Memories of Neighbors: Gavin Rossdale Reflects on Friendship with Britney Spears in the Mid-2000s
Gavin Rossdale reminisced about his time as neighbors with Britney Spears in the mid-2000s, describing her as "lovely" and a great swimmer. The Bush frontman shared a pool day they had together and mentioned how well they got along. Rossdale also mentioned that his sons were too busy chatting with Britney to play with her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.
Britney Spears had mentioned swimming with Rossdale in a 2015 interview and expressed admiration for Gwen Stefani, who was Rossdale's wife at the time. The two celebrities were neighbors in a gated community in Beverly Hills around 2007. Despite their different paths since then, they have shown support for each other over the years.
In 2021, Britney Spears posted a video of herself dancing to a Bush song, which Rossdale appreciated and praised her for. He commended her for addressing hidden feelings and struggles, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and admitting to one's pain. Rossdale highlighted the significance of Spears' openness in inspiring others to do the same.