Oops! We did it again: We're talkin' about the pop princess, Britney Spears. The singer's music is the epitome of catchy, so much we just had to reference one of her biggest bangers!
Everyone remembers her top hits like 'Toxic' and 'Slave 4 U', amirite? While the icon is only in her late 30s, she’s often thought of as being much, much older. This is part of the reason why the youth of today might not know her as anything other than a fading star, profanity, right?
Those of us who were conscious enough to know what a “breakdown” was in 2007 remember her as the epitome of youthful pop, though. Which begs the question: what really happened with Britney Spears?
Updated on July 21st, 2021, by Michael Chaar: Britney Spears is often thought to be older than she is! The 39-year-old was once upon a time the face of the pop industry, however, the stress, long hours, and her 2007 breakdown certainly took a toll on Britney's appearance, leading many to assume she's older. Additionally, the singer has been over-sexualized her entire career, leading the public to see her as older than she's always been. Mainly, when it comes to Britney's aged appearance, her immoral conservatorship has certainly taken a toll. Luckily for Spears, she's now been appointed her own lawyer, and is finally speaking out regarding her conservatorship, which she's made clear she wants out of!
She Might Be 39 Years Old, But We Still See Her As The Pop Star She Once Was
Britney Spears comes across as much older than her actual age; she will be 40 years old on December 2nd, 2021. There are several reasons for that, which we’ll get into, but a big part of why we believe she’s often perceived as older is because of the sheer amount of time that she’s spent in the public eye.
Time is tricky, and our perception of time is often skewed. Britney Spears is, in our minds, a young pop star. That’s what she was when we were listening to her, and thus, that’s what she’ll always be. Her preservation at a perpetual 20 years old was enforced by the fact that she stepped out of the public eye for so long as well.
Keep in mind, though, that that’s far from the only reason. After all, some stars step out of the spotlight and come back looking better than before. Britney had many reasons, and they can all be tied back to her breakdown back in the late 2000s.
During this time, Britney shaved her head, and explained the moment as freeing, since, “in her mind, people were always trying to tell her what to do, how to act. She felt like a doll. Shaving her hair off was the ultimate rebellion. It was almost a cleansing experience. It was her way of sending a clear message that she was no longer willing to be controlled."
Stepping out of the spotlight in order to truly get help and process was the natural next step, which is why she was still an early-20-something in our minds.
There Are Physical Reasons
Some members of the Britney Army have come up with physical reasons as to why she looks older. Physically they’ve pointed out that “her [nose job] has pulled her whole mouth out of shape, the gap between her nose and mouth now looks weird and has literally buckled her mouth,” giving her cheeks a more carved appearance that we often associate with older faces, a number of fans mentioned.
Additionally, the makeup and long hours that come with being a pop icon took their toll on Britney, too. Many fans have even called out the fact that any potential medication she's been forced to take might contribute to puffiness in her face.
More than anything though, “STRESS! The girl works like a mule, she lost her marriage to a [Federline], she lost custody of her children, she hasn't had one lasting relationship, she's probably financially supporting most of her family to some degree, and she's under constant pressure to top her previous success," E! Online shared.
The Conservatorship
Well, after years of Britney fans shedding light on her conservatorship, Britney Spears has finally spoken out. Not only has the singer been overly sexualized her entire career by the media and consumers, but she has been under an immoral conservatorship for 13 years now.
Despite being deemed incapable of taking care of her person, Britney still managed to judge a talent series, perform in Las Vegas, released four albums, and tour worldwide. This all came to a head last week when Britney finally spoke out in court, revealing that she wants out!
Not only have they been forcing her to take meds, but Britney has even been forced to have an IUD in her to avoid achieving pregnancy. Luckily for Britney, she has finally been appointed her own legal team.
It goes without saying that being under such a strict conservatorship run by her estranged father, Jamie Spears, took the biggest toll on Britney, who to this day, still remains the true princess of pop!
