Britney Spears's Memoir Had the Help of a Ghostwriter

The highly anticipated memoir from tragic pop icon Britney Spears is almost here. The pop superstar has long since finished working on her jolting memoir, which has caught the attention of dedicated fans and nervous A-List celebrities.

However, many fans are curious if Britney wrote the book herself, or like most celebrities, she had a little bit of help from a ghostwriter. Keep reading for everything we know about Britney's upcoming memoir.

Author and journalist Sam Lansky was chosen to help capture Britney's side of the story. Sam is the author of the novels Broken People and The Gilded Razor and has worked for several news and media outlets, including Time magazine where he profiled other pop stars such as Adele and Madonna.

Not much has been revealed about Britney's choice to use a ghostwriter, but fans are excited and curious to see what aspects of her life and career will be discussed in her bombshell of a memoir.

The publishing house of the work, Simon & Schuster, hinted that her memoir “illuminates the enduring power of music and love — and the importance of a woman telling her own story” on her own terms.

“[‘The Woman in Me’] is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope,” a press release stated.

Britney also shared the news on social media with a teaser video revealing details about the memoir, including black-and-white cover art, the book’s release date, and the pre-order link.

The characteristically pink text in the video states, “It’s coming, my story, on my terms… at last.”

The release of The Woman in Me follows Britney's captivating testimony in court about her 13-year-long conservatorship, under which all personal and financial decisions were handled by her father, Jamie Spears.

While in the conservatorship, Britney released four studio albums including "Circus" (2008) and "Femme Fatale" (2011). Although she was still performing and making award appearances, not all was well with the singer.

In 2019, allegations of abuse within the confines of the conservatorship began to circle social media. Later that year, Britney requested that Jamie be removed as a conservator and pass the role to a wealth management firm. A judge denied the request to dismiss Jamie entirely.

Britney entered the conservatorship with her father in February 2008, giving him authority over his daughter’s life and career for 13 years. On November 12, 2021, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge officially terminated the arrangement.

The court proceedings caught media attention, sparking the "Free Britney" movement. Britney's memoir is expected to cover this period in detail, generating further interest in the superstar's brutally honest story.

Since being released from her custodian, her life has continued to be marked by some highs and lows. In 2022, Britney married her partner of five years at the time, Sam Asghari. They would later divorce after 14 months of marriage, prompting several conspiracy theories. Other than that, she is active on social media and loves sharing dances, workouts, and life updates.

Britney has also made a comeback to the music scene, releasing her latest album, "Hold Me Closer," after a six-year hiatus. Released on August 26, 2022, the album features a and collaborations with other renowned artists such as The Weeknd and Tinashe.

In July 2023, Britney released yet another new single called "Mind Your Business" in collaboration with rapper will.i.am.

With the release of her memoir now imminent, the book has already drummed up some drama and scandal before it has even hit shelves. According to an exclusive report by PEOPLE, Britney speaks in detail about an abortion scandal between her and fellow pop icon Justin Timberlake when they were together. According to her, Britney had been willing to start a family at the time. However, Justin apparently did not want to be a father in an argument that would result in her eventual abortion.

In her book, she calls it "one of the most agonizing things" she'd ever experienced."

With Britney's memoir already making waves before its release date, there's bound to be more bombshells in store.

The Woman in Me arrives in bookstores on Oct. 24.