Britney Spears is one of the greatest pop artists the world has seen whose first two albums, “Baby One More Time” (1999) and “Oops!… I Did It Again” (2000), became massive international successes, selling more than 20 million copies worldwide.
Regarded as one of the best marketable artists of all time, Britney has won several accolades including a Grammy Award, six MTV Video Music Awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award, and seven Billboard Music Awards. She made her Hollywood debut with the film “Crossroads” and has guest appeared in a number of TV shows. So, who is Britney Spears? Here’s everything we know about the pop star.
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Britney Spears Biography
Britney Spears was born on 2 December 1981, in McComb, Mississippi, USA, and is now 43 years old.
| Birth Name | Britney Jean Spears |
| Nickname | Brit-Brit, Pinkey, The Princess Of Pop, Godney, The Pop Phenomenon, The Pop Legend, Pop Tart, Britney Pig |
| Date of Birth | 2 December 1981 |
| Place of Birth | McComb, Mississippi, USA |
| Age | 43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Singer, Actress, Dancer, Fashion Designer, Record Producer |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Ex-Spouses | Jason Allen Alexander (m. 2004; ann. 2004); Kevin Federline (m. 2004; div. 2007); Sam Asghari (m. 2022; div. 2024) |
| Children | 2 |
Family
- Father – Jamie Spears
- Mother – Lynne Bridges Spears
- Siblings – Bryan James Spears (Older Brother), Jamie-Lynn Marie Spears (Younger Sister)
Education
Britney attended Parklane Academy, a private school in McComb, Mississippi. She then enrolled at the Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS) in New York City, New York, U.S.
Spouse
Britney Spears was married to her childhood friend Jason Allen Alexander on January 3, 2004, but she annulled the marriage 55 hours later, stating she “lacked understanding of her actions”.
She was then married to Kevin Federline, an American backdancer, on October 6, 2004. She has two sons with him, Sean Preston Federline (born in 2005) and Jayden James Federline (born in 2006). The couple divorced in 2007.
She entered into a romantic relationship with “Slumber Party”‘s music video co-star Sam Asghari in 2016. They got engaged in September 2021, followed by their marriage in June 2022. They divorced in 2024.
Boyfriend
In 2009, Spears began dating her agent Jason Trawick and separated after being together for four years. She then had a brief relationship with David Lucado from February 2013 to August 2014.
Physical Statistics
| Height | 5 feet 4 inches or 163 cm |
| Body Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) |
| Shoe Size | 7 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Singing Debut
Britney released her debut album, “…Baby One More Time” on January 12, 1999 via Jive Records. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 and topped the music charts of different countries. It received multiple platinum and gold. The album has sold 25 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. Spears has released nine studio albums, seven compilation albums and forty-two singles.
- …Baby One More Time (1999)
- Oops!… I Did It Again (2000)
- Britney (2001)
- In the Zone (2003)
- Blackout (2007)
- Circus (2008)
- Femme Fatale (2011)
- Britney Jean (2013)
- Glory (2016)
Film Debut
Britney Spears made her feature film debut as a flight attendant in the 2001 film Longshot. The following year saw her playing the lead role of Lucy Wagner in the film Crossroads.
Television Debut
In 1992, Spears, as a child, participated in the talent search show, Star Search.
From 1993 to 1996, Britney Spears was cast in the American variety TV show, “The Mickey Mouse Club” alongside Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, and Keri Russell.
Brand Endorsements
With a showbiz career spanning more than 25 years, Britney has endorsed and appeared in a lot of TV commercials for brands like Pepsi, Toyota Vios, HBO, Herbal Essences, Showtime, Curious, Fantasy, Candie’s, Radiance, Fantasy Twist, Twister, Apple Music, and EE Limited, among others.
Favorite Things
- Favorite Food – Pizza
- Favorite Drink – Sprite
- Favorite TV Programs – Sex And The City, Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Favorite Bands – Outkast
- Favorite Books – The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans
- Favorite Accessories – Lip Gloss, Hair Ties
- Favorite Color – Blue
- Favorite Sports – Basketball, Tennis, Golf
Britney Spears Net worth
Britney Spears has a net worth of $40 million. Besides as a singer, she earns a lot of money from brand endorsements and other business endeavors. As of January 2018, Spears has released 24 fragrances through Elizabeth Arden. She has also launched many video games.
She owns multiple properties among her Beverly Hills mansion and Los Angeles house. She owns a total of nine cars ranging from exotic cars including Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, Audi A8, Maserati GranTurismo,2008 Mercedes SLK 350, Mercedes-Benz Smart car, Mercedes GM 550, Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet, Mini Cooper S Convertible, Jaguar XKS.
Social Media Profiles
Britney has an insane amount of followers on her different social media profiles, including 55 million followers on Twitter, 41 million followers on Facebook, and 42 million followers on Instagram.
- Facebook – britneyspears
- Instagram – britneyspears
- Twitter – britneyspears
Britney Spears Facts
She took dance lessons at the age of three years old and started performing on stages when she was five years old.
Spears’ used to a big follower of Kabbalah.
At age 21, Spears received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2002, making her the youngest recording artist in history to receive the honour.
Britney was ranked No.19 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 list in 2008.
In December 2012, Forbes magazine named her music’s top-earning woman of 2012, with estimated earnings of $58 million
She was named as the ‘Sexiest songstress’ by Victoria’s Secret.
In May 2016, Spears launched a casual role-play gaming application titled Britney Spears: American Dream.
On April 29, 2017, Spears became the first recipient of the Icon Award at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards.
Britney had nose job, she increased her breasts, and she also injected fillers.
She has cited Madonna, Janet Jackson, and Whitney Houston as her major music influences.
On April 12, 2018, Spears was honored with the 2018 GLAAD Vanguard Award at the GLAAD Media Awards for her role in “accelerating acceptance for the LGBTQ community”.
In August 2022, she released her single “Hold Me Closer” in collaboration with musician Elton John, which debuted at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song debuted at number three on the UK Singles Chart.