The People Who Saved Britney

Britney Spears had to be convinced, cajoled and even badgered into giving rehab a fair shot. We're told three people may have made all the difference.

Britney's mom, Lynne Spears, has been frustrated but undaunted in trying to convince her daughter that she had a problem and needed help. Before Kevin took custody, it was Lynne who protected the children. She has also made Britney and the kids the priority in her life. Britney has railed against her mother; but Lynne refused to back down.

We're told uber-lawyer Laura Wasser stuck with her client as Britney appeared to self-destruct. Many lawyers are notoriously impatient and even intolerant with clients who defy orders and reason. Wasser must have figured out Britney's problems were bigger than she -- and stuck by her side.

Kevin Federline has also been a staunch supporter of his estranged wife. According to several sources, K-Fed has "stepped up to the plate" in Brit's time of need, taking care of the kids and offering Britney and her family support. He has also shown the pop princess tough love; denying her access to their young boys, even when she begged him for it. That, our sources say, was excruciatingly painful for Kevin, but he knew it was the best thing for his wife and his children. We're also told he is being "extremely reasonable" in the divorce.



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91. Let's don't forget about K-Fed and all his consorting with hookers and leaving Britney home while he went out partying every night for two years straight. Hopefully he can partially redeem himslef, but the man's certainly no saint. I hope he's a better father than he was a husband.

Posted at 3:22PM on Feb 28th 2007 by Eileen

92. To SM and all of those others who are criticizing Britney for possibly faking having post partum depression. You are wrong, my wife has had it before with both of our children including five months after the birth of our daughter. You do not know the effect this depression and hormonal imbalance (which can be one of the causes of it) can have on the female body and mind. I may be a man, but I have seen first hand what post partum can do and it effects. Lets treat Britney just like any other woman and give her the benefit of the doubt until she proves otherwise.
As far as the substance abuse goes- please Britney get well for the sake of your kids. To Kevin- I thought all along you were nothing but a thug- you are proving me wrong. Way to step up to the plate and be not only a man, but a friend to your soon to be ex-wife. She will appreciate that and so will her family and kids.

Posted at 8:13PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Lee

93. Stop complimenting Kevin and recognize he was the one who used her and did drugs with her and drank with her and ran around and cheated on her when she was faithful and at home with her kids. Britany didn't party then. She is depressed and hurt and probably still loves him or wishes she was with someone .. just someone to love. Gosh, so do I. And, maybe we get all the guys we don't really want, and that happens. She's made mistakes but she's been a good girl longer than she has not. Just support her, and don't wish phoney Kevin who left his other two kids stranded while he was cheating on their mother while she was way pregnant and never did right by her, by them. Say a prayer this girl comes to her senses and makes us happy again as the best singer and mom she can be without a creepy Kevin in her life. He's in it for the money and the fame and he could only go up .. down he'd be dead. He is still a creep. He's another Stern without an education and both have no talent and us women to exploit for their income.

Posted at 7:35PM on Feb 27th 2007 by VAL

94. Choosing to indulge in self destructive behavior is not a disease although there are many who have allowed themselves to become brainwashed by AA and it's spin off 12 step programs.Such brainwashed folks could not be more wrong.

This article talks about the folks who saved Britney.Although I am sure that all 3 of them have Britney;s best interest at heart they have unknowingly led a lamb to slaughter.Hopefully someone will get her some real help besides the brainwashing techniques of Bill Wilson and his delusional program of AA.

Now between the 3 of these heroes who TMZ thinks helped saved Britney which one of them will be the one to really get the girl some real professional help?


Britney is definitely having a hard time.The truth is after the Rehab Center gets done with her she will be in even worse shape.AA and the 12 steps are useless unless a person is seeking to be brainwashed and on top of that she is having to pay big bucks to get brainwashed.

Britney no doubts needs some help and guidance,perhaps from a shrink or therapist (one who is not a 12 stepper themselves)but under no circumstances should she be exposed to the limited teachings of the AA cult founded by one delusional Bill Wilson.

For the cold hard truth about AA and the multitudes of spin off 12 step programs and their dismal failure rate please educate yourself to the facts of the reality of the crap that actually passes in the publics eye as rehabilitation click on the following link or copy and paste it to your browser.

http://www.orange-papers.org/

This is a must read for anyone or anyone who has aloved one who has or is currently being exposed to the snakeoil brainwashing antics of the cult of AA.

If anyone reads this who truly cares about Britney please get her away from those nutjobs ASAP.

TMZ,you guys do a good job of exposing shams so please help and expose AA for the sham that it is.

Posted at 7:43PM on Feb 27th 2007 by John

95. Get well soon Britney. Fame and fortune came too young. She'll be back in no time. Not sure why Kevin always got such a bad rap. If you saw their show, Caos, you would see that Britney was the one who pursued Kevin, not vice versa. Hey, wouldn't any guy in his shoes go for it! She asked him to marry HER. He acutally seems genuine and down to earth guy who isn't just after her money. She's cute, funny, talented and makes a pretty nice living - what wouldn't you love about her?

Posted at 7:48PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Maggie Z.

96. K-fag trying to save Britney after lying to her, cheating on her, and spending her money. What a classy guy. With friends like these.................

Posted at 8:02PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Whatever

97. Orange paper guy....shut the fuck up. you are such an idiot. this is your opinion only.

Posted at 8:04PM on Feb 27th 2007 by american gigolo

98. I don't feel sorry for Britney Spears at all. It's hard to feel sorry for someone who constantly tries to get attention from the press.

I do believe that she has a problem with drugs and alcohol. But, still, I don't feel sorry for her. I'm sure that she's going to use everything that's happened over the past few weeks to promote her stupid album or whatever work she's lucky to get these days. That will be a sign that the girl has not changed. She'll forever be a pathetic attention-seeker, just like Paris Hilton. These kids need to grow up, and Britney needs to focus on her damn kids or just give them up. They don't even have a mommy, now, because she's in damn rehab. Hopefully she won't get custody of those poor kids.

Posted at 8:07PM on Feb 27th 2007 by morgan

99. Any sympathy I might have felt for her and all her problems pretty much evaporated when I read that she is paying extra money for all the vacant room space around her so she can have privacy in rehab. Heaven forbid she has to interact and have group therapy with the other patients there! From the sound of the place it can't be that rough to endure.

Why even bother going to rehab if you can afford to isolate yourself and hide out from the other addicts. Oh, that's right, it's to make her look better for the courts and the looming custody battle. Having been in rehab some time back, I am totally aware of what a sham it can be. If it truly helps an addict, then halleluhah, but in reality, it's not always a real cure.

She's no better than the rest of them so she can just get over herself and deal with the fact that she's going to be hunted down for juicy stories, especially in rehab. For the last couple of months, she's done nothing but call attention to herself. Best thing for all of us is she get back to a simple life, raise her kids and face her responsibilities. It will be no tragedy if she isn't a big recording star ever again.

Posted at 8:08PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Francie

100. Yes, you can have post partum and still party. I had it after the birth of my second child (kids were as close in age as Britney's) It is like an out of body experience, nothing matters except for escaping your reality (kids) Partying is a release, I know I did it. It took time and alot of tough love but when I finally felt better several months later, I became the mother that I should have been. Now I feel great and I have a wonderful and close relationship with my children who are now heading in their teens. There is light at the end of the tunnel, Britney, just hand on!

Posted at 8:22PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Canuck Gal

101. Yeah her publicist has already leaked reports that she just had a bad case of PPD. What a load of shit. She's a damn liar. Always has been, always will be. She'll never admit to the world that she's a druggie and an alcoholic. I'd have WAY more respect for her if she'd at least admit to her wrong doings. She's never responsible for anything she does. It's always the stress, an illness, bad publicity, exhaustion, something....but she never takes responsibility for anything herself! She's a useless bitch and I almost wish she'd of just taken a big bottle of methadone. At least then the story would end...we'd hear no more lies and excuses for this worthless piece of shit. I'm already cringing....I can already hear the news reports on how this "victim" has found god (again), how she's such a brave soul for overcoming her "illness" and how Brooke Shields is her new hero. (Groan) Heaven help us if she releases a new album too....we all know what the songs are going to be about.......(poor me, poor me)

Posted at 9:23PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Oh but of course....

102. Oh please! Saved Britney? Her Mom shoved her into show business as a little girl and k-fag used her like an overcoat. Please don't portray these idiots as saviors.

Posted at 9:05PM on Feb 27th 2007 by HV

103. I agree with #77 I was thinking the exact same thing! No wonder the girl went bats! Look at her bratty fans!

Posted at 9:12PM on Feb 27th 2007 by HV

104. the biggest joke about this whole thing is Brittney isnt even a alcoholic. She doesnt need AA. She was just stupid and out of control trying to prove to Kevin she could get wild too. It was more immaturity on her part. Her career was spiraling and she was getting fatter and fatter, everyone thought of her as po white trash, and so her self esteem was falling and she ended up doing stupid stuff to get back at the negative publicity. Kind of rebelling against it.

The whole AA thing in Hollywood generally is like getting a new start with public perception like when people come out of it they are somehow all straightened up. I guarantee you she doesnt NEEED to go drinking or drinks all the time like a alcholic, its just all the dumb soccer moms and media buying idiots that buy inito that crap. They sent her to rehab to get her head on straight, for her public image to get a new start, NOT because shes really a alcoholic.

and Federline has always been villainized by the media and females. Dude has always come across as a laid back friendly guy even in their reality show. Not saying he isnt a gold digger but i think he genuinely cares about Brittney. Theyre whole relationship will probably end up like Tommy Lee and Pam with them getting back together then breaking up, then someone catching a sexual disease and passing it to the other then they both end up with other people in the end. I'm calling this and remember i said it!

Posted at 9:36PM on Feb 27th 2007 by mrX

105. I am the mother of a 20 year old daughter. I have no interest in the music of Britney Spears, but as a mother I feel compassion for what the young lady is going through. It is very easy to pass judgement on another's actions, but all the money in the world doesn't buy happiness. Success at such an early age doesn't come with the innate ability to handle it. My best to you, Britney, as you continue your journey. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Posted at 10:01PM on Feb 27th 2007 by kelly

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