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Why we think Britney Spears is a Type 7
Emphasis on happiness and freedom. In her 2008 MTV documentary "Britney. For the Record," Britney said, "I just want to be able to be a happy person. I want the same things that everyone else wants in life. I want to be happy and feel free."
Impulsive behavior. In 2004, Britney had a brief 55-hour marriage to her childhood friend, Jason Alexander. The impulsive decision to get married and then quickly annul the marriage is an example of her tendency to act impulsively and without considering long-term consequences.
Free-spirited and an attraction to adventure. In the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards, Britney performed "I'm a Slave 4 U" with a live python around her neck. It was a risky and unexpected performance, demonstrating her adventurous spirit and boldness.
All about fun. In interviews, Britney has talked about how having fun is more important than being a role model.
Emotional avoidance. During the mid-2000s, Britney faced various personal challenges, including her highly publicized divorce from Kevin Federline and her struggles with mental health. Some of her actions during this time were attempts to avoid dealing with her emotions and seeking external change as a form of distraction or escape.
Substance use. In her documentary, "Britney. For the Record," she admitted to using drugs as a coping mechanism during a difficult period in her life to avoid dealing with negative emotions.
Life in the fast lane. In a 2008 interview with MTV, Spears was asked about her highly publicized breakdown and hospitalization. Spears stated, "I think my life is too much for anyone…”
Britney Spears quotes that show she is a Type 7
"I need to feel the excitement of life."
"I love to meet new people, I love to travel, I love to be spontaneous."
"I'm not here to babysit or preach or be a role model. I'm just here to do my job and have fun with it."
"I think it's important to be able to take time for yourself and be as happy as possible."
"I want to be an artist that everyone can relate to, that's young, happy and fun."
"Every night, I have to read a book, so that my mind will stop thinking about things that I stress about."
"I like meeting all my fans and signing autographs, although it can all get a bit crazy. Yesterday, for example, a boy just came over and planted a big kiss on my face! I was like, ‘Hello?’"
"The cool thing about being famous is traveling."
"I don't allow anybody to change me. I still walk outta my house in rollers and I take walks. I do not care what people think."