Family Tensions: Britney Spears Claims Blocked Visits in Hawaii
The pop star posted on Instagram Sunday, alleging that her sister and ex-husband restricted her access to children and basic facilities during recent trips.
By Adriana Abebe ·
Britney Spears posted a lengthy message on Instagram on Sunday that directly names her sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, and her former husband, Kevin Federline. The pop star alleged that family members restricted her interaction with their children and limited her physical comfort during visits. She accompanied the text with an image of Dakota Fanning’s character from the 2003 film “Uptown Girls” making a hand gesture.
In the caption, Spears stated, “I will find a new family !!!” She directed specific criticism toward Jamie Lynn, claiming the younger sister never allowed her to hold her daughter, Ivy, during two-week visits to Louisiana during the pandemic. She then turned her attention to Federline, asserting that he prevented her from using the restroom when she collected their sons from his home in Hawaii.
Spears and Federline share two sons, Sean and Jayden. The boys reportedly relocated to Hawaii with Federline in 2023. Federline currently resides in the state with his wife, Victoria Prince, and their two daughters, Jordan and Peyton. The pop star described the dynamic at the Federline residence as uncomfortable, writing, “They made me feel like a slave.” She also referenced “secret things” that were done behind her back, contrasting that with her own efforts to support her father.
The current dispute follows a long history of public friction between the sisters. In her memoir “The Woman In Me,” released in October 2023, Spears used strong language to describe her relationship with Jamie Lynn. She also criticized her sister for not providing public support during the legal proceedings that ended her conservatorship.
That legal chapter concluded in 2021 when a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge officially terminated the arrangement. Spears had previously addressed the court in person to detail the constraints of her estate management. At the time, Jamie Lynn responded to the news on social media. She stated that she supported her sister’s decision to speak out and emphasized her personal commitment to the relationship. “I support my sister. I love my sister. Always have, always will,” Jamie Lynn wrote in an Instagram story.
Representatives for Spears, Jamie Lynn, and Federline did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the new Instagram post. It remains unclear what specific actions the pop star refers to as “secret things.” The two brothers, Sean and Jayden, continue to live in Hawaii with their father.
