Well-known pop star Britney Spears recently made allegations of abuse at the hands of her family and the conservatorship—legal control of finances and life decisions—she has forcibly been living under.
A court ruled in 2008 Spears was 'mentally unfit' to care for herself and thus awarded legal control to her father, who she claims abused this power.
Since speaking out, multiple celebrities have come forward in support of Spears' attempt to get the conservatorship overturned. The most recent celebrity to do so is former Mickey Mouse Club co-star and teen queen musical rival Christina Aguilera.
Aguilera posted an emotional Twitter thread where she expressed solidarity with Spears
She posted:
"These past few days I've been thinking about Britney and everything she is going through."
"It is unacceptable that any woman, or human, wanting to be in control of their own destiny might not be allowed to live life as they wish."
"To be silenced, ignored, bullied or denied support by those 'close' to you is the most depleting, devastating, and demeaning thing imaginable. The harmful mental and emotional damage this can take on a human spirit is nothing to be taken lightly."
These past few days I\u2019ve been thinking about Britney and everything she is going through. \n\nIt is unacceptable that any woman, or human, wanting to be in control of their own destiny might not be allowed to live life as they wish.pic.twitter.com/NRhNwcJaD3— Christina Aguilera (@Christina Aguilera) 1624927271
To be silenced, ignored, bullied or denied support by those \u201cclose\u201d to you is the most depleting, devastating and demeaning thing imaginable.\u00a0The harmful mental and emotional damage this can take on a human spirit is nothing to be taken lightly.— Christina Aguilera (@Christina Aguilera) 1624927272
Aguilera went on to discuss reproductive rights, in reference to the allegation Spears' father, Jamie Spears, refused to allow his daughter to remove her birth control device in order to have more children.
"Every woman must have the right to her own body, her own reproductive system, her own privacy, her own space, her own healing and her own happiness."
Every woman must have the right to her own body, her own reproductive system, her own privacy, her own space, her own healing and her own happiness.— Christina Aguilera (@Christina Aguilera) 1624927272
"While I am not behind the closed doors of this very layered & personal yet public conversation—all I can do is share from my heart on what I've heard, read and seen in the media."
While I am not behind the closed doors of this very layered & personal yet public conversation \u2013 all I can do is share from my heart on what I\u2019ve heard, read and seen in the media.— Christina Aguilera (@Christina Aguilera) 1624927272
"The conviction and desperation of this plea for freedom leads me to believe that this person I once knew has been living without compassion or decency from those in control."
"To a woman who has worked under conditions and pressure unimaginable to most, I promise you she deserves all of the freedom possible to live her happiest life."
Aguilera concluded her thread by stating:
"My heart goes out to Britney."
"She deserves all the TRUE love and support in the world."
To a woman who has worked under conditions and pressure unimaginable to most, I promise you she deserves all of the freedom possible to live her happiest life.\n\nMy heart goes out to Britney.\u00a0She deserves all the TRUE love and support in the world.— Christina Aguilera (@Christina Aguilera) 1624927273
This thread was met with overwhelming support from the Twitter community.
Fans were endeared by Aguilera's support and showed solidarity with the two stars, who were often pitted against each other by the media when they were just teens.
You always speak about stuff that matters the most. Despite being pitted against each other for decades, I admire how you never let it get to you and stop you from speaking your truth & support for Britney. She really deserves to be in control of her life and freedom #freebritney— HB (@HB) 1624927596
You're so well spoken and such a kind hearted woman. Once pitted against each other, eventually (you) being portrayed as the villan... They can say anything, but Fighters at heart know you are a good soul and a humble human being. Love ya and thanks for sharing yours thoughts!— Pa\u00fal Rivas Gonz\u00e1lez (@Pa\u00fal Rivas Gonz\u00e1lez) 1624928343
100%. That is some real earth shattering life changing stuff to have your own parents betray you in such a horrible way is so incredibly damaging. \nThing is... she probably isn't even allowed to go to a therapist to help her deal with it. Bless her— Ren\u00e9e DeAnne (@Ren\u00e9e DeAnne) 1625062417
A well thought out response and support from a long time friend pic.twitter.com/ZtdXZ1eTqd— David Lee (@David Lee) 1624963107
Fans also applauded Aguilera for using her platform to publicly support Spears
Thanks for speaking up about this. After everything she said...it's very important that people in the industry use their voices to help her.— Bruno Di Maio (@Bruno Di Maio) 1624928417
Thank you for speaking up on this. It basically reflects at her weakest point they kicked her when down. I can't imagine in the land of Freedom the vultures and parasites (her own family) just came for her like they did, betrayal. #FreeBritney— Cristie (@Cristie) 1624992468
Thank you so much for using ur voice and platform to support and uplift those who need it. This is extremely kind of you— FREEBRITNEYSPEARS (@FREEBRITNEYSPEARS) 1624928093
Christina Aguilera\u2019s statement on Britney Spears\u2019 conservatorship leads with empathy and sincerity. Legends truly supporting legends. pic.twitter.com/1QJyXfrO9t— Mike Fatone (@Mike Fatone) 1624929303
Aguilera is just one of several celebrities who voiced their support for Spears' call to overturn her conservatorship.
As the #FreeBritney movement grows, more celebrities will likely stand in solidarity with Spears to help her regain control over her own life.
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