Britney Spears was pictured driving alone near her Los Angeles home while claiming her family and friends were trying to stage an intervention for the troubled star over fears “she might die” because she worried about her behavior and her medication.
The 41-year-old singer was spotted driving alone for 30 minutes on Thursday before taking to her Instagram page to deny the claims, revealing that she is currently taking the drug Prozac for depression.
Spears posted a video on Friday of herself appearing excited while dancing at her house, telling fans, “I didn’t die folks. I am here. I’m alive. I’m doing very well and I’ve got my fur here, see, I’m feeling myself.’
However, sources exclusively tell that the mother-of-two is causing major concern in her inner circle as she battles her depression in private.
“Everyone’s worried about her because she’s very depressed,” a source close to the pop singer shared, adding that the former “bubbly” star has become an introvert.
The source adds that part of her depression was fueled by her two sons – Sean Preston, 17, and Jayden James, 16, who she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline – refusing to see her.
EXCLUSIVE: “Everyone’s worried about her because she’s very depressed” – Britney Spears is seen on a 30-minute solo ride as she slams rumors of family surgery and reveals she’s on Prozac (pictured above)
“Britney isn’t doing well, that’s true,” shared a friend who has known the singer for five years.
“She’s not the same lively person she used to be. It’s heartbreaking to see her like this.”
The problem is said to be her aching relationship with her boys, who moved from their home in Thousand Oaks, California to their father Kevin in Calabasas, California a few years ago.
“The problem is she’s very sad that her sons won’t see her, she feels terrible about it, it’s a big hole in her heart,” the insider added. “She’s a mother of two boys and she never sees them, I think any mother would be heartbroken about that.”
Regarding drugs, the source hasn’t seen her. “She only takes her prescription medication,” was added.
Solo drive: Britney, 41, was pictured leaving her home in Los Angeles for 30 minutes on Thursday before returning without leaving her vehicle
Worrying: The sighting comes amid claims Britney’s friends and family tried to stage an intervention after being concerned about her “erratic” and “fickle” behavior
Taking a call: Britney reportedly pulled into a parking lot where she had a conversation on her phone before driving back to her LA home
In the driver’s seat: Britney wasn’t accompanied by her husband Sam Asghari on the solo trip
“I haven’t seen her do drugs, I haven’t seen her drink, nothing, but everyone knows she’s bipolar and different, and she takes a lot of meds for that, so her mood can swing, but she’s not on drugs and she’s not in mortal danger. But she is very depressed, which is worrying.’
And as for family intervention, the source hasn’t seen any evidence of that.
“While everyone knows Britney is in a really bad condition, I have yet to see anyone schedule a procedure. And if one were set up, I very much doubt Britney would know about it. How should she know? Her team is not responsible for her, she is responsible for her,” the friend said.
The friend added that Spears manages her team — from maids and animal trainers to her assistants.
“She has a team that does everything for her, like paying the bills, doing her laundry, filling up her car. They are like servants. And she has a lot of people around her, her house is full all the time. You don’t see them in their Instagram videos but they’re there in the background,” it was shared.
“She’s in charge and if she doesn’t like someone, she fires them. No one can make them do anything,” it said.
Speaking of which, Spears also touched on her depression and even admitted she was taking Prozac in a social media post on Friday, which was accompanied by a video of her dancing with a fur wrap
Speaking of which, Spears defended herself on Friday, saying she’s “an extremely boring person” and the claims of intervention “frustrate” her
“If her team is worried about her, if they haven’t confronted her face to face, they can’t, they would be fired!” Would you tell your boss that your medication makes you weird? No, you would be fired. All I see is people kissing her butt all day, walking around like trained seals.
Meanwhile, her husband Sam Asghari told Access this week that “an intervention” did not take place and that she was “in control” of her own life.
Sam also defended his wife when he told Access’ Mario Lopez: “There was no intervention. My wife is in full control of her life and will continue to make all decisions affecting her care regardless of the circumstances. Speculation about her health is misplaced and should be stopped immediately.’
In her own Friday post, Britney also slammed reports that she “almost died” and went into more detail about her life, adding that she doesn’t have a “manager” and “doctors” team.
“I don’t have a management team and never will in my life!!! I have no “doctors” !!! I’m on Prozac for depression and that’s it!!!’ she noticed.
A loss: The reason for her recent depression is that she is saddened that her two sons – Sean Preston and Jayden James, who she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline – are refusing to see her
Her manager Larry Rudolph quit in 2021.
Spears added that she is “an extremely boring person” and “frustrated” by a news outlet accusing her of needing intervention.
“It’s worse than a cruel joke because people actually believe this stuff and all my efforts to get better at my little routine of prayer and therapy don’t seem to count for anything when people can say things that are incredibly wrong,” she concluded, before adding she played disguises in “diamond dresses and funky fashions.”
Not true: She also slammed reports that she “almost died” and went into more detail about her life, adding that she doesn’t have a “manager” and “doctors” team.
Her rock: The only bright light is her husband Sam Asghari, who is supporting the ailing star
He brings her peace: “Sam was really committed to her, he was there for her and trying to make her happy, he tells her he will do anything to make her happy,” it said
Meanwhile, a source adds to that her old manager Larry Rudolph left a year ago “because he couldn’t tell her what to do. That should be a clear sign of who’s boss.”
The insider also said that despite putting her singing career on hold, Spears feels drained.
“Britney also says she’s ‘burned out,’ which is weird because she doesn’t work, but she must be burned out because she’s in the spotlight,” the pal said.
The only bright light is her husband Sam Asghari, who is supporting the troubled star.
“Sam was really committed to her, he was there for her and trying to make her happy, he tells her he will do anything to make her happy,” it said.
“At first I didn’t know if he was good for her but he’s really settled in and is by her side and I can say he really loves her and wants her to come out of this mess. He’s a decent guy.
And the source shed further light on The World Of Britney Spears.
Her husband: Britney’s husband Sam is often on social media posts with her and having fun, but it’s not known if he can lift her out of her funk
“Most of the time Britney is like in La La Land, fairyland, she doesn’t know much like the name of Biden’s wife or what NATO is, she doesn’t live in the same orbit as most people, she has movie star energy, like she’s in her own world,” the source noted
“Her days are wild, that’s true,” the sources add, saying she stays home a lot because she’s too famous to go out.
“She plays music and entertains herself, it’s not like she’s on CNN meeting with business planners, she’d rather dress up.
The pal then insisted that Spears “is still the sweet girl I always knew,” but she stays up late and sleeps late.
“I have no idea what she’s doing at midnight, and if someone tells you they’re lying because her team isn’t in her bedroom at midnight.”
The source added that Britney has always been “childlike,” which could be confused with “craziness.”
“People keep saying she’s going insane, but she’s always been like that, since I’ve known her she’s been extremely playful, like a kid,” the source added.
“What most people don’t know about Britney is that she’s still like a kid, like a 12-year-old girl, she’s not very grown up. She must have been traumatized at 12 because she’s stuck in that frame of maturity.
“She’s incredibly cute as a little girl and yes, she has outbursts like a child sometimes, but she doesn’t go crazy. She has always been different, but that was hidden before. Now it turns out how quirky she is.”
Stunted Maturity? The source shared, “What most people don’t know about Britney is that she’s still like a kid, like a 12-year-old girl, she’s not very grown up. She must have been traumatized at 12 because she’s stuck in that frame of maturity.’ (Picture above in 2000)
In Britney’s World: A source told the singer’s days were ‘wild’, revealing: ‘She plays music and entertains herself, it’s not like she’s on CNN meeting with business planners, it’s her disguises himself.”