Britney Spears staying home away from media after arrest

Family closely monitoring her, planning support

Global pop star Britney Spears has been keeping a low profile at her home following her arrest in California on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and forbidden substances, according to a source familiar with the matter who spoke to US Weekly.

The source added that Spears spends most of her time at home to avoid media attention or public scrutiny when she goes out.

Her 19-year-old son, Jayden James, is currently with her, and she has also recently met with her other son, Sean Preston, who is 20. Her children had previously moved to live with their father, Kevin, in Hawaii in 2023, before returning to California later.

Spears has also been in contact with her mother, Lyn Spears, who was seen in Los Angeles just two weeks prior to her daughter’s arrest. The source noted that Lyn Spears is “very worried about her and is keeping track of all developments through Britney and her team.”

Britney Spears was arrested on March 4 after being spotted by police driving erratically and at high speed, according to the California Highway Patrol. She was released the following day, while investigations continue, pending the results of a blood test conducted during her hospital stay.

In an official statement, a spokesperson for Spears described the arrest as “completely unacceptable,” emphasizing that Britney will cooperate with authorities. The family and her team hope this incident marks the beginning of a long-term positive change in her life.

The spokesperson added that her children will spend time with her, and the family is planning support measures to help her regain stability.

The source also explained that Britney and her team are exploring options for mental health and addiction treatment, but noted that her personal willingness to accept help is key. He confirmed that the star has expressed regret over the incident.

Britney is expected to appear in court on May 4, according to official online records. Her team hopes she will avoid a prison sentence, which the source described as “the worst-case scenario.”