Even when I went to school, I was always the weird child; I would go outside and instead of playing, I wanted to have Star Search competitions," Spears told the Hollywood Reporter. Spears did not get the part, but she did eventually achieve one childhood dream: showcasing her vocal talents on the popular entertainment competition Star Search in This time, she was picked for the cast, which also featured other up-and-coming talents such as Justin Timberlake , Christina Aguilera and actress Keri Russell.
Spears appeared on the children's variety show for two seasons. After the show's cancellation in , Spears focused on developing her musical career. She eventually landed a contract with Jive Records. In September , Spears released her first single, " Baby One More Time. Although the racy outfit drew sharp criticism from the parents of her young fans, Spears claimed to be a sweet, innocent Southern girl at heart. Baby One More Time album hit No. At the Billboard Music Awards, Spears picked up four awards, including for female artist of the year and best new artist.
Her smashing success made her a headliner of the teen pop music wave that included fellow Mickey Mouse Club alumnae Aguilera and Jessica Simpson. Building upon her meteoric rise, Spears released Oops! I Did It Again in The recording was an instant No. With 's Britney , Spears made the first move toward shedding her innocent image, while also taking her sound in a different direction.
The single "I'm a Slave 4 U" sounded more like a Prince track than her bubblegum pop of the past. I still love my old stuff, but you have to extend yourself and grow," she explained to Entertainment Weekly. Around this same time, Spears took a leading role in the feature film Crossroads. Later that spring, Spears experienced another disappointment: she and Timberlake announced that they had broken up. She and fellow former Mouseketeer Aguilera shared a kiss with pop superstar Madonna during a performance.
Some saw this dramatic stage moment as another way for Spears to present the latest version of her more sexualized public persona. Spears acknowledged around this time that Madonna was an important influence on her. I'd dance around in my short tops and sing and dream about being her," Spears told Newsweek. By January , Spears appeared to be rebelling again—this time, against her intense work schedule.
She married her childhood friend Jason Alexander in Las Vegas, but the union was annulled two days later. She then got involved with backup dancer Kevin Federline. At the time, Federline's girlfriend was pregnant with their second child.
Spears' relationship with Federline only intensified with the media's scrutiny of her private life. Spears experienced some troubles in her professional life around this time. She had to undergo surgery to correct a knee injury, forcing her to cancel the last part of her tour. Shortly after her wedding, she released Greatest Hits: My Prerogative.
Spears covered the Bobby Brown hit "My Prerogative," which seemed to be her way of talking back to her critics and lashing out about the media frenzy that continually surrounded her. The recording sold more than 5 million copies, although it wasn't as successful as In the Zone.
Despite her declining sales, Spears seemed content. She and her husband announced that they were expecting their first child together in April I think it brings out a pure side of you," Spears told People magazine. However, despite the public fascination with the young couple, few people tuned in to catch a glimpse of their reality show, Britney and Kevin: Chaotic , which told the story of their early relationship through personal videos. That September, the couple welcomed son Sean Preston.
The new mother found herself in hot water in February , after she was caught on film driving her car with her infant son in her lap. Her parenting skills became a subject of national debate, and she was even rebuked by Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta for her actions. Calling her behavior "irresponsible" and "troubling," Mineta said that Spears was sending "the wrong message to millions of her fans.
Spears apologized for the incident, claiming that she just wanted to get away from the paparazzi. In September , Spears and Federline had a new addition to their young family with the birth of their son Jayden James. But Spears made a surprising move two months later when she filed for divorce, claiming "irreconcilable differences.
After her separation, Spears frequented the club scene for a time, partying with socialite Paris Hilton , among others. She reportedly checked in and out of rehabilitation, and then shaved her head in a California beauty salon while the paparazzi took pictures in February She told the salon owner that "my mom is going to freak.
By the summer, Spears and Federline were in the midst of a difficult custody battle for their two sons, with Spears also estranged from her mother. Despite her personal challenges, she moved forward musically with the album Blackout. The single "Gimme More" was released in September and received a warm reception from the public and critics. She appeared nervous on stage, sluggishly dancing and poorly lip-syncing.
A few days later, Spears was charged in connection to a hit-and-run incident in a parking lot. Spears wasn't the only member of her family making headlines in , however. Her younger sister, actress Jamie Lynn, announced that she was pregnant at the age of Thank you, and love you all … always.
She checked out three weeks later. Her boyfriend stayed by her side through it all. In fact, the pair sparked engagement rumors when Britney was spotted with a diamond ring on her left hand at the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere. But it seems like the couple is happy just to enjoy what they have for now. Britney posted a series of pictures of herself and Sam enjoying a trip to Maui.
Britney has a dream board dedicated to exchanging vows with Sam on the island, a source told In Touch in August Sam and Britney finally got out of the house on a much-needed date night.
Sam showed how he and Britney are still wildly in love five years after they first met in two sweet Instagram photos. He held the singer in his strong arms as they smiled at the camera in a backyard snapshot. Sam showed his support for Britney as she addressed her conservatorship in open court for the first time in two years on June 23, Is an engagement on the way?
Sam was spotted shopping at Cartier in Beverly Hills — he even used his phone to take a picture of a diamond ring. Britney previously talked about marriage during her emotional testimony on June 23 during her conservatorship hearing. Despite her ongoing conservatorship, it looks like Sam is still taking the next step in their relationship.
June Sam visited Britney in Japan during her Piece of Me tour in June and seemed to be spending more time with her and her family by that point. February Britney gushed over her partner in the caption of an Instagram photo in early February July The duo went to their first film premiere as a couple in July July 19 Again In fact, the pair sparked engagement rumors when Britney was spotted with a diamond ring on her left hand at the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere.
October But it seems like the couple is happy just to enjoy what they have for now. January 19, Brit and Sam collaboration? February 23, Britney posted a series of pictures of herself and Sam enjoying a trip to Maui. April 25, Sam and Britney finally got out of the house on a much-needed date night.
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