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The amazing journey of Britney Spears from 1991 to 2023

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2023-12-03 12:23:30

Britney Spears, her chaotic journey from child star in 1991, to pop princess of the 2000s, to the release of her memoirs in 2023.

Mickey Mouse Club

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Britney Spears was a member of the Mickey Mouse Club from 1991 to 1993, alongside Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Ryan Gosling.

Baby One More Time

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In 1998, Britney seduced the world with her first hit, ...Baby One More Time. The song catapulted Britney Spears to superstar status. She was just 16 when it was released, and quickly became one of the most recognizable and influential pop stars of her generation.

Oops!... I Did It Again

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Britney launches the music video for Oops!... I Did It Again, in 2000. The song is about a girl breaking a boy's heart, with the refrain Oops!... I Did It Again becoming a pop culture slogan.

Justin Timberlake

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In 1999, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake became the couple of the hour, until their high-profile breakup in 2002!

An abortion

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More than 20 years later, Britney reveals in her memoir, A Women In Me, that she was pregnant with Justin's baby and had to have an abortion, a moment that haunted her for many years afterwards.

Crossroads

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Britney Spears appeared on the big screen in 2002, when she took on the role of Lucy Wagner in the film Crossroads. The film marked Britney Spears' first major foray into acting. The film was released at the height of her musical career, and her involvement attracted significant media attention.

Toxic

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Britney Spears is still riding high in 2003 with the song Toxic, from her album In the Zone. The song was released on January 13, 2004, and quickly became a huge hit. The video for Toxic is highly acclaimed and often cited as one of the most memorable music videos in pop history.

K-Fed

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In 2004, a romance was born between Britney and dancer Kevin Federline. The couple's relationship evolved rapidly. They got engaged in July 2004, just a few months after meeting, then married in a surprise ceremony on September 18, 2004, at a private backyard wedding in Studio City, California.

Sean and Jayden

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Britney and Kevin had two children together during their marriage. Their first son, Sean Preston, was born in September 2005, and their second son, Jayden James, in September 2006.

Divorce

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The couple's relationship received a great deal of media attention and was marked by numerous controversies and tabloid headlines. In November 2006, Britney Spears filed for divorce after two years of marriage.

An iconic moment that changes everything

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On the evening of February 16, 2007, Britney Spears walked into a hair salon in California. She asks the hairdresser to shave her head, and when he refuses, she takes the razor and starts doing it herself. This impulsive act was captured by the paparazzi and immediately became a tabloid sensation.

Blackout

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Despite the controversy, Britney released a new album in 2007. The release of Blackout coincided with a tumultuous period in Britney Spears' life. She was going through personal struggles and intense media scrutiny, which influenced the album's themes and lyrics.

Circus

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Britney continues to enjoy success with her sixth album, Circus. The song Womanizer was released on September 26, 2008 and quickly became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the USA, marking Britney Spears' first number-one single since... Baby One More Time.

Glee

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In 2010, Britney starred in the popular TV show Glee, with an episode dedicated to her. The episode featured several interpretations of Britney Spears songs by the cast, including Toxic, ... Baby One More Time, Me Against the Music and Stronger.

Femme Fatale

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In 2011, Britney released her seventh studio album, Femme Fatale. The album marks Britney Spears' return to the music scene after a few years of personal and professional challenges.

Britney Jean

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The single Perfume from the album Britney Jean was released in 2013. Britney Jean explored more personal and introspective themes, presenting a different side of Britney Spears to some of her earlier, more upbeat and carefree tracks, and didn't receive as much praise as some of her earlier albums.

Piece of Me

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In 2013, Britney began a residency in Las Vegas, Britney: Piece of Me, which concluded in 2017.

Domination

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In 2018, Britney Spears caused confusion when she cancelled her second Las Vegas residency, Britney: Domination. Something is clearly wrong in the star's private life.

Guardianship

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As Britney wages a battle against her guardianship and father Jamie Spears, Netflix releases the troubling documentary Britney vs Spears in 2021. Britney's fans support her in her efforts.

#FreeBritney

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The Free Britney movement attracted widespread attention and media coverage in 2020 and 2021, with numerous protests, social media campaigns and public demonstrations pleading for an end to Britney Spears' tutelage.

Freedom

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The pop star was granted her freedom when Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny ended her 13-year guardianship on November 12, 2021.

Sam Asghari

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Britney Spears got engaged in September 2021 and married trainer Sam Asghari on June 9, 2022. The couple met on the set of the Slumber Party music video, in 2016.

Another divorce

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To everyone's surprise, the couple separated after 14 months of marriage, on August 17, 2023.

A Women In Me

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On October 24, 2023, Britney Spears published her memoirs, A Women In Me, in which she confides in the most difficult moments of her life. The book is a rare insight into the thoughts of the star who spent most of her life hidden behind a guardianship.

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