Britney Spears surfaced on Thursday, her legs showing what appeared to be significant bruising, following a series of public outings. The pop singer, 44, was observed leaving a pet store in Thousand Oaks, a day after reports surfaced of a chaotic restaurant visit. She was seen wearing an open-toe sandal that revealed the marks on her leg.
The singer's recent public visibility has drawn attention due to these visible bruises and prior incidents.
Spears was later pictured returning to her vehicle, a G-Wagon SUV, where she placed her feet on the dashboard while a driver took the wheel. Her platinum blonde hair was down, and she carried a cellphone and a half-eaten hamburger. This occurred after an incident on Wednesday night where Spears was at a restaurant. Reports from various sources describe her behavior during this time as tumultuous, with claims of her "barking" and at one point carrying a knife.
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One account, however, suggests Spears was merely recounting a story about her dog and did not pose a danger with the knife. She was reportedly out with her assistant and bodyguard.
The recent sightings and reports follow closely on the heels of other notable events in Spears's personal life. She had recently pleaded guilty to a DUI charge stemming from an arrest two months prior. She also reportedly missed a family gathering for her niece's high school graduation on Saturday.
Previously, on Wednesday, onlookers noted her attempting to enter her gated property for a considerable time, appearing agitated and gesturing inside her car. This behavior occurred despite others present advising her against driving.
Concerns about her well-being have been amplified in light of these events, particularly following the release of her ex-husband Kevin Federline's memoir, which has reportedly rekindled worries about a return to past struggles. Spears had recently completed a stint in rehab following her DUI.
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