Britney Spears posted a series of nude photos of herself on social media. The singer covered her private places with her hands and icons applied in the application, but it still caused a wave of comments from concerned fans who are worried about her mental state. – There can be a lot of motivation for such actions by public figures, it does not necessarily have to be an alarm symbol – Krzysztof Korona, a psychotherapist, comments in an interview with tvn24.pl.
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“I love you all very much” – this is how Britney Spears signed one of her photos posted on Instagram on Tuesday morning at Polish Time. The star is naked, she covers her breasts with her hands. Her intimate places are covered by a red heart, which has been digitally applied at the stage of photo editing. This is one of several nude photos of the singer that appeared on social media within hours.
In the caption of another similar photograph, the star wondered why he “looked 10 years younger on vacation”. She also noted that the photo was taken before she became pregnant again.
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“Celebrity Manifesto” or “Serious Mental Problems”?
The profile on which the singer published photos is watched by almost 41 million Internet users, which is why the photos immediately caused a wave of comments. Many users appeal to Britney Spears to remove photos for the sake of her children. Others worry that the star has mental problems and is “publicly humiliating”.
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The singer had similarly shocked the public before. The first series of nude photos of her was released in January. The star then pointed out that this is how she fights a “crazy reaction” when a woman shows her body. She also wanted – as she noted in the entries – to give the right to accept her nakedness and physicality, “even if the body is not perfect”.
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After the first burst of photos, some commentators were concerned that this was evidence of her “serious mental health problems”. Others, however, defended the star, stressing that it was her “manifesto” and “a brave fight against cultural limitations that bind women”.
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Brtinery Spears is watched on Instagram by over 40 million people
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Expert: five possible scenarios
Krzysztof Korona is a psychologist, sexologist, forensic expert and supervisor. In an interview with tvn24.pl, he stipulates that he does not want to refer directly to the Britney Spears case, but agrees to talk about similar publications.
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– First of all, I would like to reassure the recipients of such photos: publishing content that violates social standards does not have to be evidence of the author’s mental disorders, although of course it is one of the possible explanations – says the expert.
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She points out that artists often have a specific, creative personality that requires them to “shock the audience to get attention or the issue at hand”.
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– We must also not forget that the interest of the recipients is a potential that can be capitalized later. Increased interest in a celebrity who does something shocking can be converted into a specific earnings – says Korona.
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In his opinion, publishing controversial content may also be related to the use of stimulants or the need for revenge.
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He adds that such publications “concern mainly people who could not fully decide about themselves for a while.” When they regain freedom, they decide to take steps that they would never be allowed to take. It is a form of compensation and a manifestation of freedom, “he says. expert.
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Regained freedom after 13 years
In 2008, Spears’ father and his attorney at the time, Andrew Wallet, gained control of all aspects of Britney’s life, including her $ 60 million in fortune. The artist was then struggling with mental difficulties and addictions. The father has repeatedly defended the decisions regarding the singer and tried to convince him that he wanted “the best” for his daughter.
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The singer could not enjoy complete freedom for 13 years. At that time, she released platinum albums, performed, among others on TV and in Las Vegas, but she had no control over the finances of any of these projects.