A year and a half following the termination of Britney Spears' conservatorship, TMZ is raising a significant question: Has her newfound freedom had a positive impact on her life?
Exploring this inquiry, TMZ has produced a special documentary titled "Britney Spears: The Price of Freedom," which aired during prime time on Fox on Monday night.
The release of this unauthorized documentary fuels the ongoing public fascination with the 41-year-old Spears, perpetuating an unwavering focus on her mental health challenges and tumultuous relationships.
In an Instagram Story, Britney Spears' husband Sam Ashgari expressed his thoughts regarding individuals attempting to profit from his wife's life story. He specifically referred to the legal conservatorship that she was subjected to for almost 15 years during the 2000s.
Asserting his position, he emphasized, "The last thing I want to do is speak on my wife's behalf, and I will never do that. I hold immense respect for her privacy, which is why I choose not to speak extensively." Asghari went on to express his strong disapproval of those who were present in her life during a time when she lacked a voice, yet proceeded to narrate her story as if it were their own. He condemned their actions as utterly repugnant.
"And how could they possibly imprison the most influential figure of our generation? She is the Princess of Pop, America's sweetheart. To confine her where her father dictates her every move, controls what she drinks, who she meets, and treats her as a mere money-generating machine. And then, all of a sudden, after fifteen years of enduring gaslighting and countless hardships, now they want to scrutinize her every move and exploit her story? Absolutely not. That is equally abhorrent, so refrain from doing so."
Ashgari, a fitness trainer and actor, appeared to allude to the documentary in a video shared on his Instagram story on Sunday. In the video, he strongly criticized individuals within Spears's inner circle who have taken it upon themselves to recount her story as if it were their own.
"Now, after 15 years of enduring gaslighting and countless trials, she finally attains her freedom. And now they want to subject her to intense scrutiny and narrate her story? No. That is equally repugnant," Ashgari expressed in the now-deleted video.
The model, who initially crossed paths with his future wife during the production of her music video for the single "Slumber Party" from her Glory era, proceeded to express his disapproval of the online coverage surrounding Spears. He earnestly advised fans against believing everything they come across regarding the star's personal life.
"Ninety-nine percent of the time, those are merely clickbait articles designed to grab your attention and generate profit for themselves. But that era is over," he asserted. "I will not tolerate it, and it needs to come to an end. The gaslighting and all the nonsense? It has to stop."
