Britney Spears Claims She Has Adopted A 'Baby Girl' And 'Decided To Move To Italy' In Bizarre Post

By Favour Adegoke on July 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM EDT
Updated on July 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT

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Britney Spears has made a bold announcement that she has adopted a baby girl, sparking wild theories among fans online.

However, while some questioned her readiness for motherhood, others expressed support, referencing her past struggles.

Meanwhile, production on Britney Spears' biopic "The Woman In Me" has stalled, reportedly due to the singer's concerns about reliving her past.

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Britney Spears Announces Adoption Of 'Baby Girl' Lennon London, But Sources Claim She Is Just 'Messing' Around

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Spears recently took to social media to reveal she's adopted a baby girl.

In a playful video of herself dancing in her home's foyer, the pop star revealed: "I want to let you guys know I adopted a beautiful baby girl !!! Her name is Lennon London Spears," she captioned the clip, also mentioning that she has "decided to move to Italy."

Though she didn't share a glimpse of baby Lennon, the 43-year-old pop star said the little one was dressed in a cute outfit that read, "I'm NEW HERE !!!"

Speculation had already been swirling earlier in the week after eagle-eyed fans spotted a baby carrier in the background of one of Spears' dance videos.

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She also hinted at adopting a child earlier this year. In a now-deleted Instagram video from January, she shared her plans, writing, "I've decided I'm going to adopt a baby girl !!!! I'm actually serious !!!"

Update: Sources close to the star have confirmed to TMZ that Spears did "not adopt a child" and is simply "messing" with people online.

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Fans React To The Singer's Playful Baby Announcement With Mixed Theories

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Following Spears' recent post, not everyone was convinced she had actually adopted a baby girl as she claimed.

On social media, some fans suggested that the "baby girl" might actually be a hyperrealistic reborn doll: lifelike dolls often used by people coping with fertility struggles or grief.

One skeptical fan wrote, "I don't know how adoption works in the US, but I don't think Britney is capable of caring for a child. It must be a lifelike doll she bought."

Others expressed sympathy and support, referencing Spears' past struggles with reproductive control and miscarriage.

"I feel bad that she was forced to have an IUD and was robbed of a lot of kids. Then she gets preggo and has a miscarriage. I feel so bad for her, so I am so happy she has a baby girl now," a person wrote.

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Another chimed in with excitement, "Oh my goddddd. I know how much she loves children and being a mother, I'm soooo happy for her."

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Britney Spears Sparked Concerns Due To Her Recent Antics

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Spears' baby announcement comes after she sparked concerns over her well-being online due to her behavior.

In May, the singer was allegedly seen drinking alcohol and smoking a cigarette while traveling on a private plane to Los Angeles from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. She later apologized for the incident but claimed she found it incredibly funny.

Earlier this month, Spears also casually revealed that she almost crashed into her house with a new car she had just bought.

"Got a new car, but I hate it. The roof doesn't come off, WTF !!! The pedals are not like my old car at all. I almost ran into my house, oh well," she shared on Instagram on Wednesday, per the Daily Mail.

The Singer's Biopic Stalls Amid Creative Differences And Personal Concerns

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Meanwhile, nearly a year after Universal Pictures snapped up the rights to Spears' bestselling memoir, "The Woman In Me," plans for its big-screen adaptation appear to have hit a standstill.

Despite early buzz surrounding the project, an L.A.-based producer told The U.S. Sun that the "wheels have come to a grinding halt."

According to insiders, part of the delay stems from Spears herself. The pop icon reportedly has some reservations, particularly about how her story will be portrayed on screen.

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"She found discussing her past very traumatic, and it prompted negative thoughts," the insider shared. "So for that stuff to then be put together in a film version and visually relived is a real issue. Jon and Britney need time to work through his vision of the film and her needs, too. That just has not materialised so far."

Britney Spears Is 'Involved' In The Making Of The Biopic

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In the meantime, Director Chu appears to have shifted focus to other projects he's committed to.

"Jon has a lot of other projects to get on with," the insider further remarked about the situation," the insider noted. "He doesn't need to wait around, given [that] he is one of the hottest names in the business."

Hints of a delay surfaced earlier this year when Chu addressed the project in a January interview.

"I can't talk about the Britney project," he said, acknowledging that rumors were moving faster than actual progress. "We are very, very early. I've seen a lot of headlines that are ahead of the ball."

Chu also confirmed that Spears is directly involved in shaping the film, lending weight to reports that her concerns are a major factor in the project's pacing.

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“[Spears] is involved. But we will see what happens from there," Chu said at the time.

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