Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

As I delve into Britney Spears‘ heartfelt account of her journey, I am struck by the indomitable spirit that shines through every word she writes. Her experiences are a poignant reminder of the power of resilience and the importance of self-expression.


Emma Roberts knows she’d be lucky to play Britney Spears.  

The actress from American Horror Story was pleased when Felicia Culotta, Britney’s ex-assistant, recently proposed that she would be ideally suited to portray the “Toxic” singer in the forthcoming biopic based on Britney’s memoir, The Woman in Me.

In an interview with Cosmopolitan on August 29th, Emma expressed her enthusiasm by saying, “I can’t help but adore Britney Spears’ assistant! It’s a secret ambition of mine to portray Britney Spears in a role someday.”

As a die-hard fan of mine, I can’t help but be excited and optimistic when I hear whispers about the casting possibilities. Though the 33-year-old has clarified that it’s merely a rumor at present, my heart yearns for it to become reality. After all, my admiration for Britney is not just skin deep; it’s an integral part of who I am, and I can only imagine what it would feel like if this dream came true!

She mentioned that she once shut herself in her room, played “In the Zone”, and declared, “I won’t leave this room until I have all these lyrics committed to memory.”

Should she be asked to star in a biopic, Emma (mother of three-year-old Rhodes with ex Garrett Hedlund) is confident that her musical memory would automatically resurface.

She often sings Britney Spears songs to her son while they’re both in the bathtub, and she admits that she probably seems quite peculiar to him.

As she joked, “That’s some millennial parenting.”

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

Details regarding Britney Spears’ biopic are currently limited, despite the fact that she expressed excitement about it earlier. Notably, she looks forward to collaborating with Marc Platt, who has produced hit movies like “Wicked” and “La La Land,” and is also the father of Tony Award-winning artist Ben Platt.

On August 1st, I couldn’t contain my excitement and had to spill the beans to all of you, my devoted fans! I’ve been secretly collaborating with the legendary #MarcPlatt on a project that has me absolutely thrilled. His films have always held a special place in my heart, and I can’t wait for you to find out more! So, keep an eye out and get ready to join me on this exciting journey.

According to Deadline, the director known as Jon M. Chu, who is famously behind “Wicked,” is set to direct a film chronicling the life of Britney Spears. The movie will trace her journey from her humble beginnings in Mississippi and Louisiana, up to her meteoric rise as a globally renowned popstar.

Since its debut in 2023, the book titled “The Woman Within Me” has been a runaway hit. At age 42, the author shares her journey under public scrutiny, disclosing aspects of her family life and even revealing intimate details about her former partners such as Justin Timberlake and Kevin Federline.

Keep reading for the biggest bombshells from the memoir.

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

Britney Spears crossed paths with Justin Timberlake in the early 1990s, during their time as Mouseketeers on Disney Channel’s “The Mickey Mouse Club”. Alongside them were other young talents like Christina Aguilera, and slightly older stars such as Keri Russell, Ryan Gosling, and Tony Lucca.

In time, they wouldn’t start dating, but it was on her tour with *NSYNC when Britney admits falling for Justin. An intriguing twist is that their first kiss occurred while they played Truth or Dare during a cast sleepover, all while a song by Janet Jackson filled the background.

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

In one of the challenging experiences Britney mentions about dating Justin, she discloses that she underwent a home-based medical abortion due to their mutual agreement that they were too young to be parents. She recounts that Justin was lying on the bathroom floor with her during the process, strumming his guitar, describing it as “one of the most painful experiences I’ve ever lived in my life.”

She’s still uncertain about whether her decision was correct, expressing, “Had I been the only one deciding, I wouldn’t have gone through with it. However, Justin was absolutely convinced that he didn’t desire to become a father.”

TopMob News reached out to Justin’s rep and did not immediately hear back.

Despite stories about Justin from Britney’s book grabbing attention before its release, a source revealed that the 42-year-old is currently working on new music, and he along with his wife Jessica Biel are in high spirits, managing their time between sons Silas (8) and Phineas (2).

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

As Britney explains, Justin is part of the group of famous individuals who have broken up with someone as casually as one might use an electronic note (digital Post-It).

She was so “devastated,” she recalls, she “could barely speak for months.”

After the breakup, Britney returned to her hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana, for recovery. Later on, as per her account, Justin traveled there himself to hand-deliver a letter he had written, framed, and titled, “I cannot live without you.”

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

Referring to the implied betrayal shown in Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River” music video, Britney describes coping with the aftermath, expressing feelings of being “lethargic in Louisiana” as he was “freely roaming around Hollywood.”

She highlights the embarrassing interview she had with Diane Sawyer back in November 2003, which was orchestrated by her father and manager. During this conversation, the journalist questioned her intensely about the distress she allegedly inflicted on Justin, labeling it as her “breaking point.”

“I felt like I had been exploited,” she writes, “set up in front of the whole world.”

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

It’s been mentioned for some time now, but Britney Spears recently confirmed an incident where she kissed dancer-choreographer Wade Robson at a bar one night during her relationship with Justin Timberlake. However, she asserts that the rumors of Justin being unfaithful stemmed from these circumstances rather than actual infidelity on his part.

Otherwise, she writes, she was faithful to Justin.

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

Britney asserts that during her time spending lively evenings with Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and others, she wasn’t struggling with an alcohol issue. Instead, she employed the ADHD medication Adderall to experience a euphoric state and enjoy “a few hours of feeling less melancholic.”

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

Twenty years back, it was no hidden fact that there were some intriguing developments between Britney and Colin Farrell. She recalls their brief romance as an intensely physical two-week period.

“A scuffle is the best term to describe it—we were entangled with one another, wrestling so intensely that it seemed as though we were engaged in an altercation on the street,” Britney pens.

Yet, it was evident that she wasn’t fully over Justin when she accompanied Colin to the January 28, 2003 premiere of The Recruit. There, the Irish actor clarified to reporters that they were merely friends and not in a romantic relationship, but he acknowledged her as a kind and endearing individual.

In her book, “The Woman in Me“, Britney expresses, “For a fleeting instant, I contemplated the possibility of something meaningful. My romantic disillusionments were merely one facet contributing to my growing sense of isolation. I constantly felt uncomfortable.”

TopMob News has reached out to Colin’s rep for comment but did not hear back.

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

Britney Spears was feeling rather dull and quite tipsy, she noted, during the time she and long-time friend Jason Alexander exchanged wedding vows in Las Vegas back in January 2004. However, this marriage lasted only 55 hours before it was annulled.

She found their response surprising, remarking to herself that it seemed as if she had ignited a global conflict, yet in her mind, it was merely harmless amusement.

Simultaneously, Jason found himself in custody and admitted to the charge of trespassing during a significant moment – Britney’s wedding to Sam Asghari – which took place at home on June 9, 2022.

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

2007 saw an extraordinary evening in February, when Britney Spears spontaneously shaved her head at a salon near Los Angeles. This impulsive act was a reaction to years of relentless objectification she had experienced since her rise to fame under the public eye. In other parts of her book, she mentions that she started taking Prozac during the height of the success of “Oops…I Did It Again” as a means of coping with the increased scrutiny.

Since I was a teen, I’ve been scrutinized from head to toe, with others voicing their opinions about my physical appearance. To express defiance, I chose to shave my head and engage in rebellious behavior.

She was deeply distraught and overwhelmed with sorrow during her custody dispute with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline, over their sons, Sean (now 18) and Jayden (now 17).

During those weeks without my kids, I often lost control and broke down repeatedly, she recounts. I was struggling to cope with my own needs, let alone take care of myself properly. She became notorious for angrily damaging a photographer’s car with an umbrella, her fresh hairstyle adding an element of theatrics to the incident. During this period when she was deep in the grip of severe postpartum depression and navigating the end of her marriage, her thought patterns began to resemble those of a child.

Kevin was later granted sole physical custody of their kids on Oct. 1, 2007.

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

Starting February 1, 2008, Britney was put under a conservatorship following a sequence of crises, such as her hospitalization twice under the 5150 hold in January 2008. This initial arrangement was later made permanent and open-ended.

The singer famous for “…Baby One More Time” reminisced about pleading with the court to assign a different individual, other than her father Jamie Spears, as her conservator. Previously, attorney Andrew Wallet held a joint role as co-conservator until March 2019.

Instead, she chose to abandon the legal struggle for an early release, prioritizing being reunited with her children immediately.

She expresses, “I gladly swapped my independence for peaceful sleeps with my kids,” indicating that her deepest affection and utmost priority in life are her children, for whom she would even sacrifice her own life.

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

Britney finds it baffling that the conservatorship supposedly restricts her from choosing her own partner, but she’s still expected to appear on television shows and concerts, even performing for crowds in various parts of the globe weekly. It seems illogical to her.

Eventually, Britney expresses that she came to believe her dad, Jamie, viewed her existence primarily as a means to boost their financial resources.

She claims that she was not permitted to modify her performance playlist whenever she desired, during her highly successful Las Vegas stint at Planet Hollywood.

In her own words, she expresses that her music was the essence of her being. However, the conservatorship proved lethal to this aspect of her life; it suffocated her spirit.

In 2019, Jamie temporarily stepped back from his role as co-conservator due to personal health matters. Later, in September 2021, he permanently relinquished his position. Previously, on numerous occasions, he expressed that the choices he made were what he believed to be in Britney’s best interest.

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

In every aspect of my life, from the dosage of my medicine to the customizations on my iPhone, it all felt monitored and regulated. It was as if everything was under someone else’s watchful eye.

In my own words, as a devoted follower: If I believed that facing criticism regarding my physical appearance in the media was tough, it felt much worse when it came from my father himself. He would frequently remark on my weight, saying I looked overweight and that I needed to take action about it.

As a devoted admirer, I’d like to share that for thirteen significant years under the conservatorship, Britney seldom spoke about her personal experiences. However, it’s claimed that one time, she did attempt to voice her feelings…but that instance remained unheard by many.

She wrote, “I brought up the conservatorship during an interview for a talk show back in 2016, yet for some reason, that particular discussion didn’t get aired. Isn’t it odd and intriguing?”

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

In her own words, during an unplanned stay at a rehab facility in early 2019, Britney explains that her father made it clear that if she refused to go, legal proceedings would ensue, causing embarrassment. She remembers being given lithium and confined there against her will for several months.

She explains that she was unable to step outdoors, operate a vehicle, donate blood regularly, bathe privately, or even close her bedroom door.

From the facility, Britney texted Jamie Lynn Spears, pleading for help, she writes. Her little sister’s response, per the book, was, “Stop fighting it. There’s nothing you can do about it, so stop fighting it.”

Britney expressed her sense of deception, stating, “It left me puzzled to discover the bond between Jamie Lynn and our father seemed strong. After all, I thought she would stand by me when I reached out for assistance…I couldn’t help but feel that she should have supported my position instead.”

In early 2022 the siblings publicly sparred over Jamie Lynn’s memoir, Things I Should Have Said.

In her book, Britney states that Jamie Lynn spread sensational tales about her which were often painful and unbelievable. However, she expresses love for her sister, stating, “I am trying to cultivate more compassion than anger towards her, and everyone else who I believe has caused me harm. It’s not a simple task.”

TopMob News has attempted to get a response from Jamie Lynn. In an appearance on TopMob’s Daily Pop in 2022, she mentioned that her relationship with Britney has its ups and downs, but ultimately their bond is strong and they will always offer each other love and support.

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

During her 2019 rehabilitation period, Britney became aware of the #FreeBritney movement for the first time when a nurse at the facility played YouTube clips about it for her.

Over time, as debate among the public escalated over whether she should continue under conservatorship, Britney consistently followed the latest developments.

1. In her writing, she expresses that watching the documentaries about herself was difficult. She acknowledges that everyone’s intentions were good, but it hurt her deeply when some of her old friends talked to the filmmakers without discussing it with her beforehand. Furthermore, she mentions that there was a lot of speculation about what she might have been thinking or feeling.

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

When Jamie was taken off his co-conservator role in September 2021, Britney says she felt a sense of relief wash over her. “The man who once terrified me as a child and held sway over me as an adult, the one who had done more than anyone to shake my self-assurance, was no longer dictating the course of my life.”

On November 12, 2021, she found herself relaxing at a resort in Tahiti, when her attorney reached out with the news that a judge had officially ended the conservatorship completely.

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

Britney enjoys the liberty to share whatever content she pleases on social media platforms, even occasionally posting a carefully blurred nude selfie.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, I’m frequently asked about my fascination with capturing self-portraits, both in their most natural form and adorned in new garments. However, let me clarify from my perspective. If you’ve been the subject of countless photographs, directed and scrutinized for others’ validation, you might appreciate the liberation I find in striking poses that express my sense of sexiness, all while being the master of my own image and its destiny.

Emma Roberts Weighs in on Britney Spears Biopic Casting Rumors

Britney explains that she’s endured both physical and mental distress due to her conservatorship, and continues to experience migraines as a result.

“I don’t think my family understands the real damage that they did,” she writes.

Yet, she values freedom deeply, as evidenced by her ability to step away from social media like Instagram without causing alarm, or her capacity to learn from errors that she may commit.

In a heartfelt declaration, I pen down the essence of liberation: “I no longer need to entertain anyone, whether it’s under the spotlight or behind closed doors.” Liberation, to me, is about embracing my flaws just as everyone else does. It’s about having the audacity and the privilege to chase happiness, in a manner that feels truly mine, on my own chosen path.

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2024-08-30 23:51