Updated April 12, 2026, 8:03 p.m. ET
Britney Spears has entered rehab following her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The 44-year-old popstar “has voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility,” a consultant for Spears confirmed to USA TODAY on April 12.
The information was first reported by the Celebrity Intelligence newsletter.
The transfer comes a month after she was arrested March 4 exterior of Los Angeles County. A California Highway Patrol spokesperson instructed USA TODAY on March 6 that Spears was suspected of driving inebriated and medicines, as she allegedly confirmed “signs of impairment and submitted to a series of field sobriety tests.”
Spears was driving a black BMW 430i “erratically” at excessive speeds on the freeway in Ventura County, in line with the CHP. She is due for a courtroom look on May 4.
In a March 6 assertion to USA TODAY, Spears’ rep stated the arrest was an “unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable.”
“Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life,” the rep stated. The singer has a courtroom listening to within the case scheduled for May 4.
“Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time,” Spears’ spokesperson added. “Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well-being.”
Spears shares two youngsters with ex-husband Kevin Federline: Sean, 20, and Jayden, 19.
Contributing: Edward Segarra and Taijuan Moorman
If you or somebody you already know wants assist battling a substance abuse dependancy, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
