In a bid to dispel confusion surrounding her peculiar Instagram post, Britney Spears has come forward to make it clear that her recent social media outpouring was not aimed at fellow artist Selena Gomez.
The songstress behind hits like "Hold Me Closer" found herself in a swirl of controversy as her fans mistakenly interpreted her now-deleted Instagram post as a veiled jab at Selena Gomez, the accomplished star of "Only Murders in the Building."
Addressing the perplexing post, Britney Spears took to the photo-sharing platform to pen an extensive explanation. She wrote, "Allow me to elucidate my intentions behind sharing my viewpoints on women assessing their peers' self-expression and rights."
"I want to stress that my words had no particular individual in their scope... the subject matter pertains to an issue all women have encountered... you see, I have a rich history with the world of music!!" she asserted.
"I am, in fact, alluding to my younger years, a time when I faced intense discrimination," Spears elaborated. "Instances where men, during interviews, would inappropriately discuss my physical appearance on live television or make comments about my abdomen and skin!!! If anyone comprehends the weight of judgment, it's highly plausible that Selena has weathered comparable experiences."
"The essence of my response traces back to the iconic 'Milkshake' music video by Kelis, a turning point where women boldly embraced their sensuality... it marked a historical juncture when society recognized the significance of pushing the boundaries in self-expression... naturally, a substantial number of people took offense!!" shared the Grammy-winning artist.
"I am a staunch advocate for women to freely manifest their bodies as they see fit... and numerous other prominent figures with multi-million-dollar production videos, who were already established, took cheap shots at her when she was an emerging artist, striving to carve her path!!! While I express remorse for my lack of insight, I was completely oblivious to the 'Ice Cream' music video created by Selena Gomez, an individual whom I greatly admire and hold in high esteem."
Spears delved into her memories of encountering Selena Gomez's presence during her extravagant wedding festivities with Sam Asghari. "As for the splendid queen, Gomez, she bestowed upon me a delightful surprise on my wedding day, leaving me utterly mesmerized!!!"
"I confess to temporarily assuming the role of a DJ for a mere five minutes, behaving rather foolishly by turning up the volume on my favorite track of hers, 'Bad Liar,' and merrily dancing on the floor as if I were a fervent six-year-old admirer. It was an experience that felt surreal as I sang along with her, and I was half-tempted to pinch myself!"
Britney Spears proceeded to elaborate, saying, "I want to extend a message to Selena, which she might not even be privy to amidst the deluge of trivial news: your music has been my anchor through countless moments, and I extend my heartfelt gratitude for turning my dreams into reality by gracing my wedding with your presence... you were one individual I had long yearned to meet, and my wish was granted, an encounter that shall forever be etched in my memory!!"
