Britney Spears Slams Kevin Federline’s ‘Extremely Hurtful and Exhausting’ Memoir Allegations: ‘I Have Had Enough’

In a preview of his forthcoming memoir, "You Thought You Knew," Kevin Federline—Britney Spears' ex-husband—has put forward disturbing claims. The excerpt, featured in The New York Times, alleges that Spears was once found observing their sleeping children while holding a knife. Federline expresses intense concern in the book, warning that "the clock is ticking, and we’re getting close to the 11th hour." He adds, "Something bad is going to happen if things don’t change, and my biggest fear is that our sons will be left holding the pieces."

Britney Spears, the Grammy-winning superstar who rose to fame in the late 1990s with hits like "...Baby One More Time," responded directly on Instagram this Wednesday. She described Federline’s account as "constant gaslighting" and called the situation "extremely hurtful and exhausting." The pop icon, whose career and personal life have been under intense scrutiny for over two decades, also shared painful details about her strained relationship with her teenage sons. She disclosed that one son has seen her for only 45 minutes in the past five years, while the other has visited just four times. "I have pride too," she wrote. "From now on I will let them know when I am available."

Spears was equally direct in addressing what she views as the financial motives behind the memoir. She insisted, "Trust me, those white lies in that book, they are going straight to the bank and I am the only one who genuinely gets hurt here." She also refuted ongoing tabloid speculation about her mental health and lifestyle, identifying herself as "a pretty intelligent woman who has been trying to live a sacred and private life the past 5 years." Her statement concluded with a firm declaration that she has "had enough and any real woman would do the same."

The couple married in 2004, a period marked by relentless media attention, before Spears filed for divorce in 2006. They share two sons, now 19 and 20. This public dispute highlights the lasting challenges of co-parenting after high-profile separations. According to Dr. Elena Martinez, an expert in family psychology, "When parental disputes are fought in the public arena, the children frequently become unintended casualties, facing emotional repercussions that can extend far into adulthood." Such conflicts can be especially damaging when played out on a global stage, where private struggles become public spectacle, adding another layer of strain to an already fragile family dynamic.