Britney Spears Says She ‘Admires’ and ‘Looks Up to’ Madonna More Than Anyone

Britney Spears has shared heartfelt praise for Madonna, calling the Queen of Pop her biggest inspiration.

On Sunday (January 18), the “Toxic” singer posted a vintage 2003 photo of Madonna wearing a striking warrior-style mask on Instagram. In her caption, Spears highlighted Madonna’s strength, independence, and quiet confidence — qualities she says she deeply admires.

“This picture is clearly an understanding, ‘DO NOT PISS HER OFF’,” Britney wrote. “I admire and look up to Madonna more than anyone… wise, incredibly strong, and has remained gentle and genius. Again… DO NOT PISS HER OFF!!!”

Britney Reflects on Vulnerability and Inner Strength

Spears also used the post to reflect on her own emotional journey. Describing what she called a “spiritual animal awakening,” she spoke candidly about vulnerability, pain, and resilience.

“It’s been a long time for me,” she wrote. “We’re honestly all the same under the mask we secretly wear every day — vulnerability, fragility, insanity, real innocence… but also confusion, depression, extreme hurt, anger.”

The post struck a chord with fans, many of whom praised Britney’s honesty and emotional openness.

An Iconic Pop History Together

Britney and Madonna share several unforgettable moments in pop culture history. Most famously, they shocked the world with their now-legendary kiss at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. During Madonna’s performance of “Like a Virgin,” she kissed Britney — and then Christina Aguilera — creating one of the most replayed clips in MTV history.

The two stars also collaborated musically on Britney’s 2003 single “Me Against the Music,” the lead track from her album In the Zone. Years later, they reunited onstage in Los Angeles during Madonna’s 2008 Sticky & Sweet Tour, delighting fans once again.

Madonna’s Support for Britney

Madonna has repeatedly shown public support for Spears. In 2021, she compared Britney’s conservatorship to “slavery,” urging the public to “give this woman her life back.” A year later, Madonna revealed she would love to tour the world with Britney and even joked about recreating their famous kiss.

“Not sure if she’d be into it,” Madonna said at the time, “but it would be really cool.”

For fans of both icons, Britney’s latest post is another reminder of the deep respect and lasting bond between two of pop music’s most influential women.