Britney Spears' Bizaare Bathroom Bust-Up: Pop Star Strips Down After 'Awful' Sushi Date

Friends and family of Britney Spears say they are worried about the pop star's well‑being after she posted a revealing video from a restaurant bathroom and has continued to share a steady stream of provocative and erratic social media content.

Spears, 43, posted the clip Sunday after a dinner she described as a "sushi dinner date" that she called "absolutely horrible." In the video, the singer wears a black slip dress with white lace trim, cheetah‑print, and knee‑high boots, walks around the restroom, and dances before briefly letting a strap fall from her shoulder and lifting the hem of her dress.

The Daily Mail quoted unnamed relatives and friends saying they are "terrified" for Spears' future, that she is "having an episode," and that her Los Angeles mansion has become "a mess" with dog feces and no regular housekeeping. The outlet reported that those close to her have watched such behavior recur over the years and are monitoring the situation, but do not plan to intervene.

A person close to Spears told the Daily Mail that "she just isn't functioning like an adult would function," and that while the situation is "monitored," family members are reluctant to force an intervention.

Spears' behavior on social media has drawn scrutiny since the end of her 13‑year conservatorship in November 2021. Friends and family have previously said they worry about the tone and frequency of her posts. Two of Spears' sons, Jayden and Preston, have publicly said in the past that they found some of their mother's posts difficult to handle. In 2022, Jayden said he hoped the habit of attention‑seeking posts would stop.

Spears rose to global fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with a string of chart‑topping hits and elaborate performances. She has continued to post videos and photos to social media, sometimes drawing shock or concern from followers and relatives. In recent months, she shared a video dancing in a sparkly gold mini dress in which she suffered a wardrobe malfunction and later edited the clip to cover exposed skin.

A representative for Spears did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday. An attorney for the singer declined to comment.

Mental‑health experts who were not involved with Spears said public displays of unstable behavior can reflect a range of issues, from mood disorders and trauma to the effects of stress and social isolation. Intervention by family or professionals can be complicated when an adult is not under a legal conservatorship and has the right to make personal decisions, experts said.

Spears regained legal control over many aspects of her life when her longtime conservatorship ended after a court ruling in 2021. Since then, she has maintained an active and often unpredictable presence on social media, sharing intimate moments and candid commentary about her personal life, relationships, and parenting.

The singer's social posts draw intense media attention, which some relatives and mental health professionals say can both complicate and amplify personal struggles. Friends quoted by the Daily Mail indicated that, despite concern, they do not plan a publicized intervention and are instead continuing to monitor Spears's well-being.

Originally published on Music Times

Tags

Britney Spears