Christina Aguilera is voicing her full support for Britney Spears.
In an appearance on The Enrique Santos Show on Friday, Christina was asked if she had made an effort to reach out to Britney since Britney’s 13-year-conservatorship ended months ago. The 41-year-old singer had this to say:
“I never want to speak out of turn about somebody that I have so much respect and admiration for.
I couldn’t be happier for her, every woman deserves to feel empowered and to own that for themselves, however they see fit.”
She also spoke about their similar backgrounds:
“Yes, growing up in this business can be freakin’ crazy. You know, if anybody gets that and understands what that means at the time coming up, it definitely would be her and I.”
Christina stated that she will always be there for the 40-year-old pop star:
“I will always be here to reach out to.
I love, you know, being able to connect like that with other women… it’s very importance, now more than ever, now that we do have the ability to connect, that that happens, and that we always feel unified.”
Christina and Britney have a long history. The two were both on The Mickey Mouse Club as kids in 1993, and years later both became successful pop artists who rose to fame at almost the same time.
After Britney’s emotional court testimony back in June where she bravely spoke about the horrible conditions of her conservatorship, Christina also shared words of support:
“These past few days I’ve been thinking about Britney and everything she is going through. It is unacceptable that any woman, or human, wanting to be in control of their own destiny might not be allowed to live life as they wish. To be silenced, ignored, bullied or denied support by those ‘close’ to you is the most depleting, devastating and demeaning thing imaginable.
The harmful mental and emotional damage this can take on a human spirit is nothing to be taken lightly. Every woman must have the right to her own body, her own reproductive system, her own privacy, her own space and her own happiness.”
