Britney Spears Distressed, Smokes on Private Jet Flight to LAX

Britney Spears sparked renewed concern among those close to her after she appeared distressed and acted erratically on a private jet from Cabo San Lucas to Los Angeles. During the May 23, 2025 flight, Spears reportedly began drinking and lit a cigarette, alarming flight attendants and violating the airline's strict no-smoking policy. Although she complied when asked to put out the cigarette, her behavior was described as 'difficult,' and upon landing at LAX, authorities issued her a warning about her conduct. This incident comes amid ongoing worries about Spears’ mental health following the end of her conservatorship in 2021, with insiders suggesting she continues to struggle emotionally and financially, often spending extravagantly to cope with personal distress. The episode follows previous concerning behaviors, such as bringing prohibited lighters on flights and accidental fires at home, adding to public and family anxiety over her well-being. The airline, JSX, declined to comment on the events, and it remains unclear what additional support Spears is receiving or will receive moving forward.