A fake sale listing for Britney Spears’ mansion in Thousand Oaks, California was the result of a computer hack on the real estate site Multiple Listing Service. The Grammy-winning singer, 42, has clarified that she has no intention of selling her Southern California mansion, despite the initial MLS listing circulating on various real estate sites. The fake listings for the mansion were listed for ‘just under $9 million’ and appeared on websites like Realtor.com and Zillow.
Management for Britney Spears became aware of the listing, which included names of high-profile real estate agents, but it was confirmed that they were not involved in any potential sale of the mansion. The fake real estate listings were eventually removed from MLS. Spears, who was pictured in LA in July of 2019, has been seen dancing in her mansion on her Instagram account, making it familiar to her fans.
The Italian villa-style property was purchased by Spears in 2015 for $7.4 million and boasts 13,264 sq. feet of living space spread over 20 acres. The mansion features amenities such as a large wine cellar, a tennis court, an infinity pool, and a spa area. In June of 2022, Spears married her now-ex-husband Sam Asghari at the home, with famous guests like Madonna, Selena Gomez, and Drew Barrymore in attendance. The couple finalized their split in May.
In addition to the fake listing incident, Britney Spears has been making headlines with various interactions with fellow celebrities. She defended actress Kate Beckinsale, 51, on social media after Beckinsale faced criticism for dancing on Instagram. Spears praised Beckinsale for her response to critics and called her ‘badass.’ Spears also addressed criticism from Ozzy Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne, hitting back at their comments about her Instagram posts.
Spears was also involved in a series of interactions with singer Halsey after a post critical of Halsey’s sampling of her 2000 song “Lucky” for a new single. Spears claimed her phone had been hacked and clarified that she loves Halsey. In response, Halsey expressed her admiration for Spears and referred to her as an inspiration.
Overall, Britney Spears’ mansion listing incident sheds light on the dangers of cyber attacks and fake listings in the real estate market. Spears’ continued presence in the media highlights her strong personality and interactions with other celebrities, showcasing her support for fellow artists and her ability to handle criticism with grace.