Toxic Hitmaker Britney Spears will not be starring as the Virgin Mary after all.  She was due to play the mother of Jesus Christ in upcoming comedy film entitled Sweet Baby Jesus.

When she read the script she immediately loved it and was keen to play the role, but pressure from her family was the reason she pulled out.  The film’s producer Philippe Rebboah said:

“Britney read the script and liked it. She really wanted to play the role of Mary. But people were against it and she was pressured.  “Then she ran into trouble with her family so we decided the timing wasn’t right.”

After seeing Britney on How I Met Your Mother, I think she has fabulous comedic timing.  Whether she’s playing the Virgin Mary or not, I hope to see her in other comedy roles.

Do you think she has what it takes to be an actress?