Britney Spears, often hailed as the Princess of Pop, recently shared an endearing tribute to Taylor Swift, referring to her as “the most iconic pop woman of our generation.”

In a social media post, Spears delved into a nostalgic moment from 20 years ago, reminiscing about a chance encounter with Swift during her Oops Tour. Swift, then an aspiring artist, was introduced by a mutual connection who managed to arrange a spontaneous sing-along.

Sharing the memory, Spears wrote, “I received a knock at my door during the tour, and my manager’s assistant wanted me to listen to a girl named Taylor. She came in, strummed her guitar, and sang a beautiful song. I was absolutely blown away by her talent! That’s when she became the iconic pop sensation we know today.”

Recounting the moment, Spears cherished the subsequent evolution of Swift’s career, admiring her transition from that young artist singing in Spears’ presence to an internationally acclaimed stadium-filling superstar. “It’s amazing to see her journey. She rocks the stadiums, and I love her music videos more than movies any day. She’s truly stunning! Total girl crush,” Spears expressed.

The sentiment was conveyed alongside two pictures—dating back to 2003 and 2008—where Spears was captured alongside Swift at MTV’s VMAs.

In addition to this touching reflection, the “Toxic” singer has recently unveiled her memoir, “The Woman In Me,” an intimate exploration that includes candid revelations about her conservatorship and her decision to step away from acting following her experience in Crossroads.