Drew Barrymorewants grace and understanding forBritney Spears' ongoingconservatorship battle.

“This is about her and her life.

Everybody deserves the freedom to make mistakes or a success of their life and everything in between.

Drew Barrymore; Britney Spears

Drew Barrymore, left, initially wanted to stay silent about Britney Spears' conservatorship battle.Presley Ann/Getty Images; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

That is what a life is.”

She’s an adult, and there’s a very different thing there."

The announcement came after months of public backlash over the legal arrangement.

Elsewhere, Spears has received support from multiple industry allies, includingDolly Parton,Madonna, and more.