Spears speaks with fans on social media
In her latest statement since her 13-year conservatorship ended last week, Britney Spears advocated for disabled people and hinted at a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey.
On Tuesday, the pop superstar took to Instagram to answer fan queries “before I go and set things square on @Oprah ... I mean who knows.” It’s unclear whether a sit-down between Spears and Winfrey is already in the works or if the “... Baby One More Time” hit-maker is merely manifesting one with some thinking, winking and shrugging emojis.
Winfrey’s Harpo Productions and CBS did not immediately respond Wednesday to the Los Angeles Times’ requests for comment.
“I’m here today to answer all of your guys’ questions, and the first main question that you guys have been asking me is, ‘What am I going to do now that the conservatorship’s over with?’ Very good question,” Spears said Tuesday in an Instagram video, wearing one of her signature crop tops.
The singer expressed gratitude for “the little things” she is finally able to do since regaining control over her own life, such as accessing the keys to her car, “owning an ATM card, seeing cash for the first time” and buying candles.
“It makes a huge difference,” Spears said. “It’s really nice. But I’m not here to be a victim. I lived with victims my whole life as a child. That’s why I got out of my house and I worked for 20 years and worked my a— off.”
Because disabled people are among those most likely to be placed under guardianship, Spears’ turbulent conservatorship battle has sparked larger discussions about disability rights — particularly after the Grammy winner accused her conservators of forcing her to use an intrauterine contraceptive device despite her desire to become pregnant.
The “Gimme More” artist also gave a shout-out to members of the #FreeBritney movement.
In the caption of her post, Spears blasted her former conservators and her family — including her “church going mother” — for allegedly putting her through a “demoralizing and degrading” experience.
“I’m not even mentioning all the bad things they did to me which they should all be in jail for,” she added.