Britney Spears Seen Driving Erratically After Night Out in Newly Released Footage

Britney Spears is facing renewed scrutiny after a troubling night out in California, as questions grow about her well-being amid ongoing personal and public struggles.

Britney Spears was filmed driving erratically after leaving a restaurant in California on Wednesday night, October 22, 2025, according to newly released footage.

Britney Spears Drove Erratically After Her Night Out

The pop star was seen departing Red-O restaurant in Thousand Oaks, despite others appearing to urge her not to drive. She got behind the wheel of a black BMW convertible and soon made a loud, screeching U-turn.

Video shows Spears veering into other lanes, including a bike lane, and crossing the road's center divider. She was also seen following another car too closely and appeared to be eating while stopped at a red light.

She Struggled to Get Inside Her Own Home

When she arrived at her home, Spears reportedly had trouble getting through her security gate. "She would key it in and drive up to the gate, but the gate would not open," a source told the Daily Mail. "She did this three or four times."

Earlier that evening, Spears drew attention at the restaurant. The 43-year-old was seen holding hands with another woman and walking around. She wore a yellow off-the-shoulder top, white shorts, sandals, and a black hat.

Spears Found Herself Under the Spotlight Again

The outing comes amid renewed public focus on Spears' past, sparked by her ex-husband Kevin Federline's new memoir, "You Thought You Knew." The same source claimed that the singer has been spiraling over the new book, which has reopened old wounds for her.

In the memoir, Federline alleges Spears used drugs while breastfeeding and had an affair with a backup dancer. He also describes moments when she allegedly became violent with him and their two sons.

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's Relationship History

Spears and Federline met in 2004, married the same year, and had two sons: Sean Preston, born September 14, 2005, and Jayden James, born September 12, 2006. Spears filed for divorce in November 2006, and it was finalized in July 2007.

Federline has held majority custody of the boys for much of their lives. In 2023, he moved to Hawaii with both sons. Since then, Spears has had limited contact with them.

As concerns mount over her recent behavior, Spears has not addressed the driving footage directly. However, she shared on Instagram that she feels humiliated by Federline's memoir and spoke about her ongoing efforts to heal.

She also said she has long pleaded for a relationship with her sons, but claimed those around her have made it difficult – not only her ex-husband, but even her own mother. These claims have been made public through her social media statements, where the comment sections have been turned off.