Born – December 2, 1981
Kentwood, Louisiana, U.S.
Singer, dancer, mother, one-time involuntary psychiatric patient.
Career Highlight: "Baby One More Time," "Oops!... I Did It Again."
Career Lowlight: Being strapped to a gurney and put under a 5150 psychological hold.
Started on the “Mickey Mouse Club,” released her debut album, became an international pop icon, beloved by teens and probably creepy old dudes in their 50's.
Starred in the 2002 film "Crossroads," won a Razzie Award for "Worst Actress." The film also won several other awards, including "Worst Director," "Worst Original Song," "Worst Picture," "Worst Screenplay," and of course, "Most Flatulent Teen-Targeted Movie."
Kissed Madonna on stage at the MTV Movie Awards in 2003, which sounds like it should be hot, but actually is the total opposite of hot. Don’t look it up on YouTube, just take our word for it.
Married Jason Alexander (not the “Seinfeld” one) for 55 hours, then married back-up dancer Kevin Federline, whose former girlfriend was still pregnant with their second child. Popped out two of Federline's kids, then divorced him in 2007.
Had a very public breakdown in 2006, during which she shaved her head, wore a pink wig, dated a paparazzo and attacked a car with her umbrella (among other things). Was committed in 2008 and held for a week.
Had a comeback, seems to be OK now, or at least as OK as she ever gets. We love you, Britney!