Britney Spears' Hollywood Movie Almost Destroyed Her Life

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00:00 Britney Spears' Hollywood movie almost destroyed her life.

00:08 The iconic Britney Spears will always be best known for her success in music and her stage

00:16 presence.

00:21 But Spears' career featured several notable components.

00:26 She was a TV star as a youngster, a reality star for a moment in her transition phase,

00:31 and even a film star for a singular role.

00:33 That lone film was none other than Crossroads, a film that looked to capitalize on Spears'

00:38 massive music success.

00:43 The industry has done this before, and for Spears, it was an opportunity to do something

00:47 new and fun.

00:48 At least that's what she thought.

00:54 The film added young stars like Zoe Saldana and Justin Long, and though it was a success

00:59 at the box office, Britney had a tough time on set.

01:02 But don't worry, she's not the only one who struggled with acting.

01:05 Britney Spears has always been a performer and entertainer, first and foremost.

01:09 Her ability to captivate audiences with her undeniable talent and stage presence is what

01:13 truly set her apart from many other artists.

01:21 That being said, it's no surprise that her foray into acting was met with mixed reviews.

01:26 Her role as Lucy in Crossroads may not have been her most critically acclaimed performance,

01:30 but it certainly added to her already impressive resume.

01:33 And let's not forget, she also received a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress for

01:38 her role in the film.

01:39 I mean, even winning a worst award can't take away from the fact that Britney Spears is

01:44 an undeniable force in the music industry.

01:47 So while some may criticize her acting abilities, there's no denying that Britney has always

01:51 been unapologetically herself and has never shied away from trying new things.

01:58 And for that, she should be applauded.

02:00 Crossroads marked Britney's cinematic debut in 2002, presenting a departure from her musical

02:06 career into the world of acting.

02:08 Starring in her first major motion picture was a tall task for Britney, and in her new

02:13 memoir, the star opened up about her time on set.

02:15 Sadly, it was not the best experience for her.

02:18 "My problem wasn't with anyone involved in the production but with what acting did to

02:21 my mind.

02:22 I think I started method acting.

02:24 Only I didn't know how to break out of my character.

02:26 I really became this other person.

02:28 Some people do method acting, but they're usually aware of the fact that they're doing

02:31 it, but I didn't have any separation at all," the star wrote, per People.

02:35 Britney went on to explain that her immersion into the character affected her personal life

02:39 as well.

02:40 "I ended up walking differently, carrying myself differently, talking differently.

02:45 I was someone else for months while I filmed Crossroads.

02:48 Still to this day, I bet the girls I shot that movie with think she's a little quirky.

02:52 If they thought that, they were right," she continued.

02:55 But despite the challenges, Britney saw it as an opportunity for growth and learning.

02:59 It's clear that Britney's time at the crossroads of her musical and acting career was a turning

03:04 point for her, both personally and professionally.

03:07 And even though it may not have been the smoothest ride, it led her to become the multi-talented

03:11 and resilient artist she is today.

03:13 So next time you find yourself at a crossroad in life, just remember that it could be your

03:17 chance for growth and self-discovery too.

03:21 Crossroads remains the only film on Britney's career, save for some fun cameo spots.

03:27 In her memoir, Spears talked about how relieved she was to walk away from acting.

03:30 "That was pretty much the beginning and end of my acting career, and I was relieved.

03:34 I imagine there are people in the acting field who have dealt with something like that, where

03:38 they had trouble separating themselves from a character."

03:40 Spears also noted that the experience has left her being more mindful about the way

03:45 she has since approached things.

03:47 But that's all for today.

03:48 Thank you for watching.

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