Both Brit and MJ describe themselves as shy. Outsiders say they both tended to isolate themselves and spend long periods of time alone. Their personalities would change when performing and become much more outgoing. This phenomenon is also reported by other performers like Beyoncé, who has spoken of her alter ego, Sasha Fierce taking over once she is on stage.
When not on stage, Britney was so shy that people doubted she had enough charisma to wow audiences.
People remarked on the transformation Michael went through. He came alive on stage and was capable of moving the masses, but off stage preferred to keep to himself.

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The King and Princess of Pop: shared traits of two performers
RandomA series of vignettes describing the traits these two gifted performers share.