Inside Britney Spears' tragic family history including father's upbringing
ok.co.ukIt's been nearly two years since US pop singer Britney Spears was released from her controversial 13-year conservatorship in which her father, Jamie, was handed power over both her personal and professional life.The conclusion of the unusual court case - which prompted the global #FreeBritney movement - was announced on 12 November 2021, with fans of Britney celebrating as she was finally granted freedom from the conservatorship after years of asking for it to be terminated.
Britney, 41, has detailed her experiences in her new memoir, The Woman In Me, revealing the extent of the control her father Jamie, 71, had over her as the conservator of her estate.
The new book has sparked interest in Britney's family history and the tragic events that took place. Let's take a look... Jamie Spears was born in Kentwood, Louisiana, to parents June Austin Spears and Emma Jane Spears.
It is understood that Jamie's upbringing was difficult due to his mother's suicide and his father's demands. Emma Jane - Britney's maternal grandmother - died by suicide when Jamie was 13 years old after suffering a miscarriage.
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