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. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. I don't agree with the comment that people and her PR deny her fault in this. Of course it's her fault but it doesn't mean that she's in control and in a stable state of mind. Think about it, who would pick to have a breakdown in front of the world, knowing people are laughing at you like a clown in a circus.. This a young girl's life, with paparazzi in her face, not letting her go through whatever she's going through with a minutes peace. She's been "loved" (people are sooo fickel) for many years, and it also has to feel terrible for her to feel like a "has been" and have the world turn on you (even though I feel she will have huge hits again talking about this time in her life and explaining or trying to explain to people what she was going through).I feel sorry for anybody, any decent person ( and comeon, she's no monster) who is in a downward spiral in their life and I don't find it amusing, I find it really sad for her and her family. I just don't believe in kicking someone when they are down. It's a pretty cruel and pathetic thing to do. Yet the world alwayd kicks people when they are down and all the media and heartless people of the world follow eachother like ants, so insecure in themselves that they feel so much better in numbers like they are ganging up on her, gossiping about her like grade school kids. She's trying finally to do the right thing, not that she owes anyone but her family an explanation... I'm 34 and by far Britney is not someone I'd normally talk about in a post. This is probably the second time I've ever posted about anything but it's just been nonstop torture to her. I just wish her the best and I hope she figures out, in time the cause of recent behavior. Does anyone else agree how cruel the media is in general. I agree that press goes with being famous but don't you think the paparazzi go too far in so many stars lives? They shouldnt have cameras thrown in their face like their animals as the press airs every negative moment in their lives.. It must suck.

Posted at 4:57PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Kelly

51. I cannot even believe I am saying this.................

GOOD for Kevin Federline. I'm starting to wonder just how much of the stuff that the press said happened, really happened. He has really stepped up and been a father. I sincerely hope he can keep this up.

Posted at 5:04PM on Feb 27th 2007 by k

52. HEY #42 DIP SHIT, YOU OBVIOUSLY DIDNT HAVE IT THAT BAD, THERE ARE VARYING DEGREES OF PPD... WHAT ABOUT THOSE WOMEN WHO KILL THEIR KIDS FROM IT,. ARE THEY JUST ATTENTION SEEKERS??? YOUR LUCKY, YOU HAD IT SLIGHT AND SOUNDS LIKE EASY... NOT ALL WOMEN WITH IT ARE AS LUCKY AS YOU.

Posted at 5:05PM on Feb 27th 2007 by WOW

53. My friend showed the exact same symptoms as Britney before she was diagnosed as BIPOLAR. Fortunately it can be controlled with medication (in most cases). Often bipolar psychosis appears after a person has abused drugs.Hopefully Britney will respond well to medication. Bravo to the people who took care of her and persuaded her to get medical attention. I wish her a speedy recovery, her children need her.

Posted at 5:07PM on Feb 27th 2007 by monica

54. I don't feel sorry for this non singing, not that pretty bubble gum slut! Post partum women don't go partying and show their crotch in public. How freakin' disgusting. Kevin should have the kid's. He didn't like her anyway. She did everything in her power to get him. Once he put it on her, she was d@#! whipped. Now nobody wants to do her and she's going crazy.

Posted at 5:08PM on Feb 27th 2007 by anna nicole\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s fan

55. .......................WHAT TOOK YOU SOOOOOOO LONG MAMA?.........................
OH, THATS RIGHT, YOU HAD TO GET YOUR FINANCES IN ORDER.........
If you had half a brain cell, you would stear your other daughter away from show business...One Skank in the family is enough, right? Your family dosen't have a good track record..............................Try getting a REAL job....K-Mart is hiring.....

Posted at 5:10PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Old Dog

56. 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

57. whats really sad is britney is making kevin look more responsible. the world was on her side and now, kevin comes out smelling like roses.

Posted at 5:12PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Lily

58. What is she in rehab for ???????

Posted at 5:22PM on Feb 27th 2007 by dorian

59. "THE PEOPLE WHO SAVED BRITNEY?"
Are you joking with this title?
It's more like:
1) The mom who exploited her 15 year old in a school girl outfit
2) The lawyer who is hanging in there for selfish reasons...the more problems, the more time and money
3) Federline? Where was he when she needed saving months ago?

Get real....I'm glad she's in rehab and will hopefully meet some people
who can genuinely help her....but to say these three idots saved her is
ridiculous.

Posted at 5:31PM on Feb 27th 2007 by Jane

60. Just get a copy of world of warcraft
Dont buy gold
and start playing, within 30 days you should have your mind effectively transfered from one addiction to another, albeit, less deathly... i urge you, become a wow addict and you will forget all your petty problems... just dont go to our server k? thnks kk bye

Posted at 5:34PM on Feb 27th 2007 by wowaddict7.5million-and-one

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