Britney Spears Reacts to criticism following her 2000 VMA performance HD

[@nickyoung1072]

the 2000's equivalent of reading mean tweets lol

[@daviewz9335]

This was a reaction video before reaction videos were a thing.

[@Nimnoss]

Somewhat but now on twitter people can talk shit without even showing their face. Here at least they were holding some of the hatred back.

[@BAMCarter12]

yup!

[@carolinpurayidom4570]

This is barely mean if you ask me.

[@KoolKeithProductions]

@@carolinpurayidom4570 What's a little sad about this is that you can see whenever there was a critical comment, you can see on her face how deeply it affected her. We know that about six or 7 years from when this video was made Brit will have a full on public meltdown, and it largely had to do with how she thought the public viewed her. Celebs really shouldn't listen to fan opinions if they want to stay sane.

[@Fiorellandia]

She handled it so well it took us 23 years to learn how horrible this segment made her feel : (

[@toxicperson8936]

Britney mocking the girl “litttlllee chillldreennn” gave me LIFE

[@isis9907]

Yesss I busted out laughing 😂😂😂

[@cantthinkofaname7525]

you could tell she was starting to get annoyed by all those people😂

[@renperez5336]

@@cantthinkofaname7525 it is normal.

[@Doda_to_królowa_hipokryzji]

i wish Britney mocked me too

[@CoolBlueVirgo]

@@Doda_to_królowa_hipokryzjiI would pay her

[@crunkprince001]

After all the hate, she still kept it classy. How can you not love her??? How?!?!?!

[@CoolBlueVirgo]

She should’ve been more rude considering all the shxt people put her through

[@almondmilksoda]

She's a sweetheart. 💛

[@Afireinside912]

Wasn't very hateful. People were just tellign the truth.

[@RK-ue6sv]

It’s not hate - it’s concern. She was exploited.

[@adelacelle]

Why do people on the internet always confuse disaproval with hate 😅 You can not be on board and not be hateful nonetheless. Someone who doesn't agree is not automatically a "hater"

[@jojo97773]

And people always love to say "people weren't easily offended back then" People were hurt because Britney wore a sparkly outfit. If Britney had wore this today nobody would give damn.

[@becky977]

this is a bad example, but back then, MOST of the time; people were offended by literally offensive shit. Where as now, its EVERYTHING.

[@lizdelacruz3865]

True. I almost feel as if people would be even more offended now.

[@Mandi2727]

@@becky977 exactly

[@Mandi2727]

@@lizdelacruz3865 ya now they would say shes too white haha

[@defiedreality8814]

To me that outfit has a bit of a Genie vibe to it. The pants were similar to how Genies dress and the top come on those children see a bunch of them when they go to the beach and really this performance was so much more about the choreography and the music than it was about her outfit. I think it allowed her to dance easier with that outfit. She was fire that night.

[@farah799]

She spoke about this in her book and I think it's absolutely horrible that she had to sit there and watch this... it's so disrespectful. Her outfit at the VMA's was incredible and she looked amazing, but most importantly her performance was excellent as it always was.

[@swish3432]

Celebrities to this day read mean tweets on camera, the reviews were mixed, and no one even really insulted her talent… just her skanky clothes. Oh how traumatic

[@eduardobello3247]

@@swish3432okay, now imagine doing this for 20+ years and having them sit you down every so often to watch and read about people saying how you’re a talentless slut that shouldn’t have an opinion of her own and should just keep singing even though she HAS no talent. Because you can bet this isn’t the only time they did this to her. After a while you start believing that shit yourself. So yes, it is traumatic.

[@alannahfisherman1321]

I think she’d be happy to hear that in recent years if a singer has a safer wardrobe style or if a comedian avoids offensive humour with no cursing, they’re often seen as outcasts who could only amuse babies.

[@goosted2577]

@@swish3432yeah it’s really not that bad it should be at the bottom of the list of bs she went through. If I was in her position I’d happily react to what people think about me lol

[@Bella-Mae0422]

I don’t understand why she had to sit and listen to any of that. It wasn’t necessary.

[@user-qb8wv5et8i]

That girl that called out her friend saying “she has the body, if YOU had the body…” was gold 😭

[@isrraelbutanda4652]

LMAO IMAGINE HOW SOCIETY THEN WOULD REACT TO THE YOUNG GIRLS NOW

[@daviewz9335]

Funny how society then are still alive today.

[@tylerh8275]

I looked this up after reading her book, she was hurt by this and didnt understand why they made her watch these comments…but she handled it well, what did they expect her to say??? “Oh so sorry, Ill wear a sweater and jeans next time”

[@leykimayri]

Boohoo they made her do this and that while by that point she was an ADULT who was gaining MILLIONS….

[@tylerh8275]

Yeah and they never did this to any male performers that dressed skimpy

[@boohop9566]

Yeah that’s my main issue with this. So many other pop singers around the time (J Lo, Christina, Etc) dressed skimpy but their companies didn’t make videos about them reacting to criticism 😕

[@amberkervahn5133]

​@boohop9566 this was MTV who sat her down and showed her these reactions, although you're right, her team had to know...

[@Librababyyyy]

2:05 “alright Yo G” 2:14 “Fankssss” 2:31 “LiTtLe childREN” 🤣🤣🤣🤣♥️ SHE raised me!! love Britney forever. Before Kim Kardiashian, there was Britney Spears . If there was social media back then, she’d be the most followed & the most viewed 🙌🏽 her personality was EVERYTHING. I miss it 😢

[@kd217able]

I don’t think the problem was ever what she wore. The problem is that Britney is sexy asf in ANY outfit and her dance moves make men drool and most people cannot handle that!

[@amberkervahn5133]

Ain't that THE TRUTH!!!!

[@Bella-Mae0422]

Britney had a lot of Christian fans back then and was on this pedestal to “wait until marriage” and when she wasn’t following up to it, it backfired. But she was young and her parents clearly weren’t watching over her. If only everyone knew what the girls be wearing in another 20 years nobody would have given Britney crap. Britney wasn’t always innocent, but that’s ok bc nobody is but she definitely didn’t deserve a lot of the hate she got, but she was the worlds Prom Queen back in the day, she was one of the prettiest girls from the late 90’s and early 00’s… many people were threatened by her. But it’s a shame what has become of her. All those dreams and hard work just to end up alone.

[@Zadir09]

The dancing is hypnotizing. But I always admired her work ethic, she pushed herself past the limit for most people. I believe the stress caused her issues, she never lived a life. Her life now probably sucks still even tho I root for her. She was just too kind a person to handle the vipers around her

[@ania5038]

I was like 8 at the height of her fame and I didn't beg my parents to dress like her lmao people are so crazy thinking that children are such sponges that they can't possibly have any common sense or their own personalities and styles. Britney inspired me because she was the epitome of female power and strength. That is why she was my idol when she was at her peak not because she wore skimpy outfits that I just 'had' to emulate lol

[@Sweetmuffins0018]

Exactly! People are still arguing this now when it comes to artists like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Olivia Rodrigo, etc. Like Britney said, she’s not their mom. It’s the parents’ job to parent how they see fit. Britney, or any other female artist, isn’t responsible for the choices kids make. It’s a pointless statement anyway. I have never once heard a young child say “Mommy, I want to wear super revealing clothing with only sparkly beads covering me because that’s what she’s wearing!” No. They will say “Mommy, look how pretty her outfit is. I want something with sparkles on it!” If they’re not that young then they’re usually in the age range where they’re teenagers or about to become teenagers and at that age it doesn’t matter what a famous singer wears when performing. They dress themselves how they want to, whether that’s based off what is supposedly trendy according to social media, their own unique style, or from the choices of clothes they see when shopping. They’re not going to go around wearing nude colored spandex with diamonds covering certain parts or leotards and no shorts or pants. Those are what performers wear. It’s not like Britney was strolling around wearing it to the supermarket, lol.

[@ericgeggatt8533]

well said (clap emoji)

[@alexialira3839]

Children ARE sponges and emulate celebrities, influencers, the popular girl at school and what they see at home. Psych 101, goofy. This is why some of them now think they have 59 genders, want to take hormones and why some of them go on to have terrible relationships bc they do what they saw with their parents at home. If adults (18+) were flying to Ulta to buy the latest palette *insert KZbinr* recommended or made or were off to get jabbed & masked bc you were told to,what makes you think a child has the maturity and mental capacity that most adults don't even have?

[@Liusila]

Yes exactly!

[@nettegaines2067]

I don’t think it’s about wearing a certain outfit as much as absorbing the message that sexy is in and wholesome is not. So as the girls grow to preteens and teens their impression is I have to present myself in this sexy way or people won’t like me. I can’t just get the boy by being my fun goofy self. I have to get him to think I’m sexy by looking or acting a certain way because that’s what people like. It’s not just Britney Spears. Pop culture is sending that message to young girls all the time. But I believe that’s why Britney caught the flack she did.

I always thought it was wild that people would say she was wearing "literally nothing" that VMA when she literally had on pants! I know the top was kinda tiny but even the top didn't show that much cleavage or anything. I could *maybe* understand if they were talking about the 2001 performance of I'm a Slave 4U, but the 2000 sparkly outfit? It seems like an overreaction even for back then. And the whole "what if my 12 year old wants to wear it?" oh idk, maybe tell them Britney isn't 12 here and it's appropriate for *her* age but not your child's? Be a parent instead of wanting to police Britney's life and putting the responsibility on her.

[@evlinboo9071]

For real and she was 18 at the time so she had all the right to dress the way she wanted lmao and people are overreacting but it’s was a MTV show HELLOO it wasn’t Disney Channel or Nickelodeon 😂😂

[@JahlenJohnson11]

@@evlinboo9071 she was 20 in 2001!

[@sassymouth2056]

The skin tone outfit at the 2000 VMAs looked nude because tv was still standard definition back then. Today’s HD & 4K would’ve picked up the seams much more clearly.

[@katrulez1000]

❤

[@1989loverr]

@@JahlenJohnson11the 2000 performance was before her bday where she would turn 19

[@Isabella-hp4mc]

Those girls are all Karen’s now

[@EnderZigg]

Word! Lmao

[@ervadaninhalastrar]

they've always been lol

[@redman6434]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@skylabvictory4092]

What is karen?

[@jennevermore6937]

Karens*

[@ashdog236]

“LUTTLE CHULDRUN”, I’m DONE with her 😂👸🏼💕

[@ashdog236]

@@calisongbird ahh yes the always offended by everything and everyone police

[@DelilahDee]

Who else came straight here after this chapter in the book? 😆

[@anacgcunha]

It’s so sad to get to know the truth behind that smile

[@broadwaymike92]

I knew about this even before the book came out but hearing about the emotional effect it had on Britney. So sad. From that moment, I thought FUCK YOU MTV!!!

[@juliademello4335]

Which chapter?

[@mship-ur9kp]

​@@juliademello433510

[@aramintawilliams5205]

Bruh me! It’s literally open on my lap right now.😂😂😂

[@celestialphreequencies4622]

These little kids repeating what their mama's said word for word...👀 their mamas standing right next to them like👌

[@daviewz9335]

Exactly riiiight

[@alexrobinson3401]

I have so many things to say about this. 1. Why are they filming her watching people say these kinds of things? She seemed hurt by some of the people that were saying rude things. I just don't get the point. 2. I hate when people would say that she wasn't a role model, etc. I remember that she has said that she's not multiple times, because she really isn't. She is a performer and that was an outfit for a show. I grew up with Britney since I was 5 and never once did I take anything that she did as Bible (1. because my parents would beat my behind and 2. because I understood that we are not the same. I was a kid and she was older than me and could do different things) and 3. f them kids and their opinions. I'm sure that most people who were critiquing her were not as saintly as they made themselves out to be. I loved when she got sassy on them because honestly... who cares about what they had to say. She's Britney Spears lmao

[@daviewz9335]

1. This was a reaction video before reaction videos was a thing. 2. Role Model was a term associated with being what we call now to be an influencer. It was thrown around loosely. Britney was never an actual role model to kids nor ever wanted to be. If kids wanted to dress like her, they couldn’t because of their parents and school dress codes anyway. If they did dress like Britney, that’s their parents fault for buying clothes like that for them to wear. 3. I think the sassy comments were rude given that they were directed to them, when their comments were directed at their interviewers not Britney herself. Some of them would’ve NEVER said the things they said to Britney herself.

[@kiokatori5627]

@@daviewz9335 Referring to 3. They still were saying shit about HER, knowing it's very possible that she would see and hear it (and also that their words might influence others' opinions and do harm to Britney, which is even worse), and she simply returned them the audacity they had addressed to her. More, she was super young and just couldn't handle that unexpected flow of criticism easily. It's not about some of those people's stupidity and heartlessness though, it's more about that of MTV producers and the whole industry. Yet, some of them interviewed people suck as well.

[@deadlynightshade4108]

Mtv sucks for doing this

[@Raphael-2]

Well, that's good for you but so many fans of Britney Spears were heavily influenced by her like me. There was definitely a different me before and after becoming a fan of Britney Spears. It's only after years that I realized how much it made me sexualize myself in several aspects as a teen. She definitely was my role model and she was the role model of MANY other teens who were indeed influenced to act more sexy. So it's cool that it wasn't like that for you but it's not the experience for everyone.

[@igloozoo3771]

@@Raphael-2 I grew up in the 80s and I was heavily enamored and influenced by Madonna. Those who say celebrities aren't role models and hold no influence to children is a dangerous copout. We are seeing this with vast increase of teen girls chopping off theirs breast due to the non-binary ideology being pushed by celebs.

[@lune78]

I just read the part in her memoir where she talks about this. She was deeply hurt. It's crazy how that outfit was considered "skimpy". Nowadays, pop singers are always half-naked (or completely naked) and no one bats an eye. Poor Brit was really a victim of an incredibly sexist era.

[@calisongbird]

I’m #TeamBritney on this specific issue. However…. The way she instantly laughed at the black guy at 1:50 and mocked his speech with her fake gangsta vernacular was uncomfortable and racist. Sorry he didn’t speak the Queen’s English, Brit. Neither do you.

[@AngeBiampandou]

Who is the one bats an eye you are even talking about ? Lol

[@FishnetLullaby]

Man... look where we are now.. WAP ... times have certainly changed

[@QuynhNLe]

Britney is the pioneer forreals

[@FirstnameLastname-nx1oh]

This was 2000, lil Kim’s how many licks came out that same year which makes wap look like a nursery rhyme. None of those people should be talking like that😑

[@jojo97773]

@@FirstnameLastname-nx1oh THANK YOU. We need to stop acting like the 00s/90s were squeaky clean times.

[@skurinski]

that wasnt a #1 hit worldwide though, it kinda flopped@@randomuser0483

[@imenea7520]

Her reactions are 100% Sagittarius, I love her. 😂

[@Nottsoaverage_]

Actually my bestie is a sag and this is actually how she would react as well 🤣

[@dv96_dk]

What does that even mean? Stop being obnoxious and woke

[@falynoutlaw8522]

As a fellow Sag I approve of your statement

[@1989loverr]

@@dv96_dkit’s not woke…. R u stupid?? Sagittarius is a star sign…..u know like cancer and Virgo and Pisces…

[@mindyourbusinessxoxo]

​@@dv96_dkimagine getting angry over astrology. 😂 And who writes a comment on a topic they know nothing about?

[@waynebell6835]

2:29 she roasted that fan

[@jsobol100]

good. lol

[@midnightdeirdre]

Plus she said “I’m not gonna judge them” but she totally did, lol.

[@maggie5122]

Love her jeans bring those back lol

[@insomniaaa-db1qk]

hahahaha they're super trendy now

[@jadexav517]

I had just turned 10 when she performed at the 2000 VMA - And I'd like to add I turned out fine HAHAHAH!! Kids don't copy everything that their idols do. (Yes I got my belly pieced a few years later and wore a few cutesy crop tops but didn't mean I was going to copy all her outfits at a young age and strut around the streets. Too young to even think in-depth that much. Britney's performances have always been magical and a fantasy world, she's putting on a spectacular show and she always did it with class. Fast forward to now and we have songs/ videos about WAP and more than half naked girls???? How times have changed? lol

[@sarahlind24]

Right!? I was more concerned in trying to learn all the choreo from her videos than I ever was about dressing like her.

[@rmg2419]

Exactly. They don't give Cardi B, Kyle Jenner, Nicki Minaj etc. crap for looking like porn stars. But for some reason they give soooo much critisizm and crap to Britney for wearing a stupid crop top. And now crop tops are in and trendy now. The media is so hypocritical.

[@AngeBiampandou]

​@@rmg2419Kylie, Cardi B and Nicki ALL have receive backlash for being sexy and sexual. Stop being obtuse. Ppl still calls out WAP as a gotcha moment as if conservatives were not making video essays about from Candace Owens to Ben Shapiro

[@youmatteryesyou3113]

This performance was amazing and iconic.

[@andreaxleste]

Yes I was a 12 years old when I watched it with my mom and my dad and we all loved it LOL!!

[@Austin_B_Videos]

I love how she said I’m not their parent man she just doesn’t give a fuck I love her attitude she just doesn’t give a fuck what anyone saying they aren’t the ones selling 1 million records

[@calisongbird]

I’m #TeamBritney on this specific issue. However…. The way she instantly laughed at the black guy at 1:50 and mocked his speech with her fake gangsta vernacular was uncomfortable and racist. Sorry he didn’t speak the Queen’s English, Brit. Neither do you.

[@girlblunt3686]

POV you are here after reading this in her book. 😢

[@rchrd_____]

kzbin.info/aero/PLtrGKMxxw-uMwECLVAxyFurlIisfNv7kH&si=i_JkHKllfTn5U0wW ❤

[@masegosongs]

Yup!

[@calisongbird]

I’m #TeamBritney on this specific issue. However…. The way she instantly laughed at the black guy at 1:50 and mocked his speech with her fake gangsta vernacular was uncomfortable and racist. Sorry he didn’t speak the Queen’s English, Brit. Neither do you.

[@moonlightb_e]

just got past the part on her book that regarding to that heavy criticism in the year 2000, she started taking antidepressants. she was eighteen. EIGHTEEN. that poor angel has been through hell and back. 😕

[@andrewlouise6475]

Cutie britney 😍😚

[@egobruiserr]

I loved Britney Spears and I was 10 when this was aired but my mom never had a problem with me loving Britney Spears. I remember my mom saying every one was over reacting and she had a skin colored outfit on. I remember watching this performance with my mom. My mom would literally tell me when Britney was on tv so I could watch her and anytime my mom saw anything with Britney at the store she would buy it for me. I remember my mom coming home with a diary for me because it was a Britney Spears diary I was 10. I remember my mom buying me all her cds and many of her cds landed around my bday and dvds and even a Barbie doll when I was 8. I remember my mom always saying she was such a good dancer and performer the only thing that ever bothered me that my mom would say is that Britney couldn’t sing but my mom did enjoy her performances and never talked down about how she dressed. My mom wore cute clothes herself. Shorts and crop tops in the 90s. My mom had me at 28 so idk if it was just because my mom was still young but my mom also never had a problem with gay people ever in her life either.

[@amberkervahn5133]

Your mom sounds like an awesome lady ❤😊

[@EnderZigg]

The jealousy 🤣🤣🤣

[@sciencevssara]

As someone who was "a little 12 year old girl" at that time, can confirm did NOT want to dress that way then, nor have in the 20 years that have since passed. Thought the performance was legendary then, and clearly still is and forever will be.

[@FrumpyDucks]

we aint got the body 😂

[@hengkyBritneyMasha]

I fuckin LOVE Britney Spears

[@EmyN]

She’s so naturally funny

[@calisongbird]

I’m #TeamBritney on this specific issue. However…. The way she instantly laughed at the black guy at 1:50 and mocked his speech with her fake gangsta vernacular was uncomfortable and racist. Sorry he didn’t speak the Queen’s English, Brit. Neither do you.

[@EmyN]

@@calisongbird Bro, she laughed because he was saying she shouldn’t be wearing the clothes she was wearing, which is ridiculous, and there’s nothing racist mimicking his form of speech, it is mocking but not racist, and he deserved the mocking

[@emeerdanvers8090]

@@calisongbirdare you serious?

[@ashdog236]

@@calisongbird professional victim

[@mangohaeppchen3447]

That outfit was ICONIC. Just stunning. Girls are jealous. Being a pop star is a whole package - not just singing.

[@erikavaleries]

No one thought she was dressing like this everyday. It’s a costume in a performance! I never had a problem with it. I loved it.

[@MisterWhatWhat]

Dad here! If I didn't want my daughter watching something she simply would not watch it. It's called parenting! I remember watching that performance with my mom & we were cheering!

[@somebodysomething4242]

“Dad here!” Well that validates your opinion on…….. Nothing.

[@Kate09090]

@@somebodysomething4242 Thankfully, they weren’t seeking out your validation. Just stating the fact that they’re a dad.

[@somebodysomething4242]

@@Kate09090 Nah, see, the average internet user needs to stop with the "[Fill in average, everyday state of being here] here!" As though that qualifies that person to speak on anything.

[@amberkervahn5133]

​@somebodysomething4242 I understand where you're coming from, and with A LOT of different situations, i agree with you, but i think he was just stating that he was a Dad for context. Sharing his opinion, and what he would personally do. Also, not being rude, but if him being a dad doesn't give him the right to comment what he would do, what gives you the qualification to tell him he can't add to the discussion??? Just sayin'......

[@calisongbird]

@@somebodysomething4242so commenting on a KZbin video with a personal opinion requires “qualifications” now? Huh. Who knew?

[@carlosespca]

First of all kids shouldn’t watch the VMAs 😅

[@mdnriman5794]

Yeah the kids doesn't even need to watch the VMAs

[@kimbeelo1691]

I was 12 when Britney was in her era and you know what I loved her and still do ! I never thought any less of her! Love you Brit!

[@FashionChaletNET]

She's an artist that is what separates celebrity from a normie. OFC she is going to wear more makeup or edgy clothing. A regular person on stage would be boring. Plus she gives us inspiration to try to dress better, work out more, whatever, I loved all of her vma lewks!!! ;D

[@FashionChaletNET]

also she is only a year older than me and she was so cool in my book but i never dressed like her in crop tops cause i was shy but i did buy the same hats and bags she had! ;D

[@DayWatch]

Her outfit and general style here is fire omg iconic

[@LaFayette2024]

Her reactions are priceless. Every time she feels annoyed, she touches her hair. 😆🤗 I loved it when I saw it on television in 2000 and continue to love it to this day. It was/is amazing and will forever stand out.

[@calisongbird]

I’m #TeamBritney on this specific issue. However…. The way she instantly laughed at the black guy at 1:50 and mocked his speech with her fake gangsta vernacular was uncomfortable and racist. Sorry he didn’t speak the Queen’s English, Brit. Neither do you.

[@happyme9010]

Why did they sit her down and make her watch this. I know people read mean tweets now on some shows but they probably get approval for the specific ones and get to make fun of them whereas it’s like they’re just trying to bring her down here or teach her a lesson for daring to wear sexy clothes as a pop star. Look at what they wear nowadays and could you imagine if someone tried to shame them for it in this way! Britney handled so many shit situations she was put in with such dignity and grace. She was a much better role model in that way than people gave her credit for.

[@calisongbird]

I’m #TeamBritney on this specific issue. However…. The way she instantly laughed at the black guy at 1:50 and mocked his speech with her fake gangsta vernacular was uncomfortable and racist. Sorry he didn’t speak the Queen’s English, Brit. Neither do you.

[@regularperson9850]

I feel like this type of negative commentary took a toll on her mental health over the years. Poor brit, I truly feel bad that she dealt with so much

[@korinacastro2562]

She says in her new book this really hurt her

[@putjesusfirst9814]

​@@korinacastro2562you can see it on her face

[@somebodysomething4242]

When you behave provocatively, you must be prepared for a wide spectrum of feedback. She wasn’t mature enough to do anything she was doing. The decisions were not hers. Unfortunately, she endured the fallout for the pimping perpetrated on her by the adults in her life. The result was the most tragic stardom since Judy Garland.

[@calisongbird]

@@korinacastro2562 I’m #TeamBritney on this specific issue. However…. The way she instantly laughed at the black guy at 1:50 and mocked his speech with her fake gangsta vernacular was uncomfortable and racist. Sorry he didn’t speak the Queen’s English, Brit. Neither do you.

[@somebodysomething4242]

@@calisongbird Give it a rest. This was 20 years ago before the world was full of crybabies offended by harmless banter.

[@bmloveofficial]

People will always have an opinion. Britney is an entertainer; it's the parents job to pick and choose what their children listen to and look at. She is not a parent to the world's children; she has her own prerogative and her own kids to worry about. I love you Britney!! Keep doing your thing no matter what!!

[@Toughmittens]

Yeah, my uncle bought me her first cd because he saw that I was listening to lil Kim and figured Britney was more wholesome lol. The thing is, she wasn’t even that provocative to some of the stuff coming out

[@jedihljones8574]

This is why I adore Britney. Shes just real, gorgeous, full of life no need to be like them. God help those unhealed ones truly.

[@starmaxs.r.i]

You are entitled to your opinion but just know that it's always good to be able to express yourself freely through ART and that's what she was doing.

[@calisongbird]

I’m #TeamBritney on this specific issue. However…. The way she instantly laughed at the black guy at 1:50 and mocked his speech with her fake gangsta vernacular was uncomfortable and racist. Sorry he didn’t speak the Queen’s English, Brit. Neither do you.

[@selenagomezacapella]

I think those kids LOVED it Karen, for example Selena (Gomez) talked about watching Britney's kiss with Madonna when she was 11 and loving it so I don't doubt the reaction towards the 2000s VMA performance was any different. Britney queen!

[@lizterbeek1019]

Wow never saw this. Brit had to go through so much and paved the way for everyone!

[@irenec4210]

I remember seeing this wayyy back when. I didnt get it my niece was almost ten understood there are award show outfits,stage costumes, dance costumes, and every day clothes. I remember being proud of her, she got it; different clothes for different occasions/places. Plus everyone has their own style.

[@kinga1761]

Coming straight from the book, to enhance the reading experience!! 💗

[@gegeeziin]

what she says in book

[@huntermullins1843]

Why did they make her do this? Bizarre.

[@lilc5353]

To get under her skin 😢

[@jessiarcana4416]

Chapter 10 check-in here

[@rchrd_____]

💃⚔💢❤ Ive made a playlist with everything Britney talk about in the book, it might interest you! kzbin.info/aero/PLtrGKMxxw-uMwECLVAxyFurlIisfNv7kH&si=i_JkHKllfTn5U0wW

[@intothelabyrith]

Yessss 🙌🏼

[@intothelabyrith]

@@rchrd_____wow fantastic thank you 🙏

[@rirashid88]

Checking in here. Ill see you for chapter 11

[@kevineve5624]

This woman seems SO sweet.

[@calisongbird]

I’m #TeamBritney on this specific issue. However…. The way she instantly laughed at the black guy at 1:50 and mocked his speech with her fake gangsta vernacular was uncomfortable and racist. Sorry he didn’t speak the Queen’s English, Brit. Neither do you.

[@Jacintowalsh]

She was so georgeous

[@MrXtianhouse]

Still gorgeous ❤

[@Jacintowalsh]

@@MrXtianhouse obviously she is a queen ❤

[@daisydaisy0121]

Man we were steeeeeped in purity mindset back then. It’s crazy to watch this now. Seriously how sad. Haters gonna hate. Anyone can throw stones. It literally takes no effort, character, or originality to do that. If Brit bust out dancing in a sweater they’d find something else about her, or another confident female, to target their negativity at. Meanwhile… Brit gave that performance her all. And handles every comment with class. She’s an icon for a reason.

[@calisongbird]

I agree with you, except for one thing that was not handled “with class”… The way she instantly laughed at the black guy at 1:50 and mocked his speech with her fake gangsta vernacular was uncomfortable and racist. Sorry he didn’t speak the Queen’s English, Brit. Neither do you.

[@esmeraldaaa1]

Who's we?

[@esmeraldaaa1]

Some of us are still pure.

[@sevsabril]

such an icon

[@pastelpancake7113]

The “Right on baby RIGHT ON”😂

[@567mc]

She was just unbelievably stunning

[@calisongbird]

I’m #TeamBritney on this specific issue. However…. The way she instantly laughed at the black guy at 1:50 and mocked his speech with her fake gangsta vernacular was uncomfortable and racist. Sorry he didn’t speak the Queen’s English, Brit. Neither do you.

[@andysachs83]

Imagine if they would had seen ANACONDA from Nicki Minaj lol

[@francoistaing2217]

It's incredible! That Britney Spears loved and married a guy like Kevin Federline.

[@Beautifulblessings88]

I was 11 years old when the 2000 vma came out and I saw the performance I didn't think of dressing like that.

[@jammzy2959]

I was 12 at the time. I loved it and I'm fine. I stayed off the pole and even graduated from Harvard!

[@MadeintheUK987]

I loved her outfit on VMA she had the body to wear it! I’ve seen little dancers wear skimpy outfits when they perform. Big deal!

[@gigiloveyeah]

The outfit was iconic 🔥💋👑

[@SpacecadetAlina]

Tell your kids, she’s a woman, she can dress however she wants and when you’re her age, you can do the same thing too!😉

[@daliacarrillo8588]

She was forced to watch this! How sad bc now days celebrities have the option to turn off notifications when they’ve performed

[@user-ip4er4xf8q]

you will never even be lucky enough to have a daughter even remotely close to being like Britney !!!

[@Jjangbunbun]

right🤣

[@isis9907]

I love Britney 😂😂😂

[@fitri1026]

I love seeing this sassy side of her 😂

[@ashdog236]

“Alright yo Gee”, killed me 💀

[@calisongbird]

@@ashdog236 I’m #TeamBritney on this specific issue. However…. The way she instantly laughed at the black guy at 1:50 and mocked his speech with her fake gangsta vernacular was uncomfortable and racist. Sorry he didn’t speak the Queen’s English, Brit. Neither do you.

[@ashdog236]

@@calisongbird LMAO there’s always the offended police isn’t there, she made fun of several people who made fun of her first, stop waking up ready to be offended

[@noelmsp007]

"I have that body, and I don't dress like that!" Even her friend gave her the "girl..." look lmaooo

[@creamii7017]

bc she thought she was so different 😭 like girl do u want a cookie u r not and never will be better than brit. like ofc u aren’t wearing that bc ur not a celeb, and i doubt that u have even a fraction of the star quality that it takes to be one 😭😭

[@Elsagwene]

BRITNEY CAN WEAR WHAT EVER THE FUCK SHE WANTS

[@katrulez1000]

For Christ's sake she wore way more clothes than what people wear today. I remember I thought this performance was way too sexy back then but today I see that I was wrong 😂

[@stefaniel.c7189]

But she wasn't wearing anything different than any of the performers of her time JLo, Christina, Jessica Simpson, beyonce, so why did she get Criticized the hardest. People were such haters back then a bunch of jealous females. I always had your back Britney, even back then ❤

[@farhad9766]

1:06 and 1:09 2:14

[@taylardotson8100]

I think her reactions are hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@corbiny6652]

Brittany has a heart. I bet this kinda stuff is what drove her crazy, because she actually cares. Sorry Brit 😢

[@CherryPop1181]

I LOVE HER OHMYGOD

[@talkswithannie4429]

Everyone has the right to their opinion, and criticism is a price all celebrities pay. With that being said who thought it was a good idea to have Brit sit and watch this on National television? No wonder she had a breakdown at such a young age. The media destroyed her sanity at one point .

[@calisongbird]

I’m #TeamBritney on this specific issue. However…. The way she instantly laughed at the black guy at 1:50 and mocked his speech with her fake gangsta vernacular was uncomfortable and racist. Sorry he didn’t speak the Queen’s English, Brit. Neither do you.

[@zacheryspencer]

At 0:23 I really think she liked that little girl and really felt what she was saying.. you can tell by her facial expressions and how she moves her arms.. in any case it was heartfelt:)

[@vickyodonnell2485]

Britney can wear what she wants!!! Parents need to parent, and teach their daughters about why it's not OK for young girls to dress a certain way, and talk about why celebrities dress the way that they do.

[@thepopfiles4294]

The book brought me here. I really wish she never cared. I always thought of Britney as not caring about the noise. But reading the book, she seemed to be very affected by this. So sad, because for all of those naysayers there were a million others who applauded, lapped it up and wanted more. I really wish people would connect to that outreach rather than the trolls.

[@rbmaia5]

3:31 I love how she changes completely

[@beyoncenoona]

I was one of those little girls that saw this performance, i was just really excited to see Britney on my TV. i didn't really care what she was wearing

[@schibtbielschxx9178]

Periodt.

[@treefrogabby]

This woman gave me the drive and inspiration to learn how to dance. She radiates beauty and confidence. Every woman wants that. Love her ❤️

[@Mandi2727]

"Alright Yo, G" hahHa awesome

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

Imagine being this famous, that every move of your's is a international news, it's literally suffocating

[@SarahMcAsey93]

I had similar sunglasses.......they were lilac......

[@dinohuang8069]

QUEEN OF POP REALLY

[@xochitlbk]

God this Britney. Wish someone has been there to protect her. Her smile and eyes still had such a genuine twinkle.

[@yspttj]

Who's here after reading the woman in me ?

[@vondonstrut218]

The guys opinions were the most misogynistic and annoying. "SHES SO HOT, but yea i would never let my sister do THAT"

[@wolvesteeeth]

Idk why mtv felt that they had to this to her

[@thelaughingfoxx]

This video is grimy! Why? Because that reporter should never be asking what “they thought of what Britney was wearing” in the first place. The whole thing was setup to get people to focus on her outfit and say something negative. This whole industry is grimy and I wish the best for Britney and so glad she has her freedom back!

[@JenJ2023]

I was young when this happened and it had a huge impact on me. It influenced me to excercise and be healthier. Scandalous.

[@user-ip4er4xf8q]

People just hate to see beautiful women flaunt their beauty and own their segggsssuality. Britney was ahead of her time.

[@Goingby20s]

That outfit wasn't even revealing in any way, people acting like this is Erotica by Madonna.

[@GrowWildOutdoors]

I never looked to her as a role model, I was able to make decisions for myself while enjoying her musical career.

[@linoyTronech]

i don’t think so many kids really saw her as a role model they probably just admired her

[@crystalmollica9291]

Shes an entertainer, not a parent or guardian. Dont allow your kids to watch it if you're not comfortable with it... Entertainers sign up to entertain, not parent or be a role model.