Britney Spears Recounts Challenges and Pressures Behind Her Infamous 2007 MTV VMAs Performance in Her Book.
Britney Spears, the pop superstar, has shared heart-wrenching details of her performance at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards in her recent autobiography, ‘The Woman in Me.’ The performance in question, which was presented as her comeback after taking time off to raise her children, became one of the most infamous moments in VMA history.
Despite the expectations, Britney’s performance of ‘Gimme More’ did not go as planned. In her book, the 41-year-old singer reveals that she didn’t want to take the stage at that moment but felt pressured by her team to ‘prove to the world that she was okay.’ However, as Britney wrote, “‘the only problem with this plan: I wasn’t okay.’ Pressure, lack of rehearsal, wardrobe issues, and exhaustion led her to a state of panic before the performance.”
What makes this performance even more memorable is the fact that her ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, closed the show after her performance. According to Britney, Justin was at the top of his game and full of confidence, while she was struggling with anxiety and self-doubt. Although Britney gave her all on stage, she admits that the performance didn’t meet her usual standards.
The night became even more challenging when comedian Sarah Silverman took the stage and mocked Britney and her children. Britney confessed that she missed her kids at that moment and was crying backstage.
Britney reflects on this dark moment in her life, noting that artists typically have bad nights, but they rarely have such extreme consequences. The performance and the ensuing criticism became one of the worst days of her life.
