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October 2, 2007

Hollywood Shocked at Britney's Downfall


Britney Spears’ custody crisis is all the talk today, from Hollywood to the White House.

First Daughter Jenna Bush weighed in on Britney’s debacle, saying, “I’m not part of Hollywood. That’s the lucky thing – I’ve had normal parents.”

News that Britney temporarily lost custody of her kids brought mom-of-three Jennie Garth to tears last night.

“My heart goes out to her,” Jennie told “Extra.” “It made me cry. I hope that she can get her life together.”

Barbara Walters not only had sympathy for Britney, but also a warning. She pleaded on “The View” this morning, “For heaven’s sake, get help.”

Ellen said on her show today, “Maybe she’s now going to take care of herself.”

“Extra’s” own Dayna Devon told Larry King last night, “I think it’s really sad.”

Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa were equally dismayed. Regis said he hopes “she pulls it together,” while Kelly admitted she’s sick to her stomach over the mess. She said Britney has been on the show before and is a “lovely person.”

Yesterday, “Extra” spotted a doctor, a nurse and a nanny heading into Kevin Federline’s L.A. home, and later, his bodyguard on a late-night beer run.

Before the custody decision, his ex, Shar Jackson, told “Extra” she supports Kevin.

“He’s an amazing dad,” she insisted.

So when could Britney get her kids back? Both sides are due in court tomorrow. But today, former New York prosecutor Jeanine Pirro gave us her verdict.

“The case could go on until the kids are 18,” she said.” She’d better picker herself up or she won’t see those kids.”


NEXT: Breaking News from Rosie's Tell-All

 

WHERE ARE THE PARENTS????.DOES THIS GIRL NOT HAVE ANY FAMILY THAT CARES ABOUT HER?….SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH HER,SHE ACTS LIKE SHE’S IN LALA LAND!….TOTALY OBLIVIOUS TO WHATS GOING ON AROUND HER….


- toni
Posted 10/03/07 07:10 PM
 

ANY ONE WHO THINKS THE BOYS R SAFE WITH KEVIN IS INSANE !!!!


- AMBER NIETO
Posted 10/03/07 03:51 PM
 

Am with brittney. She is a good mother an just made a simple mistake that day. she is a sweet loving an caring lady, an should be given a chance to give her children that love an care for them like any other parent. I think she have learnt from her mistakes thats why she wants her kids back so much. Give her a chance to prove these reporters wrong, for her kids sake. please.


- Tammy
Posted 10/03/07 01:54 PM
 

I had my first kids at 17, i am almost 21 & i now have 3! I know it’s frustrating but i don’t have nannys to help me. I’ve been through the divorce & the custody battles. I have full custody of my children. It’s hard. But, i know these children didn’t ask to be here, i made the decision to have them and i take care of them. I hope Britney realizes this before ti’s too late for her. I couldn’t imagine, not even in my most frustrated moments not tucking my children into bed at night or having them live with me. I am rooting for you girl!! We all love you!! Do whats right!


- Jamie
Posted 10/03/07 11:45 AM
 

Why should anyone be shocked? Brit’s been on a downward spiral for years, and it just keeps getting worse. It’s good news that the kids are no longer with her, but it’s bad news that they are now with K Fed. Neither of them is a fit parent.

If Brit would stop getting the attention that she craves, maybe she would have a fighting chance of straightening herself out. But as long as she keeps making headlines, she is going to continue the trainwreck.


- Barnsinger
Posted 10/03/07 06:07 AM
 

I think if everyone would leave Britney alone she would be better off. People feed off these celebritys and there is no sense in it. Kevin just wants all of her money not the kids. Leave this poor girl alone. How could she be a good parent if everyone talks about her not being that gives someone bad self esteem so leave the poor girl alone get a LIFE!


- Tiffany
Posted 10/03/07 05:17 AM
 

I have absolutely NO sympathy for Britney. She is in no way a good mother. She would hold the boys for five minutes when SHE wanted to hold them, not when THEY wanted to be held.

The fact she went to get a tan right after having the boys taken from her just goes to show this isn’t a wake-up call for her, and I don’t think anything will wake her up from her never-ending dream of hitting it big again.

She needs to learn she’s not a kid anymore, there’s no problem with having fun once in a while, but the kids should come before the fun.

She picked nanny’s that weren’t properly qualified, for crying out loud. She picked girls that she could be friends with, then dumped them within a month or two. Having so many different people around one after the other to take care of a child can harm them. They grow up not knowing who they can trust.

I’m 100% happy that she lost the kids, and hopefully she won’t get them back. If I were her child growing up, I would have no pride in having that slob for a mother.


- Kimi
Posted 10/03/07 12:51 AM
 

Has anyone considered that Britney Spears erratic behavior might be post partum depression? She has had two babies in a row and a divorce so having post partum depression seems a likely diagnosis for her. I would think her parents would be helping her with this even if she has rejected them. Also, How is Kevin any better. He is just keeping his party ways under wraps. He should be drug and alcohol tested also and the babies be given to the grandparents.


- Anonymous
Posted 10/02/07 10:54 PM
 

With all the money that Britney has, you would think that she could afford to buy a brain or maybe a little responsibility. You have to be stupid to constantly mess up in front flashing camaras. Oops!I did it again is not so cute anymore and especially
when you are a parent. I remember her saying something about not wanting to have the responsibility of being a role model to young girls several years ago when she was america’s sweet heart apparently she’s held on to that feeling til this day. With her own children she doesn’t want to be their role model. She’s plastered “I’m idoit” all across her face and for the entire world to see. Wake up and smell the latte or whatever you like to drink! Beer? I don’t know! Just wake up. I know that people like to see that celebrities have feelings like you and me,and that they are human. But she’s gone to the point of proving to America that she’s human and stupid.


- mariah
Posted 10/02/07 10:01 PM
 

DO WE REALLY WANT TO GO OVER THAT OLD CHESTNUT AGAIN. GET A GRIP AMERICA LEAVE PEOPLE ALONE. LET THEM HAVE THEIR LIFE, LET THEM MAKE IT OR BREAK IT. I THINK IF I WERE RICH,BLONDE AND SILLY I’D GET MEDIA ATTENTION TOO. LET HER WAKE UP AND SMELL THE DIAPERS.


- CARMEN
Posted 10/02/07 09:07 PM
 

Brittany did not “lose” her children. Her children were taken from her.


- B. Kelly
Posted 10/02/07 08:24 PM
 

As a former caseworker I’ve seen many women lose custody of their children due to drug abuse (primarily meth). When an individual is court ordered to undergo a drug test and they don’t comply, it is automatically considered a dirty UA (urine analysis) It is always sad when a mother and her children are separated but it’s most damaging to the children. Ms. Spears was most likely warned by the court several times that if she didn’t alter her behavior and put her children’s best interest first she would lose custody.
Mr. Federline hasn’t shown erractic, drug induced behaviors (that I am aware of) which would cause him to be a safety risk to his children. Custody is given to a parent before a grandparent.
Many people are lousy parents, but unless they pose a threat to safety they won’t lose custody of their children. Which is likely why Mr. Federline was given custody.


- Luisa
Posted 10/02/07 08:02 PM
 

I do not think she should have gotten the kids taken away form her. There are parents who bad things to there kid who still have them. I do hope she get help. And people need to leave her alone she can not do anything with out people in her face. Can they not see there is something wrong do they care no they just want their money picture. And I think the Jude needs to order Kevin to take weekly drug test.


- Crystal
Posted 10/02/07 07:42 PM
 

I am glad she lost her children, maybe now she straighten up but I highly doubt it. The children are better off without her. She should quit show business because she is a has been. She should go back to her home town because there they support her stupid decisions on her screwing up.


- Amber
Posted 10/02/07 07:37 PM
 

I think its about time celebrities learn that they are not immune to everyday life. they should be held responsible for their actions. In the case of Britney Spears I think she is in need of some major help and my heart does go out to her. On the same hand she should be always thinking of her children first and not herself. So while her children are with their dad she needs to focus on herself for the sake of her children. I hope she can get back the life she had before her down fall. Her boys need their mother.


- b
Posted 10/02/07 07:17 PM
 

Brittney absolutely should have her children taken away. Would you want a mother like that. Those kids don’t care about money or nanny’s they want their mother and she is not there for them. I have a son that has bipolar disorder and you bet your life I intervened when I realized he had a problem. Where are her parents. This is not about celebrity or money it’s about their daughter and grandchildren.
For God’s sake her parent should help her. She not able to help herself. Everyone can see that.


- jm
Posted 10/02/07 07:17 PM
 

WOW! This a sad thing for any woman to go through, I think she needs to be away from her kids, she needs to get help, I believe she has post partum depression, that can make you crazy, she just doesnt realize it. I still dont think Kevin is the best canidate either, I mean come on he had his body guard go and buy beer. I think the kids may be better with the grandparents. God Bless her and help her, no one is perfect and everyone needs help now and then.


- unknown
Posted 10/02/07 07:17 PM
 

I also feel really sorry for Britney. She really needs to help herself and get her childrend back. Kevin is not the best pick for the kids. She must become strong for her children and them only. I pray that she come to her the reality that her life is spinning out of control.


- Ferrill
Posted 10/02/07 07:12 PM
 

Brittnay Made the mistake of having children. I am glade the children were taken from her.


- Morningstar
Posted 10/02/07 07:12 PM
 

Thank God the kids were taken from her. Now they will be safe. Britney needs to admit she has a problem and that she needs help. If losing her children doesn’t do it then she really has serious problems and nothing is going to help her. I hope this is a wake up call for her.

Until she does get help and gets off drugs, she should not have those beautiful children. She has a lot of issues and can’t take care of herself. My heart goes out to her mother, being a grandmother myself. She must be heart broken for her grandchildren.


- Pat Ettinger
Posted 10/02/07 06:46 PM

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