Britney Spears has confused fans after announcing she is five years old and now attending kindergarten.
Britney Spears, one of the most iconic pop stars of the late 1990s and early 2000s, has faced significant mental health struggles over the years.
Her journey, while marked by immense professional success, has also been marred by public and private challenges, making her story a focal point of discussions about mental health in the entertainment industry.
Spears’ struggles became highly visible in 2007, a tumultuous year when she faced a very public breakdown.
Following her divorce from Kevin Federline and a custody battle over her two sons, Spears’ erratic behavior, including the infamous incident where she shaved her head and attacked a paparazzo’s car with an umbrella, became tabloid fodder.
These actions, while sensationalized by the media, underscored the intense pressure and scrutiny she was under.
Her behavior was later linked to potential mental health conditions, though official diagnoses were never publicly confirmed.
In 2008, Spears was placed under a conservatorship, with her father, Jamie Spears, taking control of her personal and financial affairs.
While this legal arrangement was ostensibly designed to protect her, it also raised questions about her autonomy and mental health treatment.
Spears herself revealed in later years that the conservatorship was highly restrictive, contributing to feelings of helplessness and exacerbating her struggles.
Spears’ revelations during the 2021 court hearings, where she described the conservatorship as abusive, highlighted her resilience and the broader issues surrounding mental health and personal agency.
Her testimony shed light on the stigma and exploitation that individuals with mental health challenges can face, particularly when their struggles are public.
Since then, the singer has been navigating her newfound independence, though not without difficulties. This year, she finalized her divorce from fitness trainer Sam Asghari, adding to the turbulence in her personal life.
However, now the pop icon has sparked fresh concerns about her mental health after posting a series of unusual videos on Instagram.
In these posts, Britney, who just turned 43 on Monday, made claims that she is only 5 years old and has moved to Mexico to escape the paparazzi, TMZ reports.
In the videos, Britney described a bizarre scenario, stating that she was put on a plane by the paparazzi while carrying a torch given to her by a friend.
She also referred to her recent birthday, inaccurately claiming to have turned 42 instead of 43.
The singer further shared that she’s now in kindergarten and has relocated ‘south of the border’ due to her frustration with the media’s portrayal of her.
The posts have left fans and followers deeply concerned.
One fan pens: “The Free Britney people need to admit they made a mistake. I’m not saying it needs to be her father, but she definitely needs to be under someone’s conservatorship.”
“None of this is funny. This woman is completely out of her mind and I pray she gets the help she needs. So many have taken advantage of her and I’m heartbroken for her,” a second agrees.
Britney’s reference to moving away and her unusual statements come amid a series of public struggles.
On her birthday, she was photographed at an L.A. airport boarding a private jet, dressed in a long white trench coat, a black fedora, matching sunglasses, and boots, while holding what appeared to be a grill lighter to her lips.
Fans have flooded social media with messages of support and concern for Britney, urging her to seek help if needed.
Many are hopeful she can find peace amidst her ongoing battles, while others have criticized the media and paparazzi for contributing to her distress.
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