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Britney Spears voluntarily entered into treatment nearly one month after her arrest for allegedly driving under the influence near her Southern California home.
A representative for Spears confirmed to Fox News Digital that the “Toxic” singer voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility.
Circumstances surrounding her care were not immediately made available.
Spears, 44, was arrested Wednesday, March 4, and booked for allegedly driving under the influence. She was released around 6:07 a.m. the following day, according to records reviewed by Fox News Digital.
BRITNEY SPEARS REPORTED FOR ERRATIC DRIVING AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED BEFORE DUI ARREST
Britney Spears voluntarily checked into rehab, a representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. (Dimitrios Kambouris)
The “Womanizer” singer was allegedly spotted driving erratically at a high rate of speed while traveling southbound on U.S. 101. The California Highway Patrol was able to safely pull her over before conducting a series of field sobriety tests.
BRITNEY SPEARS ARRESTED IN CALIFORNIA AFTER LATE-NIGHT INCIDENT
Dispatch audio obtained by Fox News Digital indicated that the California Highway Patrol followed Spears for a while on the freeway and other roads in the greater Los Angeles area before pulling her over.
Spears showed signs of impairment and chemical test results are still pending, according to authorities.
Spears, 44, was arrested on March 4 in Southern California. (Steve Jennings/WireImage)
“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” a Spears rep told Fox News Digital after her arrest. Records indicate Spears is expected to appear in court May 4.
“Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and, hopefully, this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time. Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well-being.”
Spears broke onto the scene in the ’90s as a Disney Channel star and was once one of the most coveted stars in the industry before her personal struggles soon became public fodder.
LISTEN: Audio of the 911 dispatch officers involved in Britney Spears’ arrest
After two involuntary psychiatric holds and losing custody of her sons in 2008, her father, Jamie Spears, was granted a temporary conservatorship. At the end of the year, the court order became permanent, and Jamie was appointed conservator with attorney Andrew Wallet named as co-conservator.
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Spears essentially lost control of her life before the conservatorship was in place, only to rebound with an incredible career comeback when she released four albums, grossed over $100 million on her four-year “Piece of Me” Las Vegas residency and subsequent tour and landed an “X Factor” hosting gig.
She abruptly stepped away from the stage in 2019 due to her father’s health and checked into a mental health center due to stress. Her absence and alleged issues with her court order also sparked the #FreeBritney movement.
Jamie Spears became Britney’s conservator in 2008 following multiple involuntary psychiatric holds. (Chris Farina)
On June 23, 2021, Britney finally addressed the courts in bombshell testimony and said she had been “traumatized” by her father and his restrictions. She claimed Jamie forced her to take lithium and sent her to a mental health center against her will. The “Toxic” singer previously claimed Jamie made her perform against her will.
While addressing the court, Spears said, “I just want my life back. All I want is to own my money and for my boyfriend to be able to drive me in his car. I want to sue my family.”
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The court order ended Nov. 12, 2021, but an outstanding dispute over Jamie’s request for Spears to pay his legal fees ended in 2024. Details about the case were not made public.
Britney Spears previously checked into a mental health center due to stress. (Scott Gries)
Earlier this year, the “Lucky” singer parted ways with the rights to her songs in a $200 million deal with music publisher Primary Wave, a source revealed to NBC.
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Fox News Digital’s Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report.
