Jennifer Lopez Sends Britney Spears a Message of Support

Jennifer Lopez got Britney Spears‘ back

On August 13, the “Let’s Get Loud” singer published in her Instagram Story a now deleted post shared with the fellow pop star, along with a photo of the two posing together at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.

In Britney’s original post, which included a home video of the pop star, she shared some words of wisdom she once heard from J.Lo. “As Jennifer Lopez once said, ‘You look straight into the camera and tell every little girl in the world to speak up and never give up on highlighting injustice,'” Britney wrote on Instagram alongside the video. “I’m here to share that freedom is a state of mind!”

Britney also wrote, “In a world where you have the right to use your feet…heart…mouth…eyes…and body…to express yourself however you want!!! Declaration of INDEPENDENCE … for equality and being equal !!!”

In her repostJennifer, 53, wrote: “Stay strong” in support of Britney, 40.