Since storming on to the music scene at the age of 17 with her debut album … Baby One More Time, Britney Spears has become an international pop cultural icon, not to mention one of the most commercially successful solo music acts of all time, having sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
Famed for her whispery, breathy voice accompanied by memorable live performances and provocative music videos, Spears was largely the driving force behind a revival in teen pop in the late '90s and early 2000’s, paving the way for future pop stars like Lady Gaga and Ke$ha.
Throughout her career, Spears has faced controversy surrounding her skimpy outfits and sexually charged lyrics, and was a lightning rod for media scrutiny. And while her star may not shine as bright as it used to, Spears is doing pretty well for herself, having scored a residency show, Britney: Piece of Me, in Las Vegas until 2017.
With the princess of pop recently turning 34 on Dec. 2, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and revisit her 10 greatest hits.