Britney Spears hits back at Kevin Federline’s says she’s had ‘enough’ of gaslighting
Britney Spears has issued a powerful new statement after ex-husband Kevin Federline made shocking claims about her parenting and past behaviour in his upcoming memoir You Thought You Knew. The pop icon took to X to express her frustration, saying she’s had “enough of constant gaslighting” and calling out what she described as misleading portrayals of her life and her relationship with their two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.
The constant gaslighting from ex-husband is extremely hurtful and exhausting. I have always pleaded and screamed to have a life with my boys.
Relationships with teenage boys is complex. I have felt demoralized by this situation and have always asked and almost begged for them to…Federline’s book alleges that Spears had used drugs while breastfeeding, acted erratically around their children, and even entered their bedrooms carrying a knife. The claims immediately drew widespread criticism online, with fans accusing him of exploiting her for profit. In her response, Spears denied the accusations and said the truth about her role as a mother has been repeatedly twisted for years.
“I’ve always begged to have a life with my boys,” she wrote. “Relationships with teenage boys are complex, but I’ve always loved them deeply.” She went on to share that her contact with them has been extremely limited, revealing one son only saw her for forty-five minutes in five years, while the other visited just four times in the same period.
The Toxic singer also accused Federline of profiting off her name by publishing the book, calling some of his stories “white lies.” She added that she is tired of being painted as unstable and said she is now setting clear boundaries, letting her sons know when she is available to reconnect.
Fans have flooded social media with messages of support for Spears, praising her honesty and resilience. The incident has reignited discussion around how her public image has long been shaped by others, especially men from her past.