The actress, who is of Puerto Rican descent, told Page Six that producers did not want her to star in 1993's "Fearless," so she had to fight for the role.
Sources with knowledge of the flawed arrangement with father Jamie says Spears' Chateau Marmont meltdown with her new boyfriend confirm their worst fears.
Although the "Too Hot to Handle" star didn't reveal the name of his one-time love, he said things "fizzled out" due to his close relationship with his dance partner.