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Several Hollywood celebrities rallied behind Britney Spears, after the singer spoke before the court on Wednesday, June 23, on her request to terminate her 13-year-long conservatorship.
“I truly believe this conservatorship is abusive,” Spears, 39, told the Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny. The singer added that the whole situation left her traumatized and angry.
Following her testimony, several Hollywood celebrities took to social media to express their support.
Mariah Carey
The singer wrote, “We love you Britnery! Stay strong.”
Justin Timberlake
The singer-actor, who dated Spears from 1998 to 2002, said, “After what we saw today, we should all be supporting Britney at this time.”
Timberlake added that despite their history, he’s hoping for the best for Spears, “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. No one should ever be held against their will… or ever have to ask permission to access everything they’ve worked so hard for.”
“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,” he said.
Timberlate recently issued an apology to both Britney and Janet Jackson following social and mainstream media backlash in response to a TV documentary about the rise and fall of Spears.
Halsey
The singer commended Spears for speaking up. “Bless Britney. And I hope with my whole heart that she is awarded freedom from this abusive system. She deserves it more than anything. I admire her courage [for] speaking up for herself today.”
In a separate tweet, Halsey condemned the abusive nature of the conservatorship. “Additionally, fuck anyone who thinks they have the authority as an instituion or individual to control a person’s reproductive health. #FreeBritney.”
Khloe Kardashian
The Keeping Up With Kardashians star also took to Twitter to express her support. “No one should be treated like this. Stay strong Queen. You deserve better. #FreeBritney.”
Rose McGowan
The Charmed, and The Tell-Tale Heart actress also rallied behind Spears.
“Britney Spears has every right to be angry. How would you feel if your life was stolen, dissected, mocked? I pray she gets to live your life on her terms. STOP CONTROLLING WOMEN.”
McGowan, an advocate against sexual assault and harrassment, also left a video message for the pop superstar. “Fight on. We hear you, we have heard you… There is freedom on the other side. I pray this judge gives you your life back.”
She added, “I’m brutally angry that it has to be that way – that someone has to rule for you to get your life back.”
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
The Modern Family actor wrote, “Britney deserves freedom. She deserves to reap the rewards of her years of hard work. Britney deserves to be happy.”
Jamie Spears was appointed conservator in 2008 after his daughter Britney Spears was hospitalized for psychiatric treatment. For 13 years, the guardianship controlled the pop superstar’s personal and business affairs. (READ: Overprotected? Britney Spears’ journey from teen phenom to guardianship)
The unusually long conservatorship has come under increasing scrutiny as fans started a #FreeBritney movement in 2019, claiming that Spears is being held against her will. The 2021 TV documentary Framing Britney Spears also brought wider attention to the case. – Rappler.com
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