Fans have been worried about pop star Britney Spears for weeks. Last month, she went into treatment for mental health issues which were exacerbated by her dad Jamie’s health crisis. But some thought that she was actually being held against her will, thanks to the conservatorship her dad has had over her since 2008. This sparked the #FreeBritney movement. Now, the “Stronger” singer has spoken out and is trying to assure fans that she’s fine. Click through the gallery for all the info and to watch her response video.
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Britney, 37, said in a video she posted to Instagram, “Hi guys, just checking in with all of you who are concerned about me. All is well.”
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She continued, “My family has been going through a lot of stress and anxiety lately, so I just needed time to deal, but don’t worry. I’ll be back very soon.”
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The caption read, “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 things crazy things being said.”
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It continued, “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.”
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She also wrote that emails circulating online in which she slammed her dad were not real, but penned by her former manager. She said, “These fake emails everywhere were crafted by Sam Lutfi years ago... I did not write them. He was pretending to be me and communicating with my team with a fake email address.”
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BwnqpG5g7qn/The “Toxic” singer assured fans everything is fine. She wrote, “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.”
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Britney, 37, said in a video she posted to Instagram, “Hi guys, just checking in with all of you who are concerned about me. All is well.”
Photo credit: INSTARImages
She continued, “My family has been going through a lot of stress and anxiety lately, so I just needed time to deal, but don’t worry. I’ll be back very soon.”
Photo credit: INSTARImages
The caption read, “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 things crazy things being said.”
Photo credit: INSTARImages
It continued, “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.”
Photo credit: INSTARImages
She also wrote that emails circulating online in which she slammed her dad were not real, but penned by her former manager. She said, “These fake emails everywhere were crafted by Sam Lutfi years ago... I did not write them. He was pretending to be me and communicating with my team with a fake email address.”
Photo credit: INSTARImages
The “Toxic” singer assured fans everything is fine. She wrote, “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.”
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