Britney Spears' bombshell best-selling memoir set to be 'turned into Hollywood movie'

Britney Spears is reportedly in talks with Sony Pictures to turn her tell-all memoir The Woman in Me into a major Hollywood movie, with a team of female scriptwriters already in place

By Hollie Beale, Assistant Showbiz Editor

09:00, Sun, Apr 28, 2024

Britney Spears putting 'finishing touches' on new book

Britney Spears is reportedly preparing to bare all in a sensational memoir that could soon be adapted into a film.

The pop icon is said to be in serious talks with major players like Sony Pictures about transforming her explosive tell-all book into a blockbuster movie.

It's rumoured that a top-tier team of female scriptwriters has been assembled to bring the project to life.

Sony Pictures is believed to be leading the pack in negotiations for the rights to adapt the chart-topping memoir, titled 'The Woman in Me'.

The film adaptation could also feature some of Britney's past hits, with songwriters allegedly already notified that their music might be included in the soundtrack.

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Britney Spears' memoir could hit the big screens (Image: Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

Britney's songwriters have already reportedly been tipped off that their music could be used

Britney's songwriters have already reportedly been tipped off that their music could be used (Image: Getty Images for BCU)

A source revealed to The Mirror: "Britney's book was a groundbreaking best-seller and raised the public's consciousness with regards to how the entertainment industry and conservatorships work.

"She's in advanced talks to turn it into a cinematic release and her songwriters have been informed that some of her songs will be used once it is greenlit."

The same insider added: "If necessary, the project could become a mini-series in the style of Genius: Aretha. The next chapter of her life is about reclaiming her mind, body and spirit, so she's ready to tell all."

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Britney could be about to do business with Sony Pictures

Britney could be about to do business with Sony Pictures (Image: WireImage)

Britney spilled details about her relationship with Justin Timberlake in her tell all memoir

Britney spilled details about her relationship with Justin Timberlake in her tell all memoir (Image: Getty Images)

In the meantime, two previous documentaries about Britney Spears have enjoyed considerable success, even without her direct involvement.

One focused on her life journey, while the other explored the #FreeBritney movement.

In 2023, she released her explosive memoir 'The Woman in Me', which flew off the shelves with a staggering 1.1 million copies sold in its first week alone.

Britney's candid account was the second fastest-selling debut of 2023, narrowly missing out on the top spot to Prince Harry's book 'Spare'.

In her memoir, the 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' singer delved into intimate details about her relationship with fellow artist Justin Timberlake. The duo met during their early years on the Mickey Mouse Club.

However, what fans were unaware of was the tumultuous nature of their relationship. In her revealing book, Britney disclosed that she had fallen pregnant with Justin's child but he wasn't ready for fatherhood, leading her to have a secret abortion.

She also explored her struggles with mental health and her fluctuating relationship with her family, from whom she is believed to be estranged. This followed the overturning of her conservatorship in court.