Melissa Joan Hart reflects on taking Britney Spears to her first club
- Melissa Joan Hart opens up about her regrets regarding taking Britney Spears to her first club when she was only 17.
- Nearly 25 years later, Hart still feels guilty about their friendship in the '90s.
- The actress explains her 'big sister' bond with Spears and reflects on the impact of her decision.
Britney Spears was taken to a nightclub by Melissa Joan Hart when she was underage. Hart feels guilty about this because it happened before Britney's struggles and conservatorship. They had fun together promoting a movie in 1999. Hart, Adrian Grenier, and Spears were in a music video together. Britney made a cameo on Hart's show. Hart liked going out but knew when to stop. She took Britney to a club, sneaking her in because she was underage. Britney got surrounded by people and Hart had to leave for work. Britney was put under conservatorship in 2008 until 2021. She spoke about mistreatment she faced. Recently, she got injured at Chateau Marmont. Her mother called 911, worried about her mental state. Hart met Britney when she was a new pop star. They met again briefly during Britney's Vegas residency. Hart feels bad for introducing Britney to nightlife at 17, considering Britney's later struggles. Hart and Britney did press together in the past. Hart saw Britney during her Vegas show. They briefly met backstage. Britney's conservatorship ended in 2021. There was a dispute over legal fees. Britney expressed frustration on Instagram about the situation. She mentioned feeling hurt by people close to her.