Our sources say Hudson has been in constant contact with Britney, advising her on how to navigate the conservatorship. When Britney was upset about restrictions by conservators and others involved in the conservatorship, Hudson was there to give her guidance.

Britney Spears celebrating her birthday with her boyfriend Sam Asghari and her best friend, Cade Hudson.

He was working behind the scene for a long time to try and bring the conservatorship to an end. And, our sources say … Hudson is the one who hooked Britney up with attorney Mathew Rosengart, who is now shepherding Britney’s move for freedom.

Hudson is a powerful agent with CAA, repping a bunch of big celebs, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Emma Roberts, Seth MacFarlane, Kate Hudson, Ansel Elgort, Charles Melton, Maria Bakalova and Kieran Culkin.