Britney Spears is “emotional” after finally seeing the moving new documentary about her life, which has left her “hopeful of finally getting rid of her father’s clutches” – and is working on her own version of it.
After celebrities and fans gathered around the singer after the release of the FX / New York Times doc “Framing Britney Spears”, a source close to the star told us: “Britney finally feels that there is light at the end of a long, tunnel dark.
“There are parts of the film that were very difficult and exciting for her to watch – the scenes that describe the most difficult moments in her life, the relentless media circus and the harsh focus on her as a young mother. But she feels, for the first time in many years, that people are on her side and things are going to get better for her.
“She hopes that, because of that, she will finally be released from her father’s clutches [Jamie Spears]. She is also very grateful and humiliated by the public outcry, all the support from her fans and celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, who spoke on her behalf. “
The New York Times ‘Framing Britney Spears’ documentary covers the rise of Britney’s star, her mental health problems and the mobilization of the #FreeBritney movement set in motion by her fans.
Page Six can also reveal exclusively that Spears, 39, is also quietly working on his own documentary on his life – said in his own words – with a renowned filmmaker.
But under her current tutelage, she fears that her father could take control of the film to paint himself in a better light. She is fighting in court to end her guardianship under her father, who was instituted after her mental breakdown in 2007.
The source told Page Six about Britney’s father: “He’s drunk with power over Britney’s life. She wants to work, she wants to make music and perform, but he is very controlling.
“He set her up to fail. Britney has not had the proper help, she needs to be able to control her own finances, to fully deal with her mental health problems, to be the mother she wants to be.
“Jamie is not going to let her have any freedom or responsibility over her own life. This summer, her father left her grounded for three weeks because she dared to meet a friend for a social walk on the beach and frank conversation. She is 39 years old!
“He doesn’t want her to see her friends, he doesn’t want her to meet other people in the entertainment world, he tells her that everyone has bad intentions for her – when that is clearly not true.”
Even Spears’ boyfriend Sam Asghari is complaining about Jamie Spears for allegedly “trying to control” his relationship with her.
“It is important for people to understand that I have no respect for someone who tries to control our relationship and constantly throwing obstacles in our way,” said the 27-year-old in his Instagram story on Tuesday. “In my opinion, Jamie [Spears] is a total d – k. “
The fitness enthusiast, who rarely speaks so frankly about his relationship with the pop star, added that he “won’t go into details” about what prompted him to speak up because before “he has always respected our privacy”.
However, the Iranian actor concluded, “at the same time, I did not come to this country so that I could not express my opinion and freedom”.
Following his posting on social media, Asghari told TMZ on Tuesday that he “hopes” that he can get along with Jamie, 67, one day, “as soon as he starts treating his daughter well.”
Britney, 39, has been dating Asghari since the couple met on the set of their video clip “Slumber Party” in 2016. In addition to posting pictures of their various vacations, the couple is often reserved about the intimate details of their relationship.
But he told People on the Monday after the film’s release: “I am grateful for all the love and support she is receiving from her fans around the world, and I am looking forward to a normal and incredible future together.”
Although this is the first time Asghari has spoken out against Jamie, Britney has been vocal in court documents against her father being her conservative.
In November, Britney’s lawyer, Samuel D. Ingham III, said in an audience that the “Toxic” singer had been “afraid” of her father and wanted him to be removed from her guardianship. The next hearing is February 11.
Asghari, Jamie and Britney representatives did not return our requests for comment.