Jenelle Evans is in ‘Britney mode’ amid separation – she has a ‘crushed ego’ but is ‘trying too hard to seem resilient’
TEEN Mom Jenelle Evans has made the bizarre move of channeling Britney Spears in the wake of her marriage breakdown, a body language expert has said.
She claimed the former reality star had copied the Hit Me Baby One More Time singer to persuade fans she would not be taking David Eason back.
The mom of three was dressed in sweatpants and a crop top, showing off her midriff and tattoos.
Jenelle wiggled her hips, clapped her hands, and wagged her finger to the Lady Gaga track, Applause.
After taking a bow, she threw her long hair extensions over her shoulders and grinned.
Body language expert Judi James said the Teen Mom alum copied Britney’s dance routine posted after her split from Sam Asghari.
She suggested that Jenelle’s version be translated as her “revenge dress.”
Jenelle shared her clip after filing for separation from David, 35, on February 16th.
The reality star claimed she filed paperwork with “the intent that the separation be permanent."
“Jenelle’s last few posts before the separation show her personality vanishing in front of our eyes," she said.
“She was seen sitting at a table on her December birthday, looking prim and subdued in her hairband and cream top.
“David appeared to bring what looked like chaos to the shoot.
“Jenelle's legs are crossed at the ankles in a self-diminished pose," said James.
"Her fixed facial expression made it look like she has stepped out of her usual happy brand.”
Jenelle shot to fame starring in MTV's 16 and Pregnant before appearing on multiple seasons of the Teen Mom franchise.
Despite her successful reality TV career and OnlyFans ventures, Jenelle has struggled in her marriage to David.
They met in 2015 on Tinder; by 2016, they were expecting their first child.
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Around New Year, Jenelle shared what James termed a
"transformation video."
“Jenelle wanted to send out an old me/new me message of Cinderella-like transformation,” she said.
“She appeared at the start wearing glasses, her hair pulled back, and a casual t-shirt.
“Suddenly, she pulled off the glasses and was wearing super-glam, professional make-up, her hair tumbling over her shoulder.
Jenelle was trying to suggest the split has transformed her, like a phoenix from the ashes of her marriage.
Judi James
“Again, she mimed a song she presented more like a pop star.
“Her raised chin pout and flirty hair-preen touch suggested body confidence and sensuality.
“With all the posts and clips, Jenelle seems to be trying to move forward.
“She wants to be resilient and independent but has been showing worrying, fluctuating emotional states.
"While trying to suggest the split has transformed her, like a phoenix from the ashes of her marriage.
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"She wanted to show she was not a frumpy mom but a glamorous and desirable celebrity.
"The worry is if Jenelle might still have a suppressed desire to make her marriage work."