Kim Kardashian has empathised with Britney Spears about the harmful impact of being negatively targeted in the media after watching the New York Timesâ documentary about theToxic singer. She is seen here in 2013 wearing a look that sparked memes comparing her to Shamu the whale. "The way the media played a big role in her life the way it did can be very traumatizing and it can really break even the strongest person. On her Instagram Stories this weekend, Kim Kardashian revealed that she had watched Framing Britney Spears, and she gave her honest view of how Britney was treated by the media. If Britney Spears is the biggest tabloid celebrity of the 2000s, Kim Kardashian is right behind her as a close second. In the wake of a documentary that has shed light on the way Britney was exploited, manipulated and generally mistreated during the height of her fame, Kardashian has shared a lengthy statement on Instagram. The agreement was extended following numerous hearings in 2020, with the most recent ruling from December leaving it in place until September 2021. Kardashian shares all her children with rapper Kanye West, from whom she recently filed for divorce. Kim talked about her challenging first pregnancy with daughter North, now seven, and how her self-esteem and mental health were impacted when her weight gain became front page news. I'm sharing this just to say I really hope everyone involved in the business of shaming and bullying someone to the point of breaking them down might reconsider and instead try to show some understanding and compassion. Clash of the the titans: Microsoft chief attacks Google's 'monopoly' while search engine boss accuses... Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is pregnant: Lawyers push to delay fraud trial where she faces... Republican Senator Ron Johnson says he 'never felt threatened' by MAGA rioters on January 6, but would have... 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Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears pose for a pic together in 2012. 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Kardashian experienced her own hellscape during her first pregnancy, from fat-shaming, fashion critiques, and rumors that her baby bump was fake. It really broke me.' During her first pregnancy, she wrote, "…I cried every single day over what was happening to my body mainly from the pressures of being constantly compared to what society considered a healthy pregnant person should look like — as well as being compared to Shamu the whale by the media. In the wake of a documentary that has shed light on the way Britney was exploited, manipulated and generally mistreated during the height of her fame, Kardashian has shared a lengthy statement on Instagram. In a statement shared to her Instagram, the reality star discussed the 'cruelty' Britney experienced during her career and said she felt empathy for the pop icon as she looked back on her own experiences. Image via Getty/Pierre Suu. 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She also posted a photo of one of her pregnancy outfits, a black and white shift dress which she was mocked mercilessly for, with numerous memes popping up Kim being compared to Shamu the whale. Some of the most controversial parts of the documentary show a tearful Britney being interrogated in an interview for allegedly breaking Justin Timberlake's heart and also being mom-shamed for some of her parenting choices. As fresh outrage accumulated on social media, Timberlake apologized to Spears for publicizing their sex life after their 2002 split. Pictured with husband Kanye in May 2013, A number of high profile stars have spoken out following the release of Framing Britney Spears, part of The New York Times Presents series of documentaries.Â, It explores Britney's rise to fame, her breakdown in 2007 and her current life under the conservatorship of her father.Â. Looking at all of the photos of myself online and in magazines made me so insecure and I had this fear of wondering if I would ever get my pre-baby body back. Kim Kardashian recently had a chance to watch Framing Britney Spears, the New York Times-presented documentary directed by Samantha Stark, and told fans on Friday that it inspired her to reflect on her own experiences with cruel and judgmental treatment under the public microscope. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, ICE asks for volunteers to send to the border as soon as this weekend and south Texas migrant complex is SEVEN times over capacity: Biden downplays influx and claims it's not a crisis, White farmers say they are victims of racism after Biden promised $5bn to black farmers: Sen. 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Kim wrote as part of multiple posts on her Instagram stories. Kim Kardashian compared the negative attention Britney Spears received to how the tabloids treated her while she was pregnant with her daughter, North West. Kim Kardashian says Framing Britney Spears gave her flashbacks to how she was treated during her first pregnancy. Kim Kardashian has recalled being trolled while pregnant as she reacts to Framing Britney Spears documentary (Picture: Getty Images) Kim Kardashian ⦠Kim, 40, began.Â, Kim Kardashian reflected on her life in the public eye after watching the Framing Britney Spears documentary this week, 'No matter how public someone's life may seem, no one deserves to be treated with such cruelty or judgement for entertainment.'Â. Kim Kardashian West and Britney Spears attend Clive Davis and the Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala in 2012. She is currently locked in a legal battle against her father, Jamie Spears, to have him permanently removed from her conservatorship, as she no longer wants him to have control over her life.Â. 3:08. The Feb. 5 The New York Times Presents documentary of Spears recalled the obsessive news coverage of the pop star's mental health, her former relationship with Justin Timberlake and her sexuality, shedding new context on the media's objectification of young women. Kim Kardashian West feels âa lot of empathyâ for Britney Spears after watching her new documentary, âFraming Britney Spearsâ, as⦠Kim Kardashian West feels âa lot of empathyâ for Britney Spears after watching her new documentary, âFraming Britney Spearsâ, as the reality star says sheâs also been the subject of intense public scrutiny. 'You just never fully know what someone is going through behind the scenes and I've learned though my own experiences that it's always better to lead with kindness. The Toxic hitmaker hasn't had control of her own affairs since 2008, following her public breakdown. According to Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian is a "horny beast." she wrote. Kim Kardashian wants Britney Spears to know that she isn't alone. Far from it, in fact. Jules Sebastian Recommended for you. Kim Kardashian Reacts To Framing Britney Spears By Calling Out 19 Tabloid Covers Shaming Her Pregnant Body Natalie Morin Photo: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images. Kim Kardashian said she can relate to how Britney Spears was treated by the public and media after the reality TV star watched the "Framing Britney Spears⦠BuzzFeed ⦠Kim continued to say that she was able to overcome the 'frustrating, embarrassing feelings and channel it into motivation to get me where I am today.'. The mother-of-four continued to say it make her 'so insecure' and worried she would never bounce back. Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears attend Clive Davis and The Recording Academy's 2012 Pre-GRAMMY Gala at The Beverly Hilton hotel on Feb. 11, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. KIM Kardashian has shared her "empathy" for Britney Spears, admitting he felt she was "shamed" like the star while pregnant. Kim Kardashian is reflecting on her life in the public eye after watching the Framing Britney Spears documentary.. After watching âFraming Britney Spearsâ, Kim Kardashian says she knows what it was like the subject of intense public scrutiny. No matter how public someone's life may seem, no one deserves to be treated with such cruelty or judgement for entertainment.". ', She can relate: In a statement shared to her Instagram, the reality star discussed the 'cruelty' Britney experienced during her career and said she felt empathy for the pop icon as she looked back on her own experiences. Kim said she was made miserable by the constant pressure to stay thin. Want lifestyle and wellness news delivered to your inbox? ", On Friday, the reality star, 40, reflected on her pregnancy with daughter North West, 7, sharing a slideshow of magazine covers that compared her to Shamu the whale and mocked her 60-pound weight gain. The media attention, she admits, "really broke me. The comments below have not been moderated. 'So I finally watched the Britney Spears documentary this week and it made me feel a lot of empathy for her. I'm sharing this just to say I really hope everyone involved in the business of shaming and bulling someone to the point of breaking them down might reconsider and instead try to show some understanding and compassion. Kim Kardashian Compares Britney Spears' Struggle to Her Own. During her second pregnancy with son Saint, 5, Kardashian developed both conditions again and decided to use a surrogate to deliver daughter Chicago, 3, and son Psalm, 1. Kim Kardashian announced that she watched the âFraming Britney Spearsâ documentary and understands what sheâs going through when it comes to unfavorable media coverage. Biden wants you to eat ribs with family on July 4': Stephen Miller mocks Biden's 'gloomy' COVID address, Chris Harrison will NOT return as host of The Bachelorette: ABC veteran is replaced by two former contestants after racism scandalÂ, Crazed ATV rider attacks SUV driver, throws concrete blocks at the window and pulls out a GUN after car bumped his mob of illegal bikers in PhiladelphiaÂ. Kim Kardashian is reflecting on her life in the public eye after watching the Framing Britney Spears documentary. Kim Kardashian West feels âa lot of empathyâ for Britney Spears after watching her new documentary, âFraming Britney Spearsâ, as the reality star says she's also been the subject of intense pu It really broke me: Kim said she cries for days and didn't leave the house after her daughter's birth in 2013 because of the pressure to lose the 60lbs she gained during pregnancy, Shaming: Kim said she was made miserable by the constant pressure to stay thin. The film also delves into the media frenzy surrounding her mental health battles.Â, Life in the public eye: Framing Britney Spears explores the singer's rise to fame, her breakdown in 2007 and her current life under the conservatorship of her father, Scrutiny: Some of the most controversial parts of the documentary show a tearful Britney being interrogated in an interview for allegedly breaking Justin Timberlake's heart and also being mom-shamed for some of her parenting choices, Pop icon: The film also delves into the media frenzy surrounding her mental health battles. 'Looking back at my own experiences I remember a time when I felt this way.' The reality star also compared Britneyâs life to her own, adding that what Britney went through reminded her of her own experiences when she was pregnant with North West.. The way the media played a big role in her life the way it did can be very traumatizing and it can really break even the strongest person.' Kim Kardashian wants Britney Spears to know that she is not alone. ", She added, "I was shamed on a weekly basis with cover stories that made my insecurities so painful, I couldn't leave the house for months after. For Kim⦠Kim Kardashian has weighed in on the Framing Britney Spears discussions. $33M newly bought home will be at center of any financial battle between... High school basketball announcer blames ambien and his DIABETES after he was caught on hot mic calling girls... Tucker Carlson mocks 'woke generals' who 'couldn't defeat the Taliban' after the Pentagon criticized his... Trump tells cheering crowd daughter-in-law Lara IS running for the Senate during surprise appearance at... 'Trump wanted to put a man on Mars. After the delivery, Kardashian developed placenta accreta, which happens when the placenta does not detach from the uterine wall after childbirth. Samantha Jade impersonates Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears and more! 'When I was pregnant with North I was suffering from preeclampsia, which made me swell uncontrollably. Far from it, in fact. ", Kardashian said the unpleasant feelings made her the person she is today, however, "to say this didn't take a toll on me mentally would be a lie. In her Instagram Stories on Friday, the reality star said she felt "empathy" for the pop singer after watching the doc, opening up about her own experiences with tabloids and the paparazzi. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. "When I was pregnant with North, I was suffering from preeclampsia, which made me swell uncontrollably," wrote Kardashian of the risky pregnancy complication that's marked by high blood pressure and forced the mom into emergency labor six weeks early. In the wake of The New York Times documentary "Framing Britney Spears," Kim Kardashian West is reflecting on her own experiences with the media shaming her ⦠Battle: Britney is currently locked in a legal battle against her father, Jamie Spears, to have him permanently removed from her conservatorship, as she no longer wants him to have control over her life. Kim Kardashian is the latest celebrity to come out in support of Britney Spears after watching The New York Times documentary, "Framing Britney Spears." Kim Kardashian wants Britney Spears to know that she isn't alone. 'I couldn't leave the house for months after. So it's unsurprising that the reality star and beauty entrepreneur found plenty to relate to in the New York Times' new documentary "Framing Britney Spears," which examines the extreme media scrutiny Spears dealt with. Biden wants you to eat ribs with family on July 4': Stephen Miller... 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Kim shared a number of gossip magazine covers which featured pictures of her mid pregnancy, criticizing her outfits and pointing out her weight gain, calling her 'fat' and poking fun at her 'binge eating'. You just never fully know what someone is going through behind the scenes and I've learned through my own experiences that it's always better to lead with kindness. Kim Kardashian has âempathyâ for Britney Spears, says pregnancy shaming âmade me so insecureâ â Kim Kardashian says Framing Britney Spears gave her flashbacks to how she was treated during her first pregnancy. The media attention, she admits, "really broke me." - Duration: 3:08. She concluded her note, 'To say this didn't take a toll on me mentally would be a lie. ', Looking back: Kim shared a number of gossip magazine covers which featured pictures of her mid pregnancy, criticizing her outfits and pointing out her weight gain, calling her 'fat' and poking fun at her 'binge eating'. It really broke me. âSo I finally watched the Britney Spears documentary this week and it made me ⦠Washington [US], March 6 (ANI): American reality TV star Kim Kardashian on Saturday (local time) sympathised with Britney Spears after watching ⦠These Pictures Show The Dramatic Difference Between Britney Spears And Kim Kardashian's Houses. Kim Kardashian says Framing Britney Spears gave her flashbacks to how she was treated during her first pregnancy. 'Framing Britney' has helped bring the plight of Britney Spears to the center of news, with more celebrities tweeting in support of the singer. The New York Times film Framing Britney Spears explores the career of the singer, the treatment of her by paparazzi and the conservatorship she's been held under since 2008.. Kardashian shared to her Instagram Stories on Friday that she had ⦠After watching the Britney Spears Hulu documentary, Framing Britney Spears, the reality star had a ⦠She is seen here in March 2013, Kim continued to say that she was able to overcome the 'frustrating, embarrassing feelings and channel it into motivation to get me where I am today.' In a batch of tweets, Kim talked ⦠Larry Busacca/Getty Images "Framing Britney Spears" has drummed up a large web of controversy following its February 2021 release, as many fans and celebrities, like Kardashian West, are rehashing wrongdoings from years ago. Kim Kardashian has reflected on her own negative experiences with the media while commenting on the new Britney Spears documentary.. Kim Kardashian also made it a point to draw a parallel between Britney Spears and herself â and she is not wrong. Kim K is opening up about her experiences in the public eye. The media attention, she admits, âreally broke me.â by Matt Stopera. 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