Britney Spears was photographed holding a champagne flute after leaving a wine bar in Los Angeles, sparking renewed concerns about her mental health and erratic behavior among her family and friends. Her representatives clarified that she was not consuming alcohol, but the incident has intensified worries amid a pattern of unsettling actions.
On Tuesday, the pop star was seen exiting the Stonehaus wine bar in Westlake Village, California, while carrying a champagne glass. Paparazzi images captured her walking to her car accompanied by a staff member from the venue, though her team later insisted to the Daily Mail that she was not drinking during the outing. This sighting occurred against a backdrop of ongoing anxiety from those close to her about her well-being.
Spears attempted to maintain a low profile during the appearance, wearing sunglasses and a white lace scarf over her head to avoid attention. She sported a brown plaid blazer layered over a cropped lace shirt, low-rise blue jeans, brown heels, and carried a taupe handbag, with her hair styled in messy waves and bright red lipstick completing the look. The careful disguise did little to shield her from the paparazzi, whose presence she later criticized.
In an Instagram video shared on Thursday, Spears expressed frustration with the media, calling the photographers ‘incredibly mean’ for consistently taking unflattering pictures and stating she feels harassed whenever she goes out. She described the constant surveillance as ‘so offensive,’ highlighting her ongoing struggle with public intrusion and its impact on her privacy and mental state.
This incident follows recent episodes that have alarmed her inner circle, including a driving incident last month where she was spotted swerving erratically after leaving the Red-O restaurant in Thousand Oaks. A source told the Daily Mail that such behaviors are part of a larger concerning pattern, with loved ones growing increasingly worried about her stability and safety.
The timing coincides with the release of her ex-husband Kevin Federline’s memoir, ‘You Thought You Knew,’ which accuses Spears of infidelity and substance abuse while breastfeeding their sons. Published on October 21, the book has reportedly put her ‘in a tailspin,’ according to insiders, reopening old emotional wounds and contributing to her current distress.
Spears has denied Federline’s allegations, labeling them ‘extremely hurtful’ and accusing him of ‘constant gaslighting’ in social media posts. She claimed the ‘white lies’ in the book are financially motivated and that she bears the brunt of the harm, reflecting the deep-seated tensions in their post-divorce relationship.
Family and friends are described as ‘terrified’ by her behavior, with sources indicating discussions about how to protect her from herself. This echoes past struggles, as Spears was under a legal conservatorship for 13 years until 2021, following a public breakdown that led to Federline gaining custody of their sons, now 20 and 19. Despite the challenges, Federline recently expressed that their children are trying to repair their bond with their mother, underscoring the complex dynamics at play as Spears navigates this difficult period.
