At the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, Sabrina Carpenter honored Britney Spears during her performance, incorporating elements from Spears' iconic 'Oops!… I Did It Again' video and kissing an alien on stage, which left Spears confused. While Spears expressed her admiration for Carpenter, she questioned the alien kiss, asking, "Why didn’t she kiss a girl?" and noted that she found the entire performance somewhat weird. Despite not watching the VMAs live, Spears caught clips on YouTube and shared her thoughts via Instagram, highlighting how Carpenter referred to her on the red carpet, which made Spears feel 'cool.' The event included several tributes to Spears, including other artists like Megan Thee Stallion and Tate McRae mimicking her past looks. Overall, while Spears had mixed feelings about Carpenter's performance, she still appreciated the homage and connected moments. The VMAs served as a significant homage to Spears as the pop icon continues to influence new generations of artists.