via Instagram/@britneyspearsMusic / NewsMusic / NewsBritney Spears calls out ‘hypocritical’ documentaries on her lifeSeveral documentaries on the pop star’s life and conservatorship have recently been released, with more on the horizonShareLink copied ✔️May 5, 2021May 5, 2021Text Thom Waite In the wake of several documentaries on Britney Spears’ life, and the ongoing #FreeBritney movement, the pop star has spoken out about ‘hypocritical’ media attention, addressing the fact that the films focus on the “negative” times in her life. In the caption to a video of her dancing posted to Instagram, Spears writes: “So many documentaries about me this year with other people’s takes on my life… what can I say… I’m deeply flattered!!!!” However, she goes on to add: “These documentaries are so hypocritical… they criticise the media and then do the same thing.” In February this year, the New York Times premiered a documentary touching on Spears’ controversial conservatorship battle, which has seen her fans and supporters rally behind the #FreeBritney hashtag as her father campaigns to maintain control of her career and finances. The makers of Framing Britney Spears have since suggested that they’d like to work on a follow-up documentary. Netflix is also reportedly working on its own documentary, while the BBC aired an hour-long film titled The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship on Saturday (May 1). On the subject of the documentaries, Spears adds: “Damn… I don’t know y’all but I’m thrilled to remind you all that although I’ve had some pretty tough times in my life… I’ve had waaaayyyy more amazing times in my life and unfortunately my friends… I think the world is more interested in the negative.” “Why highlight the most negative and traumatising times in my life from forever ago?” In March, Spears also spoke out to say that she was “embarrassed” by the NYT documentary, though it has helped inspire US lawmakers to challenge the way that conservatorships are managed across the US. Last month, Britney also took to Instagram to answer a handful of fan questions, saying that she’s currently “extremely happy”. On June 23, she will make a rare personal address to the LA court handling her conservatorship case, having previously requested changes to her conservatorship (and to her father’s role in particular). Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIs veganism a privilege? Billie Eilish’s take on meat eaters not being animal lovers has divided the internet and sparked a conversation on meat, classism and racism – young vegans and non-vegans alike weigh inLife & CultureFashionIf you think Olivia Rodrigo looks like a sexy baby, that’s on you SamsungLife & CultureWhat went down at Dazed Club’s drop-in skate session with SamsungBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismBeautyDeath is everywhere in beauty right nowBeautyA hot, sweaty night with Brooklyn’s young clownsArt & PhotographyThings To Come: Porn saves the world in Maja Malou Lyse’s ‘bimbo sci-fi’Life & CultureThe case for wiping your Instagram gridArt & Photography8 highlights from Venice Biennale 2026Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy