Pop star Britney Spears was reportedly left “angry and annoyed” after police were called to her home in Calabasas, California on Tuesday night, following reports that fans had called 911 after she deleted her Instagram account.
According to TMZ, the incident occurred after Spears took to Instagram earlier in the day to announce her decision to delete her account. Fans of the singer then reportedly called 911 and asked for a “welfare check” to be conducted at Spears’ residence, prompting a response from local law enforcement.
The New York Daily News reported that the police had been asked to conduct a ‘wellness check’ on Spears, while Jezebel suggested that the callers may have been obsessive fans.
TMZ further reported that Spears was “annoyed” by the incident, while the Daily Mail reported that the singer was “angry and annoyed” by the fans’ actions.
“Britney is a strong advocate for mental health, and the fact that fans resorted to this kind of behavior is deeply concerning,” a source close to Spears told TMZ.
This incident highlights the importance of being aware of the potential impact of our actions on celebrities, and the need for self-care and self-awareness.