The People Who Saved Britney

Britney Spears had to be convinced, cajoled and even badgered into giving rehab a fair shot. We're told three people may have made all the difference.

Britney's mom, Lynne Spears, has been frustrated but undaunted in trying to convince her daughter that she had a problem and needed help. Before Kevin took custody, it was Lynne who protected the children. She has also made Britney and the kids the priority in her life. Britney has railed against her mother; but Lynne refused to back down.

We're told uber-lawyer Laura Wasser stuck with her client as Britney appeared to self-destruct. Many lawyers are notoriously impatient and even intolerant with clients who defy orders and reason. Wasser must have figured out Britney's problems were bigger than she -- and stuck by her side.

Kevin Federline has also been a staunch supporter of his estranged wife. According to several sources, K-Fed has "stepped up to the plate" in Brit's time of need, taking care of the kids and offering Britney and her family support. He has also shown the pop princess tough love; denying her access to their young boys, even when she begged him for it. That, our sources say, was excruciatingly painful for Kevin, but he knew it was the best thing for his wife and his children. We're also told he is being "extremely reasonable" in the divorce.



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46. Perhaps Britney should speak with Shar. Kevin left Shar while she was pregnant, and she held it together.

Posted at 1:25PM on Mar 8th 2007 by unlimitedvending

47. Yea that's great that maybe is doing all this to seek generosity to Kevin.. LIke a baby crying to get there way. But I don't think that 's it.

Posted at 9:14AM on Feb 28th 2007 by amy

48. Looks like I'll have to revise upward my opinion of K-Fed. Good for him.

Posted at 4:32PM on Feb 27th 2007 by bimplebean

49. I have a funny feeling that Kevin Federline is going to surprise a lot of us by turning out to be the best thing that Britney has going 4 her in terms of love and support. I truly hope that things work out for both of them, as well as, most importantly, the 2 boys that they both love.

Posted at 4:28PM on Feb 27th 2007 by trisha

50. LMFAO!!! I'm sorry but I refuse to believe that it was "tough" for him to say no to her seeing them. I bethe loved every minute of it.

Posted at 7:35PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Cara

51. # 10- congrats on your sobriety , you have much to be thankful for , so many years and I am sure you have had issues in your life that made you feel like picking up again and by not picking up you are still here to tell the tale of life -sober and less crazy.

My feeling is that if she does not get outside help , no "yes" people, and a real treatment because I work in social service and I have never seen anyone suceed when they are in treatment and they still party everynight. Going to AA meetings and out to get your drink on is not helping. All the Rehabs look like vacation retreats- large bed in your own room ( bathroom included ) food served by chefs and a little groups that teach just enough ( the first three steps ) and send you on your way , and Ive not heard Brit or Lyndsey talking about sponsors to help them stay on track. But.......

Lyndsey has no kids. Britt if you get social workers into this you will be taking such a chance of losing your babies, and having money is not enough. You may be at home but drunk as a skunk, not paying attention to the kids and any number of things can happen, none good. It does not have to end that way. Do the work, and good luck.

Peace and Love : )

Posted at 4:34PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Rachael

52. As someone who went through PPD after the birth of my daughter, don't judge until you have been there. I've said all along she had PPD - no pictures of her with Jayden, the crazy behavior - it all makes sense. She is young, had two babies 12 months apart and a divorce. The paparrazi need to leave her alone and let her get well.

Posted at 6:06PM on Feb 27th 2007 by MelissaM

53. Okay 29, you wanna go there fine. I have a child, I had PPD. But I wasn't out drinking and throwing up every night to avoid my duty as a parent. You work through it with support of family, friends, and the realization that OMG, you have a tiny being depending on you for life. If you know so much about it, great for you. Her problem is attention seeking, your problem is being an idiot.

Posted at 4:39PM on Feb 27th 2007 by A Mom

54. You people amaze me. This girl had no childhood and has faced all the responsibilities of supporting her "family" from early adolescence. She is in this position, most likely, BECAUSE of these people. Because her mother is not her mother as long as Britney has been calling the shots because Britney was the breadwinner in that home...noone could say 'no' to her. This story sounds like just another "spin" to me....instead of facing the blame of their parental shortcomings (and her lawyer, c'mon!), they are going to make it look like they are saving her. Give me a break. A day late and several million dollars later...

Posted at 5:52PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Kelly

55. "Britney's mom, Lynne Spears, has been frustrated but undaunted in trying to convince her daughter that she had a problem and needed help."

Wow, imagine that! A loving mother trying to CONVINCE HER DAUGHTER TO GET HELP FOR HER PROBLEM? Hummmm, that rings a bell!

RUN LYNNE, before folks on here start calling YOU *bitch * whore * trailer trash for trying to rescue your troubled daughter! Many around here consider that E.V.I.L.!

Posted at 4:43PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Leigh

56. she would be an idiot not to try to make it work with Kevin Federline. He genuinely Loves her and those kids. Ya don't find that very often now days.

Posted at 4:45PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Buc Girl

57. NO WAY- if Kevin did anything to help,it was to pad his own wallet $$$ He is not some big hero-he is just siting back watching her burn so he can take her $$$ and her kids!

Posted at 4:45PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Newburghgal

58. It will be ok Brit. I have suffered post partum and wanted to do all the stuff Brit has done including shaving my head. Kids pulling on your hair will make you want to shave your head. Give Brit a break she's trying to better herself, I am not even a fan of her's but I wish he the best.

Posted at 4:49PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Emily in MN

59. Brit ----you had your day in the sun.you are now to old for the bubblegumers, and you have no talent for the grown up crowd.It happens a lot to child stars, and, now you have to get well, and go home and just be a great mom----go to PTA---go to soccer games--take the kids camping---learn to cook-----love your kids----just be a great mom.!!!!

Posted at 5:11PM on Feb 27th 2007 by peter guglielmino

60. why is kevin being extremely reasonable now? was he the bad guy in all of this, or did the press just lie and make everything he did seem gold digger-ish??? it seems very strange that all of a sudden kevin is being resonsible and considerate. usually divorce and child custody and addictions do not bring out the best in people when they are divorcing. it's very frustrating, i would like to be able to believe ONE thing i read in the press... but it's getting harder and harder. one thing is for sure, i will never forgive britney nor be a fan of hers again. EVER. i think that girl will NEVER know herself or the truth or care about her kids.

Posted at 4:52PM on Feb 27th 2007 by amy

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