Halsey has been transforming into the likeness of legendary singers as she gears up for the release of her upcoming fifth studio album, The Great Impersonator. In her latest striking transformation, Halsey paid homage to Britney Spears, embodying the pop icon’s look from her 2003 hit album In The Zone.
According to Daily Mail, the 30-year-old singer took to Instagram to unveil the transformation, sharing a blue-tinted image in which she perfectly mirrored Britney Spears. The photo, reminiscent of the famous In The Zone album cover, showed Halsey bathed in steely light, her face brightly illuminated against the shadows on her chest, just as Spears had appeared two decades ago.
This Britney-inspired look is the latest in a series of iconic transformations by Halsey, who has been mimicking the styles of various music legends leading up to her album’s release. Prior to this, she has paid tribute to stars like David Bowie, Dolly Parton, Madonna, and Bruce Springsteen. Each transformation appears to be connected to a song on the album, according to Daily Mail’s report.
In her Instagram caption, Halsey excitedly wrote, “Day 11 of counting down to The Great Impersonator, October 25th,” and added, “It’s Britney, b****!!!!” The post not only teased fans with her transformation but also revealed that the Britney-inspired look is linked to the sixteenth track on the album, a song titled “Lucky.”
Halsey expressed her deep admiration for Britney Spears in the post, sharing that the pop icon was “the first superstar who ever inspired me.” She went on to say, “There were infinite Britney looks to choose from, but I had to do this iconic album!”
As the release date for The Great Impersonator approaches, Halsey continues to captivate fans with her creative tributes to the artists who have shaped her musical journey. Her transformation into Britney Spears is a testament to the enduring influence of the pop star and marks yet another exciting preview of the album to come.