Britney Spears father Jamie has insisted that her controversial conservatorship is in her ‘best interests.’
In a statement, Jamie, 68, who has managed the singer’s finances since 2008, insisted he’s always done what’s best for his daughter, after the documentary Framing Britney Spears sparked calls from fans for his legal control to end.
It comes after a judge ruled that Britney’s father and the Bessemer Trust will maintain equal power over the star’s vast $60 million fortune.
Hitting back: Britney Spears father Jamie has insisted that her controversial conservatorship is in her ‘best interests’
In the wake of the ruling, Jamie’s legal team have insisted the judge’s decision proves he isn’t out to cause any harm to his daughter.
Currently his conservatorship means Britney cannot make any financial or professional decisions without her father’s approval, following her much-publicised breakdown 13 years ago.
As reported by The Mirror, Jamie’s lawyer Vivian Lee Thoreen said: ‘My client, Jamie Spears, has diligently and professionally carried out his duties as one of Britney’s conservators and his love for his daughter and dedication to protecting her is clearly apparent to the court.
Shocking: In a statement Jamie insisted he’s always done what’s best for his daughter, after the documentary Framing Britney Spears sparked calls from fans for his legal control to end
‘My client looks forward to working with Bessemer to continue an investment strategy in the best interests of his daughter.
‘The probate court is highly experienced in these matters and takes them very seriously.’
The judge’s ruling came after Jamie submitted a proposed order arguing that he lost some of his powers over Britney’s estate when he and the Bessemer Trust became co-conservators in November 2020.
Despite the Toxic hitmaker’s lawyers arguing she no longer wishes to have her father in such a position, the conservatorship was extended until September 2021, with further hearings schedule for March 17 and April 27, according to Variety.
Development: It comes after a judge ruled that Britney’s father and the Bessemer Trust will maintain equal power over the star’s vast $60 million fortune
Since its release the controversy surrounding the New York Times Presents documentary Framing Britney Spears has raged on.
The documentary, which aired in the UK on Tuesday, examines much of the Toxic singer’s life in the spotlight, from her early days as a child performer to her current semi-retired status.
Some viewers of the documentary were furious after being reminded of how Britney was presented in the public eye.
Diane Sawyer was lambasted for a 2003 interview she conducted in which she seemed to blame the singer for her breakup with Justin Timberlake and alluded to rumours that she had cheated on the NYSNC member.
Ongoing: The ruling came after Jamie submitted an order arguing that he lost some of his powers over Britney’s estate when he and the Bessemer Trust became co-conservators
Other clips featured in the film showed Britney being asked invasive questions about her breasts and her virginity as well.
Framing Britney Spears particularly focuses on her conservatorship, which was put into place in 2008 following a widely publicised public breakdown.
The arrangement gave her father Jamie Spears nearly total control over her finances, though some interview subjects suggested he and his associates may have conflicts of interest.
Framing Britney Spears features extensive interviews with the hosts of the Britney’s Gram podcast and covers the #FreeBritney movement, which seeks to free her from her conservatorship.
Missing her voice: Framing Britney Spears examines much of the Toxic singer’s life in the spotlight, from her early days as a child performer to her current semi-retired status
However, Jeffrey Bloomer of Slate, criticised the documentary for seemingly taking the claims and motivations of the #FreeBritney movement at face value, even though many of its participants believe in the conspiracy theory that the songstress has been sending coded messages through her Instagram posts.
He claimed that documentary provided adequate scrutiny of the actions and motivations of Jamie and those involved in Britney’s conservatorship, but not those helping to get her personal and legal struggles on front pages again.
The film was also criticised for not featuring interviews or statements from Britney or her estate, and it’s not even clear if she got the message that the filmmakers wanted to speak with her.
Britney appeared to address her conservatorship case and a recent documentary last week, posting a throwback video to Instagram of herself performing Toxic during her Las Vegas residency.
She wrote: ‘Can’t believe this performance of Toxic is from 3 years ago !!! I’ll always love being on stage …. but I am taking the time to learn and be a normal person ….. I love simply enjoying the basics of every day life !!!!
‘Each person has their story and their take on other people’s stories !!!! We all have so many different bright beautiful lives !!! Remember, no matter what we think we know about a person’s life it is nothing compared to the actual person living behind the lens !!!!’
Speak out: Britney appeared to address her conservatorship and the documentary last week, writing on Instagram that ‘each person has their story and their take on other people’s stories’