Mel Gibson's Dinner With Britney: 'He Is Trying To Help Her' Says Source

By Access HollywoodMarch 17, 2008, 2:48 pm PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- She was raised Southern Baptist, at one time was spotted wearing Kabbalah bracelets, and earlier this year visited a non-denominational church in Los Angeles, but despite reports, Britney Spears is not heading toward another religious affiliation by singing in Mel Gibson's church.

Rumors were sparked that the embattled pop star had been asked to sing in Gibson's church, after the two were spotted dining out over the weekend at Romanov, a restaurant in Studio City.

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Not so says a source close to the actor.

"He has not asked her to sing at his church," the source told Access Hollywood.

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The source added that Saturday's dinner date was not the first meeting between former teen-queen Britney and superstar director Mel.

Their bread breaking wasn't just for old friends to catch up however.

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"He is trying to help her," the source said, noting that Britney is "progressing" in the right direction.

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Britney was hospitalized on involuntary psychiatric holds twice this year. She is currently under a conservatorship, run by her father, Jamie Spears, and attorney Adam Wallet.

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Since being placed under the conservatorship in late January, Britney has managed to get back some face time with her two children - Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1, who ex-husband Kevin Federline retains primary custody of. She has also been teaching dance occasionally at a Studio City facility, and recorded a part in CBS sitcom, "How I Met Your Mother," last week.

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  • Macker
    Mel Gibson is a loving, caring man and I think he could help Britney get back on her feet again. The media sure hasn't been good to him lately. So he made a few comments while intoxicated....Who Doesn't?????? I think the media needs to slow down a little bit and start treating these celebrities with more respect.
    report abuseposted May 8, 2008, 8:23 pm PDT
  • tbear9551
    let it go
    report abuseposted April 19, 2008, 6:20 pm PDT
  • Debbie J
    Well the way I look at it he must be doing something right , Your all still talking about him!!!! Right . You know they are all regular people just like you and I ,We should respect that and leave them alone sometimes dont you think?
    report abuseposted April 19, 2008, 1:10 am PDT
  • Ralph
    Peg, you seem to have issues
    report abuseposted April 16, 2008, 12:30 pm PDT
  • edwin h
    mel gibson is one guy that has character that I respect deeply. he has what it takes to help instead of hounding the poor lady around
    report abuseposted April 16, 2008, 5:50 am PDT
  • juana c
    Mel Gibson does not only have a BRAVEHEART, he has PASSION to those who are downed by unwanted circumstances!
    report abuseposted April 15, 2008, 7:34 pm PDT
  • Delaware
    If Mel Gisbson can help let him help. As far as someone saying to think of yourself and complaining of high gas prices looks like they letting off a lot of gas! Let them go fill up the tank on that for free!
    report abuseposted April 3, 2008, 7:16 pm PDT
  • Heidi
    Mel Gibson is a great guy and its nice that he is trying to help Britney, He has helped alot of other actors as well to kick their addictions. He genuinely cares about helping others. The media sure has distorted peoples views of him. He has done alot of good for alot of people and continues to be there for them even after they have gotten well. He is someone that she can trust. He wont hurt her
    report abuseposted April 3, 2008, 6:06 am PDT
  • fyreblu_x
    I think Britney will be just fine. This last episode may not be HER last episode, but eventually she will come out on top. She's going through things in her life that I'm sure we know nothing about and add to that the press following her around, prying into her life; I'm amazed with each step she's taken. The Britney we fell in love with is rising again and she&
    report abuseposted March 25, 2008, 4:09 pm PDT
  • bluerose
    i agree with you mythearts29. i hope that sam lufti guy won't get to be her "manager" anynore.
    report abuseposted March 25, 2008, 3:07 am PDT
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