The #FreeBritney era is over and the #FreedBritney era has begun.
On Friday, the singer won her legal battle to end the conservatorship that’s controlled her life for the last 13 years when Los Angeles judge Brenda Penny ruled in her favor, ending the conservatorship effective immediately, according to the New York Times.
The 39-year-old singer had been under the conservatorship since 2008, with her father, Jamie Spears, in charge of her health and financial decisions for most of that time (he was removed from the role in September). Earlier this year, Britney spoke out in court about the conservatorship, which she described as “abusive,” and pleaded with Judge Penny to end the arrangement.
“Basically, this conservatorship is doing me way more harm than good,” Britney explained (per CNN) during a 23-minute speech in June that included, among other things, claims that her conservators wouldn’t allow her to remove her IUD, in spite of her desire to have more children. “I deserve to have a life. I’ve worked my whole life. I deserve to have a two to three-year break and just you know, do what I want to do.”
Following Britney’s emotional speech to the court, she was granted the right to hire her own lawyer (she had been forced to use court-appointed counsel throughout most of the conservatorship) and she took steps to formally request that the conservatorship be terminated. On Friday, that work paid off.
“The conservatorship of the person and estate of Britney Jean Spears is no longer required,” Judge Penny said in a ruling that, according to the New York Times, came less than half an hour into the hearing. “The conservatorship is hereby terminated.”
Britney responded to the news on Twitter, sharing a clip of her fans celebrating the victory outside the courthouse in Los Angeles.
“Good God I love my fans so much it’s crazy !!! I think I’m gonna cry the rest of the day !!!!” she captioned the video. “Best day ever … praise the Lord … can I get an Amen ???? #FreedBritney.”
Good God I love my fans so much it’s crazy 🥺❤️ !!! I think I’m gonna cry the rest of the day !!!! Best day ever … praise the Lord … can I get an Amen 🙏🏼☀️🙌🏼 ???? #FreedBritney
🎥: @AbbyShalawylo pic.twitter.com/yk1vO3H02L
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) November 12, 2021
After news of Britney’s victory broke, several celebrities spoke out to show their support for the singer.
Paris Hilton
I’m so happy that this day has finally come. This moment is so long overdue. @BritneySpears is finally free!!! ✨💫😱🤩🥰 You’re the most resilient, kind and inspiring soul. We all love you so so much! Your best days are yet to come! 💕 #FreedBritney ✨ pic.twitter.com/yIkhWeDQZe
— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) November 13, 2021
Cher
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOA
🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂SHES FREEE,FREE,FREE
💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE‼️
FREE AS A🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊.
🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦— Cher (@cher) November 12, 2021
Jameela Jamil
OH MY GOD!!! oh my god. You guys freed Britney!!!! 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
But NOW we have to protect her from the paparazzi and tabloid media who are determined to drive her back into this same mess, by harassing and stalking her. We have to now PROTECT BRITNEY. https://t.co/Rifd2prnir— Jameela Jamil 🌈 (@jameelajamil) November 12, 2021
Andy Cohen
Britney: FREE!
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) November 12, 2021
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Britney deserves to be free. ❤️
— Jesse Tyler Ferguson (he/him/his) (@jessetyler) November 12, 2021
Tara Reid
#Britneyisfree YESSSSS @britneyspears I am so happy to hear this news love you 💜 pic.twitter.com/0EBrlvfmXx
— Tara Reid (@TaraReid) November 12, 2021
Mia Farrow
So happy for Britney Spears! #freedom
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) November 12, 2021
Dionne Warwick
🎉 I will see you all at @DOCNYCfest tonight. However, today is also a day to celebrate the liberation of Britney Spears. 🎉
— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) November 12, 2021
Marina Diamandis
Britney is gonna have the best life ever now!!! 😭💞🥳 what a woman and what a resilient soul.
— Marina (@MarinaDiamandis) November 13, 2021
Aly & AJ
Fans are incredible. Fans LITERALLY helped #FreeBritney
Never underestimate people who care ♥️— Aly & AJ (@alyandaj) November 12, 2021
Donatella Versace
Shea Couleé
You did it Britney. 🥲
— Shea Couleé (@SheaCoulee) November 12, 2021
Cyndi Lauper
Congrats @britneyspears!
— Cyndi Lauper (@cyndilauper) November 12, 2021
George Takei
So to sum up: A court decided Britney should be free, and a grand jury decided Bannon should be arrested.
Some faith restored!
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 13, 2021
Luann de Lesseps
Congratulations @britneyspears ! 👏👊🎉 #FreeBritney
— Luann de Lesseps (@CountessLuann) November 12, 2021
Via Cosmopolitan US
