Challenges in the Life of Britney Spears in a Detailed Timeline

Life is full of challenges, and Britney Spears faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

Britney Spears, the "Princess of Pop," is an American singer who rose to fame as a teenager and significantly impacted popular music. With over 150 million records sold, she's among the best-selling music artists globally. Spears is credited with reviving teen pop in the late 1990s and early 2000s and remains an influential figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

June 2004: Cancellation of The Onyx Hotel Tour

In June 2004, Britney Spears canceled The Onyx Hotel Tour after injuring her left knee during the music video shoot for "Outrageous". She underwent surgery and rehabilitation.

2006: Highly publicized personal problems

Starting in 2006, Britney Spears' erratic behavior and personal problems became highly publicized, negatively impacting her career and public image.

October 2007: Loss of physical custody of sons

In October 2007, Britney Spears lost physical custody of her sons to Kevin Federline. The reasons for the court ruling were not revealed to the public.

2007: MTV Video Music Awards performance panned

In 2007, Britney Spears' presentation at the MTV Video Music Awards was widely criticized. Critics noted that she struggled with her dance steps and appeared to only mouth the words to the song.

January 2008: Hospitalization and Conservatorship

In January 2008, Britney Spears refused to relinquish custody of her sons. She was hospitalized and placed under a conservatorship led by her father, Jamie Spears, and attorney Andrew Wallet, giving them control of her assets.

2008: Media attention on professional and personal life

In 2008, Britney Spears' appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards was seen as a sign of professionalism after facing a previous disastrous performance and losing control of her life.

2008: The Britney Spears Foundation had a deficit of $200,000

In 2008, it was reported that The Britney Spears Foundation had a deficit of $200,000.

2011: The Britney Spears Foundation was closed

In 2011, after Britney Spears went through conservatorship, her father and lawyer Andrew Wallet zeroed out the efforts of the Britney Spears Foundation, leading to its closure.

October 2016: Marie Claire UK Cover and Anxiety Revelation

In October 2016, Britney Spears appeared on the cover of Marie Claire UK and revealed she had suffered from crippling anxiety, which motherhood helped her overcome.

2016: Las Vegas concert residency criticism

In 2016, Britney Spears' Las Vegas concert residency received mixed reviews, with some critics observing that her dancing appeared stiff and robotic, while others praised her performance as flawless.

2017: Spears reflects on past struggles and mental health

In 2017, Britney Spears reflected on her past struggles and emphasized the importance of taking breaks and prioritizing mental health.

January 4, 2019: Indefinite Hiatus and Residency Cancellation

On January 4, 2019, Britney Spears announced an indefinite hiatus and the cancellation of her Las Vegas residency after her father, Jamie, suffered a near-fatal colon rupture.

March 2019: Resignation of Co-conservator and Entry into Psychiatric Facility

In March 2019, Andrew Wallet resigned as co-conservator of Britney Spears' estate after 11 years. Britney Spears entered a psychiatric facility amidst stress from her father's illness that same month.

April 22, 2019: Fan Protests for Spears' Release

On April 22, 2019, fans protested outside the West Hollywood City Hall and demanded Britney Spears' release amidst conservatorship concerns.

May 2019: Judge Orders Evaluation of Conservatorship

In May 2019, Judge Brenda Penny ordered a professional evaluation of Britney Spears' conservatorship.

August 17, 2020: Court Filing for Conservatorship Alterations

On August 17, 2020, Britney Spears' lawyer submitted a court filing documenting her desire to alter her conservatorship, instate Montgomery as permanent conservator, and replace Jamie as conservator of her estate.

November 2020: Approval of Bessemer Trust as Co-conservator

In November 2020, Judge Penny approved Bessemer Trust as co-conservator of Britney Spears' estate alongside Jamie.

February 2021: Premiere of "Framing Britney Spears" Documentary

In February 2021, the documentary about Britney Spears' career and conservatorship, Framing Britney Spears, premiered on FX.

June 22, 2021: The New York Times Obtains Confidential Court Documents

On June 22, 2021, The New York Times obtained confidential court documents stating that Britney Spears had pushed for years to end her conservatorship.

April 2022: Pregnancy Announcement

In April 2022, Britney Spears announced her pregnancy with Sam Asghari's child, which later ended in a miscarriage the following month.

January 24, 2023: Welfare Check at Spears' Residence

On January 24, 2023, deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff's Office performed a welfare check at Britney Spears' residence after receiving several calls from concerned fans. Spears was found to be safe.