as that. #FreeBritney

— Nathalie Emmanuel (@missnemmanuel) June 24, 2021

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These people are criminals! Her so called “family”should all be arrested along with these so called legal and medical experts. She should fire her management as well and sue everyone of them for the damage to her life and to recoup her fortune.

— Stella Parton (@StellaParton) June 24, 2021

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Placed on drugs and and forced to work ? is this not slavery/ trafficking? It goes against basic human rights! Nobody deserves this! Entertainers are not there to be abused by anybody! #FreeBritney https://t.co/PqqJHrRpWX

— Rebecca Ferguson (@RebeccaFMusic) June 24, 2021

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We’ve all been saying #FreeBritney for so long and now so is she. Such gut wrenching details about her conservatorship stay strong @britneyspears! We love you!

— Cassadee Pope (@CassadeePope) June 24, 2021

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*First Published: June 24, 2021, 7:42 am