Britney Spears shared that she was offered a role in ‘Chicago‘ as a singing and dancing villain who kills a man. She expressed regret for not taking the opportunity, reflecting on her past power, and wishing she had been more rebellious.
Britney Spears Regrets Passing on ‘Chicago’ Role
Spears deeply regrets declining a role in the 2002 film adaptation of ‘Chicago,’ where she was offered a character who sings, dances and kills a man.
In an interview with Variety, she reveals her wish to have used her influence more thoughtfully and to have been more rebellious. She lamented not taking more risks and staying within her comfort zone. Spears also mentioned her commitment to avoiding disruptions and complaints, even when she was troubled by something.
She said, “I should’ve done it. I had power back then; I wish I’d used it more thoughtfully and been more rebellious.” She added, “If only I’d been brave enough not to stay in my safe zone and done more things that weren’t just within what I knew. But I was committed to not rocking the boat and to not complaining even when something upset me.”
Daily Mail recently published an audition tape of Britney Spears for ‘The Notebook,’ where she showcases a previously unseen emotional performance while reading scenes with Ryan Gosling.
Britney Spears Opens Up About Early Relationship Struggles with Justin Timberlake
Spears recalls her early days with Justin Timberlake and reveals some relationship troubles, including suspicions of Justin’s infidelity. She also mentions a brief fling with choreographer Wade Robson, which she confessed to Justin, but they chose to stay together.
When Spears became pregnant, she wanted a family, but Justin didn’t, so she had an abortion because he was sure he didn’t want to be a father. “It was a surprise, but for me, it wasn’t a tragedy,” adding that she always wanted a family with Timberlake. When he didn’t share her enthusiasm, Spears agreed to have an abortion. “If it had been left up to me alone, I never would have done it. And yet Justin was so sure that he didn’t want to be a father.”
