Britney Spears' former make-up artist speaks about the singer's 2008 breakdown trends now
Britney Spears' former make-up artist has opened up about the singer's well-publicised 2008 breakdown, saying the 'light' had gone from her eyes.
Julianne Kaye, who started as Britney's make-up artist when she was just 23 years old, has spoken about how she feels the pressures of fame changed her friend.
Britney, 41, famously suffered a public breakdown in 2008 after checking out of rehab, which saw her shave her head and attack paparazzi with an umbrella.
Candid: Britney Spears' former make-up artist has opened up about the singer's well-publicised 2008 breakdown, saying she didn't seem like herself
Speaking about this period in Britney's life, when the conservatorship was then set up, Julianne said she was shocked that the star was still singing on stage and working.
'She had her well-publicised breakdown and when I saw her on X Factor or whatever show she was doing, it was like the lights were on but nobody was home,' she told The Mirror.
'I was like, "That's not Britney", I thought, "If somebody just had a complete mental breakdown, why are they going back to work?" She didn't look like herself ever again.'
Britney recently marked the one-year anniversary of the end of her 13-year conservatorship, taking to Instagram to rant about her estranged father Jamie, whom she's currently suing for conservator abuse.
Pals: Addressing the conservatorship, Julianne said that the 'light' from Britney's eyes disappeared across the 13 years, saying she still cares 'very deeply' for the star
Addressing the conservatorship, Julianne said that the 'light' from Britney's eyes disappeared across the 13 years, saying she still cares 'very deeply' for the star.
'Britney was a huge star, but during the conservatorship, the light that shined so brightly was gone, you could see it in her eyes,' she added.
Speaking about the pressures of fame, Julianne claimed that Britney loved performing but struggled in the spotlight and just 'wanted to be normal'.
Looking back: When Britney's conservatorship was set up in 2008, Julianne said she was shocked that the star was still on stage. Pictured: Britney on The X Factor in November 2008
Fame: Speaking about the pressures of fame, Julianne claimed that Britney loved performing but struggled in the spotlight and just 'wanted to be normal'
She went on to claim that she used to sneak out with Britney while they were on tour, with the global superstar disguising herself with wigs not to be recognised.
MailOnline has contacted Britney's representatives for comment.
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