Britney Spears’ new memoir reveals family secrets
Britney Spears’ much-anticipated, tell-all memoir The Woman in Me has just been released, and her fans are still reeling from all the juicy secrets the autobiography reveals. The book release comes just months after Spears announced her divorce from long-term partner Sam Asghari, whom she had finally married upon release from her conservatorship. So, what does all this upheaval mean for the pop princess? And what will happen to Britney’s incredible property portfolio? Click or scroll on to find out more…
Troubled teen years
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Perhaps the most tragic takeaway from the star’s memoir is just how troubled a childhood she endured. Britney recalls that she was “usually scared” growing up, in a household where her father drank heavily, and her parents “fought constantly.”
While Britney’s early rise to fame provided some element of escape from her difficult home life, teenhood in the Mickey Mouse Club came with its own problems. Spears described the show as a “boot camp for the entertainment industry” and confesses that by the age of 13, she was already smoking, drinking, and driving.
Relationship with Justin Timberlake
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It was during her Mouseketeer years that Britney met and began dating fellow cast member Justin Timberlake. Spears reveals that their first kiss took place at a sleepover as the result of a game of Truth or Dare at the age of 12 or 13. She confesses that both she and Justin cheated during the course of their relationship, but that the press unfairly conveyed her as the “harlot who’d broken the heart of America’s golden boy.” She also revealed that she underwent a termination while dating the star because he didn’t want to be a father.
Financially cutting off mum?
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Another dark revelation from the memoir is just how estranged Britney has become from her parents. The pop star explains how she begged for anyone other than her father to be granted the conservatorship back in 2008, emphasising that “literally anyone else – and I mean anyone off the street would have been better.”
While Spears initially maintained a better relationship with her mother and indeed allowed her mum the use of and paid utilities on a large house in Louisiana for over a decade, a recent fallout has reportedly left mum Lynne “struggling to pay her bills.”
Let’s take a look at the lavish home Britney ‘gifted’ her mother…
Lynne Spears’ ‘gifted’ mansion
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Lynne is reported to currently reside in this sprawling 6,500-square-foot mansion in Kentwood, Louisiana which was built by Britney for her parents on a 7.4-acre plot of land, and completed in 2001. Having sold Britney’s humble childhood home in 2021, Lynne no longer owns a property of her own and the expansive woodland grounds complete with pool offers plenty of privacy.
However, a further blow was dealt to their relationship not long after the conservatorship was overturned – when Lynne requested that Britney be made to pay her $660,000 (£544k) attorney bill accrued during the guardianship. Britney’s lawyer shot down the request, with court filings stating that Britney had paid Lynne Spears’ utilities on the property for years including property taxes, pest control and maintenance, totalling $1.7 million (£1.4m). Lynne later retracted the request, perhaps in a bid to reconcile with her daughter.
Struggling financially
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Shown here is the mega-mansion during construction in 2000. While Lynne has enjoyed many years living in luxury here, it is understood she is now struggling financially, due to her ongoing rift with her daughter – which an insider says has “seriously impacted” her finances. According to close sources, she has taken on part-time work at a local school, where the Daily Mail has reported substitute teachers can expect to earn around $15 (£12) an hour.
While Britney and Lynne showed signs of reconciling earlier this year – when Lynne paid her a visit at her home in California in May – it was shortlived in the wake of her divorce from Sam Asghari.
Let’s take a look at Britney’s life post-split…
Separating the dogs
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As details continue to emerge about Britney’s acrimonious break up with Sam Asghari, while it appears she has ‘cut off’ her mum, it appears that the singer is reportedly shelling out $10,000 (£8.3k) a month for Sam’s new apartment, located in one of LA’s most prestigious high-rises. The pair are reportedly still not on speaking terms, and it appears that Sam’s lawyers are still lobbying for a larger payoff for Sam. As part of their divorce settlement, the couple have also had to divide up their dogs, with Sam getting to keep their Doberman, and Britney retaining ownership of the other four, including Australian shepherd Sawyer.
Sam and Britney’s split
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So when exactly did Sam and Britney’s marriage go south? Despite posting videos together as recently as 14 July, fitness trainer Sam filed for divorce just over a month later, citing ‘irreconcilable differences,’ according to TMZ. The couple “haven’t got along for some time” and split after a “major blow up,” a source told ET Online. According to the report, Sam confronted Britney over rumours she had been unfaithful, which led to the “nuclear” argument that appears to have been the final straw for the couple. Britney is “adamant she didn’t cheat,” but it seems the couple have had issues for a while.
The recent TMZ documentary, Britney Spears: The Price of Freedom, claimed the pair had “screaming arguments” and even made allegations that Britney posed a physical threat to her husband. However, the couple – who started dating in 2016 – continued to display their love in affectionate social media posts, including this one, in which Britney revealed that the pair were redesigning their home.
What’s next for the former couple?
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In what may turn into a major headache for Britney, the divorce filing hints that Sam may contest the prenup he signed before marrying the star. “[He] has yet to determine the full nature and extent of the separate property assets and obligations of each party,” court documents reportedly read. “There are various items of community and quasi-community assets and debts, the full nature and extent of which are unknown to [Sam] at this time,” it continued. According to Page Six, Asghari is “attempting to negotiate concessions beyond his prenup and threatening to go public with extraordinarily embarrassing information about Britney unless he gets paid.” He has since denied this claim.
In search of a ‘stable’ relationship
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While TMZ cites a source with ‘direct knowledge’ of the situation who says Britney will simply “write a check to Sam and that will be the end of it,” the pop star has reportedly hired divorce lawyer to the stars, Laura Wasser, in an effort to protect her assets – including her beautiful real estate. No doubt she’ll soon be in the market for a property with suitable equine facilities as the songstress recently revealed on Instagram she’s planning to buy a horse. Perhaps as additional company following her sons’ move to Hawaii earlier this year with their father, Kevin Federline.
READ MORE: A roster of real estate
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With a net worth of approximately $70 million (£55m) the star has worked her way through an incredible roster of real estate over the years, including a paparazzi-proof mansion in Beverly Hills and a stylish New York penthouse. But Britney wasn’t born into such a palatial property. Starting from her modest childhood home in Kentwood, we look back through Britney’s road to fame and peek inside the properties she’s stayed in along the way…
Britney Spears’ childhood
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A world away from her life today, Britney Spears was born on 2 December 1981 in McComb, Mississippi. However, she spent most of her childhood in Kentwood, Louisiana alongside her brother, Bryan and sister Jamie Lynn. It was not long before she found her passion for singing and performing, destined for the stage from a young age.
The start of Britney Spears’ career
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At the age of eight, the budding singer went to audition for a role on Disney’s the All-New Mickey Mouse Club but didn’t land a part. However, just two years later, aged 10, she showcased her talents on Star Search, which gained her some public attention, though she ultimately did not win the competition.
Where is Britney Spears from?
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Britney and her family lived in this humble ranch-style home in Kentwood, Louisiana, where Britney spent most of her childhood until she was signed by Jive Records at just 15. Sitting on a two-acre lot, the house has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, which would have been perfect for the young family.
Where did Britney Spears grow up?
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This modest celebrity childhood home, which was previously on the market for $289,000 (£232k), is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre. It boasts a wood-panelled living room, two storage buildings and even a dance studio with mirrored walls, where we imagine Britney spent her days practicing.
Britney Spears’ bedroom
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Now the only empty room in the house, which came fully-furnished in the sale, is the star’s former bedroom. The local unofficial Britney Spears Museum stripped it bare to recreate her bedroom layout, so that fans can come and see how the star lived before her meteoric rise to fame.
Britney Spears and the All-New Mickey Mouse Club
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Not long after appearing on Star Search, Britney auditioned a second time for the All-New Mickey Mouse Club, and got the part. She starred alongside other future stars such as Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling for two seasons.
Britney Spears’ first single
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After her time in the All-New Mickey Mouse Club came to an end in 1995, Britney started focusing on her singing career. She visited New York in 1997, and started auditioning for record labels, eventually getting signed by Jive Records. Immediately moving to New York, staying in one of the company’s penthouses, she released her first single, ‘...Baby One More Time’, in 1998.
Britney Spears’ Louisiana estate
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After the huge success of her first single and her debut album, which was released in January 1999 and sold 25 million copies worldwide, the star decided to splash out on a home just outside of Kentwood, Louisiana. Named Serenity, the custom-built property is home to Lynne Spears, Britney’s mother, as detailed previously. The star’s estranged mother reportedly has been living in the property for over a decade.
Britney Spears’ first Hollywood home
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After hitting the big time, the star also snapped up this home in the celebrity property hotspot of the Hollywood Hills for $2.9 million (£2.4m).. Britney went on to sell the home to late actress Brittany Murphy in 2003 for $3.9 million (£3.1m).
Britney Spears’ first Hollywood home
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Since the star lived in the home, it’s undergone extensive ground-up renovations and is unrecognisable. Located above Sunset Strip, it boasts five bedrooms and seven-and-a-half bathrooms, with sleek finishes throughout and floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over expansive city views.
Britney Spears’ first Hollywood home
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Britney was living in the home while dating Justin Timberlake, and it would have been the perfect place for the couple to hide away. Today, the high-end kitchen opens out onto the wooden planked patio deck, which is perfect for alfresco dining.
Britney Spears’ first Hollywood home
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The huge 2,000-square-foot master suite with sweeping views of the city boasts two walk-in wardrobes, two ensuite bathrooms and a private patio. As well as all of this, the home features jaw-dropping amenities, including an elevator from the garage to the master bedroom, a wine cellar, a home theatre and an infinity pool and spa.
Britney Spears’ Florida condo
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According to Realtor, Bridgemore Timber LLC, an entity owned by Britney purchased this palatial pad in Destin, Florida back in 2001 for $920,000 (£740k). Built in 1983, the waterfront retreat offers three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and stunning ocean views.
Britney Spears’ Florida condo
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The condo became a point of contention during the 2021 ‘Free Britney’ movement, when a 2015 tweet by Britney’s younger sister, Jamie Lynn, resurfaced, in which Jamie Lynn claimed that the condo was her favourite vacation spot. She tweeted: “We have a condo is [sic] Destin, Florida and it’s the best getaway”. Contrary to the indications of the rediscovered tweet, Jamie Lynn had previously claimed that she had received no financial support from Spears. Jamie Lynn later posted on Instagram that she owned no such residence, and no one had bought her a beach property.
Britney Spears’ Florida condo
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Housed in the prestigious Regency Towers in the northwest Floridian city of Destin, the penthouse encompasses half of the tenth floor and includes a spacious private deck overlooking the glittering ocean. The residence’s stylish accommodation is spread across 3,648 square feet, so Britney would’ve had plenty of space to stretch out.
Britney Spears’ Florida condo
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A glamorous marble-floored foyer with 10-foot-high ceilings leads seamlessly into an open-floor living and dining area, offering 180-degree views of the ocean below. The living area also features a wood-burning fireplace and a wet bar, ideal for entertaining A-list guests. After owning the property for over 20 years the star put her glamorous condo in Florida’s Panhandle on the market in September 2022 with Coldwell Banker for $2 million (£1.6m) and it sold for $2.2 million (£1.7m) in December 2022.
Britney Spears’ Florida condo
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The luxurious master suite boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, a desk nook, balcony access and dual walk-in wardrobes. The master ensuite is equally decadent, with a spa-style soaking tub, walk-in shower and a bidet. To ensure guests enjoy plenty of pampering, the two junior suites also offer breathtaking ocean views, as well as their own oversized ensuites and walk-in wardrobes. We wonder who’ll snap up the pop star’s pad?
Britney Spears’ New York penthouse
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In 2002, before she sold her first ever Hollywood home, Britney purchased a prestigious penthouse in the trendy NoHo area of New York City for $3 million (£2.4m). Located in The Silk Building which has been home to the likes of Cher, Keith Richards and Tom Cruise, the property was listed in 2004 for $6 million (£4.8m), and finally sold in 2006 for $4 million (£3.2m).
Britney Spears’ New York penthouse
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Spread over 4,400 square feet and four floors, the quadruplex penthouse has three bedrooms, five bathrooms and 13-foot-high ceilings. The airy, open-plan living and dining room (with a retro red leather banquet) and kitchen are located on the same floor.
Britney Spears’ New York penthouse
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The three bedrooms are located on the lower two floors, while a solarium, wood-burning fireplaces and a rooftop terrace with downtown views are just a few of the jaw-dropping amenities that Britney would have utilised while she was spending time in the Big Apple.
Britney Spears’ New York penthouse
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Built around 1908 and converted in 1983, this famous loft in the heart of Greenwich Village is the perfect fit for a young A-lister. The fully-serviced historic property offers a 24-hour doorman, a roof deck and a stunning lobby. Talk about luxury!
Britney Spears’ and Kevin Federline’s marital home
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After releasing her fourth successful album, In the Zone, in 2003, Britney went on to marry Kevin Federline in September 2004. The couple soon snapped up this property as their marital home the same year for a reported $13.5 million (£10.9m). They went on to sell the home for $10 million (£8m) in August 2007 after they divorced.
Britney Spears’ and Kevin Federline’s marital home
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Located in Malibu’s Serra Retreat, the home has since undergone renovations by the new owner. Boasting vaulted two-storey ceilings with an open floor plan, the grand hallway opens out onto the magnificent garden, making it perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Britney Spears’ and Kevin Federline’s marital home
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The lavish master suite sits alongside five more bedrooms and features an amazing attached personal gym, a marble bathroom with a steam shower and twin walk-in wardrobes.
Britney Spears’ and Kevin Federline’s marital home
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The home isn’t short of lavish amenities, with a children’s playroom, movie theatre, office and a large den. Heading outside, the garden has panoramic views over the estate, and a relaxing waterfall yoga area, a custom pool and an in-pool bar.
Britney Spears’ post-divorce Beverly Hills mansion
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Fresh from her divorce with Kevin Federline and in the midst of a child custody battle – as well as working on a comeback tour – 2007 was a tough year for Britney as she experienced an incredibly public breakdown. However, in November of that year she purchased this private home in the Summit area of Beverly Hills for $6.8 million (£5.5m).
Britney Spears’ post-divorce Beverly Hills mansion
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The Mediterranean-inspired villa offered Britney the privacy she needed during a troubled time in her life, and has been dubbed ‘paparazzi proof’. The fortress-like home sits within a gated community, and is spread over 7,500 square feet with soaring ceilings, stone floors and a glittering chandelier in the expansive hallway.
Britney Spears’ post-divorce Beverly Hills mansion
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Seven bathrooms sit alongside six bedrooms, which include the master suite with a grand fireplace and private balcony. Elsewhere there’s a large family room, chef’s kitchen, theatre and separate maid’s quarters: the perfect home for a private pop princess!
Britney Spears’ post-divorce Beverly Hills mansion
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Each of the rooms on the lower floor opens up to the backyard, which comes complete with lush landscaping, manicured gardens, custom swimming pool and firepit. Britney put the home on the market in both 2008 and 2010, eventually selling at a loss in 2012 for $4.3 million (£3.5m).
Britney Spears’ rented escape
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The pop star moved into this Calabasas home in 2009 with her two sons after struggles with her mental health the previous year. Then, with all her money under a conservatorship with her father, she reportedly rented with an option to buy, and invested more than $700,000 (£563k) into upgrading the home.
Britney Spears’ rented escape
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Located in an area also home to the Kardashian family, the 10,500-square-foot French chateau-style manse has six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Designed around an interior courtyard with an antique limestone fountain, the interiors are grand and opulent, with soaring ceilings and polished hardwood floors.
Britney Spears’ rented escape
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Further inside the home, the bright white country kitchen sits alongside a two-storey library tower with a private office, bar and fireplace lined with wood-panelled bookshelves.
Britney Spears’ rented escape
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Amenities include an elevator, wine cellar, a library and maid’s quarter and a subterranean garage equipped with two hydraulic car lifts. The estate is spread over an acre of land and includes a stunning glass mosaic swimming pool. After moving away from Calabasas, the star rented out another mansion in Thousand Oaks in 2011.
Britney Spears’ Thousand Oaks retreat
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In 2012, with her career back on track once more, Britney decided to invest in this home in the Thousand Oaks area, not far from where she had been renting. The star reportedly purchased the home for $6.8 million (£5.5m), before selling it in 2017 for $7 million (£5.6m), during the last year of her sell-out Las Vegas residency.
Britney Spears’ Thousand Oaks retreat
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The single-storey home was built in 2010 and sits on one-and-a-half acres of land within the guarded gates of the prestigious Sherwood Country Club. Inside, the double-height grand foyer leads through to the formal living room, which boasts brown oak floors, exposed beam ceilings and a striking black marble fireplace.
Britney Spears’ Thousand Oaks retreat
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The five-bed, seven-bath home also boasts a media room, which sits just off the comfortable family room and an open kitchen with two central islands.
Britney Spears’ Thousand Oaks retreat
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Outside, the modern Spanish-style estate sits in elegant grounds which are made up of two parcels of land. With sprawling views over the Santa Monica mountains, the swimming pool is the perfect spot to enjoy the Californian sun.
Britney Spears’ current LA home
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In 2015, a year before she got together with her soon-to-be-ex-husband Sam Asghari, Britney rewarded herself with this amazing estate, also in Thousand Oaks, which she purchased for $7.4 million (£6m). The palatial Italian-style villa has 13,300 square feet of space and sits in the heart of Los Angeles, with views over the skyline and 20 sprawling acres of private land.
Britney Spears’ current LA home
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The entrance is just as grand as the exterior with marbled floor, huge pillars and impressive tall windows. It leads through to the main living space, which features 35-foot high ceilings, a large fireplace and a grand staircase that leads up to the second floor, where you’ll find five bedrooms and seven-and-a-half bathrooms.
Britney Spears’ current LA home
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The huge kitchen boasts a centre island and dark wooden cupboards in a country style. Further into the home is a formal living room and wood-panelled office, as well as a media room and a 3,500-bottle temperature-controlled wine room.
Britney Spears’ current LA home
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Post-conservatorship, the kitchen became a topic of conversation. The New York Times reported that the star “expressed serious opposition to the conservatorship earlier and more often than had previously been known, and said that it restricted everything from whom she dated to the color of her kitchen cabinets”.
Britney Spears’ current LA home
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The manicured grounds, which often appear on Britney’s social media, also house a poolside pavilion with its own kitchen and bathroom and panoramic views over the mountains. Further into the grounds sit a lit tennis court, an orchard and a three-green golf course.
Britney Spears at home
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Fitness fanatic Britney often shows off her gymnastic skills with images from her home gym, which is decked out with mirrored walls and top-of-the-range equipment. However, in April 2020, she revealed she’d accidentally burnt down part of her gym in a fire, and only had two pieces of equipment left!
Britney Spears at home
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Regularly sharing pictures from her life on Instagram, the star is often seen trying out new looks as well as her infamous dance moves in her spacious hallway. This outfit is one of the star’s more conservative looks!
Britney is free
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On 12 November 2021, after nearly 14 years, Britney Spears’ conservatorship finally came to an end after a Los Angeles judge terminated the court-ordered arrangement. The landmark ruling came after Britney spoke in court in June 2021, revealing just how much the arrangement controlled her life. In one particularly shocking report, it was revealed that she was unable to make basic decisions over things such as where she could go or how she could decorate her Thousand Oaks mansion.
Britney Spears’ wedding at home
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Finally free to do as she pleased, Britney Spears married her long-term partner – and now soon-to-be ex-husband – Sam Asghari on 9 June 2022 at her Thousand Oaks home. Having met the actor and fitness expert on the set of her ‘Slumber Party’ music video in October 2016, according to Vogue, Britney reportedly found his number in her bag and decided to give him a call. Making their relationship official on New Year’s Day 2017, Sam ended up proposing in September 2021 with a custom diamond ring by Roman Malayev, featuring an engraving of her nickname, Lioness. Newly freed from her conservatorship, the star was keen to marry her beau…
Britney Spears’ wedding at home
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The ill-starred wedding had a beautiful floral theme, with displays of blush, cream, pink and red florals matching the event’s warm colour palette. The pair planned their wedding with celebrity event producer Jeffrey Best of Best Events, according to Vogue, with the ‘Lucky’ star expressing her desire for a “small and beautiful moment with family and friends”. While members of her family were notably absent, guests included a glittering line-up of VIPs including Madonna, Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore, Paris Hilton and Donatella Versace.
Britney Spears’ wedding at home
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As reported by the BBC, a controversial wedding crasher arrived unannounced in the form of Britney’s ex-husband Jason Alexander – who has since been arrested for stalking offences – but the celebrations, thankfully, continued without a hitch. Ever the performer, Britney changed into three different looks by Versace for the party. While the newlyweds reportedly didn’t have a formal first dance, Selena Gomez, Madonna and Britney danced to ‘Toxic’ before Paris and Britney were said to have sung ‘Stars Are Blind’ together. At a modest 10:15 pm, the bride and groom left in a Rolls Royce while their A-Lister guests continued to dance late into the evening.
Britney buys a new Calabasas mansion
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After tying the knot – and, according to TMZ, signing an “ironclad prenup” that Britney will now be relieved to have – the then loved-up newlyweds began swiftly moving into their huge new mansion, with removal trucks seen outside the mansion on Monday 13th June 2022, just four days after their wedding. The 11,650-square-foot abode was snapped up by Britney for $11.8 million (£9.5m), as first reported by TMZ, and resides within the celebrity-favourite neighbourhood of Calabasas, near the city of Los Angeles.
Britney buys a new Calabasas mansion
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Built in 2008, the six-bedroom, nine-bathroom manse sits on 1.6 acres of land and can be found near Britney’s ex-husband Kevin Federline’s home, where he lived until recently with their two teenage sons Sean, 18, and Jayden, 17.
Britney buys a new Calabasas mansion
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With ornate tiled flooring and vaulted marble ceiling, the master bathroom is something to behold. A large chandelier hangs decadently above the plush seating area and marble bath, framed with columns and inset paintings. The dual mirrored dressing areas are the ultimate his-and-her sinks for a glamorous couple.
Britney buys a new Calabasas mansion
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Set behind the second security gates in the highly desirable Estates at The Oaks, the house is extra secure with custom entry steel doors and both indoor and outdoor security cameras for added peace of mind. However, it seems Britney didn’t warm to the new pad…
Has Britney changed her mind?
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Just six months after moving in, the newlyweds reportedly put their new Calabasas home back on the market, priced at $12 million (£9.9m). Dirt reported on 28 February 2023 that she has accepted an offer of $10.1 million (£8.4m). That’s $1.7 million (£1.4m) less than she purchased it for. Britney had continued to post content from their old Thousand Oaks home, even after moving into their new residence – as seen here in a still from an Instagram video. Could it be something to do with Britney’s ex-partner, Kevin Federline being a close neighbour?
Firing up the rumour mill
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According to The Mirror, the Toxic singer just hadn’t “fallen in love with the new home”. A source close to the couple reportedly told HollywoodLife that Britney “always preferred” her old house. “It is simply that Britney feels safe in her Thousand Oaks house, and she has so many memories there.” According to the source, Britney “never really vibed with the new house.” However, they denied that it was anything to do with the Calabasas location of the house and its proximity to her ex.
Will Britney reconcile with her sons?
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It was reported recently that Britney hasn’t seen her sons, Sean, 18, and Jayden, 17, for several months due to their “complicated relationship”, as described by the boys themselves in an ITV News interview. In the interview, Jayden optimistically stated: “I 100% think this can be fixed. It’s just going to take a lot of time and effort.”
Britney’s living in “virtual isolation”
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After deciding to offload what was supposed to be her newlywed love nest and remain in her old Thousand Oaks home with her new husband, fans may have hoped Britney had finally found some stability. However, a new documentary threw that into question. TMZ‘s Britney Spears: The Price of Freedom, which aired in the US on 15 May, made shocking claims that she lives in “virtual isolation” from the outside world.
Is Britney ok?
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The documentary claimed that Britney spends her time “tanning by the pool, reading fiction and driving aimlessly around her neighbourhood”, as well as posting solo dancing videos to Instagram. It also alleged that the superstar drinks so many caffeinated drinks that she sometimes stays awake for days at a time. However, Britney brushed off the claims. Addressing the reports via Instagram, she said although “green tea is my prized possession”, she never stays up late with Red Bull, saying “it is absolutely the worst drink ever”. The Price of Freedom also dropped bombshell allegations concerning the pop princess’ relationship with now estranged husband, Sam Asghari, claiming the pair had a volatile relationship. Just three months after the documentary aired, Asghari filed for divorce.
More heartache for Britney?
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In addition to her divorce woes, it was reported that Britney had given her consent for her sons Preston and Jayden to move to Hawaii, a five-and-a-half-hour plane ride away. TMZ claims the singer hasn’t seen her children in over a year – since before her doomed marriage to Asghari – and alleges that their father, Kevin Federline, and his lawyer sent the songstress a letter asking if she would allow them to “relocate to Hawaii full-time.”
According to a source who spoke to ET Online, the divorce was “the last thing she needed, especially after her boys moved to Hawaii, being worried about the fires there, and so on.” Thankfully for Britney, the source maintains she “has people by her side and her immediate circle is there for her. They are rallying around her.”