Rumor About Britney Spears’ Iconic Album Cover Debunked

LOS ANGELES, California — A long-standing rumor that Britney Spears’ iconic “Oops!… I Did It Again” album cover was shot at Lenny Kravitz’s house has been officially debunked on the album’s 25th anniversary. This speculation had gained traction over the years, captivating fans on social media.

Ruth Levy, executive producer for photographer Mark Seliger, stated to Page Six, “I can confirm the album cover was not shot at Lenny’s house.” Despite their friendship, the cover was not filmed at Kravitz’s former Miami residence, as previously thought.

According to a Spears historian, the album cover was actually photographed at Quixote Studios in West Hollywood, California. This location is nearly 3,000 miles away from Kravitz’s home. Although he wasn’t involved in the shoot, Kravitz took his daughter, Zoë Kravitz, to meet Spears on the set in 2000. In a 2020 interview, Zoë recalled her father surprising her with the visit when she was just 11 years old.

“My dad surprised me. He was gone a lot on tour, and all of that. So he was really sweet about when he would come into town to do something fun and surprise me,” she said. Zoë remembered that meeting “the biggest star in the world” was a remarkable experience.

For the album’s photoshoot, production designer Walter Barnett created two sets, one for the album cover and another for its title track’s music video. Barnett aimed to evoke 1960s aesthetics and used vintage printed materials for guidance since Google Images was unavailable at that time. He upholstered a semicylindrical backdrop with gold, button-tufted artificial leather for the shoot.

Spears, then 18, posed in a brown whipstitched crop top with matching low-rise pants against this backdrop. The album cover became a cultural milestone, drawing significant attention.

The album was a commercial hit, breaking records as the first album by a female artist in the U.S. to sell 1.32 million copies in its debut week. This record stood until Adele’s “25” surpassed it in 2015. The album also featured hit singles such as “Lucky,” “Stronger,” and “Don’t Let Me Be the Last to Know.” On the 25th anniversary, Spears released a special edition of the album, including bonus songs and remixes.

Britney Spears’ legacy continues to influence new artists and fans alike as she reflects on her illustrious career.