Dua Lipa's 'Toxic' Obsession: Craft Cocktails and Britney Spears Love
Dua Lipa celebrates Britney Spears by creating a cocktail inspired by 'Toxic' for Vogue's Toast to Cinema series, highlighting her admiration for the pop icon.
Dua Lipa recently showcased her mixology skills for Vogue's Toast to Cinema series, pairing her favorite songs with custom-made cocktails. Among her inspirations was none other than Britney Spears.
The "Levitating" artist concocted a Basil Smash inspired by Spears’ 2003 Grammy-winning hit, "Toxic," which Dua declared "one of the greatest pop songs ever made."
"You’re very silly and giggly and fun and I need to hear ‘Toxic’ at the end of every single night when I’m feeling like that. It’s one of my favorite songs," she shared. "I think it’s one of the greatest pop songs ever made. It makes me feel nostalgic, but also at the same time, if it came out yesterday, it would be an absolute smash. I love it so much."
Dua reminisced about the iconic "Toxic" music video, particularly Britney's portrayal of a flight attendant. "The bit that stays in my mind that I remember so well is Britney in a stewardess outfit, and I don’t think anyone has been able to make a stewardess outfit look so good," she added.
"I love Britney so much," Dua continued. "I love everything about her, all her songs. She’s such an icon."
Back in December, Spears acknowledged Dua's artistry by sharing the cover art for Dua's "Houdini" on Instagram, praising the Radical Optimism lead single.
"Toxic," originally from Spears' In the Zone album, reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and secured Spears' first Grammy win in 2005 for best dance recording.
Dua has previously defended Spears against the relentless media scrutiny she faced in the 2000s, as noted in a 2021 Los Angeles Times profile.
"The feeling of going down the street and they’re trying to catch you in this very awkward picture — it can be anxiety-inducing, honestly," she said. "And Britney’s time was pre-Instagram when everything was purely about the tabloids, and there were no laws in place about what paparazzi were allowed to do. She was being harassed — that’s exactly what it was."
Earlier in April, fans spotted a famed paparazzi photo of Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton on the back of Dua's iPhone, further cementing her admiration.
Following her recent arrest and subsequent check-in to a treatment facility, Spears continues to receive support from fellow artists and fans alike.
Watch Dua Lipa's full Vogue video below:
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