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May 20, 2006
Confession Time
On fame, babies and the popstar princess.
The internet is all abuzz with the story of how Britney tripped and nearly dropped baby Sean while out and about in NYC.
I guess it’s a good thing I’m not famous, because I once tripped and actually did drop my son. Whoops. Good thing he bounces.
And now I have a confession to make: I don’t hate Britney Spears.
I know. I’m supposed to hate her. Everyone does. The quickie Vegas marriages, the quick procession of babies, the car seat blunders, and – worse of all – that sleazeball guy she ended up with. Not to mention the carefully constructed jailbait image, the bubblegum music, the too-quick, too-young success. It would be easy to root against her.
And yet, I don’t hate her. Mostly I feel sorry for her. Being a new mom is tough. Because no matter how hard you try to be perfect, you screw up. You end up bonking your kid on the head when getting him out of the car seat, or plopping her in a too-warm bath, or forgetting a snack. It happens. And normally, it happens without an audience.
It must be even harder to be a young new mother, and harder still to be famous young mother constantly hounded by the paparazzi. The hormonal outbursts, the stretch marks, the weight gain (or not-fast-enough weight loss) all being recorded for the world to see and jeer at.
So I can’t bring myself to hate her. She seems like a nice enough kid. And yes, she’s enjoyed incredible success . . . but, at the same time, she’s paid a price. Coming of age is hard enough . . . coming of age while everyone’s watching (and rejoicing when you screw up) must be nothing short of agony.
So what person that everyone loves to hate do you sort of like? (And please don’t say Brangelina. Because I really can’t stand them.)
Posted by Whitney at 3:31 PM | Comments (5)
Comments
I like Russell Crowe. I know it's wrong but I do not care.
Yeah, yeah, he throws phones and bites in bar brawls--that man could read the phone book and I'd be riveted.
Especially if he read it while shirtless.
Posted by: Beth at May 21, 2006 3:15 AM
Mmmm, yes, I love Russell Crowe.
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at May 21, 2006 8:30 AM
I'm with you on Britney, Whitney (hey! you guys rhyme!). I worry about her. She reminds me a little bit of Marilyn Monroe. So sexy and so vulnerable and, in Britney's case, so very very young.
Eileen
Posted by: Eileen at May 21, 2006 5:01 PM
Yep, I get the same feeling for Britney. I really hated her for a while, but that was because my daughter tried to dress like her. Not good. Now, I just think how sad it must be for her, having everyone watch every single thing she does, and posting it all over when she messes up. My gosh, I'm so very glad I'm not famous. They'd have to take down the Amazon Rain Forest to print all the stuff I mess up on daily!
Ok, I like Hillary Duff too. She's such a cute kid, I just can't help it.
And yes, I'm WAY beyond 17. But I have an almost 14yo, so my music horizons are constantly being expanded. ((grin))
Posted by: dee at May 21, 2006 8:26 PM
The twins--Mary Kate and Ashley. Talk about growing up in the spotlight! They've never had a normal life--they've been on TV since they were toddlers! Ans how do you handle a multi-million dollar industry at the age of 18? It's mind-boggling!
The girl I feel sorry for is Paris Hilton. I watched an interview once of her and her sister. They are actually quite intelligent, well-raised girls. I just am sorry that Paris feels the need to exploit the dumb blonde image and act the fool for the world. It's just sad--she could be doing so much good instead...
Posted by: Sheri at May 22, 2006 12:22 PM
