On 19/8, the one-time "princess of pop" caught attention on Instagram with a video of herself singing off-key, attracting over 16 million views. 44-year-old Britney Spears appeared in a polka-dot crop top, low-rise shorts, and black boots. The singer adjusted the camera angle, lighting, and her hair while singing. She captioned the video, "Playing with the lights and cleaning my house like there's no tomorrow". Later, she shared two more videos of herself posing in a sequined, plunging neckline dress and talking about making bread.

Britney Spears has fans worried about her current life. Photo: Instagram/ Britney Spears

With comments disabled on all of her posts, fans could only express their concerns on other platforms. Under reposted content on X, many expressed concern about her mental state and the need for support. They also pointed out the untidiness of her floor. Others mentioned Spears's 2021 release from her father Jamie Spears's conservatorship, suggesting things have worsened without management.

Many fans voiced their worries: "What is happening to poor Britney? Is this the price of fame?", "Britney looks so tired. I saw the video of her in the grandma dress talking about making bread. She's clearly under the influence of something, be it substances, alcohol, lack of sleep, or something else. It's heartbreaking to see her like this. Is she living alone?". Page Six reached out to Spears's representatives but has yet to receive a response.

Britney Spears at the premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" in California in 2019. Photo: Film Magic

The "Baby One More Time" singer has recently been posting frequent videos showcasing her dancing and posing in short dresses, lingerie, and bikinis. She previously caused a stir with a nude beach video involving a knife. All posts garnered millions of views. Last week, a video of Spears experiencing a wardrobe malfunction while dancing to Janet Jackson's "Any Time, Any Place" received over six million views.

Born in 1981, Britney Spears is known for hits like "Baby One More Time," "Oops!... I Did It Again," and "Toxic." Throughout her career, she has released nine studio albums, earning one Grammy Award and eight Billboard Music Awards. From 2022 to the present, Spears has released two singles: "Hold Me Closer" with Elton John and "Mind Your Business" with will.i.am. In 2023, she released her memoir, "The Woman in Me," detailing how her father used the conservatorship to control her life, from her diet and work to her children.

The singer has been married three times, most recently to fitness trainer Sam Asghari, 13 years her junior. Spears finalized her divorce from Asghari in early 5/2024. Her previous marriages were to childhood friend Jason Allen Alexander and dancer Kevin Federline, with whom she has two sons, 20-year-old Sean Preston and 18-year-old Jayden James. In 2023, she had a publicized relationship with housekeeper Paul Richard Soliz, which reportedly ended in May.

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