Britney Spears claims she was treated like a child and a robot during her conservatorship.
Britney Spears Opens Up About Her Conservatorship in New Memoir
Pop singer Britney Spears has recently released excerpts from her upcoming memoir, “The Woman in Me,” shedding light on her experience under a conservatorship and providing insight into her public breakdowns.
The 41-year-old celebrity shared parts of her book with People. Spears revealed that she felt like a “robot” under the conservatorship managed by her father, Jamie Spears.
“I became a robot. But not just a robot — a sort of child-robot. I had been so infantilized that I was losing pieces of what made me feel like myself,” the recording artist wrote in the book. “The conservatorship stripped me of my womanhood, made me into a child. I became more of an entity than a person onstage. I had always felt music in my bones and my blood; they stole that from me.”
She also expressed feeling like “a shadow” of herself while under the conservatorship.
“This is what’s hard to explain, how quickly I could vacillate between being a little girl and being a teenager and being a woman, because of the way they had robbed me of my freedom. There was no way to behave like an adult, since they wouldn’t treat me like an adult, so I would regress and act like a little girl; but then my adult self would step back in — only my world didn’t allow me to be an adult,” Spears continued in the excerpt.
She added, “The woman in me was pushed down for a long time. They wanted me to be wild onstage, the way they told me to be, and to be a robot the rest of the time. I felt like I was being deprived of those good secrets of life — those fundamental supposed sins of indulgence and adventure that make us human. They wanted to take away that specialness and keep everything as rote as possible. It was death to my creativity as an artist.”
Spears also addressed the infamous incident in 2007 when she shaved her head.
“I’d been eyeballed so much growing up. I’d been looked up and down, had people telling me what they thought of my body, since I was a teenager,” the “Toxic” singer said, per People. ”Shaving my head and acting out were my ways of pushing back.”
She revealed that the conservatorship prevented her from doing what she wanted.
“Under the conservatorship I was made to understand that those days were now over,” she writes. “I had to grow my hair out and get back into shape. I had to go to bed early and take whatever medication they told me to take.”
Spears expressed her frustration with the control her father and his associates had over her body and finances, comparing it to the treatment of male artists with similar issues.
“I think back now on my father and his associates having control over my body and my money for that long and it makes me feel sick… Think of how many male artists gambled all their money away; how many had substance abuse or mental health issues. No one tried to take away their control over their bodies and money. I didn’t deserve what my family did to me.”
Spears’ conservatorship ended in November 2021 after a highly publicized court battle. However, concerns for her well-being persist as she continues to share unusual videos on social media.
How did the media’s portrayal of Britney Spears during her conservatorship affect her mental health and personal life?
To be compliant, silent, and controlled. But in my memoir, I’m finally able to reclaim my voice and share my truth.”
Spears’ conservatorship has been a contentious and highly publicized issue for many years. The conservatorship was put in place in 2008 after her highly publicized breakdown, and it has since been extended and maintained despite efforts from the singer and her fans to end it.
In her memoir, Spears addresses the public’s perception of her during this time, highlighting the unfair and distorted portrayal of her mental state.
“The media made me out to be this ‘crazy’ person, this unstable and unpredictable celebrity. But the truth is, I was hurting. I was struggling with my mental health, and instead of getting the help I needed, I was silenced and controlled,” Spears wrote.
She also discusses the impact of the conservatorship on her personal life, including her relationships and her ability to make her own decisions.
“The conservatorship didn’t just affect my career, it affected every aspect of my life. I couldn’t make decisions about my own body, my own relationships, or even my own schedule. I felt trapped and isolated, and it took away my agency as a human being,” Spears shared.
Spears’ memoir is expected to provide further details about the conservatorship and her journey to regain control of her life.
In recent months, the #FreeBritney movement has gained momentum, with fans and supporters rallying behind the singer and demanding an end to the conservatorship. The movement has sparked a global conversation about guardianship and the rights of individuals under such arrangements.
Spears’ decision to share her story in a memoir not only sheds light on her personal experiences but also raises important questions about the ethical and legal implications of conservatorships. It serves as a reminder that individuals should have control over their own lives and decisions, and that the system designed to protect them should not be used as a means of control and suppression.
As the release of “The Woman in Me” approaches, it is clear that Britney Spears’ openness about her conservatorship will have a significant impact on the public’s understanding of her situation and on the broader conversation surrounding guardianship and personal autonomy. It is a brave step for the pop icon, and one that has the potential to bring about important changes in how such legal arrangements are handled in the future.
Through her memoir, Britney Spears is reclaiming her voice and asserting her right to tell her own story. She is taking a stand not only for herself but for countless others who have faced similar injustices. It is a powerful moment in her career and personal journey, and one that will undoubtedly shape her legacy for years to come.
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