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Britney Spears' driving footage has reignited fears for the pop star's well-being, as disturbing video shows her swerving through Thousand Oaks, California.

The 43-year-old singer was filmed leaving a restaurant late on 23 October 2025, appearing agitated and erratic behind the wheel. Sources close to the family told the Daily Mail they are 'terrified' and holding emergency discussions over how to help her.

Insiders warn the behaviour recalls her 2007 breakdown, sparking calls for more decisive intervention — and even whispers of a renewed conservatorship.

Dangerous Driving Raises Alarm

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In footage shared by influencer Mark Dohner on Facebook, Spears can be seen pulling away from the Red-O restaurant in a black BMW convertible.

Witnesses told Page Six that she nearly hit a friend, veered into bike lanes, crossed the centre divider, then made a screeching U-turn.

Eyewitness claims:

  • 'She nearly ran over her friend while pulling out.'
  • 'She looked furious — gripping the wheel, yelling, swerving.'

Fans flooded social media with concern, comparing the clip to the chaotic scenes from 2007 when Spears attacked a paparazzo's car with an umbrella. The footage quickly went viral, drawing millions of views and reigniting debate over her mental health.

Family in Crisis Talks Over Britney's Well-Being

Relatives are reportedly in panic mode.' A family source told TheDaily Mail that discussions have already taken place about how to protect Spears from herself.

The behaviour has drawn comparisons to the period when Spears shaved her head and lost custody of her two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.

'Everyone wants the best for her, but she's making bad choices again,' the insider said. 'It's terrifying. People are asking what can be done.'

While some have floated the idea of reinstating a conservatorship, others fear the legal fallout. Spears' 13-year arrangement — mainly controlled by her father, Jamie Spears — ended in 2021 after global outrage from the #FreeBritney movement.

Kevin Federline's Memoir Rekindles Tension

The footage surfaced just days after her ex-husband Kevin Federline released his memoir You Thought You Knew, which includes explosive allegations.

He accuses Spears of drug use while breastfeeding and claims she once said she wished her sons were dead.'

Federline told Piers Morgan Uncensored that both sons have since stopped visiting their mother due to her behaviour.

Spears' team dismissed the memoir as 'cash-grab sensationalism.' Spears' spokesperson responded by accusing Federline of 'profiting off her' following the end of child support payments. 'All she cares about are her kids ... and their well-being during this sensationalism,' the rep told Page Six.

Britney Responds: 'I'm Blessed to Be Alive'

On Instagram, Spears wrote that she believes years under conservatorship caused 'brain damage' but insists she has moved on.

'I do feel like my wings were taken away... but I'm blessed to be alive,' she wrote.

Despite her insistence that she's healing, the footage and family reaction suggest a growing disconnect between Spears' public statements and her private struggles. Mental health advocates are urging compassion, but also calling for responsible intervention.

A Pattern of Public Distress

Spears' behaviour has been under scrutiny since the end of her conservatorship. While she has celebrated her freedom, critics argue that she lacks the support system needed to navigate life outside the legal arrangement.

Her recent memoir, The Woman in Me, detailed years of trauma and control, but also raised questions about her current stability.

As fans and family watch with growing concern, the question remains: can Britney Spears be protected from herself without repeating past mistakes?

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