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Britney Spears recently questioned Sabrina Carpenter for kissing an alien instead of a girl during the latter's MTV VMA performance. The singer took to her Instagram on Thursday, September 12, 2024, to share her thoughts on some moments during Carpenter's act and said:
"I didn’t watch the VMAs, but I did see stuff on my phone from YouTube of Sabrina Carpenter. Why is she kissing an alien onstage? I adore her. I love her to death. I didn’t understand that part. Why didn’t she kiss a girl? Like, that was weird."
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As Spears' video went viral, internet users were quick to react, with one calling it unserious yet iconic.
Fans joked that the Toxic hitmaker was asking the real questions. Some commented that the alien could be a girl. Here are some comments seen on X:
"Britney’s out here asking the real questions," one fan wrote.
"She said I hate a fake gay b**ch !!!!" another joked.
"who said the alien isn’t a girl," @creelhouseattic commented.
Some criticized Spears, saying it was not a real alien, while others defended her, saying the singer was just praising Sabrina. A few found her antics relatable.
"does auntie realize she didnt actually hire a real alien and it was in fact a woman dressed as one," another wrote.
"Why are people hating on Britney? She’s basically praising Sabrina and thanking her here lmao," a user wrote.
"this is the most me-coded video ever, saying "why arent you gay" then going completely off-topic then making weird noises," @getyourshovel_ added.
Several artists at the MTV VMAs paid homage to Britney Spears
Through the VMA, Sabrina Carpenter paid homage to Britney Spears. She gave the singer a shoutout during her red-carpet interview and played a snippet from Oops! I Did It Again during her performance. She even mimicked the space theme from the latter's beloved 2000 song.
In her video, Britney Spears noted that Carpenter name-called her on the red carpet. She stated that it was "kind of cool."
"Because I forget I’m famous sometimes. Because I’m a mom, I’m kind of old, blah-blah-blah, but that was kind of cool... She made me cool. OK, maybe not," Britney said.
In between her VMA rant, Spears went on a tangent, talking about taking a shower when the event was broadcast. She explained that she was doing some "coloring," something that she has taken up recently.
Britney Spears has had several memorable performances at the VMAs, including her act in 2003, where she kissed Madonna. Perhaps both Sabrina and Britany are well referencing the notorious kiss.
The Espresso hitmaker was not the only artist who gave a nod to Britney Spears on Wednesday night. Host Megan Thee Stallion donned a recreation of the singer's iconic I'm a Slave 4 U costume from 2001. Megan even wrapped a yellow snake around her arms.
Canadian singer Tate McRae wore a sheer mini dress reflective of Britney's black Dolce & Gabbana lace mini dress that she wore at the VMA red carpet the same year.
Sabrina Carpenter has not reacted to Britney Spears's video.
