The Princess of Pop proved the extent of the incident, which occurred at the start of the pandemic, in complete isolation at her Los Angeles home in what appeared to be a retrospective (EPA/JIMMY MORRIS/Instagram @britneyspears)
The Princess of Pop seems to look back on the symbolic moments that have shaped her daily life in recent years. Specifically, the fire that Britney Spears caused in her gym at the beginning of the pandemic has had a devastating impact on her almost four years after the incident. As an opening gesture to her followers, Spears posted a photo on Tuesday that showed exactly what the place looked like. The unusual post on Instagram not only revived the story of the accident, but also became a starting point for the artist's reflection.
With the phrase “Reflecting and remembering when I burned down my gym in 2020,” Spears accompanied the image, which showed the rubble and mess left as silent witnesses to the event. The room looked completely devastated: the floor was covered in gray dust and the mirrors were obscured by ash. The training equipment and artifacts that were visibly consumed by the fire were the elements that made the image even more shocking and highlighted the magnitude of the event.
The accident first became known to the world in April 2020, when Spears explained in a video she recorded six months after the accident that it was all a coincidence and a result of her clumsiness: “I had two candles and, yes, one Thing “He took the other one and I burned it.” At that time, the 42-year-old singer appeared in sportswear and in the same gym, already restored and like new.
The unusual post on Instagram not only revived the story of the accident, but also became a starting point for the artist's reflection (Instagram @britneyspears)
“I’m in my gym right now. I haven't been here in six months because I burned down my gym. Unfortunately,” Britney explained in her spoken word speech. In the caption, he confirmed that the situation did not escalate as there were no injuries thanks to the alarm being triggered. Although she only had two pieces of equipment left, the pop star kept her positive spirits in this post: “It could have been a lot worse, so I'm grateful. PS: I like training outside better anyway.”
Tuesday's update came at a time when the “Oops!” “I Did It Again” made headlines for its intention to rebuild bridges with his family. A source close to the artist told Entertainment Tonight that Spears wants to “try to put any negative feelings aside” and continue to focus on reconnecting with her loved ones, from whom she has been estranged for many years.
“She is actively working to reconnect with some of her closest family members and is doing everything she can to take the steps she feels are necessary,” the insider reported. “It's been a long time and she's trying to put the past behind her and focus on a new, bright, loving and happy future.”
The accident first came to light in April 2020, when Spears explained that it was all accidental in a video she recorded six months after the fire (Instagram @britneyspears)
Despite the public disputes and tensions, particularly surrounding the legal guardianship that Spears' father exercised over her and which eventually ended, there appears to be a path to reconciliation. Jamie Lynn Spears, Britney's sister, recently confirmed contact with her, and the star expressed interest in resuming a relationship with her mother, Lynne Spears, despite allegations made in the singer's memoir.
Given this information, it's no surprise that her father Jamie Spears' recent leg amputation has affected Britney. Earlier this month, it was revealed that the family patriarch had to have his leg amputated due to a massive infection that could not be contained after five surgeries. According to reports from TMZ, Spears was in the hospital for several weeks before doctors decided to perform the amputation, which occurred about a month ago.
This news also came at a time when Britney Spears began to mend her relationship with her mother Lynne Spears, with whom she spent her 42nd birthday. Friends close to the author of “The Woman In Me” announced this on Instagram. There they published loving photos of mother and daughter spending an intimate moment cuddling and hugging on a couch and toasting the celebration.