Emma Roberts is eagerly embracing the quest to embody "The Woman In Me." In an enthralling Cosmopolitan interview unveiled on August 29th, the actress confessed that portraying Britney Spears on the silver screen is nothing short of her "utmost aspiration." This aspiration gained momentum after Spears' former confidante, Felicia Culotta, publicly endorsed the 33-year-old star for a lead role in a forthcoming biopic, inspired by Spears' blockbuster memoir.
Reacting to Culotta's endorsement, Roberts quipped, "I was like, 'Aww, I love her assistant for that!'" She went on, her eyes shining with anticipation, "Truly, it's been my dream to step into Britney's shoes. It's just a whisper in the wind at present, but I nurture the hope that one day, it might materialize."
The star of American Horror Story: Delicate unveiled her deep admiration for Spears' music, singling out a particular album that holds a special place in her heart. "I recall barricading myself in my room, immersed in In the Zone, vowing not to emerge until I had every lyric etched in my memory," she reminisced, alluding to Spears' 2003 masterpiece that unleashed hits like "Me Against the Music," "Toxic," and "Everytime."
"I even serenade my three-year-old son, Rhodes, with Britney's tunes during bath time," Roberts shared, her voice tinged with affection and a touch of self-deprecation. "I often think, 'God, he must find me utterly eccentric.' But hey, that's just how we roll as millennial parents."
Earlier this month, the film industry buzzed with news that Universal Pictures had secured the rights to adapt Spears' candid memoir, The Woman In Me, released in October 2023. Adding fuel to the fire, esteemed director Jon M. Chu of Wicked fame has been tapped to helm the project, with seasoned producer Marc Platt by his side, promising a cinematic journey that will undoubtedly captivate audiences worldwide.
