While most of us knew that Britney Spears was having issues with her father and being controlled by him, we didn't know how bad it really was for her until Framing Britney Spears documentary was released. After seeing The New York Times' Britney-focused documentary, many celebrities decided to show their support for Britney and raise awareness about this issue.
From popular musicians such as John Mayer and Charlie Puth to Hollywood actors like Drew Barrymore and Rose McGowan — keep on scrolling to see just which celebs made it onto the list!
10 Miley Cyrus
First on our list of celebrity Britney-supporters is Miley Cyrus. In an interview with iHeartRadio Canada, the young singer said that "Britney, like anyone else, should have the freedom to live the life that’s most authentic to her." The former Disney star also expressed her support for Britney during her recent Super Bowl pre-show when she yelled "We Love Britney" from the stage, while she was performing "Party In The USA".
9 Rose McGowan
Rose McGowan is somebody who is not scared talking about ongoing issues in Hollywood — she's been quite vocal about the whole Harvey Weinstein scandal, and now she's also showing support for the #FreeBritney movement. The Charmed actress took to Instagram to share her thoughts on what's going on with Britney.
"There’s another Britney on my mind today, too, one that is alive, one that can be saved from the leaches that are controlling and trafficking her. Free all the Britneys and all those who get hurt by the trauma of Hollywood values and toxic ‘rules.," wrote McGowan on her Instagram profile.
8 Kim Kardashian
Next on our list is Kim Kardashian, who wrote about Framing Britney Spears on her Instagram stories. "The way the media played a big role in her life the way it did can be very traumatizing and it can really break even the strongest person," wrote the reality star. "No matter how public someone's life may seem, no one deserves to be treated with such cruelty or judgment for entertainment."
7 John Mayer
While co-hosting SiriusXM's Andy Cohen Live, John Mayer discussed Framing Britney Spears and her conservatorship. The Grammy-winning singer admitted in an interview with Billboard that he almost cried five times while watching the documentary. "I was on the edge of tears five times, because if you understand what this business/industry/lifestyle does to a person. To go through this and come out the other side OK, is to have infinite grace for those who struggle with it," said Mayer.
6 Drew Barrymore
While appearing on The Howard Stern Show in February this year, the Never Been Kissed actress voiced her support and showed empathy for the princess of pop Britney Spears. Just like Britney, Drew Berrymore also spent some time at a psychiatric hospital, that is why she relates to Britney so much.
"It's hard to grow up in front of people. It's just hard," she said. "I was in a place for a year and a half called Van Nuys Psychiatric and you couldn't mess around in there. If you did, you'd get thrown either in the padded room or get put in stretcher restraints and tied up."
5 Paris Hilton
Remember how everyone went crazy back in 2006 when Britney and Paris were spotted partying together? Who would have guessed that these two blondies would stay close friends years later? Anyways, Paris spoke about Britney's conservatorship on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live in September last year. “I think maybe that stems from me being controlled so much, so I can understand how that would feel, and I can’t imagine right now if that was still happening to me. After just working your whole life and working so hard, she’s this icon, and I just feel like she has no control of her life whatsoever, and I just don’t think that’s fair.”
4 Howard Stern
Another celebrity who has spoken out after watching Framing Britney is Howard Stern. "I think I’m #FreeBritney now. I think I’m full-on #FreeBritney,” said the radio host on his SiriusXM show. It is good to see that Stern, who once called Britney a "train wreck", had a change of heart about Britney and decided to speak out.
3 Charlie Puth
Charlie Puth has always been very vocal about how big of a Britney fan is and how she changed pop music, so it was just a matter of time before he spoke out and showed his support. In February this year, the" See You Again" singer finally decided to share his thoughts. "Britney Spears' music was my first exposure to POP music. Her impact was/is profound and it always baffled me as to why people were so brutal to her when she was down," tweeted Puth.
2 Will.I.Am
Will.i.am and Britney Spears have collaborated several times throughout the years — he executive produced her 2013 album, "Britney Jean" and they recorded a club banger "Scream & Shout" together — so it doesn't really come as a surprise that he would speak out on this issue. In an interview with Metro, the Black Eyed Peas member said that the problem lies in "society and the lack of true support and lifting up of the female."
1 Kacey Musgraves
American country singer Kacey Musgraves is also one of the celebrities who have been very vocal about the #FreeBritney campaign on their social media. In February 2021, she encouraged everyone to watch the Framing Britney Spears documentary, adding how Britney was a huge inspiration for her. She also posted a tweet on her Twitter profile, saying how she hoped that Britney could somehow let us know she's okay.