Britney Spears, who recently celebrated her 43rd birthday, made an amusing and somewhat perplexing statement on Instagram, claiming, “It’s my birthday, I’m not turning 42; I’m turning 5 this year, and I have to go to kindergarten tomorrow.” The pop icon’s playful comment left fans scratching their heads, as she seemed to confuse her age by a year. However, this wasn’t the only odd moment that raised concerns among her friends and followers.
After hosting a birthday celebration with friends in Cabo, Spears took to social media to vent her frustrations with the paparazzi. She shared, “It really kind of hurts my feelings that the paparazzi make my face look like I’m wearing, like, a white Jason mask, and it doesn’t even look like me.” The Toxic singer expressed her longstanding grievances with the media, adding, “They’ve always been incredibly cruel to me, the paparazzi and pictures and the way they’ve illustrated me to be in some of it. I know I’m not perfect at all, by any means, but some of it is extremely mean and cruel, and that’s why I’ve moved to Mexico.”
However, sources close to Spears quickly clarified the situation, with a friend telling Page Six that Britney’s claims about relocating to Mexico were simply her “having fun and being silly.” It seems that the pop star, known for her whimsical and often unpredictable statements, may have exaggerated her move for the sake of humor or flair.
This is not the first time that those around her have had to interpret her words with caution. Mark Vincent Kaplan, the lawyer for her ex-husband Kevin Federline, noted that “when it comes to Britney’s decisions, it’s very fluid for her.” Friends and family are accustomed to taking her comments with a grain of salt, given her history of surprising and sometimes contradictory statements.
Adding to the confusion, Spears posted a video on Thursday, showing herself dancing happily. She also reiterated that she had indeed moved to Mexico, writing, “I’m so blessed !!! I’m house hunting and this place is insanely beautiful !!! Thank you Jesus for a place so far away from America !!!” Whether or not she has truly relocated remains unclear, but one thing is certain—Spears continues to captivate the world with her unpredictable and free-spirited nature.