Britney Spears Breaks Her Silence: Friends' Appearances in Documentaries Left Her Deeply Wounded

Britney Spears. Steve Granitz/WireImage

Britney Spears expressed her unhappiness about people in her life participating in documentaries without informing her. In her memoir, titled "The Woman in Me," the 41-year-old singer revealed that she felt overwhelmed by the constant stream of documentaries appearing on various streaming platforms. She admitted that watching these documentaries was difficult for her, as she felt disappointed that some old friends spoke to filmmakers without consulting her beforehand. Spears emphasized that it was distressing to see assumptions made about her thoughts and feelings without her input.

Spears has previously expressed her thoughts on the numerous documentaries that have been made about her life, including the March 2021 episode of "New York Times Presents" titled "Framing Britney Spears." This particular episode focused on Spears' controversial 13-year conservatorship and the legal battle she was engaged in with her father, Jamie Spears.

In response to the release of the NYT episode, the Grammy winner took to Instagram, sharing a video of herself dancing to "Crazy" by Aerosmith and offering a reflective caption. She wrote, "Throughout my life, my every move has been the subject of speculation, scrutiny, and judgement. In order to maintain my sanity, I find solace in dancing to the music of Steven Tyler every night. It allows me to feel free, alive, and connected to my true self."

She acknowledged her lifelong exposure to public performances, emphasizing the courage it takes to trust the universe and showcase true vulnerability, especially in the face of relentless media judgment, insults, and embarrassment. Even as time passes and life moves forward, she emphasized the delicate and sensitive nature of humanity, as we remain susceptible to the opinions and actions of others.

She continued, "I didn't watch the documentary, but from what I saw of it, I felt embarrassed by how they portrayed me... It made me cry for two weeks, and even now, I still cry sometimes. I try to find joy, love, and happiness in my own spiritual journey. Dancing every day brings me so much joy! I don't strive for perfection because that's boring. Instead, I want to promote kindness."

A few days later, an exclusive source revealed to us that she felt "embarrassed" by the documentary because she was worried that her children, Preston (18) and Jayden (17), who she shares with her ex-husband Kevin Federline, could access it.

Kevin Federline and Britney Spears. J.Sciulli/WireImage for Ogilvy Public Relations

"It has become a nightmarish situation for her as she is unable to fathom how her children will perceive it now, and it has definitely brought forth some unresolved emotions from her past. Despite being a renowned pop star, she is still a vulnerable human being who is exceptionally sensitive, unfortunately deeply affected by the public's perception of her. She is fully aware of the discussions surrounding her in the media, and there are days when she reaches a breaking point."

In her upcoming memoir, set to be released on Tuesday, October 24, Spears honestly reveals her past, including challenging moments from her relationship with Justin Timberlake and the eventual end of their romance.

An exclusive source revealed to Us that Spears reveals in the book that she became pregnant during her relationship with Timberlake, 42, and made the difficult decision to have an abortion. According to the insider, the singer also shares the painful experience of receiving a breakup message from the "Cry Me a River" artist while she was shooting a music video, expressing her profound sense of shock and devastation at Timberlake abruptly ending their three-year relationship.