"She thinks rules don’t apply to her?": Internet shows disappointment as Britney Spears admits to smoking on plane

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Britney Spears get caught in a new controversy. (Image via Getty)

Britney Spears has found herself embroiled in a new controversy after revealing she smoked on a plane in an Instagram post. The singer shared a video on May 24 where she admitted to drinking vodka and smoking during a flight, sparking mixed reactions online.

The caption of the post read,

"Confession it was my first time drinking VODKA!!! I swear I felt so SMART 🙄🙄🤔😂😂😂😂 !!! I was like wow what the heck is in there !!! I felt so clear and smart !!! And said I want a cigarette so bad !!! My friend put it in my mouth and lit 🔥 it up for me so I was like OH SO THIS IS A PLANE WHERE YOU CAN SMOKE !!!"

She further apologized for offending anyone and claimed that one flight attendant was acting coldly towards her from the moment she got in. She wrote:

"The flight attendant called officials because I smoked a cigarette !!! And embarrass me which jeez I thought was kinda much but she didn’t like me the moment I got on plane !!! Nobody was on the plane for first 20 minutes and she wouldn’t let me get out of my seat I wanted to stand up !!! She acted so weird about making sure I sat down and it was weird !!!"

Spears also mentioned that she was unfamiliar with international airports and thought the officials were there to support her. The post created a controversy, with fans showing disappointment in her attitude.


The internet reacts to Britney Spears justifying smoking on a plane

The news of Britney Spears smoking on the plane soon went viral on the internet, with many calling her out for her behavior. Let's have a look at the reactions.

The internet calls out Britney for smoking on a plane. (Image via Instagram/@extratv)
The internet calls out Britney for smoking on a plane. (Image via Instagram/@extratv)
"So she thinks rules don’t apply to her?" a user, @rjf0117, commented.
The internet calls out Britney for smoking on a plane. (Image via Instagram/@extratv)
The internet calls out Britney for smoking on a plane. (Image via Instagram/@extratv)
"And people thought she was ok??? Yeah no she’s not 😒," another user, @lovelylanvin, wrote.
"Flight attendants aren't there to 'invade your space' when they need to ensure you're securely strapped in your seat before take off. Or if there you're a dangerous passenger." another user, @melbourne_spidey, posted.
"Uhhhhh pretty sure it's ILLEGAL to smoke on a plane. Someone help the girl, this is sad." one more user, @mjpope, added.
The internet calls out Britney for smoking on a plane. (Image via Instagram/@extratv)
The internet calls out Britney for smoking on a plane. (Image via Instagram/@extratv)
"Why did she say she's never been to an international airport. She's been all over the world when she used to tour. She knows full while you are not allowed to smoke on airplanes." another user, @beauty_world_creations, explained.
"There is definitely some substance use going on here 😢," one more netizen, @jodiewit6, wrote.
"It’s a law we report it girlie ✈️ the law," another user, @kathy.r.bowman.7, commented.

This is not the first time Britney Spears has been in trouble for smoking or drinking. In December 2024, she was seen with a lighter on a plane, which caused concern. Britney Spears also made headlines in 2020 for accidentally burning her home gym with candles.

Edited by Nimisha