Mariah Carey is among the high-profile stars to have shown support for Britney Spears following the singer’s heartbreaking testimony on Wednesday night.
Addressing a US court, Britney made a series of alarming claims about the legal conservatorship she was placed under in 2008, that has seen aspects of her daily life, including her finances, controlled by her father ever since.
In her testimony, Britney said she’d been made to take the drug lithium after taking a hiatus from her scrapped Las Vegas residency, and was not allowed to start a family with boyfriend Sam Asghari as she was being forced to be on birth control.
As details of the testimony spread over the internet, Mariah was one of several of Britney’s peers to publicly declare their support.
Alongside a string of hearts, Mariah wrote: “We love you Britney!!! Stay strong.”
We love you Britney!!! Stay strong ❤️❤️❤️
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) June 23, 2021
Fellow singer 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, fuck 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
Several other stars also spoke out in support of the chart-topping singer, including Tinashe, who collaborated with Britney on the track Slumber Party, and Ian “H” Watkins, who toured with her during Steps’ early years.
We love you SO MUCH @britneyspears ❤️
— TINASHE ³³³ (@Tinashe) June 23, 2021
I am utterly heartbroken reading @britneyspears comments right now! This HAS to end! We’re ALL behind you xx #FreeBritney
— Ian H Watkins (@Ianhwatkins) June 23, 2021
Sending all my love and support to Britney Spears and her fans ♥️
— b r a n d y (@4everBrandy) June 23, 2021
— b r a n d y (@4everBrandy) June 23, 2021
listen to the woman #FreeBritneypic.twitter.com/qtRCq6qTh1
— ROSIE (@Rosie) June 24, 2021
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) June 23, 2021
FREE BRITNEY!!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/oDhGotrR9D
— ziwe (@ziwe) June 23, 2021
Britney Spears has every right to be angry. How would you feel if your life was stolen, dissected, mocked? I pray she gets to live your life on her terms. STOP CONTROLLING WOMEN. #FreeBritney – The Hollywood Reporter https://t.co/qyV9oNnLQt
— Rose McGowan (@rosemcgowan) June 23, 2021
A win for one woman is a win for all. A win for one human is a win for all. Let Freedom Ring! #FreeBritneypic.twitter.com/Rgn1NFpiIX
— Rose McGowan (@rosemcgowan) June 23, 2021
No one should be treated like this. Stay strong Queen!! You deserve better 💜🦄🌈✨💜 #FreeBritney
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) June 24, 2021
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
Today is the day that our Queen was FINALLY heard! @BritneySpears
June 23, 2021 is a historic day that shined a much needed light on conservatorship & guardianship abuse.
— Derrick Barry (@DerrickBarry) June 23, 2021
Meanwhile, Britney’s ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake also spoke out after her testimony.
Justin – who publicly apologised to his ex in February for his part in the media’s vilification of Britney after their break-up – wrote: “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.”
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.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) June 24, 2021
No one should EVER be held against their will… or ever have to ask permission to access everything they’ve worked so hard for.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) June 24, 2021
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
Britney has now called for an end to the “abusive” conservatorship after more than a decade.
Another hearing on the matter is scheduled for 14 July.
