Britney speaks: 'You have to realize that we're people'

Sarah Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 03:44 PM EST

Like most of you, I take a lot of pleasure in ripping Brittany apart. It makes me feel good about myself. I mean, I would certainly know better than to go on national television dressed like a $10 hooker with a giant chunk of mascara clinging to my eyelash while spewing ignorance and stupidity like it was going out of style. I think we all like to talk about these people because at some level, it elevates us. I have always thought that people who need to bring others down in order to feel better about themselves are pretty insecure. But maybe it's all a matter of degree.

Anyway, I think we love this stuff - that's why we're out here reading and posting. And why not? Brittany is obviously pretty low on the intelligence scale. And looking at the sad situation under which she hooked up with K-Fed, she's also a selfish person who lacks a certain degree compassion. In short, the girl has issues. I think we all have a right to say whatever we want about her and, for that matter, about all the other idiots who enter our lives in one strange way or another. But I also think it's all more interesting if we're aware of why it just feels oh-so-good to bash these people. OK, go ahead - tell me it's just ME, and YOUR reasons for posting on here are somehow superior to MINE. Whatever you say, I know better, and so do you!

EP Sato Fri, Jun 23, 2006 at 04:22 PM EST

I wonder how a woman how she could justify driving down the Pacific Coast highway with her baby on her lap because that's "what my father used to do". As for the claim that she dropped her baby in front of the cameras because of the paparrazzi? That's some big old b*llshit. And I can't feel sorry for a celeb who spends all their time and energy trying to stay on the a list.

Finally, K-fed is a golddigger. He didn't stand by hiw woman during her "comeback" interview. What's up with that? His woman's pregnant and trying to make it back, and he doesn't go on camera with her? K-fed is a golddigger.
The nerve of this fukuru to claim that he's paying for his recording time AND the child support for his baby momma's kids? Pa-lease!

newbie Thu, Jun 22, 2006 at 08:06 PM EST

My internet connection's been down over a week,& now that I am able to log on, I feel relieved that you have hit upon many of the innumerable frustrations of that hour! Firstly, the photo is tres-Emmett Kelly. Secondly,Matt did almost NOTHING to question her! Then again, what do you do with an interviewee to whom you've lobbed softballs about the FAO Schwartz pic as a chance to show she is a caring, scared new mom & her explanation for the tears is that she was hungry and annoyed?!Not asking her to correct the fact that,surely, no matter how country the country folk are, 5 month olds do not have the ability to enjoy the thrill of being behind the wheel? Not even challenging her lame attempts at finger-pointing to other sinful celebs with a "two wrongs don't make a right!" I think I might have spent the better part of the hour on follow-ups to her comment that she had no clue that Shar was pregnant until two months into their relationship?!While completely transfixed by the crazy woman eyelash glob and waiting for the gum to plunk into her cleavage, I am upset that I went into the show feeling sympathetic & turned it off feeling frustrated. Is she truly,truly ignorant, or is she just the end product of overindulged childhood?

Anonymous Wed, Jun 21, 2006 at 05:04 PM EST

Nobody's mentioned the chewed-up, badly polished finger nails.

This girl is a train wreck--somebody help her.

marotica Tue, Jun 20, 2006 at 03:47 PM EST

Where is her mother? Does no one care for this girl? If you make that much money, there is no excuse for the trampish make up job, the awful unflattering clothes and the fake hair/extensions. If she wanted to gain our sympathy, she should have put on a nice conservative outfit, pulled out those damn extensions and worn a light pastel make up palette. There is no excuse when you make that much money and have a staff of dozens. The gum, the "we're country", the distracting boobs falling out of her top, the upward no tissue nose swipe during the tears (and a close up shot of said wipe) - it's not very classy and it's gross. Someone should've handed her a tissue. No excuse.

I agree, also, that Matt did not press many issues. So many of her responses were so awful, so completely unrelated to the question or just plain dumb. This interview was nothing by a series of bad hand gestures and unflattering shots of a confused 20 something celeb who has completely screwed up the amazing future she once had.

OH - and why does no one mention the fact that she doesn't even need to be going to Starbucks. With all her handlers, she can't pay someone to run to the coffee shop (where there are always hundreds of paparazzi) to buy her a freaking cup of joe? She knows where they'll be and she continues to go. All that for a latte?

Sad. Sad. Sad. Her mother should be ashamed.

katie O'Sullivan Tue, Jun 20, 2006 at 08:41 AM EST

Tragic.

Beyond the loose fake eyelash and breasts hanging out while she's pregnant, I think the worst part is the fact that she won't admit she married a guy who never really cared for her, married her for the money and no matter what she does to get his love and attention, she's not going to get it.

She is just like any other girl out there who goes for the bad boy. You just should know not to marry them.

She's having a breakdown.

dma69 Tue, Jun 20, 2006 at 08:38 AM EST

"Leave her alone!!! She's only HUMAN. All you Britney bashers need to find somthing else to talk about. Look into your own lives, are you perfect??? Didn't think so....I think the girl deserves a break, she's doing the best she can. Being married to K-Fed is punishment enough!"

Better yet why doesn't she leave us alone? I may not be perfect, but at least I have more common sense than she does.

elle Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 11:38 PM EST

Someone to look at that street where Britney almost dropped her baby, and see if there are any "cobblestones". I looked at the pics, and it looks like regular old asphalt to me. YET ANOTHER LIE from the mouth of Britney Spears. Liars get no sympathy from me.

Alice Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 11:21 PM EST

I've never bought a Britney cd, attended one of her concerts, nor purchased anything Britney related. Regardless, I spend too much time surfing the net not to know she's everywhere, and everybody has something to say. Myself now included.

My personal opinion is that many people just go too far with their merciless observations of her. It's as if she had personally insulted them. It's ridiculous. She doesn't owe anything to these people, and that includes justification of every move and decision. I can't think of many other celebs so vilified for what amounts to basically nothing.

What surprises me is that I haven't heard anyone mention how all the attention affects the children. Those individuals up in arms about Britney driving with SP on her lap take note. I assume you're aware of the lengths these people go to for photos. When they have their kids with them there should be some respect and a lot more distance. It's simply not excusable to subject children of any age to this because their parents are celebrities. Also, if you honestly believe the baby incidents caught by the media amount to her being a bad mother, then you're a moron and will believe anything some random asshat tells you.

Get real, get over your self-righteousness, and leave Brit be.

Jennifer Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 10:14 PM EST

I was never a big Britney fan but I have to admit I feel terrible for her at this point in her life. Clearly she is not in a good place in her personal life, and she has had people taking care of everything for her since she was a child. She was sheltered and exploited at the same time, and now that she has grown-out of her hot-teenager jail bait persona, she has been tossed aside.

You can't possibly believe that the Dateline people couldn't have forced her to use thier hair and make-up people. She NEEDED this interview, she set it up! And where is her mother?? Seriously, no one is looking out for this girl. They left her to sink or swin and she is so obviously drowning.

I think it is ridiculous that she has become the poster child for bad motherhood as well since she is one of the few celebrities consitently photographed with their child. Not only is she with him, she is actively involved in his parenting, not walking next to the nanny who is holding him or bringing him out when not flying to Europe with a boyfriend or promoting their latest album/movie/fragrance. Driving with the baby on her lap is indefensible, but every other "horrifying" incidents have been normal parenting situations. I fell with my 10 month old when I slipped on a patch of ice. A terrifying moment to be sure, but not life-threatening or cause to have him taken away by child services. Now imagine that happening when the whole world knows who you are and 100 cameras are there to capture the moment for posterity and websites replay it ad infinitum. How would you react?

I enjoy celebrity gossip and I think it is a harmless pastime, but no matter how large the star factor, there is still a person behind the celebrity. There has to be a level of decency and respect. I still get sick when I see pictures of that poor girl trying to compose herself after a scary moment with her son (when she almost dropped him) and all the photogs can do is click away. And to have people actually come up to her in the middle of all that and ask for her autograph!?! Inexcusable.

Angie Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 10:01 PM EST

Leave her alone!!! She's only HUMAN. All you Britney bashers need to find somthing else to talk about. Look into your own lives, are you perfect??? Didn't think so....I think the girl deserves a break, she's doing the best she can. Being married to K-Fed is punishment enough!

Mario Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 07:44 PM EST

Elyse,

for the same reason you kept posting on Madonna's post even though you kept professing how much you dislike her.

The pot calling the kettle black.. hypocrite.

roxie Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 06:49 PM EST

ugh the interview was wrong in so many ways. she is a human being i know that, but my two big problems were DEFINITELY the gum and matt lauer's ankles. 'nuff said

jason | Jun 16, 2006 9:06:29 PM

I just LOLed reading this comment! Matt's knobby ankles were totally distracting. Was that his idea of "goin' country"? And curse that giant fake eyelash that kept threatening to pop loose from Brit's right eye. It kept winking at me, shrieking, "Helloooo! Look at me, y'all!!"

Vanessa Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 06:36 PM EST

Although I have lost every single ounce of respect for Britney, she lost all credibility when she couldn't even take responsibility for her piss-poor actions. Instead of saying "Yanno, I made a terrible mistake while driving with my child on my lap..." she comes back with "I'm country". That's NOT exactly an ideal statement to set things straight with America and the rest of the world.

And before people start tossing around the "Are you perfect" and "Don't act like you've never made a mistake as a parent", save it. I'm far from perfect and have definitely made mistakes as a parent, but 1) I also take responsibility for my actions and don't blame it on my upbringing, other people, ect. 2) My actions have never put my children in grave danger.

Al Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 05:19 PM EST

Sorry, but she is beyond over. Babies and pop singers under 25 don't mix. It never works. The same thing happened to Brandy and Monica. She is completely over, any the no talent thing is the biggest problem she ever had. She's not necessary and the world and the industry moved on a long time ago. Now she's a mother, knocked up again, married to a loser, a step-mother of another two, etc., etc., etc. There's no coming back and the public is fine with that. She's Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, and Tonya Harding all rolled up into one.

a. murkin Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 04:48 PM EST

I could have quit halfway through this interview, having gotten the point already that Britney is a complete brick. I'm calling her Brickney. She is completely unalologetic firstly of her hypocritical criticism of the media. She is using the media as a scapegoat.

More examples of her stupidity:
Referring to Federline as being "simple" gives me a good idea as to what their relationship is like, and I didn't need to see a clip of Chaotic to tell me that. These are two Hollywood sycophants that have no idea what to do with themselves but have sex, watch TV and drive to Starbucks. And, in her blatant lie, when she claimed to be running away from a stampeding herd of papparazzi when she pulled out of Starbucks with Sean P. on her lap. Who's in the passenger seat in the infamous picture? A security man! No wonder this guy was fired, he's on his phone, could care less, but you'd think he could scatter a few photogs. Nobody has gotten past Perry, the manny either. Photogs will not mess with security, that's why celebrities have them.

Which brings me to opine on the sorry state of Brit-Brit during the interview. I truly do not feel sorry for her, finding her deluded, psycophantic and hypocritical. But kudos to the EW writer, I sure had a feeling that there was no professional representation present for the interview. Nobody is running the show. OK Britney is a shrewd business-person and a master-manipulator, but only when her folks, her lawyers and her record company is behind her running the show. I have the feeling she has let down many of her professional partners with the way she is currently running her life. Just a fertile emotional wreck that cannot even succeed at cooking and cleaning her house with an ego too large to contemplate some classes in parenting.

Kerri Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 03:38 PM EST

I don't buy the "Poor me! Why won't they leave me alone?" routine for one second. She LOVES the attention and she LOVES the money she gets from it. Does she not remember that she put her own life out there on that craptastic "Chaotic" show? If she hates the paparazzi so much, then freakin' MOVE! Oh, and incidentally I also thought she looked like a $5 hooker the producers dragged in off the street. Have some self-respect, Britney. Sheesh.

Elyse Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 03:22 PM EST

I totally agree with Kate.

Elyse Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 03:19 PM EST

If you think she is such trash why did you HAVE to post something on here.....move along to the next post..

Elyse Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 03:16 PM EST

Ok, Monica, cause you say so?

Kate Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 03:14 PM EST

For some strange reason, I have a lot of sympathy for her. She isn't perfect, but at least she's real. She may not be the smartest or the most talented- but she made her money honestly. She worked her ass off on tour and she did one hell of a job. Is she the best singer- no. But do you dance to her songs- yes.

I like that she doesn't conform to the Hollywood ideal of forced perfection. Yes, it would have been nice to ditch the gum and wear a better outfit, but at least she's comfortable in her own skin and doesn't need to pretend to be better than the average person. She does her own housework, her own makeup, and cares for her own baby. She certainly has the money to avoid all of the above. I think it speaks to her character that she is able to be herself in spite of the hollywood celebrity machine. She is a simple girl. If she's not performing, why should we be in her face constantly?

-K

jazzel Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 02:45 PM EST

Jonathan | Jun 17, 2006 4:01:29 PM

I think the "I like money" comment spoke volumes about who Britney really is. She's playing the game, folks, but she's trying to make it look like she isn't.

This girl is savvy and understands how to manipulate the public. For instance, she's all hot and sexy when she's trying to promote her records, but suddenly dowdy and homely when she's trying to provoke our sympathy. Don't forget that this girl is an actress (albeit not the greatest) as well as a pop artist. I don't believe a word that comes out of her mouth.

----------------------------------------------

Yes Jonathan, I agree, this is oh so true!

Jayme Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 02:29 PM EST

Poor Britney! I remember when she first came out my little daughter really liked her music and we even bought her first CD. It seems like only months later she went completely down the tubes. My daughter even decided Brit-Brit was a little too trashy for her taste. She was never really allowed to grow up into a mature adult. She still has the mindset of a 16 year old.. that's basically when she stopped growing. I'm positive that her marriage is full of drama and she will continue to lie to herself thinking things will work out. Ultimately... they will not.
The interview was horrible. It pained me to watch it. She looked terrible... chomping on gum, air quoting everything she said, her make up was horrible and she looked like trailer trash. She contradicts herself in everything she said.
That said... I think she is just a young girl who still has alot of living to do. One can only hope that with age Britney will evolve in to a normal human and look back on all of this stuff going on in her life with dis-belief. I know many girls of her age and even older that are experiencing the same growing pains that she is... I went through several terrible decisions in my life before I was old enough to know better. Lets let this poor girl grow up and grow into her own. Let her be a mother to her children and live her life the way she wants to live it. She's really just an average 20 something still trying to find her way. Unfortunately due to the life she leads... we are all allowed access into her life. Like it or not Brit... i'm afraid this is here to stay.
Oh ya... by the way... eventhough it hurts her that we all think K-fed is a loser.. HE IS! She will see that eventually. Maybe things were "awesome" (air quotes) that particular day of the interview, I would be willing to bet that there are more bad times w/ them than good!

Monica Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 02:07 PM EST

I love how all the comments telling the wise posters to 'leave Britney alone' are written in text-message speak...obviously by teenagers who idolize this piece of trash for reasons beyond my comprehension. Why don't 'u' children get a f*cking clue!?

RBlues Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 01:33 PM EST

I kind of feel sorry for Brit in the fact that who wouldn't look bad if you were constantly videotaped and photographed everytime you left the house? (Nobody's perfect) However, she did ask for it--it's the price you pay for fame. She has plenty of money and could disappear for a while to bond, in private, with her husband and babies (Demi, Julia, Angelina, etc.).

What kills me is her lack of a clue! She asked for this interview, and that's the best she could do? She looked awful--this is a woman with millions of dollars at her disposal--she could have hired Clinton, Stacy, Nick AND Carmindy to doll her up. If anyone needs a "What Not to Wear" ambush, it's Britney! Her hair! Her outfit--or lack thereof! Her make-up--what was that thing growing out of her eyelash?! Didn't Matt have a stylist with him, a producer, or someone who could have helped her out?

If she's so happy--where WAS Kevin, or the baby? This is a woman in serious denial, crying for help! Please, Britney, ditch the loser, raise your babies alone--you certainly have the financial means to be a single mother. If you're afraid of the "I told you so's"--so what! Learn from your mistakes, America would respect you a lot more if you grew some ba**s--just don't show 'em to us--we've seen enough!

Corey Jayne Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 01:29 PM EST

I'm not going to lie, I thought she looked like an average person. It was actually kinda nice to see her looking 'bad' for once. At least you can tell she is actually pregnant, unlike Katie Holmes who looked like she was faking her pregnancy. Did you look amazing when you were pregnant? No. I bet you didn't.

Sure, shes not the brightest lightbulb in the pack, but I really believe she's harmless.

Also - we should all not forget that she isn't even 25 yet. I know alot of young moms who have made much worse mistakes then her.

dma69 Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 01:22 PM EST

"Just because an entertainer uses publicity in their career, does not mean that they are owned by the media. And nobody has to stand for disrespect, no matter who they are."

That's where you're wrong. She didn't just use publicity, she abused it by subjecting us to her Home Movies, oops, her reality TV show. When you get THAT personal, game over.

"And for those of you complaining and using her money against her? Well, again, look to your own reflection, people, cause you would be the first to take advantage of it! The hypocracy is sadly obvious.

Get lives, people. Do something POSITIVE for a change with your words."

Uh, we have lives. We live in a negative society because we have idiots running the country and the entertainment industry. And you wonder why we vent? Because no one is listening. Except for people like you giving us hippy-dippy advice that so last century. So stop your sobbing and join the fight. You'll feel a lot better for it.

aj Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 01:21 PM EST

i totaly aggree with the first poster how would britany feel if she was the one left while she was pregnate it's not all fun and games when the shoe is on the other foot.

oldschoolgirl Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 01:17 PM EST

Ok, a celebrity is someone who works hard all their life to become known/famous and then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognized. Go figure! Author unknown

I have no pity for any celebrity crying about the paparazzi, there are plenty of stars, like Poe mentioned, that make movies, raise a family and keep their personal life private, Brit should take a page from their book.

I have always thought Brit was white-trash with money and that Lauer interview sealed the deal.

One more thing, bring back Katie, Matt is still too green to carry any show. So many missed opprtunities.
Katie vs Brit now THAT would have been a good interview!
Katie would have asked the questions Slezek noted.

Denise Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 01:14 PM EST

Britney does have some talent, and she is (was) cute enough for marketers to make her into a superstar. But now she resents the people who told her what to do and made her a gazillionaire. Does she really think she could have gotten to that point without help from industry professionals? She wants to do things her way now, which is why she looks and acts the way she currently does. It's funny, because the public didn't know the real Britney until now. They fell in love with the Britney that was created, and now that they're seeing the "real thing", I think the love affair is over.

art Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 01:12 PM EST

Lets not forget good old Britney, when asked why she wants to do a clothing line for children, her simple answer, "I like money"...

So do paparazzi. And you played them when you needed the hype, with all the "I'm not that innocent" drivel, and so on. That is the point everyone is ALSO sick of Britney, Inc. People aren't stupid, fans arent stupid - not like the "plants" in these comment sections who keep defending Britney.

The only thing Britney understood is making money, and since she was no real singer, and no real dancer, she was shown that she had to play with media hype.

She doesnt even know how to hold a baby, or to understand what it means for a man to leave a woman who is pregnant with his second baby, to become her sex partner and later husband, and then - what else - get her pregnant, TWICE.

Sure, call it "country".. sure, if thats what its called now. There are more lasting names for it all though.

Fans are watching the meltdown because that is part of the deal, if you want those millions, and you like money, this is part of the fans-side of the package. Enjoy.

Sue Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 01:05 PM EST

What a shame that we live in such a negative society that the public blames the "victim" for the crime, and proclaim 'guilt' before proving innocense. And how amazing it is that you people even dare to take the law into your own hands and judge someone based on your own close-minded little belief system.

Every single one of you who rant to the negative obviously don't look at your own reflections. If this were happening to you and yours, every single one of you would not be taking the posture you are taking.

Just because an entertainer uses publicity in their career, does not mean that they are owned by the media. And nobody has to stand for disrespect, no matter who they are.

And for those of you complaining and using her money against her? Well, again, look to your own reflection, people, cause you would be the first to take advantage of it! The hypocracy is sadly obvious.

Get lives, people. Do something POSITIVE for a change with your words.

Chris Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 01:01 PM EST

****Kevin wrote: Why r all you weirdo's so angry at this woman? I'm sure that none of you have ever meet her. Get a life losers. Why even watch a 60min interview about a so called has-been that you can't stand? I'm not even a fan of this chick, I just get annoyed when freaks and geeks forget their place. You weren't popular in high school and spewing negative commentary about someone worlds better than you isn't going to change that.-****

You're wrong man, why the agressiveness? I gotta say people, I LIKED BRIT A LOT, 3 or 4 years ago. I'm a huge fan of Christina Aguilera and always enjoyed the competition they both had (but I've always been on Xtina's team!). And I had always known, cuz you can tell when you see Britney on interviews and stuff, that she's pretty dumb. She was a great PRODUCT not artist, this hot girl who could dance had a huge team behind her making her the big star she was at some point. A always knew that if she didn't have all these people making decisions for her, her career would0ve been down the toilet years ago. Look at her now, now that she's 24 she makes her own decisions, and they're not the best ones, she's soo stupid. It makes me kinda sad to see how a great entertainer like that has been so wasted by her own stupidity. I guess this happens when you reach the top so easily and fast as she did, she just has no clue.

About the papparazi, they're annoying I know it, but why doesn's she move out of her f**king house if she hates it so much????????? she has all the money in the world, she can move to any place in the world she wants to be. And believe me, any place is better than LA to get away from the papparazi. And why the hell is she playing the victim??????? She draws all this attention to her, with everything she does, wears and says. Take my advice Britney: Shut up and move. Don't say a word about anything, plz don't ohhh and get you're damn stylists back, you look HORRIBLE, I know you're pregnant but instead of looking beautiful and healthy (ehem like any other pregnant woman in the world, Gwen Stefani or Geri Halliwell who both just gave birth can give you a few tips) you look disgusting. Maybe that was a little hard...anyways.

Lia Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 12:54 PM EST

You speak your own opinion, Elyse, which you're 100% entitled to, but you don't speak "the truth" as everyone sees it. Whether you like it or not, Madonna does indeed have staying power. She's a shrewd businesswoman, and she's known how to please fans and shock critics for over 25 years. She's constantly reinventing herself and challenging herself and her fans to grow.

All Britney's done through her already waning "career" has been to constantly reinvent new definitions of the term "white trash," and at least IMO, I'd choose "class" over "crass" any day of the week.

Lakesweetjane Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 12:32 PM EST

Brit has absolutely no etiquette. She was chomping on gum like a cow eating grass, her breasts were about to fall out and her jean skirt barely covered her butt when she sat down. Her make up looked horrendous like a child panted it and her hair was greasy and unbrushed.

It amazed me how inarticulate and uneducated she really is. She was unable to complete an entire sentence. Matt kept ending her sentences and she would simply agree. She was also unable to follow the conversation. Matt was trying to ask her if all the attention about her being a bad mom had some validity because some of her actions were dangerous and she didn't get it. She kept saying that's America for you, and laughing saying accidents happen.

She was unable to describe why she loved her husband, she said, “His heart, he’s a man” and other things like that. It was just bad. She wouldn’t describe her son. All she had to say was he’s growing, he’s starting to walk & talk. Something simple but she couldn’t. She doesn’t know what type of music to make and couldn’t tell Matt what she listens to. She didn’t understand the negative connotation with “Redneck”. She said she thought it was horrible to place labels on people and then said “We’re Country”. One of the most annoying things was the air quotes that wouldn’t end. Please someone explain to her what quotes are used for.

The killer was when she said she’s creating a children’s clothing line because she loves money. It’s very sad that Britney was never able to mature and develop her own mind. She really is a pretty little thing with no talent. She should really read a book, or take some sort of a course. It angers me to see women who could empower other women but instead chose the easy, bimbo route. Someone should have been there to look after her. Her mind simply hasn’t developed – she’s still a little girl.

Ali Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 12:29 PM EST

Britney doesn't deserve any respect or privacy nor does any other celebrity that makes millions off of the backs of hard working people that pay to see you. For those of us in the regular working world, we have hazards on the job and so do celebrities. It's called the paparazzi. You give up a part of yourself when you chose to enter into the business. You give up all of yourself when you put out a reality show about your private life. Sorry no sympathy. I know the gum chewing is probably nicotine gum because you're pregs but that doesn't excuse doing it during an interview. You suck, plain as simple.

Jessica Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 12:18 PM EST

Britney has brought on the spotligh herself.But no deserves to be treated the way people treat Britney(and the way they treat many other celebs).They are humans just like everyone else and deserve respect,just as you would like to be respected.Everyone makes mistakes.

Sugato Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 11:08 AM EST

Yeah. She definately looked like crap. No sympathy from me, she has only herself to blame. It's really a pity, because at her peak, she really was one of the hottest entertainers there is (forget her music, stupidity). I heard on Hot 99.5 out of DC this morning that her publicists refused to show up for the interview and she did her own makeup. That kind of explains the disaster if its true.

Elyse Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 10:09 AM EST

bite my tongue? i speak the truth...she sucks.

dma69 Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 09:45 AM EST

I thought pregnancy gives you a healthy glow. She looked horrible. I don't know what's worse: that hideous outfit, chewing gum during the interview, the hair that looked like a bird's nest, or the pancake make-up complete with falling fake eyelashes. You're suppose to look good for interviews, not look like a train wreck. Put a fork in her; she's done.

Martin Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 09:17 AM EST

Bite your tongue, Elyse. Madonna ought to be hailed for being one of the few artists with true staying power.

Elyse Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 08:28 AM EST

Actually, I kinda feel bad for her....all kevin has done to her is turn her into white trash, but i think he is slowly coming out of that....but honestly the public does need to lay off...why dont they pick on madonna...someone who deserves it.

dma69 Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 08:01 AM EST

Btitney, you amaze me. You cry for privacy yet you do interviews to get more attention. What did you expect when you chose to enter showbiz? If you want to be left alone, start with moving out of LA. Then divorce that bum of a spouse of yours. Actually, first get him fixed, then divorce him. Then take a very long hiatus to be a mom and get an education.

LuLu Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 06:05 AM EST

Matt Lauer was a joke as an interviewer, he let her get away and did not challenge her on anything. BS is full of bs. She created her current position, she has to take responsibity for all of it, and yet none of it is her fault in her mind. She courted the media and now she does not want it, well BS you cannot have it both ways. And if you do not want media spotlight, why do an hour long interview which is only going to trigger even more focus on you, if I were a papparazi, I would still go after her photos because she is making them matter by doing this interview. And what was with the trampy outfit? Her boobs took up most of the tv space, what trash is she anyway? She drive illegaly and because she is "country" it is okay, why did ML not challenge her on this. This was a sham of an "interview" shame on NBC and shame on ML.

Tally Talls Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 02:17 AM EST

First off, she doesn't promote 'movies'.
She could leave malibu sure but when she does go home to Kentwood the razzi follow, set up shop at a local gas bar/cafe, last time there were around 25 of them.
You're article is full of misinformation, it grates on my nerves at how lazy you are.

Missy Mon, Jun 19, 2006 at 01:42 AM EST

Why should we feel sorry for her? Relying only on talent would never have been enough and she wouldn't be where or who she is today if it wasn't for the media/papz/tabloids... and that's a fact. She didn't mind before because she knew she needed them, but when she decides to take a break, she expects them to say 'Okay See Ya Later?', the papz really started getting bad with her the minute she had her quickie wedding(very stupid), and it got outta control the second she hooked up with k.fed. Why didn't she have the common sense to say 'Hey maybe I should TRY and keep this relationship on the down-low and see where it goes before we announce it to the world...' or better yet 'He has a children, I don't want to cause trouble for his family, maybe we should be more careful'... nope nothing like that went through her mind. Sure the papz would have eventually find out, but MAYBE just MAYBE they would have respected her privacy a little bit more if they thought that for a split second Britney actually wanted to keep the relationship private. But nooo... every pic we got, they're either half naked on the beach, smoking down the street, making out on balconies, floors, bathrooms etc.

Then, who the hell, televises their time dating?? seriously?? who else on this whole planet takes a camera with them while they're dating someone?? Could Chaotic have been more of a stupid gimmick?? Home videos my ass, they knew exactly that they were filming their reality show. And who sells their Honeymoon Pictures?? I'm assuming she didn't realize that by doing that, the papz were hearing 'well she just broadcasted her relationship to the world, so I guess she doesn't mind us following her'.

Some people ask why should she move? well let's see...Celebrities who don't even get half or a quarter of the media attention she gets, still go out of their way to keep their privacy as much as possible... Did Angelina have to go Namibia to have her child? No. But she chose to, to protect her children and to get some privacy at that special moment in her life... so why doesn't Britney TRY to make decisions like that??

Britney is childish, before she even hooked up with K.Fed, she was playing the "I'm a big girl/I'm going to do what I want/I don't care about the media" card. So all the crap she gets now, is HER own FAULT!

poe Sun, Jun 18, 2006 at 10:35 PM EST

here's the thing; several major celebs have been able to avoid the excessive paparazzi by staying out of l.a. with their children. julia roberts moved to new mexico and has acres there. do you see the kind of chaos around her? demi moore all but disappeared for awhile by leaving l.a. (idaho?). britney could go elsewhere, maybe a better place even for her children, but what is keeping her in l.a.? her business enterprises, kevin's attempts. like it or not, fair or not, pick one or the other. she should have more than enough money to do so. i think she realizes that if she disappears she may not have another chance to be on top. she can't sing, she is an entertainer and her audience is growing up. there will be plenty willing to take her place.

britney has managed to achieve a kind of infamy that will continue to bring her lots of press unless she does something about it. unfortunately she will have to change what she does. she is not the first, will not be the last. right now, as it has been for years, it goes with the territory. of course new york and l.a. are the paparazzi capitals of the nation, they have the most celebs at any given time, it makes sense that there will be more of them there. a lot of magazines and entertainment television are based there as well. that is why it is so easy for 20 people to follow her at any given time. go to some remote place and they are not going to continue to keep 20 people out there full time.

she is making mistakes that a lot of young first time mothers do. it sucks for her that she is living in a place with a photographer around every corner. she can change that.

Shanaynay Sun, Jun 18, 2006 at 05:17 PM EST

losers

Bob Sun, Jun 18, 2006 at 12:49 PM EST

Here's the deal. While I don't think she's a great singer/performer, and I am getting tired of seeing her, we need to all have some humility and give the girl the benefit of the doubt. The author of this column said "Why not pack up...[and go to Louisiana]?" My response: Why should she have to? Whenever she is in New York or L.A. she's automatically free game for the paparazzi to exploit and harass? She shouldn't be allowed privacy and freedom wherever she goes? Check your logic...
Next, there is an ENORMOUS difference between using professional media to promote a project and being accosted by stalker-photographers. In an interview, she is talking about her music or a movie, NOT about her personal life, so suggesting that she welcomes paparazzi into her life when she is promoting a CD is foolish. A student doesn't approach his teacher in the supermarket and ask her to read his essay. He must wait for the teacher's office hours as, right now, the woman is trying to buy groceries.
All in all, except for urging Britney to remove her gum during future television appearance, this column didn’t offer any valuable insight into the interview.

Lindsay Sun, Jun 18, 2006 at 11:08 AM EST

BS wants respect. EARN IT. Respect, and dignity are earned through action, and interaction. Dress respectable, speak in a respectable fashion, and behave in a way that does no embarass or hurt yourself, your family, or others and you will be treated accordingly. Privacy, BS has no right to privacy. Her behavior and attitude regarding what is appropriate with her child just validate the need for the press to be even more diligent. All of BS's children will need to be protected from their mother's trailer park/inbred hillbilly mentallity.
Act like trash, dress like trash, talk trash ... must be TRASH.

Tina Sun, Jun 18, 2006 at 10:09 AM EST

Let's face it: You can have all the money in the world but that doesn't bring class. She is pure white trash through and through.

tom Sun, Jun 18, 2006 at 09:07 AM EST

Shut up already. She's preggers and dressing like a slut, and had the nerve to boo hoo about basically nothing.

Diggy Sun, Jun 18, 2006 at 01:17 AM EST

I don't feel sorry for any celebrity who wants privacy. They are paid a lot of money to be in the public eye. If Britney wanted to prove to everybody that she is ok, she shouldn't have gone on national tv looking like a train wreck with her unkept hair, prostitute like makeup, and illfitting dress. And for the love of god, she is not 10 years old. spit out your gum.

Ian Sun, Jun 18, 2006 at 12:20 AM EST

I have a lot of issues with how I've seen Spears behave lately, but I have to say I thought Lauer bullied her enough as it was. Laying on the tabloid headlines, listing every quality about her and her career that has been criticized then going for the jugular with the bad mom question, then asking if she wanted to cry? She's not a tobacco executive or terrorist - there was no need to grill her so harshly.

LM Sun, Jun 18, 2006 at 12:13 AM EST

Regarding the questions Slezak said he would have asked her, all I have to say is: AMEN, Slezak, AMEN.

ceej Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 08:32 PM EST

i feel bad for britney to an extent, only because she began this 'celebrity road trip' when she was a very young girl. she probably dreamed of being famous and rich since infancy. she was trust into the spotlight by ther mother via the mickey mouse club. she's been a money-making machine to her lawyers, publicists, record label and others since 14, bound by contracts seemingly written in blood. there was no way she could have imagined that the cost of fame was so high. but...

now that she knows the cost, she really should start taking responsibility for her own actions. personally, i think the almost-dropped-the-baby situation really was blown out of proportion. yes, her shoes were too high. yes, she should have dropped the glass. but most mothers have been walking with their babies in tow and nearly tripped. the first instinct is to clutch the baby close to you, and from the video i saw, it seemed that britney did just that. the car seat thing... well, she took the words out of my mouth when she said she was country.

yes, celebs deserve privacy, but how hypocritical is it of you to scream 'leave me alone' this week, then yell 'buy my album/see my movie' next week. part of me feels that celebs rake in the ridiculous amounts of dough for doing very next to nothing so screw their dang privacy. if we paid people like teachers -the people watching your children- like we paid celebs, then maybe I could get on board with the celebs deserve privacy bandwagon.

Gretchen Weiners Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 06:57 PM EST

Michael you're amazing...you used the word janky and you ripped Matt Lauer's lack of socks. If destiny has a heart we will one day be friends.

MIa Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 05:50 PM EST

I am not hating on her. I am all about reality. The fact that this woman was such a big star, worked hard for all she accomplished. Now for what? Married to a man that is spending a small piece of her fortune everyday, smoking, drinking and racing, while she is at home pregnant. Come ON! In all honesty, she needs counseling and someone around her that is not in it for the money. Someone that is going to be straight with her without a motive and tell her that
1. She needs to get her image together. For people to buy a part of you, you invest in what you look like
2. Take contol of your life. No matter what the press and the public say, you have to live in that life everyday. Make it bearable ON YOUR TERMS.
3. Get that boy on a leash. Although you're pregnant, you need to put his butt in check

daylon Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 05:28 PM EST

i think britney needs her privacy theres a line that you dont cross as a papperazzi when your rude you follow you take puictures thats fine but banging on someones window!! too far, thats freakin scary! as much as i feel for her she is rich and famous maybe even too famous maybe she can trade Kathy places for the D-list! anyways she needs to hire a public speaker to help her prepare how she talks on candid interveiws!

Jonathan Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 03:01 PM EST

i felt sympathy for her while she was crying, but she was also making dumb comments. but i do think she is really affected by the paparazzi, and those tears were genuine.

Jen Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 02:43 PM EST

I think the "I like money" comment spoke volumes about who Britney really is. She's playing the game, folks, but she's trying to make it look like she isn't.

This girl is savvy and understands how to manipulate the public. For instance, she's all hot and sexy when she's trying to promote her records, but suddenly dowdy and homely when she's trying to provoke our sympathy. Don't forget that this girl is an actress (albeit not the greatest) as well as a pop artist. I don't believe a word that comes out of her mouth.

Leo Nignalad Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 02:39 PM EST

Two words: BOO HOO

Scott Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 01:22 PM EST

It's unfair to say Britney deserves unrelenting paparazzi attention because all she ever wanted was to "be famous." Her job was being a recording artist, celebrity is a result of that. I think paparazzi attention is a negative side effect that celebrities have to accept, but you have to admit that they've been incredibly aggressive and invasive with Britney; they feel like the own her. She shouldn't have to move across the country to get a peaceful moment; that's not fair to say at all, jerks.

sara Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 12:51 PM EST

Britney Spears and her creepy simpleton husband truly deserve each other. The kids, however, I really feel sorry for.

and perhaps Ms. Spears needs to stop blaming the press for everything she does wrong and realize that if there weren't so many paparazzi around, miss Spear's probably wouldn't have her bodyguards with her every time she stepped outside, and if she hadn't had her bodyguard with her when she nearly dropped poor Sean because she couldn't be bothered to hold on to him properly, he might have actually been severely hurt.

Britney, stop whining, move your gum chewing, Courtney Love cloned self to Louisiana and then you'll be amazed how much you'll be left alone.

Oh, but, I forgot. You can't. you "like money."

Stephanie Travitsky Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 12:38 PM EST

This was her choice. Brit decided to put her career, if you can call it that, behind her raising a family. Brit made the wrong choice by marrying this guy. Sure he is attractive in the macho sense, but this man has no intelligence or respect. He left Shar barefoot and pregnant. Perhaps the relationship between them was over after she was pregnant, but we will never know. Brit's singing days are over and if she has any respect for herself, once she can get her kids into daycare she should get a college diploma and start a new job. Plus if she is going to stay with K-Ferterlizer, then she should tell him to get his Coors chugging, tree smoking a*** a job, and to make sure that he has a seperate bank account. Stop sleeping and wake up because you are in the real world Brittney!

Anna Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 12:04 PM EST

I'm not going to comment on Britney Spears. I don't have anything to say that hasn't already been said. I would like to argue with the contention that Bobby ruined Whitney's career. Whitney's career actually peaked after she met Bobby with the release of the Bodyguard and it's soundtrack and stayed high for several years. Her career didn't begin to tank until she lost control of her drug problem and she began experimenting with drugs long before she met Bobby.

Ray Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 11:53 AM EST

I have a very little sympathy for this woman. She's made it her goal in life to be famous, and has reaped the ample benefits of her success as an entertainer; members of the paparrazzi are just doing their job, which in turn gives her more publicity and $. The very act of inviting Matt Lauer into her home for an interview is a calculated move on her part, so whatever sympathy I'm supposed to feel for her and her "situation" is completely beyond me. And what's with the Anna Nicole Smith-esque look? Is she TRYING to prove that you can't buy class or dignity?

Comixchick Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 10:28 AM EST

Kevin? How did Federline get on this board? I thought the "better than you" part was high comedy. Get back to work on your album, yo.

mf Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 10:17 AM EST

Wow, what a train wreck. I haven't seen the interview, just the clips. She looks TERRIBLE. Who was the publicist who ok'd the tank top/mini skirt look??? She looks like an overfed Purdue chicken (those breasts! those thighs!) Seriously, where are her handlers and her mom? And the whole "I'm country" thing is so lame. She and K-Fed deserve each other. My favorite part of this whole episode: Madonna dumping Britney for Lindsay Lohan. Priceless!

edz Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 09:15 AM EST

could not keep away from the interview - it was so very sad -the most appalling thing was that she was NOT prepared - the see-all clothes, the horrible gum-chewing, the manic-like makeup - this "girl" is far from being a woman - where are her celeb role models? her mother even? bottomline - Britney -grow up - your kids will need you

Harold Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 08:15 AM EST

I think she started emphasizing her drawl to invoke sympathy. She is all about marketing. She wanted the sympathy and now she has it.

She invited the NBC cameras in so really if she wanted to dress appropriately she would have. She just likes the attention and knew this would do it.

She really work those tears don't she?

Kevin Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 07:29 AM EST

Why r all you weirdo's so angry at this woman? I'm sure that none of you have ever meet her. Get a life losers. Why even watch a 60min interview about a so called has-been that you can't stand? I'm not even a fan of this chick, I just get annoyed when freaks and geeks forget their place. You weren't popular in high school and spewing negative commentary about someone worlds better than you isn't going to change that.

Robin Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 05:37 AM EST

I AM SO TIRED OF THESE PEOPLE. THEY KNEW WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN THEY GOT IN TO THE "BUS". I DON'T CARE WHAT THEY DO, SAY, WHAT THEY DO WITH THEIR KIDS.
WHO CARES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE WORLD IS IN A BAD PLACE NOW AND WHAT BRIT, OR ANY OF THE OTHER STUPID PEOPLE DOES IS NOT ON MY MIND

pauljr Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 02:19 AM EST

Does Brit take responsibility for anything? It's always the paparazzi this, the paparazzi that. I wish I could bite the very rich hand that feeds me the way that she does. Here's some advice Brit, "be careful what you wish for". And for an interview that was supposed to gain some sympathy and support, how about cleaning up a bit, less garish make-up, pull your ratty hair back, and cover your breasts, and stop chewing like a cow. If it was sympathy she was looking for she needed a whole different approach. Take responsibility for your own actions. Its that simple!

jo Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 01:28 AM EST

I am just amazed, more than anything, at the fact that after all her time in the business of selling oneself that she has so little clue about presenting herself and thinking about what she says. To me that says a lot about her and her family (and I mean her mother). They are not going to hear what people tell them or advise them no matter what.

I am also willing to bet that some idiot told her once that the gum chewing makes her seem like a young southern girl.

I am willing to understand that the paparazzi crosses the line. But does she not get that without them we would not be talking about her AT ALL? She would not say that it was stupid to drive off with her son. All she had to say was that to regain some sort of sympathy. My mother drove with me in her lap too- without AIRBAGS and not on a busy road. The fact that there were paparazzi around only furthers the need to make sure your child is safely secured. I was disappointed that Matt did not point out Sean's horrible position in the forward facing carseat pictures. That was the worst part about those.

Ana Sat, Jun 17, 2006 at 01:14 AM EST

After complaining for 59 minutes about deserving her privacy, she makes the comment "I like money" (after Matt Lauer referred to her "business ventures"). There's a price for everything. If she doesn't like the "attention", move back to the "country"!!!

Master Thespian Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 11:24 PM EST

Brilliant!! Britney has perfected the role of white trash made it big, married a wigger, and gotten knocked up. As she whines about her media filled life in LA/NY and parades her kid around in the hot sun sans hat, she shows that she is emotionally a 14 year old, has the parenting skills of a hamster, and is on the fast track towards the mental hospital. Hey Britney, say you want to lose control? Than get Kevin away from the kids before he eats them, move back to the rural south, and get your GED. Dumbass.

Lily Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 10:29 PM EST

I feel for Britney, in that I feel for all the mentally retarded children of the world. She's clearly walking around in her own little bubble world and failing to see the blatently obvious. Anyone else think it was hilariously wrong when Laur's voice narrated the "she's referring to Danny Moder, who DID meet Juila Roberts while he was still married, but did not have any kids"? She (Britney) said "for some reason it's different with me than it is with her" as if she thought babies really came from storks and there was no dufference between a man possibly leaving his wife for another woman, and a man possibly leaving his pregnant girlfriend and toddler for another woman.

Sophie Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 09:55 PM EST

Certainly, celebrities deserve privacy, but I have to agree with some of the other posts. If you are selling personal videos then you are crossing thatline on your own, and to complain when you want the privacy back is silly.

As for the baby seat: I grew up doing that with my grandpa. But I was 3 or 4, not an infant. And we weren't driving on the freeway.... Or going at any speed that could cause harm or cause an airbag to deploy. (though there were no airbags in the day...) She's just trying to make excuses for being negligent.

Ed Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 09:55 PM EST

Michael, where was this artical at about 10 this morning when the work day just dragged!

Anyway, I watched the interview on the internet at work; I too was taken aback by Matt La-rooh's choice of loafers and jeans - with no socks! What was he thinking?

As for Britney, as someone posted a while back in another blog, "Britney put a cork in it already, K-fed is ruining your career! Also, someone mentioned earlier how K-fed is similar to Bobby Brown in that he ruined Whitney's career, I couldn't agree to that more.

Allen Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 09:50 PM EST

malik wrote: "You all make me sick... yes she has made some poor mistakes recently, but so has our president, dont see you all starting a boycott to have him impeached."
- - -
what country are you living in? Um, we cant impeach him but you think there hasn't been public backlash and strong anti-Bush opinion? (hello, Bowling for Columbine.) My point is, she's a public figure. It's disgusting to compare the two and conclude that Britney Spears has it worse than our questionable President. Please. That pop tart is crying all the way to the bank

RayT Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 09:49 PM EST

I LIKED that Britney chewed gum through the whole interview. To me, she's like, "Hey, I'm Britney. I chew gum during interviews, I walk around barefoot, and I'm a hillbilly. This is me, and I'm not gonna change, y'all!"

While I do think she invites press coverage, I think all the "Sean Preston in Danger" business is completely sensationalized. What parent can honestly say that if they had cameras on them 24/7, they wouldn't be cited for doing SOMETHING wrong with their kids?

tc Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 09:45 PM EST

finally a commentary that echoes my thoughts. after reading all the "leave that poor lil girl alone, ya'll" comments on msnbc's board i was beginning to think this "country" girl was pulling the wool over everyone's mascara clumped eyes. the overwhelming thought in my head the entire interview was: if you really want privacy, you'll pick up & shut up! stop whining, stop putting yourself in situations where you know photogs are waiting (ahem, driving in a top down convertible w/your baby?) and LEAVE LA! don't invite MSNBC into your own. didn't she say to Matt Lauer, "where there's a will there's a way"? apparently that was referring to her efforts to sway public opinion even though she "doesnt care what people think" (& someone please teach this girl how to use quotes!)

MaryAnn Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 09:44 PM EST

All those clips NBC showed of a pre-pregnant Britney were done to prove a subtle point - this young woman has been selling herself in a certain light for a very long time. She created this feeding frenzy she cries about to make herself rich. Like she said herself - she likes money. While I also don't believe anyone should be harmed by the press, she is paying the piper for all the millions she's earned on marginal talent and a whole lot of exposure.

malik Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 09:33 PM EST

You all make me sick. Yes, Britney wants the press when she is promoting her music, product, etc.., that's why they are there. Fames was never supposed to be equal to having photographers following you around in your private life finding snap shots to make u look bad to the public. yes she has made some poor mistakes recently, but so has our president, dont see you all starting a boycott to have him impeached. she is a young woman with a family doing her best, like we all are, she doesnt need people treating here less than human, a comment she used that i agree with, and im not a fan of her music, just feel for her

susanb Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 09:22 PM EST

Oh, Michael, thank God, was waiting for your commentary all day! Okay, did Brit fire her publicist/stylist/hair make-up person/*mother* (who, hopefully, would have told her to spit out the gum)?! She look like Courtney Love...that one big hunk o' fake eyelash hanging off her right eye...sassy, clueless, unwilling to accept *any* responsibility for where she is now...still in all, heartbreaking...just a kid...didn't realize how badly she'd come off against a pro like Lauer. If she wanted to prove undying love with Kev, he should have been with her...they should have showed "the happy family," even Shar's kids. If she hasn't already, she should fire the publicist who supported this interview.

cj Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 09:17 PM EST

bravo maryann and ihate the i'm country excuse for puting that poor child in danger.this is the same person who was talking about her fav sex position on national tv PRIVACY MY FOOT

MaryAnn Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 09:07 PM EST

Someone who sells their private home videos and makes a TV show out of it then can't cry about how they're not being treated fairly by the press. If her privacy means so much to her, it shouldn't have a price tag attached, no matter how much she believes the public is interested. Her level of cluelessness is actually very scary, like so many others out there in Hollyweird.

Sean Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 08:39 PM EST

Just like Whitney, as soon as she married Bobby her career and name went down in the mud, now Britney, from the moment she married K-Fed she's been in bad press.

sam Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 08:17 PM EST

Although I believe that celebrities deserve some privacy, I am tired of people like Britney crying about how much they want privacy while marching from place to place with a group of people in a manner that invites the press to take notice of them. She is upset because the attention has been negative. She was very happy to court the attention when it was positive. Lots of celebrities keep their private lives private--learn from them, Britney or please be quiet. Maybe if you are very quiet, we won't have to hear about you.

jason Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 08:06 PM EST

ugh the interview was wrong in so many ways. she is a human being i know that, but my two big problems were DEFINITELY the gum and matt lauer's ankles. 'nuff said

Jana Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 07:52 PM EST

The interview had some "Living with
ichael Jackson" Bashir-esque icks-and-giggles. The girl clearly doesn't "get it". "Get it" meaning know anything st all". This would be amusing, but there are children involved - four of them!

Martin Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 07:20 PM EST

And like the good people that they are, they've come to Miami to party! http://www.moviemartin.blogspot.com

mike Fri, Jun 16, 2006 at 06:59 PM EST

There needs to be celebrity, court-appointed adult to take charge here. Since there are children and a flagging career in peril. Someone who would know where the kid's carseat goes, who can find another hit record, and more importantly, keep Brit away from posers like K-fed.