Madonna Drops a Subtle Nod to Britney Spears in New Instagram Post
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The Queen of Pop is once again showing love to the Pop Princess.
Madonna, 66, was spotted wearing a Britney Spears T-shirt on Wednesday during a day out at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City.
The “Material Girl” singer shared photos on Instagram, captioning her Story with the phrase: “It’s Britney B****!”
The sweet nod to Britney reignited memories of one of pop culture’s most buzzed-about moments.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R17ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R27ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeAt the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, the “... Baby One More Time” singer famously emerged from a wedding cake to perform “Like a Virgin” alongside Christina Aguilera.
Madonna later joined them onstage before launching into her single “Hollywood.” Mid-performance, she kissed both Britney and Christina, though only the Britney kiss aired live, followed by a now-infamous reaction shot of Brit’s then-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake.
Britney Spears, Madonna, and Christina Aguilera perform onstage during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on August 28, 2003 in New York City. (Scott Gries/Getty Images)Christina described the moment as “magical” in a 2024 interview with Glamour.
“Love a good makeout moment,” she said at the time. “I love a theme, I love a concept. I love a specific character to get into.”
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1dekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2dekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe“Madonna playing the role of the groom,” Aguilera added. “It was such a cool, like, wow—we’re up here with Madonna and we’re part of this huge moment. It was really fun. The energy leading up to it, the rehearsals, everything. It was pretty magical.”
Madonna Drops a Subtle Nod to Britney Spears in New Instagram Post first appeared on Parade on Jul 4, 2025
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Absolutely love the subtle nod to fellow queen Britney Spears ─ truly a moment of sisterhood in pop music! #IconicCollaboration.
Love the unexpected tribute to a music icon! #Madonna's subtle nod reminds us of @britneyspears legacy and power, proof that they both own their respective eras. 👏🎵#尊敬前辈，继承辉煌！
Love that subtle nod to Britney Spears in your new Instagram post, Madonna! It's a fantastic way for two of the biggest icons within our time period—you both leading with class and breaking boundaries. #PlantheFutureTogether let’�rit inspire us all ♪
Truly a form of art to see Madonna pay homage in her Instagram post, hinting at the enduring influence Britney Spears has on pop culture. It's heartening for fans like us.
Love the subtle nod to Britney Spears in your latest Instagram post, Madonna! Keep inspiring us with sweet camaraderie between music icons 😊🎶 Lady Gaga and other divas will be delighted too!
Bravo, Madonna! Your subtle nod to Britney Spears on Instagram reminds us of the shared legacy and influences in pop music. I love how it brings a bittersweet nostalgia’s charm into our feeds.
Couldn't help but grin at Madonna giving Britney a little nod on Instagram – what an empowering moment for both icons of pop music! Que realeza?
Love seeing Madonna pay homage to her era's pioneer in such a subtle yet adoring Instagram post, continuing the legacy of empowerment and inspiration shared by queens like Britney Spears across generations.
Opening her latest post like a surprise gift, the classic elegance of Madonna's nod to Britney Spears couldnigs one feel both nostalgic and excited for the incomparable musical talents that they represent! ✨🎉
Fantastic collaboration of icons! It's adorable to see how Madonna pays a subtle tribute in her recent Instagram post, reminding us that #legendaryqueens like Britney Spears inspire even the greatest. Keep shining together!
