Britney Spears to reconcile with father amid DUI arrest?
What's the story
Pop icon Britney Spears is reportedly feeling "on edge" about the possibility of her estranged father, Jamie Spears, re-entering her life after her recent DUI arrest. A source close to her told Page Six that she is being "antagonized" by family members who are pushing for a reunion with Jamie. Despite this, Jamie, who oversaw Spears's conservatorship for 12 years, wants to reconnect with his daughter.
Family dynamics
Jamie wants to find a 'middle ground' with Spears
The source revealed that Jamie, 73, is eager to "talk with her and find some middle ground." The insider also claimed that Spears's sons, Sean Preston (20) and Jayden (19), have been supportive of their grandfather's desire to reconcile with their mother. "Even the boys have gotten back into their grandad's life after some tough times... They would welcome a united family despite all the years of drama."
Emotional turmoil
More on Spears's mental state
Despite the family's hopes, the 44-year-old singer is reportedly "antagonized by the subject" of her father's return. The source said, "There is long-term hatred and loathing that may never be overcome." "Jamie puts Britney on edge, and her moods get deeply dark around the prospect of him being in her life...despite efforts by people in her life for some reunion."
Family perspective
Jamie is in poor health, family claims
Another family source told Page Six that Jamie has been in poor health and is deeply hurt by Spears's refusal to speak to him. The source added, "He held out hope when his life seemed in a perilous state that his daughter would visit him, but that never happened." Meanwhile, family friends defended Jamie against public criticism, saying he only wanted to keep the singer alive and financially solvent.
Legal issues
Ex-husband expressed concern over Spears's behavior in memoir
Last fall, Spears's ex-husband Kevin Federline expressed concern in his memoir about her potential fate, comparing it to late pop stars Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse. "This is what I'm warning people... there is a serious issue," he wrote. "I don't want this to be another Whitney. I don't want this to be an Amy Winehouse [situation]." Last week, Spears was arrested for DUI in Ventura County and is scheduled for a court appearance on May 4.