‘After 13 years in the wilderness, she’s finally heard’: Cher, Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick lead Britney Spears’ superstar supporters celebrating her long-awaited conservatorship victory
- In court on Wednesday, a judge kicked Jamie Spears off the conservatorship that’s been controlling his 39-year-old daughter’s personal life and $60m estate
- The singer reportedly ‘burst into tears’ when she learnt the news
- An influx of celebrity supporters of the Free Britney movement took to Twitter to celebrate the news, including Cher, Bette and Dionne
- Cher’s message read: ‘Thank God. I’ve Talked & [prayed] About This 4 YEARS. IM MORE THAN THRILLED 4 HER. BLESS OUR SUPER #FREEBRITNEY’
Cher, Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick led the stars congratulating Britney Spears on the joyous news that her father is no longer her conservator.
In court on Wednesday, a judge kicked Jamie Spears off the conservatorship that’s been controlling his 39-year-old daughter’s personal life and $60 million estate after 13 years, in news that reportedly caused Britney to ‘burst into tears’.
Taking to Instagram to celebrate, the singer penned: ‘On cloud 9 right now!!!’, alongside pictures and video of her flying a prop plane for the first time before she was greeted with the influx of support from fellow stars.
Yay! Cher, Bette Midler and Dionne Warwick led the stars congratulating Britney Spears on the joyous news that her father is no longer her conservator
In the wake of the victory in the widely-publicised Free Britney movement, Cher, 75, led the online joy as she revealed she had prayed for the star’s emancipation while Dionne, 80, delightedly professed that Britney could finally ‘breathe’.
Cher’s message read: ‘Thank God. I’ve Talked & [prayed] About This 4 YEARS. IM MORE THAN THRILLED 4 HER. BLESS OUR SUPER #FREEBRITNEY’.
Bette meanwhile wrote: ‘#BritneySpears is free. Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this about, especially Britney, who, after 13 years in the wilderness, never gave up until she was finally heard.’
Joining in the legends to comment was Dionne, who penned: ‘This is wonderful news. She can now breathe. Congratulations, Britney. Enjoy your life!’
All-star support: The trio of iconic singers led the outpouring of support for Britney
Touching: Cher’s message read: ‘Thank God. I’ve Talked & [prayed] About This 4 YEARS. IM MORE THAN THRILLED 4 HER. BLESS OUR SUPER #FREEBRITNEY’ (Cher pictured last week)
Touching: Bette meanwhile wrote: ‘#BritneySpears is free. Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this about, especially Britney, who, after 13 years in the wilderness, never gave up until she was finally heard’
Reaching out: Joining in the legends to comment was Dionne, who penned: ‘This is wonderful news. She can now breathe. Congratulations, Britney. Enjoy your life!’
La Toya Jackson wrote: ‘A huge congratulations to Britney Spears!!! #FreeBritney #freedom #BritneySpears’, while Mexican actress Veronica Falcón weighed in by simply sharing: ‘About damn time! #BritneySpears’.
It’s a huge victory for the singer in her long battle to regain control of her personal and financial affairs. LA Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny appointed accountant John Zabel as a temporary conservator after removing Jamie.
Zabel – a Certified Public Accountant will take over Britney’s financial affairs until the court decides she’s ready to look after herself again and the conservatorship can be completely terminated – which could happen in just a few months.
Dozens of fans and supporters of what has become known as the #FreeBritney movement gathered outside the court, waving banners and changing ‘Free Britney’ and ‘Jamie for jail’.
Yay! Taking to Instagram to celebrate, the singer penned: ‘On cloud 9 right now!!!’, alongside pictures and video of her flying a prop plane for the first time
Wow: La Toya Jackson wrote: ‘A huge congratulations to Britney Spears!!! #FreeBritney #freedom #BritneySpears’
Happy days: Mexican actress Veronica Falcón weighed in by simply sharing: ‘About damn time! #BritneySpears’
Hitting back: Britney was not in attendance at the hearing where a judge heard arguments for ending the conservatorship. Both of her parents Jamie and Lynn attended virtually via Zoom
Britney’s lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, thanked the movement for its support, which he said had been ‘instrumental’.
He noted that while today’s ruling was a ‘substantial step toward [Britney’s] freedom’ there are still further allegations of Britney’s mistreatment that are being investigated by state and federal authorities.
Rosengart told TMZ that Britney should ‘absolutely’ sue her father if there is evidence that proves that Jamie misappropriated money.
Hitting back: Britney’s lawyer addressed the Los Angeles court seeking a suspension of the conservatorship to allow the continuation of the probe into Jamie’s time as Britney’s conservator
Britney’s lawyer Mathew Rosengart (pictured) addressed the crowd outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse following Britney’s win
‘Britney burst into tears upon hearing the judge’s decision,’ an anonymous source told Page Six.
‘For the longest time, she had begun to think that she would never see the day that her father’s domineering control over every single aspect of her life would end, but it finally happened.’
‘She’s in shock and at a loss for words but literally jumping for joy,’ the source added. ‘She hasn’t felt joy like this in 13 years.’
While unclear when Spears took her flying lesson, the post is thought to be symbolic of her newfound freedom.
Yay! Supporters rallied together to celebrate the news
In July, the singer legally got behind the wheel of a car and drove alone for the first time in 15 years after a judge lifted the driving restrictions imposed on her by her father’s conservatorship.
In the post about her flying lesson, Britney wrote: ‘On cloud 9 right now !!!! First time flying a plane and first time in a prop plane !!! Geez I was scared !!! Pssss bringing the ship home, JL … Stay classy beautiful people !!!! New pics coming soon !!!!’
A second video captures the view as the small plane flies over a strip of green land cutting through blue waters which was followed by an unsteady photo of palm trees.
It was later reported that Britney and her fiancé Sam Asghari went on vacation before her conservatorship hearing.
Amazing: Britney’s fans have fought for her freedom for many years
A #FreeBritney activist reacts after hearing Wednesday’s ruling
The Toxic hitmaker left LA with her fiance ahead of the legal meeting, where Judge Brenda Penny suspended her father. An insider told PEOPLE magazine: ‘Britney and Sam are currently out of town on vacation.
‘She wanted to take the stress off ahead of today. Of course she’s happy with the result of the hearing.’
Following the court decision, Sam took to his Instagram Story to celebrate and said: ‘Free Britney! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!’
And alongside a black and white photo of a female lion, he added: ‘She did this. Her fan base is called the army for a reason.’
Here she is! Her fans were out in force
Spears’ fans and the wider #FreeBritney movement has been campaigning for years to draw attention to the conditions of the singer’s conservatorship
Pictured: Fans show off their homemade signs supporting Britney during a #FreeBritney rally held in conjuction with the hearing on Wednesday
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