Stars show support for Britney Spears
On Wednesday, Britney Spears appeared in an L.A. court and pleaded with the judge to end her father's conservatorship.
Following the highly anticipated hearing, Hollywood's biggest stars have been taking to social media in support of the Free Britney movement.
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Justin Timberlake tweeted, '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.'
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'No one should EVER be held against their will… or ever have to ask permission to access everything they’ve worked so hard for.'
'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.'
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 (@jtimberlake) June 24, 2021
Justin's apology
Justin came under fire earlier this year for his treatment of Britney in their relationship 20 years ago.
The Framing Britney Spears documentary brought his behaviour to light and fans demanded an apology.
In a statement, the singer said, 'I’ve seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond.'
'I am deeply sorry for the time in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right.'
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He addressed his treatment of both Britney and his co-performer at the 2004 half time show, Janet Jackson, who suffered a wardrobe malfunction on stage.
'I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism.'
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Justin continued, 'I specifically want to apologise to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed.'
'I also feel compelled to respond, in part, because everyone involved deserves better and more importantly, because this is a larger conversation that I wholeheartedly want to be part of and grow from…'
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Other celebs speak out
Mariah Carey also took to Twitter following Britney's court hearing.
She wrote, 'We love you Britney!!! Stay strong'
We love you Britney!!! Stay strong ❤️❤️❤️
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) June 23, 2021
Halsey tweeted, '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**k anyone who thinks they have the authority as an institution or individual to control a person’s reproductive health.'
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.
— h (@halsey) June 23, 2021
Additionally, fuck anyone who thinks they have the authority as an institution or individual to control a person’s reproductive health. #FreeBritney
— h (@halsey) June 23, 2021
Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause tweeted, 'I will 1000% RIOT if Britney is not freed. We are SO PROUD of you @britneyspears!'
'Listening to her call is equal parts heartbreaking and infuriating.'
'#freebritneyNOW and then change the laws #FreeBritney'
I will 1000% RIOT if Britney is not freed. We are SO PROUD of you @britneyspears! Listening to her call is equal parts heartbreaking and infuriating. #freebritneyNOW
and then change the laws
#FreeBritney— Chrishell (@Chrishell7) June 24, 2021
Keke Palmer tweeted, 'Got y’all asses!! ITS OVER #FreeBritney crazy mfs'
While Khloé Kardashian said, 'No one should be treated like this. Stay strong Queen!!'
'You deserve better'
No one should be treated like this. Stay strong Queen!! You deserve better 💜🦄🌈✨💜 #FreeBritney
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) June 24, 2021
At her court hearing, Britney said, "My dad and anyone involved in this conservatorship, including my management - they should be in jail."
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