Emma Roberts Says Playing Britney Spears Would Be a Dream Role

May 19, 2026

Emma Roberts says she would love to portray Britney Spears in the upcoming film adaptation of The Woman in Me. After Britney’s former assistant Felicia Culotta suggested Roberts for the role, the actress admitted the opportunity would be a dream come true. Roberts also revealed she has been a longtime fan of Spears, memorizing every lyric from In the Zone and still singing Britney songs to her son today.

One album became especially unforgettable for her. In the Zone stayed on repeat.
One album became especially unforgettable for her. In the Zone stayed on repeat.

The actress said she memorized every lyric from Britney’s 2003 album after spending hours listening to it alone in her room.

Britney’s music is still part of her daily life. Even bath time includes a soundtrack.
Britney’s music is still part of her daily life. Even bath time includes a soundtrack.

Roberts shared that she sings Britney Spears songs to her son Rhodes during bath time.

Emma Roberts is ready for a dream role. And it involves Britney Spears.
Emma Roberts is ready for a dream role. And it involves Britney Spears.

Emma Roberts reacted to rumors linking her to the upcoming film adaptation of Britney Spears’ memoir The Woman in Me.

The casting buzz started with someone close to Britney. A familiar name made the suggestion.
The casting buzz started with someone close to Britney. A familiar name made the suggestion.

Britney Spears’ former assistant Felicia Culotta recently mentioned Roberts as a strong choice for the role.

Her connection to Britney goes back years. The fandom started early.
Her connection to Britney goes back years. The fandom started early.

Roberts revealed she has been a devoted Britney Spears fan since her teenage years.

Emma did not hide her excitement. She says the opportunity would mean everything.
Emma did not hide her excitement. She says the opportunity would mean everything.

Roberts admitted in a recent interview that playing Britney Spears would be a dream come true.

The project already has major Hollywood backing. Universal is developing the adaptation.
The project already has major Hollywood backing. Universal is developing the adaptation.

The biopic based on The Woman in Me is currently in development at Universal Pictures.

A major director is attached to the film. Jon M. Chu is leading the project.
A major director is attached to the film. Jon M. Chu is leading the project.

The Wicked director is set to helm the adaptation of Britney Spears’ bestselling memoir.

For now, the casting remains only speculation. But Emma Roberts is clearly ready for the spotlight.
For now, the casting remains only speculation. But Emma Roberts is clearly ready for the spotlight.

While no official casting announcement has been made, Roberts openly embraced the possibility of portraying Britney Spears on screen.

Fans are already imagining Emma in the role. The resemblance has not gone unnoticed.
Fans are already imagining Emma in the role. The resemblance has not gone unnoticed.

Supporters have pointed to Roberts’ acting background, singing ability and visual similarities to Spears.