Kevin Federline, also known as K-Fed, is an American dancer, actor, and DJ. He gained notoriety for his brief marriage to pop star Britney Spears and their highly publicized custody battle. His infamy led to a short-lived music career, with his debut album widely criticized. Federline has also dabbled in acting and DJing.
March 21, 1978: Birth of Kevin Earl Federline
Kevin Earl Federline was born on March 21, 1978. He is known for his career as a dancer, actor, and DJ, as well as his high-profile marriage to Britney Spears.
1996: Move to Los Angeles and Dance Career Beginnings
In 1996, Kevin Federline moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a dancer. He started with Dance Empowerment and later became a backup dancer for prominent artists like Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, and Destiny's Child.
2000: Beginning of Relationship with Shar Jackson
Kevin Federline began dating actress and singer Shar Jackson in 2000.
2001: Early Television Appearances
Kevin Federline made appearances as a dancer in the TV series "Nikki" and "The Drew Carey Show" in 2001.
2001: Featured Dancer in Music Videos
Kevin Federline was a featured dancer in Christina Milian's "AM to PM" music video in 2001.
July 31, 2002: Birth of Kori Madison Federline
Kevin Federline's daughter, Kori Madison Federline, was born on July 31, 2002.
2002: Appearance in Justin Timberlake's "Like I Love You" Music Video
In 2002, Kevin Federline appeared as a dancer in Justin Timberlake's "Like I Love You" music video.
2002: Continued Television and Music Video Appearances
Kevin Federline continued his career in 2002 with appearances as a dancer in Pink's "Get the Party Started" music video and a small role in the sitcom "Will & Grace".
2003: Filming of "The Onion Movie"
The filming for "The Onion Movie," in which Kevin Federline played the role of Lollipop Love Dancer, took place in 2003.
July 2004: Engagement to Britney Spears
After three months of dating, Kevin Federline and Britney Spears announced their engagement in July 2004.
July 20, 2004: Birth of Kaleb Michael Jackson Federline
Kevin Federline's son, Kaleb Michael Jackson Federline, was born on July 20, 2004.
2004: Acting Role in "You Got Served"
Kevin Federline had an acting role as a dancer in the dance film "You Got Served" in 2004.
March 2005: Details Magazine Cover
Kevin Federline appeared on the cover of Details magazine in March 2005. This issue, along with his December 2007 cover, contributed to increased sales for the magazine.
September 2005: Birth of Sean Preston Federline
Kevin Federline's son with Britney Spears, Sean Preston Federline, was born in September 2005.
2005: Reality Show and Other Appearances
In 2005, Kevin Federline starred alongside Britney Spears in the reality TV series "Britney & Kevin: Chaotic". He also appeared in a commercial for Britney Spears's fragrance "Fantasy" and was featured in L'uomo Vogue magazine.
June 2006: Launch of "Pennies for a Purpose" Campaign
In June 2006, Kevin Federline collaborated with Richard Branson to launch the "Pennies for a Purpose" campaign, advocating against the potential elimination of the U.S. penny.
August 2006: Modeling for Five Star Vintage
Kevin Federline started modeling for the Five Star Vintage clothing line by Blue Marlin in August 2006. The ads were successful, leading to the line becoming a top seller at major retailers.
September 2006: Birth of Jayden James Federline
Kevin Federline's son with Britney Spears, Jayden James Federline, was born in September 2006.
October 31, 2006: Debut Album Release
Kevin Federline released his debut album, "Playing with Fire," on October 31, 2006.
November 5, 2006: WWE Cyber Sunday Appearance
Kevin Federline appeared at the WWE Cyber Sunday pay-per-view event on November 5, 2006, interfering in the Champion of Champions match and helping King Booker win.
November 6, 2006: WWE Raw Match against John Cena
Kevin Federline wrestled and won a no-disqualification match against John Cena on WWE Raw on November 6, 2006, with assistance from Johnny Nitro and Umaga. Despite the scripted nature of the event, Cena physically retaliated against Federline after the cameras stopped rolling.
November 7, 2006: Britney Spears Files for Divorce
Britney Spears filed for divorce from Kevin Federline on November 7, 2006, citing irreconcilable differences.
December 4, 2006: Federline Establishes Hollywood Hills Home
On December 4, 2006, MSNBC reported that Kevin Federline set up a home for himself and his family in the Hollywood Hills.
2006: Release of "Playing with Fire"
In 2006, Kevin Federline released his debut album, "Playing with Fire". The album received negative reviews from critics.
February 4, 2007: Nationwide Super Bowl Commercial
Kevin Federline starred in a Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company commercial that aired during Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007, as part of their "Life Comes at You Fast" campaign.
March 2007: Global Settlement Agreement Reached
Kevin Federline and Britney Spears reached a global settlement agreement in March 2007.
July 30, 2007: Finalization of Divorce from Britney Spears
Kevin Federline and Britney Spears' divorce was finalized on July 30, 2007.
October 1, 2007: Federline Granted Sole Physical Custody
On October 1, 2007, a court ruling granted Kevin Federline sole physical custody of his children, with legal custody to be decided.
December 2007: Details Magazine Cover and Recognition
In December 2007, Kevin Federline was featured on the cover of Details magazine and was named one of the 7th most-influential men under 45, sharing the spot with Larry Birkhead.
January 3, 2008: Federline Awarded Sole Legal and Physical Custody
On the late evening of January 3, 2008, police were called to Britney Spear's home after the singer reportedly refused to relinquish custody of her children to Kevin Federline. As a result, Federline was "awarded sole legal custody and sole physical custody of the minor children".
July 26, 2008: Federline Retains Custody, Spears Granted Visitation Rights
On July 26, 2008, court papers were filed stating that Kevin Federline would retain sole legal and physical custody of the children while Britney Spears would get visitation rights that would increase over time.
2008: First Link to Victoria Prince
Kevin Federline was first linked to former volleyball player Victoria Prince in 2008, when the two were both on the same recreational bowling team, the Party Animals.
February 2009: Children's Clothing Line Announcement
Kevin Federline announced plans to launch a children's clothing line in February 2009.
2010: Appearance on "Celebrity Fit Club"
Kevin Federline appeared on the seventh season of VH1's weight-loss reality show "Celebrity Fit Club" in 2010. He lost 30 pounds while participating.
November 2011: Hospitalization During "Excess Baggage" Filming
Kevin Federline was hospitalized with heat stress in November 2011 during the filming of the Australian weight-loss show "Excess Baggage".
January 23, 2012: Health Scare While Filming "Excess Baggage"
On January 23, 2012, while filming the Australian weight-loss show "Excess Baggage," Kevin Federline experienced chest pains, raising concerns about his health.
August 10, 2013: Marriage to Victoria Prince
Kevin Federline married Victoria Prince on August 10, 2013.
April 2014: Birth of Peyton Marie Federline
Kevin Federline and Victoria Prince's second child, daughter Peyton Marie Federline, was born in April 2014.
March 7, 2015: DJing at Heat Nightclub
On March 7, 2015, Kevin Federline worked as a DJ at Heat nightclub in Orange Country alongside DJ Prophet.
April 2016: Release of "Hollywood" Music Video
In April 2016, Kevin Federline released a music video for his new song, "Hollywood" with rapper Crichy Crich. The song, produced by Styles & Complete, was inspired by "the ridiculousness of Hollywood".
2018: DJing at Three Wisemen Club
In 2018, Kevin Federline was a DJ at Three Wisemen club in Scottsdale, Arizona. He has also played DJ sets in Washington, Texas and California.
September 2022: 60 Minutes Interview
In September 2022, Kevin Federline and some of his family members appeared in a one-hour special interview on the Australian show 60 Minutes. This marked his first televised interview in over a decade.