Britney Spears Fans Support Pop Star’s ‘Valid’ Criticism Of Those Paparazzi Photos

Pop star Britney Spears has the support of her fans amid the paparazzi photos that surfaced of her online.

The photos appear to show the "Toxic" singer out and about with cellulite visible on her legs. The 42-year-old pop star took to Instagram to slam the paps who took the photos, claiming that was not how she looked.

Britney Spears fans later took to social media to respond to her comments, feeling that her criticism of the photos was "valid."

In an Instagram post published last week, Britney shared a video that featured her wearing the same outfit that the paparazzi captured her wearing. She wore a pink strapless dress along with her signature white pointed boots and a black choker necklace. “The night before the paps got THAT SHOT of me going to my car !!! Same dress and same girl !!!” she wrote in the caption.

“Look I get it I know my body is not perfect but I also know I don’t have cellulite on my legs the way the paps betray me !!! I also know the way the paps shoot me in public when I go out I look like a different person !!!” she continued, noting that she has a history of being bullied by the media.

Given the constant media scrutiny surrounding her career, Britney went on to call herself “one of the most bullied people in the world” and felt that it was “abusive” the way the paparazzi treated her. “It’s honestly abusive because I do feel like one of the most bullied people in the world !!! It’s the truth !!!” she told her 42 million Instagram followers.

“It’s not healthy for my heart or my health !!! I’m 122 and if I lost anymore [sic] weight and was sick and believed those pics I would be in the hospital !!! It’s a sticky conversation because in a world of [sic] where vanity rules not one person would believe me !!! Not one person will believe me because they prefer the negativity !!!” she added before concluding, “Oh well !!!”

A few days after Britney posted her video, one fan took to Reddit in order to share their dismay with the way Britney has been treated by paparazzi over the years. They included three different photos of Britney out and about, with the second slide blaming her “famous love of fast food” for her “cottage cheese thighs.”

“To those judging Britney for being upset about the recent paparazzi pictures, and that she should just accept it - here's a reminder that there is a history of tabloids editing cellulite onto her legs,” the user wrote. “They try to make her look worse than she does for clicks/sales. Britney's feelings are absolutely valid.”

The post received many supportive comments from fans who agreed that Britney received far more criticism than she should. “I’m so sensitive to any hint of criticism. Can’t imagine what this level of scrutiny does to a person’s mental state. I also can’t think of another celebrity that was targeted to the point Britney was?” another fan asked. “Bullying on a mass scale. Some may scoff at the idea, but Britney is a survivor. The fact she’s still alive and dancing and saying f-ck you if you don’t like it… hardcore.”

Another follower was quick to voice their agreement, adding, “It really is. I roll my eyes when people say her posts are weird. No, the way it's considered normal to post is weird. Everyone is being fake on social media. Britney is so far past caring what people think and good for her! She's not hurting anyone let her dance.”

Although the “Circus” singer has shared throwback dancing videos on her page, she revealed that she has not actually danced since the video of her dancing with kitchen knives went viral online. However, on Friday, she was back in her gym, dancing in crop tops, shorts, and boots.

“I haven’t danced in so long … the last time I danced I was dancing with knives … people say I shouldn’t post those !!! It’s been 9 months since I have danced but I did last night … It’s not very good but I did it !!!” she wrote in the caption. Although she is back to dancing, she has apparently not forgotten about the viral photos.

On Sunday, June 30, Britney took to her Instagram Stories to share another paparazzi photo of her legs covered with cellulite. “This is how the paps make my legs look when I go out… not very nice and I hardly go outside ‘cause I know what they do,” she wrote.

“It’s embarrassing, the whole subject, but that’s exactly what they have always done to me … similar to what my dad used to do… it’s demoralizing !!!” she added.