Britney Spears’ “cult-like” conservatorship was ended by a judge last November after her $60 million fortune and personal affairs were controlled for 13 years by her 69-year-old father, Jamie Spears.
And in the months before the agreement ended, Britney revealed the true state of her relationship with Jamie, as well as her mother Lynne and sister Jamie Lynn.
She has harshly criticized her family for allegedly taking advantage of her during the “demoralizing and degrading” conservatorship period, even going so far as to say they should go to prison for “what they did to me.”
And now that Britney is estranged from her father, sister and mother, looks back at how the conservatorships tore the Spears family apart.
Broken: looks back at how Britney’s controversial conservatorship tore the Spears family apart; Britney pictured with mother Lynne and father Jamie
Jamie Spears
Jamie was granted a “temporary guardianship” of his daughter in 2008 after the singer hit the headlines for erratic behavior – including THAT infamous head-shaving incident – and ultimately suffered a nervous breakdown.
Despite its initial temporary nature, the conservatorship was extended indefinitely, leaving Britney under her father’s control for the next 13 years.
Although Britney has previously suggested that the conservatorship felt like “groundhog day” for her, the Lucky singer rarely spoke about the arrangement or the extent of her father’s involvement in her financial, personal and professional decisions.
“Jamie would abruptly step down from his position as conservator in 2019 for personal health reasons.” Jodi Montgomery, an experienced conservator, would temporarily take over his duties.
Power movement? Jamie was granted a “temporary guardianship” of his daughter in 2008 after the singer hit the headlines for erratic behavior – including THAT infamous head-shaving incident – and ultimately suffered a nervous breakdown. Despite its initial temporary nature, the conservatorship was extended indefinitely, leaving Britney under her father’s control for the next 13 years
Apparent tensions between Jamie and Britney became public when the actress objected to him remaining her conservator for the following year, even threatening to stop performing if he remained in power.
Her lawyer told NBC that Britney was “afraid of her father” – a feeling that was reflected in the heartbreaking court testimony she gave in July 2021.
Tensions rise: Apparent tensions between Jamie and Britney became public when the actress objected to him remaining her conservator for the following year, even threatening to stop performing if he remained in power. Her lawyer told NBC that Britney was “afraid of her father” – a feeling reflected in the heartbreaking court testimony she gave in July 2021; Jamie pictured in 2021
Although her attempt to have Jamie removed from office was defeated, Britney’s fight to have her conservatorship temporarily terminated in 2021 would continue following the release of the New York Times documentary “Framing Britney Spears,” which delves into the controversial conservatorship. gain momentum.
Just a month later, Britney’s attorney Samuel Ingham III filed for Jamie’s removal and Jodi’s takeover. And in April she asked to speak in court about the life she had led for the past 13 years.
In the 24-minute testimony, Britney criticized Jamie and claimed that the conservatorship “allowed my father to ruin my life.”
She accused her family of deliberately inciting her to “tantrums” and “crazy” behavior, which led to her undergoing a series of psychological evaluations “against my will.”
She further claimed that Jamie and the rest of the family were staying at their home in Jackson Beach, Florida at the time and that her father “didn’t feel like asking what was going on at the time.”
Britney also told the court that she was “always very afraid” of Jamie growing up because of his struggles with alcohol.
In August 2021, after sustained efforts in court by Britney’s new attorney Mathew S. Rosengart, Jamie agreed to step down as conservator.
Bye! In August 2021, after sustained efforts in court by Britney’s new lawyer Mathew S. Rosengart, Jamie agreed to step down as conservator. The following month, Jamie filed a motion to end the entire conservatorship, noting that he “unconditionally loves and supports his daughter” – the conservatorship was officially ended by a judge on November 12th
After learning he was leaving the role for good, Britney called the conservatorship “a family business” and thanked Jamie for “getting out of my life and finally allowing me to live my life!!!!”
The following month, Jamie filed a petition to end the conservatorship as a whole, noting that he “unconditionally loves and supports his daughter.” The petition was officially closed by a judge on November 12th.
In the months since the termination, Britney has continued to use Instagram to air her displeasure with her father, and her lawyer also recently accused the Spears family patriarch of “bullying.”[ing] and harass[ing]’ Britney in hindsight.
Lynne Spears
Lynne Spears publicly expressed in a statement released in July 2021 that she fully supported her daughter’s request to have Jamie removed as conservator.
“It is clear to me that James P. Spears is incapable of putting my daughter’s interests above his own on both a professional and personal level,” it said.
But Jamie hit back, accusing Lynne of being an absent mother and claiming Britney paid her $150,000 a year for her Louisiana mansion.
Mastermind? Lynne Spears publicly expressed in a statement released in July 2021 that she fully supported her daughter’s request to have Jamie removed as conservator. Britney later accused her mother of “secretly” ruining her life and being the real mastermind behind her conservatorship in a now-deleted Instagram post published in November; Britney and Lynne in 2001
“In stark contrast, Lynne appears to be the one who is unable to put her daughter’s interests ahead of her own,” Jamie Spears’ statement said.
“Lynne has not been involved in her daughter’s life for most of the past 12 years.”
Dramatic Childhood: Recently, Britney claimed in a post published in April this year that her mother “threw on drama” and that she would argue with a “drunk” Jamie “every night of my life.”
Controversially, Lynne published her own memoir, Through The Storm: A Real Story Of Fame And Family In A Tabloid World, in 2008, the year Jamie was appointed Britney’s conservator following the pop star’s months-long mental breakdown.
Britney later accused her mother of “secretly” ruining her life and being the real mastermind behind her conservatorship in a now-deleted Instagram post published in November.
“My dad may have started the conservatorship 13 years ago… but what people don’t know is that my mom was the one who gave him the idea,” Britney wrote, adding that Jamie was “not smart enough.” be to come up with the idea idea.
She continued: “She secretly ruined my life… and yes, I will call her and.” [Britney’s former manager] “Lou Taylor is giving up…so take your whole “I have no idea what’s going on” attitude and go fuck yourself!!!!”
Recently, Britney claimed in a post published in April this year that her mother “threatened on drama” and that she would argue with a “drunk” Jamie “every night of my life.”
Jamie Lynn Spears
Britney and her younger sister Jamie Lynn Spears have developed a highly contentious relationship over the years – which only got worse as Britney’s attempt to end her long-standing conservatorship gained momentum in court.
Jamie Lynn broke her silence on the issue in an emotional Instagram video posted in June 2021, in which she stated that she wanted nothing but “happiness” for her sister and that she has always supported her and “will always support her “.
The “Zoey 101” star insisted that she made a “very conscious decision” to “only participate in the singer’s life as her sister” – and that she is not on Britney’s payroll, as fans previously accused her.
Drifting apart: Britney and her younger sister Jamie Lynn Spears have developed a highly contentious relationship over the years – which only got worse as Britney’s attempt to end her long-standing conservatorship gained momentum in court; Britney and Jamie Lynn in 2003
The video appeared to anger Britney as she launched countless Instagram attacks aimed at her sister Jamie Lynn and her mother and father. In one, the star threatened to expose her if she ever got a TV interview.
Jamie Lynn publicly pleaded for “peace” while her sister posted the bombshell social media claims that later led to Britney unfollowing her “mean sister” on Instagram.
Controversial: In late 2021, Jamie Lynn announced that she would be releasing her own memoir, Things I Should Have Said. Then, while promoting her memoir, Jamie Lynn made a series of striking accusations against Britney
In late 2021, Jamie Lynn announced that she would be releasing her own memoir, Things I Should Have Said. She changed the title of “Must Confess” after receiving backlash from Britney fans because it was a partial lyric from Britney’s chart-topper “Baby One More Time.”
Then, while promoting her memoir, Jamie Lynn made a series of striking accusations against Britney.
Jamie Lynn claimed her older sister once locked them both in a room with a knife in her hand, and once described her behavior as “erratic, paranoid and spiraling”.
Britney categorically denied the knife story and retaliated by calling her sister “scum” for telling “crazy lies” about her.
As the bad blood between them boiled over, Britney also expressed her regret that she didn’t “slap you and mom right in the face!!!!!”
The week after the book’s release, Britney’s lawyer Jamie Lynn sent a cease-and-desist letter over the “misleading or outrageous claims” in the memoir.
Denied! Jamie Lynn claimed her older sister once locked them both in a room with a knife in her hand, and once described her behavior as “erratic, paranoid and spiraling”. Britney categorically denied the knife story and retaliated by calling her sister “scum” for telling “crazy lies” about her; Britney and Jamie Lynn in 2017