Pop superstar Britney Spears announced she has relocated to Mexico, citing persistent harassment from paparazzi as the driving force behind her decision. The singer shared the news through Instagram videos posted on Tuesday, following her 43rd birthday celebration in the country.
"They've always been incredibly cruel to me, the paparazzi and pictures and the way they've illustrated me to be," Spears explained in one of the videos. She specifically referenced recent photos that made her appear to be wearing "a white Jason mask," expressing how the unflattering portrayals have affected her emotionally.
The "Toxic" singer's relationship with photographers has been notably strained over the years. In 2021, while vacationing in Hawaii with then-husband Sam Asghari, she publicly lashed out at paparazzi, demanding they leave her alone. She has repeatedly voiced frustration about being unable to go anywhere without photographers "popping up" to take her picture.
However, the permanence of Spears' reported move remains unclear, as the announcement came during her birthday trip to Mexico. In the same series of posts, she playfully claimed she was "turning five" and needed to "go to Kindergarten tomorrow," leading some fans to question the seriousness of her relocation claims.
The announcement comes at a time of significant changes in Spears' life, including her recent divorce from Asghari and the successful release of her memoir "The Woman in Me," which has sold 2.5 million copies in the United States since its October release.
Whether temporary or permanent, Spears' declared move to Mexico underscores her ongoing struggle with media attention and her desire for privacy away from the constant glare of cameras.
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