The highly anticipated memoir by Britney Spears, titled The Woman in Me, has been released today, offering juicy new revelations about the iconic singer. From her relationships with Justin Timberlake to her famous encounters, Spears opens up about the highs and lows of her life. Here are some of the biggest revelations from the memoir.
**Justin Timberlake**
Spears and Timberlake first kissed at a sleepover when they were kids filming The Mickey Mouse Club: “A Janet Jackson song was playing in the background as he leaned in and kissed me.”
During their relationship, Spears became pregnant unexpectedly. Although she loved Timberlake and expected to have a family with him someday, she decided to have an abortion. She described it as one of the most agonizing experiences of her life.
Spears confessed to cheating on Timberlake with choreographer Wade Robson. She admitted her loyalty to Timberlake but acknowledged this one exception.
According to Spears, Timberlake also cheated on her multiple times during their relationship. She struggled with the infidelity but chose to stay with him.
Their breakup played out publicly, and Spears criticized Timberlake’s music video for Cry Me a River, which depicted her in a negative light. She clarified that she was comatose in Louisiana at the time while he was enjoying his life in Hollywood.
**Christina Aguilera**
Spears called out Aguilera and Timberlake for posing together on the cover of Rolling Stone in 2003. She expressed confusion and hurt, questioning why people could forget that she was a vulnerable human being.
**Madonna**
Spears and Madonna developed a friendship before their famous onstage kiss at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2003. Madonna provided guidance and support to Spears during her breakup with Timberlake.
**Other Famous Romances**
Spears shared details about her relationships with other famous individuals, including Colin Farrell, Jason Alexander, Kevin Federline, and Sam Asghari.
**MTV Video Music Award Moments**
Spears recalled some of her iconic performances at the MTV Video Music Awards, including her performance with a snake in 2001 and her unplanned kiss with Madonna in 2003.
She also discussed her “Gimme More” performance, where she faced criticism for her appearance and had an uncomfortable encounter with Timberlake.
**Drugs and Partying**
Spears clarified that her partying days were not as wild as the media portrayed them. She admitted to using the ADHD medication Adderall as her “drug of choice” at the time to alleviate depression symptoms. She denied having a drinking problem or using illegal drugs.
**Shaving Her Head and Acting Career**
Spears revealed that she shaved her head and hit a paparazzi’s car with an umbrella during a tumultuous period in her life. She attributed these actions to severe postpartum depression, her custody battle, and the constant pressure from the media.
She also opened up about her acting career, specifically her experience shooting the film Crossroads.
Overall, Britney Spears’s memoir provides fresh insights into her life, shedding light on her personal relationships, struggles, and career.
