Britney Spears 'Can't Help but Worry' About Justin Bieber
Britney Spears has always had a soft spot for Justin Bieber and a source exclusively tells Life & Style she’s been quietly offering her support to the singer and his wife, Hailey Bieber, as rumors persist about an incoming implosion in their marriage.
“Britney is watching everything going on with Justin right now,” the insider says. “She’s reserving judgement, but of course she’s hearing all the talk about him struggling and can’t help but worry. She’s not the type to try and interfere or make assumptions, but she has let it be known to their mutual contacts that she’s there for him, and for Hailey too, if he needs anything at all.”
The concern for Biebs, 31, and his better half, 28, comes from speculation they’re going through a rough patch in recent months following the birth of their baby boy, Jack Blues Bieber, in August 2024. Fans have pointed out they’ve had limited appearances together and, when combined with some of Justin’s cryptic social media posts, the clues point toward a rocky chapter.
“Love isn’t a u get what u put in kinda thing,” the “Baby” singer posted to Instagram on Wednesday, May 7, after Hailey attended the Met Gala without him earlier that week. “It’s a receiving thing,” he continued. “Still find myself trying to earn love. And It’s exhausting.”
Though the couple hasn’t confirmed any trouble, Hailey did address the rumors back in March, telling fans, “So I know it may be fun feeding into these stories but just know they’re always false,” adding, “Sorry to spoil it,” on Instagram. A rep for the socialite added she hadn’t heard of Brit’s concerns, but the source assures the support is there if need be, as fans watch their relationship anxiously.
Britney understands from firsthand experience why they may want to keep the details of their marriage tight under wraps. Most of her past relationships have come under a harsh spotlight, including her short-lived marriage to Jason Alexander in 2004, a toxic marriage to Kevin Federline, which lasted from 2004 to 2007 and her recent divorce from third husband Sam Asghari, who she married in 2022.
“She understands more than anyone how the world and the pressures of fame and the industry can tear something good apart,” the insider explains. “She still remembers the first time she met Justin when he was just a young teenager and as a mom of boys herself, she can’t help but feel maternal towards him.”
Britney and Justin’s paths first crossed in the early 2000s, when she was America’s reigning pop princess and he was still a rising teen star with a bright career ahead of him, with her even meeting his mom, Pattie Mallette.
“She also remembers his mom very fondly and she knows it can’t be easy for her to see her son going through this hard time,” the insider adds.
“Britney is the most compassionate person you could ever meet, and she just wants to do anything she can to help ease Justin’s pain. She is very clear that she doesn’t want to do this for any sort of publicity so she’s keeping this all very private,” says the source. “But her hope is that she can somehow offer him some solace and support.”
“She is praying for him and ready to help if he or Hailey wants to reach out for any reason at all.”