Britney Spears moves to Mexico to escape paparazzi cruelty, says it's "extremely mean and cruel"

Pop icon Britney Spears has confirmed that she has moved to Mexico in an effort to escape the relentless and often cruel treatment by the paparazzi. The singer, who turned 43 on December 2, shared the news in an emotional Instagram video where she opened up about her struggles with the media’s portrayal of her.

In the video, Spears explained that the paparazzi’s portrayal of her often felt dehumanizing. "It really kind of hurts my feelings that the paparazzi make my face look like I’m wearing, like a white Jason mask," she stated, adding that she feels misrepresented by the media. She expressed how the constant negative images and the cruel way she’s depicted have taken a toll on her. “They’ve always been incredibly cruel to me,” Britney continued. “I know I’m not perfect, but some of it is extremely mean and cruel."