Britney Spears has come to the defense of actress Kate Beckinsale while taking a swipe at the Osbourne family. The pop icon used her Instagram platform to address critics of Beckinsale's social media content and to respond to disparaging comments made by the Osbournes about her own online presence.
Spears, known for her candid and unfiltered social media posts, recently expressed admiration for Beckinsale, 50, who faced criticism for supposedly not posting "age-appropriate content." The "Pearl Harbor" star has been known to engage with her critics, something Spears praised highly.
"I adore Kate Beckinsale especially because she's from London!!!" Spears wrote on Instagram. "I realized how incredibly cruel people were talking about her IG saying she needs more age-appropriate content... she's in her fifties, and I thought it was pretty badass how she responded with a mini bow in her hair looking literally 4 years old."
Spears drew parallels between Beckinsale’s situation and her own experiences with online criticism. She addressed comments that she spends all day dancing on Instagram, offering a spirited rebuttal.
"Not as bad as some of my comments saying it's sad that I'm as old as I am and dancing every single day on my IG. Number 1) I hardly ever dance.. and number 2) I am not poor at all," Spears added.
"I have more ligature in my left toe than any grown man or woman on earth!!! If you don't believe me... how long do you think I should keep this going for??? In my transparent opinion, wealth and health, it isn't relied solely on cash in your bank account which I have lots of that too."
Spears didn't stop there. She also launched a direct attack on the Osbourne family, who had criticized her dance videos on their podcast. Ozzy Osbourne, along with his wife Sharon and their children Kelly and Jack, expressed their concern and disdain for Spears' Instagram activity during a recent episode of "The Osbournes Podcast."
The former Black Sabbath frontman was particularly harsh. "I'm fed up with seeing poor old Britney Spears [dancing]. Every f*****g day," Ozzy said. "You know, it's sad. Very, very sad." His sentiments were echoed by his family. Kelly Osbourne remarked, "I feel so sorry for her," while her brother Jack called it "very sad indeed." Sharon Osbourne added, "She's a poor little thing."
In response, Spears didn't hold back. "I'm gonna do a photoshoot with Kate and tell the Osbourne family, who is the most boring family known to mankind, to kindly f**k off!!!" she wrote, concluding her post with characteristic defiance.
Spears' post underscores the ongoing scrutiny and judgment celebrities face regarding their personal lives and online behavior. Her defense of Beckinsale highlights a broader issue of ageism and the societal expectations placed on women, particularly those in the public eye.
The clash between Spears and the Osbournes also illustrates the divisive opinions surrounding Spears’ social media presence. While some view her posts as troubling, others, including Spears herself, see them as expressions of freedom and joy after years of conservatorship and control.