US singer Britney Spears arrives at the premiere of Sony Pictures’ “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” at TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California on July 22, 2019. VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images
Britney Spears celebrated her 43rd birthday on Monday, December 2, but she made the startling claim in a series of Instagram videos that she was only 5 years old and had moved to Mexico.
In the Instagram footage, Spears begins recounting a strange story about how paparazzi allegedly took her on a plane while she was wearing a mask. She also mentioned holding a torch, a gift from a friend. The video introduces an erratic story, leaving many people confused.
Adding to the confusion, Spears incorrectly stated that she had turned 42, despite actually marking her 43rd birthday. She then went on to claim that she was “only 5 years old” and in kindergarten.
Spears further mentioned that she had moved to Mexico, blaming the paparazzi for what she described as the relentless and unkind portraits of her in the media.
The plane reference appears to be linked to photos taken on Monday, December 2, showing Spears boarding a private jet at a Los Angeles-area airport. In the photo, she wears a long white coat, paired with a black fedora, matching sunglasses, and boots. Notably, in the photo, she is holding a grill lighter to her lips, which seems similar to the “torch” she mentioned in her video.
Spears’ recent social media activity comes amid a tumultuous few years for the “Toxic” singer. Following the termination of her conservatorship in 2021, she has faced ongoing difficulties with her mental health. Earlier this year, Spears finalized her divorce from Sam Asghari and as of November 2024, she no longer has to pay child support to Kevin Federline.
— Originally published on Enstarz
Tags Britney Spears, Mental health