Britney Spears – 43: the singer’s biggest scandals

Britney Spears turned 43 on December 2. Throughout her career, the birthday girl became famous not only for her musical hits, but also for her scandalous antics. We invite you to remember the loudest of them.

Deprivation of parental rights

In 2007, the court deprived Britney Spears of custody of her sons, two-year-old Sean Preston and one-year-old Jayden James. Children appeared in the singer’s marriage with Kevin Federline. The couple was together between 2004 and 2007.

According to the Associated Press, the artist was deprived of his parental rights due to his dangerous behavior. It was noted that the star was detained the previous day for driving with an invalid driver’s license.

Her former bodyguard Tony Barretto also mentioned that Britney’s condition was inadequate. According to him, the singer was screaming at night, as well as drinking large amounts of alcohol and illegal substances. Meanwhile, Spears did not hide that she had an addiction problem since 2003. Another detail, according to Barretto, pointed to the artist’s mental problems: he often walked around the house naked and was not ashamed of children and staff.

Despite the accusations against Britney, the court was on her side. The singer was subjected to alcohol and prohibited substance tests and was allowed to meet men three times a week. A court-appointed person oversaw the meetings.

Mental problems and treatment in rehabilitation

In 2008, Britney Spears’ condition deteriorated sharply. He was diagnosed with bipolar personality disorder. Then the singer changed beyond recognition: he attacked journalists, gained extra weight and shaved his head.

On January 3, 2008, the artist did not want to part with the children, so after another meeting she refused to voluntarily hand them over to her ex-husband Kevin Federline. A source familiar with the situation said the star was behaving inappropriately. On the same day, the singer was taken away by ambulance, allegedly under the influence of an unknown substance. However, the test did not reveal the presence of intoxicating drugs in Britney’s blood. On January 14, 2008, the judge finally banned the artist from seeing his children.

On the night of January 31, 2008, he was hospitalized again, this time in the psychiatric department of the medical center. Spears was declared temporarily incapacitated and her father was appointed as her guardian. On October 28, 2008, the guardianship was extended indefinitely.

Since then, Spears has been under strict medical supervision. It was the father who insisted that the artist receive rehabilitation treatment and ensured that he took regular medication.

Lawsuits filed with the father

In 2009, fans organized the #FreeBritney movement. The initiative was supported by Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, Cher, Paris Hilton and other stars. It was claimed that Spears was forcibly detained. The artist could not leave the house alone and could not manage his money.

The movement intensified again in 2019 when Britney was admitted to a psychiatric clinic, allegedly due to concerns about her father’s health. Later, a source quoting the artist’s relatives said that the artist was forcibly kept in the hospital.

In 2021, the documentary film “Who Framed Britney Spears” was released. A month after the film’s premiere, authorities took into account Spears’ statement and called for a review of guardianship and guardianship laws.

It was revealed that the singer asked her father to revoke custody in 2016. As the star shared, she’s “tired of being taken advantage of.” According to Britney, the restrictions are not just about finances, but also about “who she dates and what color of kitchen cabinets she chooses.” In 2020, Spears lost the lawsuit. She then requested once again that her father be removed from managing his affairs and that control of his personal life be transferred to a temporary guardian, manager Jodi Montgomery.

The high-profile meeting took place on January 23, 2021. Britney gave a 24-minute speech in which she explained how unhappy she was under her father’s control. He stated that he was forced to take lithium during “mandatory” treatment, which negatively affected his condition.

On November 12, 2021, Spears was finally freed from her father’s guardianship and control of her finances was temporarily handed over to a professional auditor. The artist described this day as the happiest day of his life.

Divorce from Sam Asghari

In May 2024, Spears officially divorced Sam Asghari. Details of the agreements were not disclosed, but it is known that neither party received the right to receive financial support from the other.

Let us remind you that the lovers got married in 2022, but they decided to break up already in August 2023. Sam filed for divorce. Rumor has it that the reason for the separation was Britney’s betrayal. However, the singer himself rejects this version.

The couple argued to the point of fighting before divorcing. I had to call the police to resolve a domestic dispute. According to In Touch Weekly, Asgari finally dumped the artist after he chased after her with an axe. The insider claimed that Sam was unable to calm his wife down. Once Britney calmed down, she left the family home.

Fight with boyfriend Paul Solis

On May 1, Britney Spears got into a fight with Paul Solis at a hotel in Los Angeles. According to eyewitnesses, the singer behaved strangely: she screamed, cried and could not control her own emotions. It was stated that the artist needed the help of doctors. The star covered herself with a pillow and appeared naked to the doctors.

However, in October, information appeared that Britney was preparing for the wedding with Paul. The man was reportedly planning to propose to the artist. Rumor has it that Solis has already moved into the artist’s house with her children.

However, close stars are against the marriage. They are embarrassed by the future groom’s criminal record. Additionally, Paul threatened to reveal all of the singer’s secrets after their separation in 2023, weakening her credibility.