In a captivating Instagram post shared on Sunday, pop icon Britney Spears announced that she has adopted a baby girl, whom she named Lennon London Spears. The announcement was accompanied by a lively video of Spears dancing joyfully in a pink bathing suit paired with a quirky top hat, showcasing her signature playful side.

The playful caption of the video revealed her excitement: “I need coffee and I want to let you guys know I adopted a beautiful baby girl!!!” She punctuated her message with a flurry of emojis that reflected her exuberance and scattered thoughts. Although she did not share a photo of her new daughter, Britney provided a glimpse into Lennon’s wardrobe, mentioning that the baby wore an adorable dress that reportedly bore the words “I’M NEW HERE.”

In her lengthy caption, Britney touched on a variety of topics beyond her joyful announcement. She discussed her struggle with fitness, admitting that she hadn’t exercised in years, and addressed some negative comments she has received from the public, referring to people “talking trash” about her life choices. Britney also shared her aspirations to move to Italy, indicating a desire for a fresh start.

The news of her adoption has stirred mixed reactions among her fans, many of whom expressed concern given her recent erratic behavior. Following her tumultuous past, some supporters are wary of this announcement, with outlets like E! News speculating that it might be a playful tease rather than a serious declaration. However, Britney had expressed a desire to adopt a child earlier this year in a since-deleted Instagram post, hinting that her intentions have been genuine. The choice of the name “Lennon” may not be entirely coincidental either; her ex-husband, Sam Asghari, famously dressed up as John Lennon for Halloween in 2023, a few months prior to their divorce becoming final.

Britney Spears, now 43, has been a fixture in the news since her rise to fame in the late 1990s. Her recent headlines have often revolved around her long struggle against a conservatorship that was imposed by her father in 2008. This restrictive legal arrangement lasted until 2021, when it was finally terminated. Since then, Britney has not returned to her music career, with her last live performance dating back to 2018.

Aside from her recent adoption, Spears is also the mother of two sons, Sean and Jayden, from her marriage to rapper and DJ Kevin Federline. During a difficult period in 2008, she lost custody of her children due to her mental health struggles, which led to a complicated relationship as they moved to Hawaii with Federline and became more estranged from their mother over the years.

In 2022, there was a brief moment of hope when Britney announced she was expecting a child with Asghari, but tragically, she suffered a miscarriage just a month later, sharing the news in a heartfelt yet similarly winding Instagram post. Recently, reports from TMZ surfaced regarding a disruptive incident on a flight where Britney sparked concern by attempting to light a cigarette and clashed with flight attendants, prompting speculation from a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officer about her medication adherence.