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Did Britney Spears Adopt a Baby Girl? Here's the Truth

LOS ANGELES, JUL 14 – Britney Spears used emojis to clarify her social media post about adopting a baby and a dog was a joke, correcting widespread fan misunderstanding, sources confirmed.

  • On July 14, 2025, Britney Spears claimed on Instagram she adopted a baby girl named Lennon, but sources confirmed she did not adopt either and was joking.
  • Hinting at adoption plans earlier this year, Britney Spears posted a joke, but sources told TMZ she was just messing with people as shown by her winky-face emojis.
  • Noticing a baby carrier in a video, sources explained it’s for dolls and confirmed she didn’t adopt a dog.
  • After debunking by Rolling Stone, Spears confirmed she didn’t adopt a baby, and fans flooded her comments with congratulations.
  • Wild theories emerged as a post can spark online speculation, with some fans even suggesting a hyperrealistic reborn doll.
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Pop star Britney Spears once again causes confusion on Instagram. Has the singer really become a mother again? She writes of having adopted "a beautiful little girl" named Lennon London Spears. Several US media are investigating the matter.

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The singer posted a message in which she implied that she had adopted a girl, but it was not so.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, July 14, 2025.
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