Britney Spears admits her bizarre social media posts 'are a lie' in shocking conservatorship testimony

Britney Spears admitted her bizarre social media posts 'are a lie' in shocking testimony from her conservatorship battle.

The 39-year-old pop princess spoke to judge Brenda Penny via telephone on Wednesday afternoon where she revealed the severity of her health and well-being under the court-ordered conservatorship.

'I've lied and told the whole world I'm OK and I'm happy. It's a lie,' Spears told the court. 'I've been in denial. I've been in shock. I am traumatized. 

#FreeBritney: Britney Spears admitted her bizarre social media posts 'are a lie' in shocking testimony from her conservatorship battle (seen in 2018)

'Fake it 'til you make it, but now I'm telling you the truth, OK? I'm not happy. I can't sleep. I'm depressed. I cry every day.'  

Britney's social media posts are often dissected and deconstructed by fans looking for any way into the mind of the Toxic singer.

In a video shared earlier this year from what appeared to be her home in Calabasas, Britney said she was 'totally fine.'

Red roses? Britney's social media posts are often dissected and deconstructed by fans looking for any way into the mind of the Toxic singer

Staying strong: In a video shared earlier this year from what appeared to be her home in Calabasas, Britney said she was 'totally fine'

She added: 'I'm extremely happy, I have a beautiful home, beautiful children. I'm taking a break right now because I'm enjoying myself.' 

Spears pleaded with the judge on Wednesday to re-evaluate the conservatorship she's been under for 13 years, with dad Jamie at the helm of her $60million fortune.

'I want this conservatorship to end. I truly believe that this conservatorship is abusive,' she said in a passionate testimony. 'I want to be able to get married to my boyfriend and have a baby but the conservatorship told me I can't do that.'

The status hearing did not hear any petitions, meaning that a decision was not asked for. Judge Penny said that she will set a hearing as soon as possible, so that Britney can make her petition. 

Tough position: Spears pleaded with the judge on Wednesday to re-evaluate the conservatorship she's been under for 13 years, with dad Jamie at the helm of her $60million fortune

The last time Spears spoke directly to the judge was in May 2019 but the court was closed to the public and her testimony was sealed.

Details of her mental health have never been disclosed. 

Her boyfriend, Sam Asghari, a 27-year-old Iranian personal trainer and actor, who she met when he starred in her 2016 video for the song Slumber Party, posted a photo to Instagram shortly before the hearing.

It showed with him in a T-shirt reading: 'Free Britney'. He has been outspoken against her father, calling him 'a d***'.

Jamie Spears' lawyer, Vivian Thoreen - responding to Britney's attack on her father- told Judge Penny in a two-sentence statement that Jamie 'is sorry to see his daughter suffering and in so much pain.

She added: 'Mr Spears loves his daughter and misses her very much.'

What is a conservatorship?

A conservatorship is a legal concept whereby a probate court appoints a person to manage an incapacitated person or minor's financial and personal affairs.

It is often a relative.

The terminology and details vary state-by-state, but the general principals are all similar.

The conservator's duties include overseeing finances, medical care and living arrangements.

In Britney's case, the conservators also oversee visitation arrangements with her two teenage sons, who are under the full custody of her ex-husband, Kevin Federline.

It is most frequently used for someone who is severely mentally incapacitated, or suffering from dementia.

Yet in the 13 years of Britney's conservatorship, she has released four albums - two of them going platinum; appeared as a judge on both The X Factor and American Idol; and had a four-year residency in Las Vegas that reportedly grossed close to $138 million.

The specific details of Britney's case have not been revealed.

Unless a judge says otherwise, they still retain rights to make certain decisions, according to the California handbook.

They can control salaries they earn, spend an allowance, retain legal representation, vote in elections, get married, draft their own wills, make medical decisions for themselves and ask a judge to terminate conservatorships or replace their guardians.

'All conservatees have the right to be treated with understanding and respect and to have their wishes considered. They have all basic human rights, as well, and the right to be well cared for by you,' the California handbook says.

Britney says that she has not had these rights. It is unclear whether this is a violation of her case, or as agreed.

There are two types of conservators: a conservator of the person, who looks after meals, housekeeping, transport, housing and recreation, and a conservator of the estate who manages finances and protects assets.

Sometimes one person can play both roles.

The conservator of the estate must file periodic activities reports by the first year after their appointment and every two years following, until the relationship is terminated.

The estate managers have to disclose asset values, gains and losses, and show receipts for all expenditures of conservatorship funds. They are also prohibited from borrowing money from the conservatee or lending out their cash.

Many countries have similar systems.

In the U.K. it is called a deputyship. In Britain, however, the court will appoint an independent conservator, rather than a family member.