Analyzing an interview

In an interview between Britney Spears and Matt Lauer of Dateline NBC, Britney Spears mentioned many important facts which were not evident to the public before the interview occurred. Although I have always been a huge Britney Spears fan, lately, I have been disappointed by her actions. I believe that celebrities are attacked by the paparazzi too much and that leads them to either hide from publicity or long for more. In Spear’s case, she couldn’t get enough.
It started with the intimate kiss with Madonna on stage at the awards and led to a marriage, shaved head, losing her children to another marriage.
The interview I watched and got the text for as well occurred after the incident in which Britney Spears was caught with her son on her lap while she was driving. Though the interview was strong, I feel as if Lauer became uncomfortable towards the end when Spears began to cry. Lauer seemed confident and in a way, did not care if Spears was offended by his questions. Although, at one point he said, “I don’t mean to make you angry,” he asked her questions that were somewhat personal and embarrassing to ask someone you don’t know. It also seemed like Spears felt uncomfortable at specific times. For example, when asked the question, “Living on the main floor,” in reference to her husband sleeping with her or in the basement, spears answered, “He’s, he’s… yes of course;” almost unsure of herself and didn’t want to let the public know.
The best question Lauer asked Spears would be the one referring to the paparazzi at the end. He asked if she could say anything to them as individuals, what she would say. This question is a very good one because it allows Spears to let out her true feelings and let the public and especially the paparazzi know that she is hurt by their publicity and hopes they stop. It shows that Spears, just like anyone else, needs her privacy and to just live her life.
If I had to rate this interview, I would give it about an 8 on a scale of 1-10. I think it was a well rounded interview but there were a couple of mistakes and questions he could have asked. For example, when Spears answered some questions, instead of Lauer remaining on the same topic, he switched it to what her answer involved. Additionally, I felt as if Lauer should have asked Spears if she feels like her fans are disappointed in her and if she had the chance to take back anything what would it be? Does she regret doing certain things? What are they? Does she think her parents are proud of her? Is she influencing her little sister to be the same way or is her sister different than she is? There are many questions Lauer missed out on but he hit a vast amount of important points.

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