Britney Spears’ first husband Jason Alexander livestreamed himself crashing her wedding on Thursday afternoon at her California mansion.
Alexander is now in the custody of the Ventura Sheriff’s Department having been charged with trespassing, vandalism and two batteries after a couple of altercations with Britney’s security guards.
Minutes before he was apprehended, Alexander managed to broadcast himself on Instagram as he ran through hillside trails, as he approached the rear of Spears’ home.
The 40-year-old was easily able to scale a fence, descend a rocky hillside and slip inside the wedding venue, all-the-while telling security exactly who he was, and why he was there – just hours before the fairytale ceremony got underway.
Alexander’s arrest is the third arrest in 13 months. Police sources revealed he also has a felony warrant for larceny in another county.
He was last in police custody for driving under the influence in January 2021 and breaking security protocols at an airport in August. Alexander was also arrested previously for violating an order of protection and stalking an unidentified woman in December 2021.
The ceremony was a star-studded affair, with hordes of celebrities attending the festivities at Britney’s 12,464-square-foot, five-bedroom, eight-bath Italian villa.
Yet the celebrity guests seemed unfazed by the drama as they were chauffeured home after watching Britney and Sam say ‘I do’.
Shortly after the crashing, a source told Page Six: ‘Britney is shaken but doesn’t want to let this get her down. Everyone is thankfully safe, and Jason is no longer on the property.’
On Thursday night, Spears‘ attorney revealed he was ‘absolutely livid’ after Alexander crashed the pop star’s wedding venue and demanded he be locked up.
Mathew Rosengart, a former federal prosecutor with a reputation that has seen him represent a host of high-profile clients since he went into private practice in 2001, said he is ‘personally working with the sheriff’s department to ensure Mr. Alexander is aggressively prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.’
‘Jason Alexander has been handcuffed, taken into custody and arrested. I express my thanks to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department for their prompt response and good work,’ Rosengart, told TMZ in a statement.
Rosengart’s vow to see Alexander prosecuted capped off an afternoon of drama within the grounds of Spears’ Thousand Oaks, California mansion hours before she is due to marry longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari.
A photographer captured the moment Alexander was apprehended by security and pinned to the ground.
Alexander claimed that Britney had ‘invited him’ to the event and that she was his ‘first and only wife’ before he proudly stated he was there to ‘crash the wedding’.
At one point, he managed to make it inside the wedding tent which was decorated in pink roses, before he was once again confronted by armed security.
He was swiftly tackled to the ground and escorted off the premises with the Ventura County Sheriff having been summoned. Overhead photos show at least six patrol cars in attendance as Alexander’s antics demonstrated a stunning breach in security surrounding the star.
Rosengart told TMZ he’s ‘absolutely livid’ Alexander tried to crash and wants Alexander locked up.
Alexander and Spears tied the knot in Las Vegas in 2004 and were married for just 55 hours before they had their union annulled.
Britney Spears’ wedding was just dramatically interrupted, as her first husband, Jason Alexander, showed up trying to crash the event … resulting in a police response.
Alexander could be seen prowling around the hillside above Britney’s home, left. He was quickly pursued by a security guard
At one stage, Alexander entered the wedding tent that had been erected for the couple’s nuptials. Security personnel were never far behind, right
Alexander then freely walked upstairs and began going into various bedrooms, left. Security did not look impressed as the police were called, right
The drama happened on Britney’s own property in Thousand Oaks, California – hours before her wedding was due to start
Britney Spears ‘ first husband Jason Alexander dramatically crashed his ex’s wedding to longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari. He can be seen in aerial footage being escorted off the property
Spears had previously been married to Alexander when they got married in January for just 55 hours in 2004 in a spur-of-the-moment ceremony in Vegas
Alexander, 40, filmed himself talking to camera before he stormed into Britney’s wedding
Alexander grew up with Britney in Kentwood, Louisiana, and said that he was ‘duped’ into agreeing to an annulment and misguidedly thought that he and Britney still had a future
Wedding preparations were still underway for Britney Spears and Sam Sam Asghari’s wedding when Alexander walked into the ten
The wedding will is to place at Britney’s 12,464-square-foot, five-bedroom, eight-bath Italian villa – which is located in a gated community in Thousand Oaks, California. Alexander scaled the fence
The famed pop star was seen wearing a floral shirt and sunglasses during the outing. Her blonde hair was pulled back into a ponytail earlier on Thursday
Sam was pictured exiting the convenience store with a plastic bag full of stuff – but it’s unclear what he purchased
In a 10 minute long Instagram live video, Alexander can be seen scaling a fence on the perimeter of Spears’ property as he documents exactly what he is about to do.
He encounters a number of security personnel and openly states his name and intention: ‘I’m Jason Alexander. The first husband. I’m here to crash the wedding!’
As Alexander descends a hillside, he enters the wedding tent where planners are still busy putting the finishing touches, even shaking hands with some of the workers.
Several rows of wooden benches can be seen lined up, together with an alter covered in pink roses under which the couple would later say their vows.
Britney Spears’ lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, a former federal prosecutor said he is ‘personally working with the sheriff’s department to ensure Mr. Alexander is aggressively prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.’
Alexander introduces himself to several of the workers present who are helping to put everything into place.
He then marches inside the house demanding to know: ‘Where’s Britney?’
The video occasionally cuts out completely but Alexander can be seen bounding up a fight of stairs to the second story before entering what appears to be a bedroom while still calling out Britney’s name.
Eventually, Alexander is apprehended by a member of the security team who can be see holding a gun in his hand, which he keep pointed towards the floor.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department raced to the scene to respond to a trespassing call.
Three police cars arrived at the singer’s Thousand Oaks home just after 2.30pm, along with a fire truck.
An onlooker told DailyMail.com: ‘It all happened very fast. Three cop cars just showed up and went screeching up her drive.
‘We were all trying to figure out what’s going on, especially after the fire truck left.’
When reached by phone, Alexander’s father, Dennis, told DailyMail.com, ‘No comment,’ on his son’s antics.
Police are seen approaching the front grates of the residence where Spears was getting hitched
Police were on scene quickly following the disturbance at Spears’ home
Alexander is currently being held by the Ventura Sheriff’s Department and has been charged with trespassing, vandalism and two batteries in relation to his altercations with Britney’s security guards. He is pictured here in a mugshot from September 2001
Alexander was arrested on an outstanding warrant not for criminal trespass – although those charges may be added, police sources have told DailyMail.com,
The reason for the ‘out county warrant’ has yet to be determined.
The incident, which kicked off shortly after 2pm, saw three Ventura County Sheriff vehicles descend on the property, along with a team from the Ventura County Fire Department.
Records show Alexander’s appearance was listed as a medical emergency by the Fire Department who were called in at 2.14pm by cops.
Alexander is currently being held by the Ventura Sheriff’s Department and has been charged with trespassing, vandalism and two batteries in relation to his altercations with Britney’s security guards.
He also has a felony warrant for larceny in another county, and he remains in custody.
The incident is Alexander’s third arrest in 13 months.
He was last in police custody for driving under the influence in January 2021 and breaking security protocols at an airport in August.
Alexander was also arrested previously for violating an order of protection and stalking an unidentified woman in December 2021.
He pleaded guilty to the charges on January 4 and was ordered to serve nearly a year of probation.
Emergency services including the Ventura County Fire Department were on scene
Emergency services arrive at the venue after Alexander arrived to crash the wedding
The California Highway Patrol could be seen pulling into the home of Spears on Thursday afternoon
Police cars can be seen on the property of Spears’ home following Alexander’s unexpected arrival
Wedding planners and catering trucks could be seen on site at Spears’ palatial mansion in Thousand Oaks, California
A least five patrol cars could be seen on site following the break-in by Alexander on Thursday
Patrol cars can be seen lining the driveway of Spears’ home following Alexander’s break-in
Alexander appeared to easily scale this fence before finding himself on Spears’ property
Spears married Asghari on Thursday after nearly six years together.
She wore a custom Versace bridal gown created by legendary fashion icon Donatella Versace, who was also in attendance for the couple’s ‘I Dos.’
Thursday’s ceremony was a star-studded affair, with the likes of socialite Paris Hilton and actress Drew Barrymore seen arriving to Britney’s 12,464-square-foot, five-bedroom, eight-bath Italian villa in their chauffeured vehicles.
Britney’s Versace wedding dress had ‘an off-the-shoulder cap sleeve and a deep V-shaped slit in the leg,’ as per E! News. Britney previously teased Donatella’s potential involvement in bringing her wedding gown to life an Instagram post published in March.
The outlet also dished that the Womanizer songstress wore jewelry by Stephanie Gottlieb and her makeup was courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury.
According to PEOPLE, Britney made her trek down the aisle to Elvis Presley’s hit song Can’t Help Falling in Love in front of 60 guests.
‘Queen Of Pop’ Madonna, who famously shared a VERY steamy kiss with Britney on stage during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, was among the stars who watched Britney and Sam exchange vows.
Donatella Versace, who reportedly helped bring Britney’s Versace bridal gown to life, rolled up to the wedding venue in a snazzy black sports car with her window rolled down.
She had a huge smile on her face as she took directions from a nearby wedding crew member. The 67-year-old fashionista was accompanied by a male companion.
Donatella wore her signature bleach blonde hair parted to one side and in glamorous curls that flowed down her chest.
She appeared to be wearing a sleeveless blue dress and she accessorized with a gold necklace.
Drew Barrymore put on an equally jovial display as she arrived in her own chauffeured vehicle with a female pal.
The Never Been Kissed star, 47, seemed to be sporting a brown cloak-like number and her auburn hair was parted down the middle and styled in waves.
Drew was decked out in a pair of large, gold chandelier earrings and a glitzy gold watch.
Britney’s superstar attorney Mathew Rosengart, who was key to helping the star end her long-standing conservatorship last year, was spotted driving himself to the wedding venue.
Close pal: Paris Hilton, who was famously part of Britney’s partying crew in the early 2000s before her conservatorship was put in place, looked ultra glammed up for the occasion in a sexy black cut-out dress
Gorgeous: The skirt of her dress flowed to her ankles and ruched down the back seam
The 40-year-old hitmaker walked down the aisle in a custom Versace bridal gown that was created by legendary fashion icon Donatella Versace, who was also in attendance for the couple’s ‘I Dos’
Ready to party! Drew Barrymore put on an equally jovial display as she arrived in her own chauffeured vehicle with a female pal
Britney’s superstar attorney Mathew Rosengart, who was key to helping the star end her long-standing conservatorship last year, was spotted driving himself to the wedding venue
Maria Menounos wowed in a sleeveless teal velvet gown that showed off her enviably toned arms
The pair announced their engagement via Instagram in September 2021 but had not disclosed a wedding date.
Two months later, the Stronger singer was released from a legal conservatorship that had controlled her personal life and finances for 13 years.
During court proceedings, she said she longed to get married and start a new family without any restrictions.
Spears announced in April that she and Asghari were expecting a baby. A month later, the singer said she had suffered a miscarriage.
Iranian-born Asghari, 28, is a personal trainer and actor who has appeared on the Showtime series Black Monday.
Spears, 40, has been married twice before. She wed childhood friend Jason Allen Alexander in Las Vegas in 2004, but that marriage was annulled a few days later.
That same year, she married dancer Kevin Federline, with whom she had two children, Sean Preston, 16, and Jayden James, 15. That marriage ended in divorce in 2007.
Spears’ lavish wedding will include a ride in a Cinderella-style carriage pulled by a gray horse, DailyMail.com can reveal
The horse could be seen arriving hours before the wedding nuptials were to begin
The carriage could be seen arriving as the wedding ceremony drew closer
The horse and carriage arrived shortly after 4pm and were the latest in a long line of arrivals, following minivans carrying workers and caterers
Security appeared to have been beefed up following the scare earlier on Thursday afternoon
Spears’ lavish wedding will include a ride in a Cinderella-style carriage pulled by a gray horse, DailyMail.com can reveal.
Exclusive DailyMail.com photos show the carriage arriving at her $7m Thousand Oaks, California, home where the Hit Me Baby One More Time singer is due to marry this evening.
The horse and carriage arrived shortly after 4pm and were the latest in a long line of arrivals, following minivans carrying workers and caterers.
Mom-of-two Spears hired luxe catering firm Contemporary Catering to provide food for the 80 guests expected at the wedding.
On its website, the company says ‘something sacred is at stake at every event’ and boasts of using the best local ingredients, adding: ‘Our commitment to quality ingredients goes uncompromised.
‘We utilize local organic produce whenever possible and source sustainable poultry and meat from local ranches.’
A sample wedding menu includes appetizers of Kobe beef sliders and Ahi tuna tartare, followed by entrees such as ‘a duet of spice rubbed, grilled and sliced flank steak’ or Santa Barbara sea bass served with charred fennel, saffron and a tomato herb cream sauce.
Puddings include panna cotta with berry compote and a molten chocolate cake.
Sam and Britney got engaged back in September 2021 after five years of dating. At the time the pop star revealed the happy news via Instagram, sharing a smiling video of her flashing her custom four-carat Forever Diamonds NY engagement ring
Spears and Alexander knew one another from childhood in Kentwood, Louisiana and she had flown him to Las Vegas for New Year’s celebrations.
Speaking in 2012 about their brief marriage, Alexander said that it was the Grammy-winner’s idea to tie the knot in Sin City.
‘She just came out and asked me,’ he said. ‘She was like, ‘Well, let’s get married.’ And I was like, ‘Sure. You know, let’s do this.”
Alexander last July appeared on the podcast Toxic: The Britney Spears Story, and said that Spears’ team had persuaded him to annul the marriage.
‘They told me if I would sign the contracts – the annulment – they would let me and Britney continue our relationship, and if we felt the same way in six months they would give us a proper marriage,’ he said. ‘So I had no reason to believe otherwise. I thought that’s what the truth was.
‘They were allowing Britney and I to still have phone communication. So we were talking every day and I still believed the story I was told, that they were going to let us continue to talk and then we would have this marriage … in the future if we felt the same way.’
Alexander said that the phone number he had for Spears had changed a month afterward, and he didn’t have a way to get in touch with her.
Alexander is also an avid Trump supporter, having attended the notorious Stop the Steal rally which led to the January 6 siege on the Capitol.
Alexander is a plandemic-believing anti-vaxxer. He is also an avid Trump supporter, having attended the notorious Stop the Steal rally which led to the January 6 siege on the Capitol
EXCLUSIVE: Britney Spears’ big brother Bryan is seen running errands on his sister’s wedding day and is the ONLY family member invited – but refuses to say if he’ll walk her down the aisle
Britney Spears‘ big brother Bryan has been seen running errands ahead of his sister’s lavish wedding.
DailyMail.com spotted the film producer on Thursday, the day Britney is due to marry fiancé Sam Asghari, but he refused to confirm whether or not he’ll be walking her down the aisle.
Bryan Spears, 45, who co-managed Britney’s controversial conservatorship alongside his father Jamie, is reportedly the only member of her family who has secured an invite to her nuptials after Jamie, her mom Lynne and sister Jamie Lynn were all left off the invite list.
TMZ reported that Britney’s sons Sean Preston and Jayden James and ex-husband Kevin Federline will not be attending.
‘Although the boys will not be in attendance, Kevin and the boys are happy for Britney and wish her and Sam all the best going forward,’ said Mark Vincent Kaplan, an attorney representing Federline.
For Bryan’s morning stroll, he wore a baseball cap, grey t-shirt shirt, black shorts and was seen talking on the phone. He appeared in good spirits and thanked onlookers for their well wishes.
DailyMail.com spotted Bryan Spears, 45, running errands Thursday. It’s the day his younger sister Britney, 40, is set to marry Sam Asghari, 28
It’s been reported that Bryan is the only family member invited to the wedding
Bryan Spears, 45, co-managed Britney’s controversial conservatorship alongside his father Jamie (left)
Britney’s father Jamie, her mom Lynne and sister Jamie Lynn were all left off the invite list after the family drama over Britney’s conservatorship
Her father Jamie, her mom Lynne and sister Jamie Lynn were all left off the invite list after the family drama over Britney’s conservatorship
Bryan refused to confirm whether or not he’ll be walking his sister down the aisle
Bryan appeared in good spirits and thanked onlookers for their well wishes as he wore a baseball cap, gym gear and was talking on the phone
Workers were seen setting up a large white tent on Wednesday at Britney’s LA home, which appears to be the spot that the wedding celebrations will take place.
The secluded tent is sure offer a good amount of privacy for the high-profile couple, who announced their engagement back in September.
Two curtains were drawn in the center of the tent to allow for people to enter, with a white staircase leading up to the entranceway.
Men could be seen carrying in a series of boxes, benches, decorations, lighting and sound equipment, and even pink cushions.
The wedding will take place at Britney’s 12,464-square-foot, five-bedroom, eight-bath Italian villa – which is located in a gated community in Thousand Oaks, California. Britney purchased the home, which sits on 20 acres of land, in October 2015 for $7.4million.
The 40-year-old singer and the 28-year-old actor and fitness professional were also spotted out and about in Los Angeles in the days leading up to the wedding, with the couple being photographed driving around in a lavish, white Rolls Royce.
Sam sat behind the wheel of the luxury car – which start at $460,000 – while Britney rode in the backseat and chatted with her longtime agent Cade Hudson.
Britney was seen wearing a floral shirt and sunglasses during the outing. Her blonde hair was pulled back into a ponytail. The bride-to-be seemed in good spirits as she was pictured animatedly talking to Sam and Cade.
The group stopped at a local 7-Eleven, where Sam picked up some necessities, before continuing on their journey. Sam was pictured exiting the convenience store with a plastic bag full of stuff – but it’s unclear what he purchased.
Sam kept it casual in a pair of bright red shorts, a blue t-shirt, and neon green sneakers.
Sam sat behind the wheel of the expensive car – which starts at $460,000 – while Britney rode in the backseat and chatted with her longtime agent Cade Hudson
It appears that the wedding will take place at Britney’s 12,464-square-foot, five-bedroom, eight-bath Italian villa – which is located in a gated community in Thousand Oaks, California
Men could be seen carrying in a series of boxes, decorations, lighting and sound equipment, and even pink cushions
A bunch of large, wooden benches were all pictured being brought into the tent
Workers were seen setting up a large white tent on Wednesday at Britney’s Los Angeles home, which appears to be the spot that the wedding celebrations will take place in
TMZ reported that the pair are going to tie the knot in front of ‘a very-exclusive and small guest list’ of about 100 close friends and family members on Thursday.
The singer has yet to reveal any details on her wedding dress, but she was spotted meeting with Donatella Versace back in March, so its possible that she will be wearing a gown from the acclaimed Italian designer.
Sam and Britney got engaged back in September 2021 after five years of dating.
At the time the pop star revealed the happy news via Instagram, sharing a smiling video of her flashing her custom four-carat Forever Diamonds NY engagement ring while her husband-to-be peeked in from the side.
Overwhelmed with excitement, Britney wrote: ‘I can’t f**king believe it!!!’
Britney Spears’ sons Sean Preston and Jayden James will not be attending her upcoming wedding to Sam Asghari
It came not long after news that her father was moving to end her financial conservatorship – a ruling which Britney previously revealed stopped her from getting married or having children with Sam.
Sam’s manager, Brandon Cohen, confirmed the news via a statement shortly after the lovebirds both posted on their Instagram accounts.
‘The couple made their long-standing relationship official today and are deeply touched by the support, dedication, and love expressed to them,’ he said, adding that Britney’s new ring was designed by New York City-based jeweler Roman Malayev.
The bespoke design features a brilliant stone in a platinum cathedral setting, and is enhanced with a floating solitaire design and has pavé detailing on the bridge.
The celebrity couple has also enjoyed a series of luxury getaways in the months since the engagement, as they have been seen in Hawaii, Las Vegas, and opulent Mexican resorts in Cabo San Lucas and Cancun.
Britney Spears’ love history: Justin Timberlake heartbreak, 55-hour Vegas marriage and toxic divorce and custody battle with K-Fed that ended in a 5150 psychiatric hold
Britney Spears finally tied the knot with her longtime partner Sam Asghari, 28, on the evening of June 9, 2022.
The 40-year-old songstress and her boyfriend have been going strong since linking up in 2016, but their love follows of string of short-lived romances for the pop superstar.
Below is a history of Britney’s relationships going back to her earliest days as a rising performer.
Wedding bells: Britney Spears, 40, is set to tie the knot with her longtime partner Sam Asghari, 28, on June 9, 2022. Below is a history of Britney’s relationships going back to her earliest days as a rising performer; seen in 2019 in Hollywood
Donald ‘Reg’ Jones (1995–1997)
Britney got her first official boyfriend, Reg Jones, when she was only 14 and he was 17.
In Lynne Spears’ 2008 memoir Through The Storm, Britney’s mother claimed that it was actually Jones whom her daughter lost her virginity to, not her future boyfriend Justin Timberlake.
In 2001, Jones put up two letter than the singer had written him while she was a teen, include one in which she broke up with him.
Justin Timberlake (1998–2002)
Britney’s first serious relationship was with her former Mickey Mouse Club costar Justin Timberlake, who was then part of NSYNC.
Justin’s relationship with Britney was covered in a negative light in a series of documentaries release in the final days of her conservatorship, and he later wrote in an open apology that he was ‘deeply sorry’ and would ‘take accountability.’
Following their 2002 split, the singer used a lookalike actress to apparently stand in for Britney in his video for Cry Me A River, which fans took to be a breakup song about their relationship.
Big love: Britney’s first serious relationship was with her former Mickey Mouse Club costar Justin Timberlake. Last year, he wrote a public apology after fans were outraged at how the breakup was portrayed in multiple documentaries; seen in 2001
Wade Robson (2002)
The Toxic singer reportedly moved on in the wake of her split from Timberlake with choreographer Wade Robson, who worked for both her and Justin’s group NSYNC. Their relationship ended within the year.
Fred Durst (2003)
After the breakup with Robson, Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst claimed that he dated Britney, though she denied that they ever had a relationship.
‘It just became a fiasco of madness,’ he told MTV of the alleged breakup. ‘[But] I always stay true to my heart and true to everything I did and my intentions, and I am in no way a liar.’
Jared Leto (2003)
Britney was also rumored around this time to have dated Jared Leto following his split from Cameron Diaz, but he never confirmed the alleged romance and she denied that they were eve ran item.
After they were seen together, she said they were just ‘really good friends.’
Dancer: The Toxic singer reportedly moved on in the wake of her split from Timberlake with choreographer Wade Robson, who worked for both her and Justin’s group NSYNC. Their relationship ended within the year; seen in 2001
Conflicting statements: After the breakup with Robson, Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst claimed that he dated Britney, though she denied that they ever had a relationship; seen in 2019
Rumors: Around 2003, Britney was rumored to be dating Jared Leto after they were seen together, but he never confirmed it and she denied it; seen in March in Austin, TX
Colin Farrell (2003)
There was clearly something going on between Britney and actor Colin Farrell in 2003, when they were seen kissing at the premiere of his film The Recruit, where they also walked the red carpet.
However, he shrugged the affectionate display off and said he was ‘just a 26-year-old guy who’s single and having a good time.’
Columbus Short (2003)
Britney dated within her own organization when she hooked up with her backup dance Columbus Short in 2003.
Short, who subsequently starred on Scandal, later claimed that he overheard Britney’s parents Lynne and Jamie Spears refer to him by the N-word when she was on speaker phone with them, though he didn’t specify who said it and they both denied using the word.
Columbus claimed to have only had sex with her once, and he claimed he was fired after he failed to reciprocate her affections.
Nothing to see here: Colin Farrell and Britney were seen kissing in 2003 at the premiere of his film The Recruit, but he denied there was anything serious going on between them; seen in 2003
Offensive language: Britney began dating her backup dance Columbus Short in 2003. He claimed he overheard one of her parents refer to him by the N-word, though both denied the incident; seen in 2003 in NYC
Jason Alexander (2004)
Britney’s first (brief) marriage was to Jason Alexander, who had been her friend since childhood.
They eloped in Las Vegas at the Little White Wedding Chapel, but they famously got the union annulled after just 55 hours of married life.
Quick turnaround: Britney’s first (brief) marriage was to Jason Alexander, who had been her friend since childhood. They eloped in Las Vegas at the Little White Wedding Chapel, but they famously got the union annulled after just 55 hours of married life
Kevin Federline (2004–2007)
The songstress’ next relationship also resulted in a marriage.
Britney and Kevin, a backup dancer, would go on to share her two sons: Sean, 16, and Jayden, 15.
The couple divorced in 2007, and it was her struggles with custody that factored into the creation of her conservatorship.
In January 2008, she locked herself in a bathroom with the children when it was time to return them to their father. The police were subsequently called, and Spears was put on a 5150 psychiatric hold.
Marriage no. 2: Spears was married to her second husband Kevin Federline from 2004–2007. In January 2008, she was put on a psychiatric hold after refusing to return their sons Sean and Jayden to him; seen in 2005 in Hollywood
J. R. Rotem (2007)
Britney hit the dating scene quickly following her divorce when she got together with the music producer J. R. Rotem, though the relationship appears to have been short-lived.
Isaac Cohen (2007)
In the same year, she began dating the male model Isaac Cohen.
At the time, her fans noted that Cohen noted only looked like her ex-husband Kevin, but he even favored similar clothing to the dancer.
Though their breakup was described as ‘amicable,’ Cohen later made unflattering statements about his ex.
Passing through: Britney hit the dating scene quickly following her divorce when she got together with the music producer J. R. Rotem, though the relationship appears to have been short-lived; seen in 2007
Lookalike: In the same year, Britney dated the model Isaac Cohen. Her fans noted his similar appearance and style to Kevin; seen in 2007
Howie Day (2007)
Britney reportedly met the singer–songwriter Howie Day while both were at the Promises rehab center in Malibu.
Life & Style reported at the time that Britney’s mother Lynne was concerned about the relationship, which didn’t last long.
Adnan Ghalib (2007–2008)
The pop star shocked her fans and family when she began dating the paparazzo Adnan Ghalib in 2007, despite the fact that he had long been on her tail hunting for the perfect photo.
Ghalib claimed in 2008 that he had a sex tape featuring Britney in an apparent bid to shop it around, though he later claimed his statements were fabricated, according to The Daily Beast.
Britney’s father Jamie successful won a restraining order to keep Ghalib away from his daughter by claiming that the photographer alerted paparazzi to Britney’s whereabouts and then got a fee from them.
Rehab relationship: Britney reportedly met the singer–songwriter Howie Day while both were at the Promises rehab center in Malibu; seen in 2016 in LA
Shocker: The pop star surprised fans and family when she began dating the paparazzo Adnan Ghalib in 2007, despite the fact that he had long been on her tail hunting for the perfect photo; seen in 2008 in LA
Jason Trawick (2009–2013)
One of Spears’ longest relationship was with her former agent, Jason Trawick.
In 2021, rumors spread claiming the two had secretly married and then divorce in 2012 after records showing her conservatorship put a lawyer on retainer shortly before their 2013 breakup.
However, Trawick denied that they were ever married, and no marriage license — or divorce — was ever filed.
David Lucado (2013–2014)
Britney and David Lucado began dating shortly after her split from Trawick, though the relationship only lasted about a year.
Steady: One of Spears’ longest relationship was with her former agent, Jason Trawick. Last year, rumors emerged that they had gotten married and divorce in 2012, but a marriage license was never filed; seen in 2012 in LA
That was fast: Britney and David Lucado began dating shortly after her split from Trawick, though the relationship only lasted about a year; seen in 2014
Charlie Ebsersol (2014–2015)
Britney continued to date within the entertainment industry, though her new boyfriend Charlie Ebersol was a film and television producer.
Sources claimed to Hollywood Life after their breakup that the two separated after Britney’s father Jamie suggested he wasn’t a good match for her.
Sam Asghari (2016–)
Sam Asghari, an aspiring actor, has been by the pop star’s side since 2016, making their relationship her longest to date.
She met Sam in 2016 when he appeared in her Slumber Party music video, and the two quickly hit it off after that.
They went Instagram official in January 2017, and Sam was by her side amid the battle to end her long-running conservatorship.
Britney announced their engagement on September 12, 2021, and she followed the good news up by having her conservatorship terminated in November of that year.
In April 2022, the couple announced they were expecting their first child together, but Britney revealed just a month later that she had suffered a miscarriage.
‘Perhaps we should have waited to announce until we were further along however we were overly excited to share the good news,’ she wrote on Instagram.
Love of her life: Britney has been with her love Sam Asghari since 2016, when he appeared in her Slumber Party video. They got engaged in September 2021 and announced her pregnancy in April 2022, before she suffered a miscarriage in May
How Britney Spears’ 13-year conservatorship restricted her ability to marry and have children
Britney Spears shocked her fans when she testified in June 2021 that her conservatorship, which was put in place in 2008, prevented her from getting married or even having another child.
‘I want to be able to get married and have a baby,’ she said during a conservatorship hearing. ‘I was told right now in the conservatorship, I’m not able to get married or have a baby, I have an IUD inside of myself right now so I don’t get pregnant.’
The terms of Spears’ conservatorship turned over control of her estate to various figures, including her father Jamie Spears and conservator of her person Jodi Montgomery, who succeeded her father.
However, according to experts who spoke to Rolling Stone, California law wouldn’t have barred Britney from getting married or having children unless there was an explicit order to do so.
Shocking: Britney Spears, 40, astounded her fans when she testified in June 2021 that she couldn’t get married or have a baby due to her conservatorship; seen with father Jamie
Under the rules of the arrangement, the singer was not able to enter into any contracts, according to legal experts who spoke to Variety.
That means that she could accept an informal marriage proposal from Sam Asghari, but she would have been prevented from marrying as long as the conservatorship was in place, unless she got the permission of her conservator.
If she had tried to sign a marriage license, it likely would have been invalidated if the conservatorship didn’t first give her permission.
Confusion: Though some legal experts said she likely couldn’t get married without permission, others told Rolling Stone that she could as long as there wasn’t an order barring it; seen in 2016
In the dark: Britney court-appointed lawyer Samuel Ingham III came under fire for allegedly never telling Spears that she could ask to end her conservatorship
The fact that the singer believed she couldn’t marry or have children raised troubling questions about what kind of information and advice she was receiving from her court-appointed attorney Samule Ingham III, who began representing her in 2008.
Despite the restrictive conditions of the conservatorship, Ingham III reportedly never took steps to end the arrangement, and he eventually stepped down in July 2021, following his client’s bombshell testimony.’
He was previously lambasted by experts after Spears testified that she didn’t know she was allowed to petition to end her conservatorship.
The issue is now a moot point for Spears, who is free to control her life and estate. After Ingham resigned, her new lawyer Mathew Rosengart represented Britney before a judge ended the conservatorship in November 2021.
The end: After Ingham resigned in July, he was replaced by Mathew Rosengart. A judge ended Spears’ conservatorship in November 2021; seen in September 2021
Inside Britney Spears’ toxic family after conservatorship battle left her estranged from father, mother and sister
Britney Spears’ ‘cult-like’ conservatorship was terminated by a judge last November after 13 years of having her $60million fortune and personal affairs controlled by her 69-year-old father Jamie Spears.
And in the months leading up to the arrangement’s end, Britney exposed the true state of her relationship with Jamie, as well as her mother Lynne and sister Jamie Lynn.
She’s put her family on blast for allegedly taking advantage of her during the ‘demoralizing and degrading’ conservatorship, even going as far as to say they belong in jail for ‘what they did to me.’
And now, with Britney living life estranged from her father, sister and mother, DailyMail.com is looking back on how the conservatorship tore the Spears family apart.
Fractured: DailyMail.com is looking back on how Britney’s controversial conservatorship tore the Spears family apart; Britney pictured with mother Lynne and father Jamie
Jamie Spears
Jamie was granted a ‘temporary conservatorship’ over his daughter in 2008 after the singer landed herself in the headlines for erratic behavior – including THAT infamous head shaving incident – and, eventually, suffering a nervous breakdown.
Despite its initial temporary nature, the conservatorship was extended indefinitely, leaving Britney under the control of her father for the next 13 years.
Though Britney has previously hinted at the fact that the conservatorship felt ‘just like Groundhog Day every day’ to her, the Lucky singer rarely spoke about the arrangement or the extent of her father’s involvement in her financial, personal and career decisions.
Jamie would abruptly step down as conservator in 2019, citing personal health reasons.’ Jodi Montgomery, an experienced conservator, would temporarily take over his duties.
Power move? Jamie was granted a ‘temporary conservatorship’ over his daughter in 2008 after the singer landed herself in the headlines for erratic behavior – including THAT infamous head shaving incident – and, eventually, suffering a nervous breakdown. Despite its initial temporary nature, the conservatorship was extended indefinitely, leaving Britney under the control of her father for the next 13 years
Obvious tensions between Jamie and Britney became public when the performer objected to him remaining her conservator the following year, even threatening to cease performing if he remained in power.
Her attorney told NBC that Britney was ‘afraid of her father’ – a sentiment that would be echoed in the heartbreaking court testimony she delivered in July 2021.
Tensions flare: Obvious tensions between Jamie and Britney became public when the performer objected to him remaining her conservator the following year, even threatening to cease performing if he remained in power. Her attorney told NBC that Britney was ‘afraid of her father’ – a sentiment that would be echoed in the heartbreaking court testimony she delivered in July 2021; Jamie pictured in 2021
Though her bid to give Jamie the boot was denied, Britney’s fight to end her conservatorship as a while would gain intense momentum in 2021 following the release of The New York Times’ documentary Framing Britney Spears, which took a deep dive into the controversial conservatorship.
Just one month later, Britney’s lawyer Samuel Ingham III filed to have Jamie removed and to have Jodi takeover. And in April, she’d request to address the court regarding the life she’d been forced to live for the past 13 years.
In the 24-minute testimony, Britney slammed Jamie and claimed that the conservatorship was ‘allowing my dad to ruin my life.’
She accused her family of purposely instigating her ‘angry tantrums’ and ‘crazy’ behavior, which led to her undergoing a number of psych evaluations ‘against my will.’
She further alleged that Jamie and the rest of the family were staying at her home in Jackson Beach, Florida at the time and that her father ‘didn’t care to ask what was going on then.’
Britney also told the court that she was ‘always extremely scared’ of Jamie while growing up due to his struggles with alcohol.
By August 2021, after continued efforts in the courts by Britney’s new lawyer Mathew S. Rosengart, Jamie agreed to step down as conservator.
Bye! By August 2021, after continued efforts in the courts by Britney’s new lawyer Mathew S. Rosengart, Jamie agreed to step down as conservator. The following month, Jamie filed a petition to end the conservatorship as a whole, noting that he has ‘unconditionally loves and supports his daughter’ – it was officially terminated by a judge on November 12
After learning he would finally be abandoning the role, Britney blasted the conservatorship as ‘a family business’ and thanked Jamie for ‘exiting out of my life and finally allowing me to live mine !!!!
The following month, Jamie filed a petition to end the conservatorship as a whole, noting that he ‘unconditionally loves and supports his daughter’ – it was officially terminated by a judge on November 12.
In the months since the termination, Britney has continued to use Instagram to air out her grievances with her father, with her lawyer also recently accusing the Spears family patriarch of ‘bully[ing] and harass[ing]’ Britney after the fact.
Lynne Spears
Lynne Spears expressed publicly in a statement published in July 2021 that she fully supported her daughter’s big to remove Jamie as conservator.
It is clear to me that James P. Spears is incapable of putting my daughter’s interests ahead of his own on both a professional and a personal level,’ it read.
Yet Jamie hit back, accusing Lynne of being an absent mother and claiming she was paid $150,000 a year by Britney for her mansion in Louisiana.
Mastermind? Lynne Spears expressed publicly in a statement published in July 2021 that she fully supported her daughter’s big to remove Jamie as conservator. Britney would later accuse her mother of ‘secretly’ ruining her life and being the real mastermind behind her conservatorship in a now-deleted Instagram post published in November; Britney and Lynne pictured in 2001
‘In stark contrast, it appears that Lynne is the one who is incapable of putting her daughter’s interests ahead of her own,’ Jamie Spears’ statement said.
‘Lynne has not been involved in her daughter’s life for most of the past twelve years.’
Drama-filled childhood: More recently in a post published in April of this year, Britney alleged that her mother ‘thrived on drama’ and that she would argue with a ‘drunk’ Jamie ‘every night of my life’
Controversially, Lynne had published her own memoir Through The Storm: A Real Story Of Fame And Family In A Tabloid World in 2008, the year Jamie was made Britney’s conservator after the pop star’s months-long mental breakdown.
Britney would later accuse her mother of ‘secretly’ ruining her life and being the real mastermind behind her conservatorship in a now-deleted Instagram post published in November.
‘My dad may have started the conservatorship 13 years ago … but what people don’t know is that my mom is the one who gave him the idea,’ Britney captioned, adding that Jamie was ‘not smart enough’ to come up with the idea.
She continued: ‘She secretly ruined my life … and yes I will call her and [Britney’s former manager] Lou Taylor out on it … so take your whole ‘I have NO IDEA what’s going on’ attitude and go f*** yourself!!!!’
More recently in a post published in April of this year, Britney alleged that her mother ‘thrived on drama’ and that she would argue with a ‘drunk’ Jamie ‘every night of my life.’
Jamie Lynn Spears
Britney and her younger sister Jamie Lynn Spears have developed a highly contentious relationship over the years – which would go into overdrive as Britney’s bid to end her long-standing conservatorship revved up in the courts.
Jamie Lynn broke her silence on the matter in an emotional Instagram video published in June 2021, where she stated that she wanted nothing but ‘happiness’ for her sister and that she always has and ‘always will’ support her.
The Zoey 101 star insisted that she’d made a ‘very conscious choice’ to ‘only participate’ in the singer’s life as her sister – and that she was not on Britney’s payroll as fans had previously accused her of being.
Drifting apart: Britney and her younger sister Jamie Lynn Spears have developed a highly contentious relationship over the years – which would go into overdrive as Britney’s bid to end her long-standing conservatorship revved up in the courts; Britney and Jamie Lynn pictured in 2003
The video appeared to rile Britney up as she launched countless Instagram attacks directed at her sister Jamie Lynn, as well as her mother and father, one of which saw the star threaten to expose them if she ever landed a TV interview.
Jamie Lynn publicly begged for ‘peace’ amid her sister releasing the bombshell social media claims, which later resulted in Britney unfollowing her ‘mean a** sister’ on Instagram.
Controversial: In late 2021, Jamie Lynn announced she’d be releasing own memoir, titled Things I Should Have Said. Then while Jamie Lynn was doing publicity for the memoir she aired out a series of eye-catching allegations about Britney
In late 2021, Jamie Lynn announced she’d be releasing own memoir, titled Things I Should Have Said. She’d changed the titled from Must Confess, after receiving backlash from Britney fans over it being a partial lyric from Britney’s chart-topping track Baby One More Time.
Then while Jamie Lynn was doing publicity for the memoir she aired out a series of eye-catching allegations about Britney.
Jamie Lynn claimed her older sister once locked them both in a room with knife in hand, and described her behavior at one point as ‘erratic, paranoid and, spiraling.’
Britney categorically denied the knife story and retaliated by calling her sister a ‘scum person’ for telling ‘crazy lies’ about her.
As the bad blood between them rose to a boil, Britney also expressed regret that she had not ‘slapped you and Mamma right across your f***ing faces!!!!!’
During the week of the book’s release, Britney’s counsel sent Jamie Lynn a cease and desist over the ‘misleading or outrageous claims’ in the memoir.
Denied! Jamie Lynn claimed her older sister once locked them both in a room with knife in hand, and described her behavior at one point as ‘erratic, paranoid and, spiraling.’ Britney categorically denied the knife story and retaliated by calling her sister a ‘scum person’ for telling ‘crazy lies’ about her; Britney and Jamie Lynn pictured in 2017
