Britney Spears Deletes Instagram After Lamenting Memoir Headlines

Pop star Britney Spears deleted her Instagram account after admitting that she read headlines that she didn't like about her memoir.

Although "The Woman In Me" is not out until Tuesday, there have been a lot of reports about her relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, including allegations of infidelity and an unplanned pregnancy.

It seems that all of the headlines about her memoir might have been too much for the pop star to take, as she deactivated her Instagram account on Friday night after saying that she didn't mean to "offend" anyone earlier in the day.

On Friday, October 20, the "Toxic" singer deactivated her Instagram account. The last time that she deactivated her Instagram account was on August 30, weeks after her ex, Sam Asghari, filed for divorce on August 16.

Earlier in the day, Britney took to both Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter, to make a statement about her memoir announcing that she didn't intend to "offend" anyone with her words.

In a message posted both to X and Instagram, on Friday afternoon, Britney said that she read a lot of headlines about her memoir that she didn't like but she did not go into detail.

"My book's purpose was not to offend anyone by any means !!! That was me then ...that is in the past !!!" she began. "I don't like the headlines I am reading ...that's exactly why I quit the business 4 years ago !!! Most of the book is from 20 years ago ... I have moved on and it's a beautiful clean slate from here !!!"

"I am here to establish it that way for the rest of my entire life !!!" she continued. "Either way, that is the last of it and s--- happens !! This is actually a book didn't know needed to be written ... although some might be offended, it has given me closure on all things for a better future !!!"

"Hopefully I can enlighten people who feel particularly alone in most cases or hurt or misunderstood !!! Again, my motive for this book was not to harp on my past experiences which is what the press is doing and it's dumb and silly !!!" she concluded. "I have moved on since then !! #TheWomaninMe."

Although Britney usually turns comments off on her Instagram posts, she decided to leave them on for this post. “You don’t owe anyone anything or any type of explanation. You’re allowed to speak your mind and live freely. F--- anyone who thinks otherwise. They are all brainwashed and none of them could’ve handled what you’ve been through,” one fan commented.

“You deserve closure- I am looking forward to listening to your audiobook. Wish you all the best with the book! Also going to see Crossroads again at the cinema! You deserve the success!” another follower shared. “It's a part (chapter) of your life, so it is good it's in your book in your biography that very natural things to do! How you can write a biography without facts from your life!” a third fan chimed in.

“Looking forward to reading your book pretty soon next week. Thank you for opening up your heart to us. We love you. Your past experiences have their own meaning and yes, we are not alone because we have you,” another follower commented. “Media twist everything. It’s stupid and silly. And you should not feel the need to explain yourself,” another fan shared.

“You don't owe anyone an apology; this is your experience and your truth. if people don't like how it affected you maybe they shouldn't have treated you that way. From one traumatized person to another, you deserve peace and happiness. The media is looking for clicks and using your trauma for it,” another fan wrote.

Fans are looking forward to reading Britney Spears' memoir "The Woman In Me" which is scheduled for release on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.