Hey what’s up everyone it’s Sussan Mourad here with Clevver News, and if you’re a
longtime Britney Spears fan helping Britney fight in her longrunning conservatorship case,
you’re not alone.
This week fans have began rallying behind one of our favorite pop icons again in what
is known as the “Free Britney” movement.
Over the past couple of weeks, fans have grown concerned over Britney’s recent social media
posts bringing many online to believe that she is subtly asking for help and is in a
bad mental state.
Under Britney’s conservatorship, run by her father, Jamie Spears, Britney’s has
zero control over any of her assets, money, decisions, and even visitors can be restricted
following a series of very public meltdowns back in the early 2000s.
If you’re not familiar with a conservatorship, here’s the situation.
A conservatorship is a legal guardianship where representatives can be appointed when
a court agrees that an individual can't make their own decisions.
As you probably are aware, Britney had a very serious and public meltdown in 2007 when she
was photographed shaving all her hair off.
In 2008, she was admitted to a psychiatric ward twice and her father asked a judge for
a temporary conservatorship which was later made permanent that year.
Since a judge ruled in favor of this conservatorship, Britney’s dad and an attorney, whom she
did not get to choose, still now allegedly have total control of every single decision
Britney makes in 2020, as a 38 year old woman.
This ongoing conservatorship has always been concerning and a bit fishy to fans since both
Britney and her father’s relationship has always been on the rocks, with Jamie telling
Us Weekly last year, "Me and my daughter's relationship has always been strained."
One post in particular is being widely shared on social media that breaks down Britney’s
current state calling it a “f*cking rabbit hole” and to “buckle up.”
The post goes into detail about how Britney has always tried to share with the world that
she is “controlled and treated like a product” with examples from her songs such as, Lucky,
Overprotected, My Prerogative, Circus, and more.
Instagram account Saint Hoax has also shared a detailed post on the Free Britney Movement,
and alleges that Britney is not allowed to sing in her regular voice because her record
label “doesn’t like it”, as they allege her real voice is similar to Christina Aguileras
and at the time they were both on the Mickey Mouse Club and about to release their debut
albums at the time.
The statement shared by Saint Hoax also added that QUOTE, “they had her voice retrained
to sing in the baby voice we all know today because they believed it would sell more.”
Instagram account Dirty2000s also added that singing in this fake voice has been unhealthy
and is “destroying her voice”, which is “why she is known for lip syncing”
Saint Hoax’s IG post went on to recount her series of meltdowns, her hospitalization,
and pointed out that Britney immediately hit the road to promote her new album, “Circus”
shortly after, as well as other career moves, saying quote “2 months after her hospitalisation,
she did a guest appearance on How I Met Your Mother.
She later dropped the Womanizer video and began promoting Circus with a worldwide tour
that grossed $131.8 million.”
They continued to say QUOTE, “a conservatorship is meant for people with mental health issues
or decaying health.
Most likely grandparents or people with actual dementia etc.
They are meant for people who literally cannot take care of themselves.
If she’s so unwell, why did she start working right away?”
These same points have been raised by news outlets as seen in this video also shared
by Saint Hoax.
SOT “And while this would seem reasonable if we were discussing an elderly adult with
something like dementia, it has never really made sense for many.
For a hard working woman in her 20s and 30s.”
With respect to the basis of Britney’s ongoing conservatorship, it was shared by
IG account @Dirty2000s that Britney’s father requested for it to become permanent due to
her QUOTE, “ALLEGEDLY having EARLY ONSET DEMENTIA in her TWENTIES.”
They went on to say that it was passed and Britney’s father has been her conservator
now for 12 whole years.
In a 2008 documentary titled, “Britney: For The Record” Britney details her feelings
on her situation.
“If I wasn’t under the restraints that I am now, you know with all the lawyers and
doctors and stuff, and people analyzing me everyday and stuff, I’d feel so liberated.”
“It’s bad…
I’m sad”
And now today, many fans have become concerned for Britney over her latest social media posts,
expressing that they think she seems a bit off and are concerned for her safety.
Many fans have gone to point out that they believe Brtiney’s unusual videos on Instagram
are due to the fact that she is so restricted in her personal life that all she is allowed
to do is make videos.
And furthermore, that her posts may contain messages seeking help for her situation.
And with the arrangement between the two extended until at least July 22nd, fans are taking
it upon themselves to advocate for Britney, which means the “Free Britney Movement”
is full steam ahead!
In addition to fans advocating for Britney’s freedom, her mother, Lynne Spears, is also
taking action.
According to court documents filed Monday, Lynne Spears is asking to receive special
notice on "all matters" pertaining to Britney's SJB Revocable Trust—and to be included as
an "interested person" in any hearings about the trust.
This isn’t the first time Lynne has tried to get involved in the conservatorship restraints
on her daughter.
Back in May 2019, Lynne requested to be notified of all matters pertaining to Britney’s conservatorship.
A source told Entertainment Tonight at the time that "Her mom has tried at different
points over the years to have some sort of say."
Many fans have also taken to Twitter to decode some of Britney’s messages and believe that
she is secretly asking for help with one fan saying This isn’t a coincidence anymore
Britney Spears is sending messages for help.
#freebritney.”
The fan went on to claim that there is no proof that Britney ever had a mental illness
and that the doctors diagnosing her may have been paid off.
Others have shared their outrage on Twitter and Facebook through the Free Britney hashtag
with one fan writing, So you agree?
A 38-year-old Britney Spears shouldn’t be under a 12 year long abusive conservatorship
put on her for mistakes she made in her mid 20s resulting in a loss of rights, income,
and custody of her children... #freebritney.”
Another fan shared a post that Britney’s son Sean Preston liked!
The post reads, “Britney Spears oldest son, Sean Preston, liking a post in support of
#freebritney back in March.
Read this post and tell me your heart doesn’t hurt for her.
As if you needed any more evidence that the allegations behind this movement are very
real and need to be brought to light.”
Someone else shared, “Britney Spears’ life has been heavily controlled by the media
and has had devastating effects on her relationships & mental health.
She’s still not being treated properly and it’s evident lately as she fights for her
right.
#FreeBritney.”
Even the industry watchdog account Diet Prada has shared the Free Britney movement adding
“I know some people’s instincts might be to not take this seriously or laugh because
the world has made a joke of her existence to a certain extent, but this is a woman who
is denied access to her own children, finances, and any control over her own life.
The law is corrupt and so are the middle-aged men who are ruining a thriving, successful
woman’s life.
Britney has a court hearing coming up on July 22nd.
Check our stories for a swipe up of actionable items you can do to help #FreeBritney.”
And as part of the movement, more than 134,000 fans have now signed a petition asking for
Britney to have the right to hire her own lawyer to help her get out of the agreement.
And recently a photographer named Andrew Gallery is sharing an intimate letter that Britney
allegedly wrote him regarding her conservatorship and her previous marriage to Kevin Federline.
Andrew took to his TikTok to share the letter that Brtiney had written and explained that
he was under contract back then but now feels compelled to speak out.
“What’s up everybody, Ive been seeing all the stuff about the Free Britney Movement
and I feel compelled to say something about this now.”
He added that the original letter was destroyed by her conservators but he was able to make
a copy.
In the letter Britney wrote in the third person calling herself a “completely different
person” compared to her troubled self that is seen in the media.
She added, “What happened to Britney was a year ago and people need to get with the
times,” referencing her public dilemmas in 2007 and 2008.
Britney then went into detail about her divorce from her then husband Kevin Federline revealing
that she was FORCED to divorce him and give up custody of their two sons together writing,
“As for Kevin saying Britney divorced him, she was forced to by her lawyers because she
went to visit him in New York and he wouldn't see her and the children and her lawyers said
if she doesn't divorce him he's going to do it himself.”
She added, “No one knows the truth.
Her behavior when her children got taken away because of her locking herself in the bathroom
is understandable considering her friend at the door kept telling her the cops are leaving
don't worry stay in the bathroom.
She was lied to and set up.
Her children were taken away and she did spin out of control which any mother would in those
circumstances.”
Last year in April, Britney addressed her fans' speculation saying “I wanted to say
hi, because things that are being said have just gotten out of control!!!
Wow!!!
There’s rumors, death threats to my family and my team, and just so many crazy things
being said.
I am trying to take a moment for myself, but everything that’s happening is just making
it harder for me.
Don’t believe everything you read and hear.”
She added, “My situation is unique, but I promise I’m doing what’s best at this
moment.
You may not know this about me, but I am strong, and stand up for what I want!
Your love and dedication is amazing, but what I need right now is a little bit of privacy
to deal with all the hard things that life is throwing my way.
If you could do that, I would be forever grateful.
Love you.”
So everything we covered here, in addition to a lot more, is why the Free Britney Movement
is in full swing and a getting major media attention.
This is reportedly the extremely complicated situation of Britney Spears’ life and conservatorship.
We hope Britney is able to find her freedom and liberation she deserves.
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It’s been a blast hanging out with you all.
Once again I’m Sussan Mourad and I’ll see you all later.