Why Tate McRae Is Ruling Herself Out Of Playing Britney Spears In Biopic

while Tate McRae You may be flattered about it Britney Spears Comparisons The “Sports Car” singer shut down the idea that she was the right person to portray the pop princess in a biopic.

During a recent interview, McRae, who recently wrapped her blockbuster “Miss Possessive” tour, opened up about fame, her rise to stardom, and the harsh downsides that come with being a household name.

For those who don’t know McRae as an artist, she is a global sensation known for her fiery and addictive songs, such as “greedy”, “exes” and “it’s ok i’m ok”. McRae, 22, delivers the tracks with intense energy, stunning vocals and stunning choreography, so it’s no surprise that Britney Spears comparisons surfaced soon after she gained traction.

Over the past few years, fans have expressed interest in seeing the “So Close To What” singer portray Spears in a biopic; However, McRae seemed strongly opposed to the idea during her interview with Rolling Stone.

According to McRae, she would not be the right person for the position because she does not represent, and does not believe she fully embodies, Spears.

“I feel like I don’t look like her at all, and I don’t look like her at all,” she said. “So, I don’t know if I’d be a good fit.”

This is not the first time McRae has tried to distance herself from comparisons to Spears.

According to a previous report from The Blast, McRae previously acknowledged the compliment before noting Spears’ massive influence on the music industry.

“It’s a crazy statement because no one can compare to Britney Spears,” she said. “This is the plan.”

In that same interview, McRae seemed to imply that she still had more to learn from some of the music industry’s biggest stars.

“Whenever I’m out of breath on stage, I always say, ‘Well, Beyoncé can do that — I have no excuse!’” she said. “She figured out a way to run on the treadmill and sing at the same time. You could watch Coachella, and she was dancing and singing the whole time and she figured out a way to look cool and perfect it.”

Elsewhere during her interview, McRae talked about the backlash she received in the summer of 2025 after collaborating with Morgan Wallen, the polarizing country star who has dominated the Billboard charts for years.

After promoting her single “What I Want”, McRae received critical comments from some of her biggest supporters, many of whom expressed their disappointment with her selection. “Sorry, but Tate McRae writing a song with Morgan Wallen might be the dumbest thing you’ve ever done,” one user wrote.

However, McRae explained that she chose to work with Wallen because of her love of country music and her desire to transcend genres. “It was just about the song for me,” she later explained.

“I didn’t realize how much the song connected to all the other factors, and that really shocked me,” she continued.

Despite the hype, McRae doesn’t regret her choice. “I don’t think you should regret anything in life, because it gives you a lot of clarity,” she said. “I think debate and criticism are a way to learn and figure out what you want to go forward with, and how that shapes your character. I think that’s all important.”