Addison Rae Sparks Fan Concern with Risqué Early-2000s Look as Britney Spears Comparisons Mount.
LOS ANGELES — Multi-hyphenate star Addison Rae is stepping boldly into her pop princess era, but her latest headline-grabbing look has sparked a wave of concern among her massive online following.
The 24-year-old internet personality turned pop singer left very little to the imagination in a series of provocative social media posts, leading many fans to question whether she is following too closely in the footsteps of Y2K icon Britney Spears.
Fresh off the heels of a high-fashion cover story for Elle magazine, Rae took to Instagram on Friday to upload a sultry bathroom photo shoot that served major early-2000s energy.
Posing in a barely-there ensemble, the “Obsessed” hitmaker showed off her toned physique in a clingy white crop top that intentionally exposed a lacy purple bra underneath.
Rae paired the top with a dangerously short, lace-up mini skirt, striking sultrier poses for the camera with a head tilt and signature pout straight out of the classic pop star playbook.
Showing off her long legs and midriff, the TikTok superstar captioned the glamorous slideshow simply: “I feel beautiful.”
Fan Backlash: “Are You Taking Lessons from Britney Spears?”
While the post quickly racked up hundreds of thousands of likes, the comments section rapidly turned into a forum of debate and concern.
A growing number of followers voiced worry over Rae’s increasingly risqué image, drawing direct parallels between her recent public behavior and Britney Spears’s more chaotic public moments.
One follower asked bluntly in a top-voted comment:
“Are you taking lessons from Britney Spears?”
The remark triggered an avalanche of agreements from other social media users.
“Omg my thoughts exactly,” one fan chimed in, while a third added, “I came here to say the same thing.” Another concerned user echoed the sentiment, writing: “No, my literal exact thought.”
This is far from the first time the multi-talented entertainer has faced comparisons to the “Toxic” singer.
Just last October, Rae sparked similar buzz during a casual afternoon lunch outing with friends at All Time, a celebrity-frequented restaurant in Los Feliz, California.
During that outing, Rae stepped out in an outfit almost identical to one worn by Spears during a famous 2002 Pepsi Twist commercial.
Rocking loose blonde locks beneath a fedora, Rae let a neon pink bra peek out from under her top while carrying a can of Diet Pepsi—a subtle nod to both her latest single and the pop legend who paved the way before her.
Completing that nostalgic look with beige calf-high boots and an anchor necklace, Rae solidified her place as one of the primary figures channeling early-2000s pop nostalgia for Gen Z.
From TikTok Fame to Hollywood Screen and Music Charts
While her fashion choices continue to polarize fans, there is no denying that Rae’s transition from social media sensation to mainstream artist is moving at full speed.
Rae first dipped her toes into the music industry on March 18, 2021, with the release of her debut single, “Obsessed.”
She followed up the standalone track with her debut EP, titled AR, which dropped on August 18, 2023. Demonstrating her growing credibility within the pop landscape, she teamed up with hyperpop titan Charli XCX in March for a remix of the hit track “Von Dutch.
” The pair had previously collaborated on the track “2 Die 4,” featured on Rae’s AR project.
Beyond her musical endeavors, Rae has systematically built an impressive acting resume in Hollywood:
- He’s All That (2021): Landed her first major film role starring in Netflix’s gender-swapped remake of the classic 1999 teen comedy She’s All That.
- Thanksgiving (2023): Starred in director Eli Roth’s gory, holiday-themed slasher film, which earned strong box office numbers and critical praise.
- Animal Friends: Joins an ensemble cast alongside Ryan Reynolds in a highly anticipated live-action hybrid comedy feature set for release next year.
Keeping Her Private Life Out of the Spotlight
Despite living so much of her life in front of tens of millions of followers, Rae has actively taken steps to keep her romantic life far more guarded in recent years.
Since August 2021, she has been romantically linked to acclaimed music producer Omer Fedi.
Rae’s decision to maintain strict boundaries regarding her relationship comes after a very public, highly publicized breakup with fellow influencer Bryce Hall.
Speaking to Hailey Bieber during a May 2021 episode of Bieber’s YouTube series Who’s In My Bathroom?, Rae opened up about why she chose to pull back the curtain on her personal life:
“I think the lesson I learned from [that experience] is just keep your circle small, and keep your fights private, keep you know, intimate things private, and respect each other.”
That private approach seems to have served the couple well.
In an interview with British Vogue in December 2023, Rae fondly recalled her favorite vacation to date—a New Year’s trip to Tokyo, Japan, with Fedi.
“When the clock struck midnight, I got my fortune read at the Sensoji temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo,” she revealed, looking back at the magical getaway.
As Addison Rae continues to push creative and stylistic boundaries in both music and fashion, all eyes remain on the young star to see whether her pop princess evolution will solidify her legacy or continue to divide her massive fanbase.