The Truth About Britney Spears' Tragic Life

Feb 12 2021

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Britney Spears has lived her entire adult life in the spotlight, for better or for worse. At the end of 2020, fresh concern was sparked for the singer's mental well-being. Unfortunately, it's not the first time the pop star has sought refuge from turbulent times. This is Britney Spears' tragic real-life story. Britney Spears once told People that she was actually thrilled when her parents, Lynne and Jamie Spears, divorced in 2002, saying: "It's the best thing that's ever happened to my family. [...] I wanted this to happen 10 years ago." The Mirror reported that Jamie struggled with alcoholism. Jamie's brother Willie told the outlet that Jamie would frequently get drunk and fight with Lynne, and that Jamie once, quote, "tried to drive off with Britney" after an argument. Lynne reportedly filed for divorce, and even tried to get a protective order against Jamie after she alleged he'd cheated in December 1979, but the divorce filing was withdrawn. Sources told The Mirror that Britney performed to escape her troubled home life. Her ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib explained to The Sun: "Her childhood was centered around becoming a star and I feel she is determined to give her kids a real childhood, unlike what she had." Watch the video for more of The Truth About Britney Spears' Tragic Life. #BritneySpears #Singers #Celebs Childhood trauma | 0:00 Pressure to please | 1:20 Severely overworked | 2:17 Scarred by love | 3:30 Devastating marriage | 5:08 Secret substance abuse? | 6:21 Long time coming | 7:19 Focus on family | 8:45 Britney's 'breaking point' | 9:32 The battle over Britney | 10:25