Following the heartbreaking revelations and explosive claims that Britney Spears made while speaking to the court during a June 23, 2021, conservatorship hearing in which she shared details of her misery and anger after 13 years under the legal arrangement overseen by her father, Jamie Spears, and others — which she said she hopes to end — Hollywood stars reacted on social media and elsewhere. Read what they had to say, starting with fellow pop star Christina Aguilera. "These past few days I've been thinking about Britney and everything she is going through. It is unacceptable that any woman, or human, wanting to be in control of their own destiny might not be allowed to live life as they wish. To be silenced, ignored, bullied or denied support by those 'close' to you is the most depleting, devastating and demeaning thing imaginable," Christina tweeted on June 28. "The harmful mental and emotional damage this can take on a human spirit is nothing to be taken lightly. Every woman must have the right to her own body, her own reproductive system, her own privacy, her own space, her own healing and her own happiness. While I am not behind the closed doors of this very layered & personal yet public conversation – all I can do is share from my heart on what I've heard, read and seen in the media. The conviction and desperation of this plea for freedom leads me to believe that this person I once knew has been living without compassion or decency from those in control. To a woman who has worked under conditions and pressure unimaginable to most, I promise you she deserves all of the freedom possible to live her happiest life. My heart goes out to Britney. She deserves all the TRUE love and support in the world."
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"Hey everybody, I just want to take a second to address a few things. The only reason I haven't before is because I felt like until my sister was able to speak for herself and say what she felt she needed to say publicly, that it wasn't my place and it wasn't the right thing to do. But now that she's very clearly spoken and said what she needed to say, I feel like I can follow her lead and say what I feel I need to say. … I have made a very conscious choice in my life to only participate in [Britney's] life as her sister, as an aunt to [her] boys. … I mean, I've worked to pay my own frickin' bills since I was 10 years old. My sister knows I love and support her, and that's the only person I owe anything to. … Maybe I didn't support her the way the public would like me to, with a hashtag on a public platform, but I can assure you that I've supported my sister long before there was a hashtag, and I'll support her long after. I have nothing to gain or lose [from the conservatorship] either way. This situation does not affect me either way because I am only her sister who is only concerned about her happiness."–Jamie Lynn Spears
"After what we saw today, we should all be supporting Britney at this time. 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. … [My wife] 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." –Justin Timberlake
"OK LETS TALK ABOUT BRITNEY & THOSE PEOPLE.I SAID LONG AGO, EVERYONE ON THE STRIP HEARD ABOUT HER FATHER (Didn't Know About Her Conservator Acting In Concert With Her Dad)GIVING HER DRUGS SO SHE COULD PERFORM,BUT MADE SURE SHE COULDNT HAVE A LIFE,BUT NO ONE COULD GET 2 HER … SAW THE ABSOLUTE POWER A CONSEVATOR HAS OVER PERSON THEY WERE MEANT 2 PROTECT. IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST EXCRUCIATING, HEARTBREAKING, EPISODES IVE BEEN A PART OF.DONT BE FOOLED BY THE WORD 'CONSERVATOR'LOOK INTO WAYS THEY CAN B PAID.BRITNEY WAS A PRISONER,,& TOTALLY LUCID … I HAVE ONE QUESTION.IVE PERFORMED SINCE I WAS NINETEEN,& DOING THE KIND OF SHOWS BRITNEY & I DO IS HARD FKNG WORKWHAT DRUG COCKTAIL DID THEY GIVE HER 2 FORCE HER PERFORM,BUT KEEP HER FROM HAVING A LIFEA FEW TIMES I HEARD SHE WAS ZOMBIE LIKE.SHE MUST HAVE BEEN IN A LIVING " –Cher
"We love you Britney!!! Stay strong" –Mariah Carey
"Tonight's Jackhole [of the week] goes to Britney Spears' father, Jamie Spears, who continues to have a death grip on Britney's life, along with his attorney, Andrew Wallet — yes, that is his name. A defiant and angry Britney appeared in court today and publicly addressed the conservatorship she's been living under since 2008. Britney said she wants to get married and have a baby but her conservators won't allow her to remove her IUD — think about that. She said she was forced to do a 2018 tour, she was forced to change her medication; she went on to say she believes her conservators should be in jail. How about we all start listening to Britney Spears? Britney Spears is not a girl, she is a woman. She certainly deserves a hell of a lot more than a low-rent 'Mommy Dearest' in a boxy suit. Britney, after the courage you showed today, you are 100% stronger than yesterday, and Jamie, if you want to make money in the future, I suggest you better work, b****." –"Watch What Happens Live" host Andy Cohen on his June 23 show
"How dare you, Mr. Spears, you had me fooled. And you too, Mrs. Spears. Death to all of them." –Wendy Williams, on her eponymous talk show
"How is what has been done to Britney Spears not a human rights crime? Isolation, controlling her capacity to reproduce without her consent, forcing her to work under inhumane conditions. If she were any other person the people who did this to her would be in jail." –Meghan McCain
"No one should be treated like this. Stay strong Queen!! You deserve better #FreeBritney" –Khloe Kardashian
"Britney Spears is a legal slave who can't control her own money, career or even her womb and MUST be freed from this torment to finally live the life she wants." –Piers Morgan
"Bless Britney and I hope with my whole heart she is awarded freedom from this abusive system. She deserves it more than anything. I admire her courage speaking up for herself today. … Additionally, f*** anyone who thinks they have the authority as an institution or individual to control a person's reproductive health. #FreeBritney" –Halsey
"F****** FREE BRITNEY! We are all here for you queen! @britneyspears" –Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi
"Britney deserves freedom. She deserves to reap the rewards of her years of hard work. Britney deserves to be happy. #FreeBritney" —Jesse Tyler Ferguson
"Sending all my love and support to Britney Spears and her fans" –Brandy
"We've all been saying #FreeBritney for so long and now so is she. Such gut wrenching details about her conservatorship stay strong @britneyspears! We love you!" –Cassadee Pope
"Wishing All the luck in the world to Tahani's good friend, Britney Spears today. It is the most bizarre theft of freedom that has happened right in front of our eyes for over a decade now, and I hope she finds assistance with organizing her life that she is comfortable with now." –Jameela Jamil
"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. #FreeBritney" –Rose McGowan
"Wow. Love her. 25 minutes, and I was hanging on every word. #FreeBritney" —Kathy Griffin
"I don't know if y'all heard Britney. But NOTHING about this is ok. Baby girl is in prison. I'm praying for her #FreeBritney" –Tamar Braxton
"No words. #FreeBritney" –Vera Wang
"#FreeBritney this is madness" –Kat Dennings
"It needs to happen! She has spoken!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #FreeBritney !!!!!" –Heidi Montag
"We love you SO MUCH @britneyspears" –Tinashe
"A child performer can NOT survive the darkness of the Entertainment Industry without very strong, protective, street smart, common sense, nurturing, loving parents with solid morals and values. Britney Jean Spears is not the monster. #FreeBritney" –Kristy Swanson
"Free Britney!!!!" –Bebe Rexha
"BRITNEY, WE LOVE YOU" –Adam Rippon
"#FREEBRITNEY" –Sarah Jessica Parker
"Whoever was behind this— family members, judges, and doctors included— should be forced into federal prison. For 13 years, exactly. #FreeBritney" –Candace Owens
"#FreeBritney" –Lisa Rinna
"Hearing her testimony in court right now is truly heartbreaking… I can't believe how long she has been in this legal prison. #FreeBritney" –Jeffree Star