Britney Spears
Birthday: 2 December 1981, McComb, Mississippi, USA
Birth Name: Britney Jean Spears
Height: 163 cm
Britney Jean Spears was born in McComb (Mississippi) and raised in rural Louisiana (Kentwood) to Jamie Spears and Lynne Spears. As a child, Britney attended dance classes, and she was great at gymnast ...Show More
It's the best feeling in the world when I'm on stage and I'm singing and the fans are singing the wo Show more
It's the best feeling in the world when I'm on stage and I'm singing and the fans are singing the words with me. Hide
Don't care too much 'bout what other people think. What really matters is your own point of view.
Don't care too much 'bout what other people think. What really matters is your own point of view.
England is one of my favorite places. The fans are just so crazy.
England is one of my favorite places. The fans are just so crazy.
[at a German chocolate museum, January 18, 2002] Chocolate for me is just like an orgasm.
[at a German chocolate museum, January 18, 2002] Chocolate for me is just like an orgasm.
I'm really just a boring homebody who loves staying home with my kids and that's where I'm the happi Show more
I'm really just a boring homebody who loves staying home with my kids and that's where I'm the happiest. Hide
[Her mother Lynne Spears on Britney's upbringing] I was not a permissive mother at all.
[Her mother Lynne Spears on Britney's upbringing] I was not a permissive mother at all.
Sometimes, I keep it simple and don't wear much make-up - just a little mascara and lip gloss. Other Show more
Sometimes, I keep it simple and don't wear much make-up - just a little mascara and lip gloss. Other times, I'll play around and do heavier make-up or some fun lipstick. Hide
Performing is what I like most. I find the studio very confining. You can do a lot in there, and you Show more
Performing is what I like most. I find the studio very confining. You can do a lot in there, and you get the opportunity to try again and again. But on stage you have the adrenalin going and you've got one shot and the energy is so intense. Hide
Tony Blair? I've never heard of him either. Who is he?
Tony Blair? I've never heard of him either. Who is he?
I guess it's because I do have a younger audience that, you know, parents worry about the role model Show more
I guess it's because I do have a younger audience that, you know, parents worry about the role model thing. But when I was younger, I looked up to people, but I never wanted to be them. I always had my own identity. I'm an entertainer when I'm on stage, and they need to explain that to their kids. That's not my job to do that. Hide
[on turning 30 in 2011] I hear the older you get, the wiser you get and the more you know what you w Show more
[on turning 30 in 2011] I hear the older you get, the wiser you get and the more you know what you want. Hopefully it'll be a good year. Hide
[on Deborah Gibson at the 2001 American Music Awards] She's the original bubble-gum diva.
[on Deborah Gibson at the 2001 American Music Awards] She's the original bubble-gum diva.
It feels like I've been dreaming this forever and then it happens and it feels like a whirlwind. I'm Show more
It feels like I've been dreaming this forever and then it happens and it feels like a whirlwind. I'm constantly traveling and I miss my friends. Hide
My all time favorite outfit? Probably the school uniform. I think because it was my first video I ev Show more
My all time favorite outfit? Probably the school uniform. I think because it was my first video I ever did and the first experience with everything. That's in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame. (She wore the school uniform outfit in her song "Hit Me Baby One More Time"). Hide
[Mother's Day thought to her children Jayden and Preston, 2016] God always comes to us in tiny whisp Show more
[Mother's Day thought to her children Jayden and Preston, 2016] God always comes to us in tiny whispers. I pray you always find his whisper and follow your inner voice as well. Hide
I can't sing the same kind of thing all the time. That would bore me.
I can't sing the same kind of thing all the time. That would bore me.
[on her children]: They are my biggest fans. I make up songs and sing to them all the time, they lik Show more
[on her children]: They are my biggest fans. I make up songs and sing to them all the time, they like to watch me dance. In fact, they join in and do their own moves! I couldn't go on tour without them! I'm always very busy when I'm on the road, but I make sure to have quality time with them every single day. Hide
I love, love, love Madonna! She's one of my inspirations.
I love, love, love Madonna! She's one of my inspirations.
My family, we walked around the house naked. By the time I was 13, my dad was like "Uh, Britney, it' Show more
My family, we walked around the house naked. By the time I was 13, my dad was like "Uh, Britney, it's time to start covering yourself up." I'm very free like that. Hide
[on the tour to promote her third album [released in November 2001] I really want this to be like sh Show more
[on the tour to promote her third album [released in November 2001] I really want this to be like shocking and in people's faces and edgy. It's just basically, you know, there's a lot of scrutiny with everything I do. And, it's basically saying that I'm not a little girl anymore and this is me. And just, you know, I have to do what I have to do for me, and that's basically the overall scheme of it, yeah. Hide
A lot of my hairstylists and my beauty team that I work with are gay so I hang out with gays a lot a Show more
A lot of my hairstylists and my beauty team that I work with are gay so I hang out with gays a lot and I just think they're adorable and hilarious. Hide
[on starting her career as a teenager] I was having fun then, but I would stay true to that, you kno Show more
[on starting her career as a teenager] I was having fun then, but I would stay true to that, you know? I'm still pretty much the same person I was when I started this, but in the beginning, I think I was fearful. So I'd say, just try to embrace moments more. To have a good time with life and don't take it too seriously. Hide
Just because I look sexy on the cover of Rolling Stone, doesn't mean I'm naughty.
Just because I look sexy on the cover of Rolling Stone, doesn't mean I'm naughty.
I've got an amazing group of people around me and my family at home. If I don't make my bed and wash Show more
I've got an amazing group of people around me and my family at home. If I don't make my bed and wash the dishes at home, I'm in trouble. Hide
Acting is so much fun. It is a different ball game and I want to concentrate on that at the moment. Show more
Acting is so much fun. It is a different ball game and I want to concentrate on that at the moment. I'm really passionate about what I do. I love entertainment and telling stories to people and I am very lucky that I am doing what I want to do. Hide
Onstage, I'm the happiest person in the world.
Onstage, I'm the happiest person in the world.
[regarding the policies of President George W. Bush regarding the invasion of Iraq] I think we shoul Show more
[regarding the policies of President George W. Bush regarding the invasion of Iraq] I think we should just trust our president in every decision that he makes and we should just support that. Hide
This is my dream come true. I can't believe this is happening right now. I can't believe I even have Show more
This is my dream come true. I can't believe this is happening right now. I can't believe I even have a movie. I feel very blessed to be where I am right now. Hide
I believe that all women can create their own world where they shine the brightest. It's all about h Show more
I believe that all women can create their own world where they shine the brightest. It's all about having the power and confidence to be yourself. Hide
[on fellow pop-princess and former Mouseketeer Christina Aguilera] Christina and I are friends no ma Show more
[on fellow pop-princess and former Mouseketeer Christina Aguilera] Christina and I are friends no matter what the media makes up. Hide
I'm not the type of person that can be cooped up in the hotel room being served all the time. I can' Show more
I'm not the type of person that can be cooped up in the hotel room being served all the time. I can't deal with that. I've got to do normal things. Hide
I'm at such a different point in my life now than I was back then. You have to think about all your Show more
I'm at such a different point in my life now than I was back then. You have to think about all your decisions so much more carefully, because they are affecting your kids too. My priorities have changed, and I do everything for [the boys]. They remind me what life is really all about. Hide
[on her gay fans] I get inspiration from them on all my songs. They're somewhat girls, so it's inspi Show more
[on her gay fans] I get inspiration from them on all my songs. They're somewhat girls, so it's inspiring to do stuff that they like to hear, like the cool "in" stuff. Whatever I do for each record is definitely inspired by them. Hide
The good thing about being on tour is getting to go overseas to places like Canada.
The good thing about being on tour is getting to go overseas to places like Canada.
These parents, they think I'm a role model for their kids, that their kids look at me as some sort o Show more
These parents, they think I'm a role model for their kids, that their kids look at me as some sort of idol. But it's the parents' job to make sure their kids don't turn out that shallow. That's not my responsibility. I'm not responsible for your kid. Hide
I dress the way I want. I don't pretend to be someone I'm not.
I dress the way I want. I don't pretend to be someone I'm not.
[on receiving a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame] I'm seriously speechless right now. This is some Show more
[on receiving a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame] I'm seriously speechless right now. This is something that I've dreamed about since I was a little girl. I can't believe I'm actually here with all of you amazing fans. Hello? Hide
Selling 5 million records is still good. I don't want to get jaded thinking I have to sell 10 millio Show more
Selling 5 million records is still good. I don't want to get jaded thinking I have to sell 10 million every time. It's not about that. Hide
I've always been very comfortable being nude. I don't feel like I have anything to hide.
I've always been very comfortable being nude. I don't feel like I have anything to hide.
Would you go into a CD store and steal a CD? It's the same thing, people going into the computers an Show more
Would you go into a CD store and steal a CD? It's the same thing, people going into the computers and loggin' on and stealing our music. Hide
There are so many teenagers out there that dress more provocatively than I do, and no one says anyth Show more
There are so many teenagers out there that dress more provocatively than I do, and no one says anything about them. Hide
[Justin Timberlake] was my first kiss. We were playing "Truth or Dare" and listening to Janet Jackso Show more
[Justin Timberlake] was my first kiss. We were playing "Truth or Dare" and listening to Janet Jackson. I was 12. His friend dared him to kiss me, so that was my first kiss. Hide
[on why she has yet to tour Australia] I really love Australia, great place, but it's just so far aw Show more
[on why she has yet to tour Australia] I really love Australia, great place, but it's just so far away to go to for a concert, and that makes it hard - but I'll definitely take a course there for a tour next time. I'd really love to. Hide
I suck at flirting. There's one thing I don't understand about Hollywood. How they have a relationsh Show more
I suck at flirting. There's one thing I don't understand about Hollywood. How they have a relationship, end it, and go right into the next. It's hard for a woman in this industry. Either the guy's going to be really intimidated, or they're going to kiss your ass. I'm just a girl wanting a guy to love me. Hide
Bottom line: If you love yourself, it will all work out.
Bottom line: If you love yourself, it will all work out.
My views on virginity have not changed. I want to wait to have sex until I'm married. I do. I want t Show more
My views on virginity have not changed. I want to wait to have sex until I'm married. I do. I want to wait, but it's hard. I just want to live my life. Hide
I think you know when you've met the right person.
I think you know when you've met the right person.
I feel like a totally different person than I was two years ago. I feel like so much of my innocence Show more
I feel like a totally different person than I was two years ago. I feel like so much of my innocence is gone. I'm still me, but this business makes you grow up so fast. Hide
I love treating myself to a spa day. Massages are my favorite.
I love treating myself to a spa day. Massages are my favorite.
[on her visit to the Playboy mansion] All I remember is seeing a bunch of naked girls and thinking, Show more
[on her visit to the Playboy mansion] All I remember is seeing a bunch of naked girls and thinking, "I got to get out of here.". Hide
How can I explain this? I don't see myself -- hand on the Bible -- I know I'm not ugly, but I don't Show more
How can I explain this? I don't see myself -- hand on the Bible -- I know I'm not ugly, but I don't see myself as a sex symbol or this goddess-attractive beautiful person at all. When I'm on stage, that's my time to do my thing and go there and be that, and it's fun. It's exhilarating just to be something that you're not. And, people tend to believe it. I guess I just pull it off very well. Hide
[on the idea of retiring] I have thought about it. If I happen to have another baby or something lik Show more
[on the idea of retiring] I have thought about it. If I happen to have another baby or something like that, I'd probably move back to Louisiana. I do miss Louisiana. I miss the people. I miss the food. I miss the way of life, how everything is really simple. There's no traffic like there is in L.A. It's really nice... I think right now is my time to perform and do what I'm doing. Hide
I remember I read this harsh review about my show, and one of my friends told me that this was the e Show more
I remember I read this harsh review about my show, and one of my friends told me that this was the exact same stuff people said about Madonna. And it's like, she didn't care. Madonna just came out and was herself. I respect that a lot. Hide
When I look into a mirror, I am very critical of myself. I see a goofy girl.
When I look into a mirror, I am very critical of myself. I see a goofy girl.
I don't listen to anybody. Nobody can tell me anything. I'm stubborn. If somebody tells me not to do Show more
I don't listen to anybody. Nobody can tell me anything. I'm stubborn. If somebody tells me not to do something, I do it. But I do listen to Madonna. For some reason I listen to her. I know that sounds really silly. It's nice to have somebody just to ask questions to. She's a visual artist and a deep artist as well. I like the way she thinks. I wish I could be inside her head. I like Madonna's career, and what she's done with her family. Hide
I would really, really, really like to be a legend like Madonna. Madonna knows what to do next, and Show more
I would really, really, really like to be a legend like Madonna. Madonna knows what to do next, and when she's performing, the audience is just in awe of her. Hide
I love Adele. Her voice is just an amazing soulful sound. Her voice stays with you. I love Robyn Car Show more
I love Adele. Her voice is just an amazing soulful sound. Her voice stays with you. I love Robyn Carlsson, her "Body Talk" album is different and interesting. Hide
How do I keep slim? Having two boys definitely helps, and I love to dance. It's the best way to stay Show more
How do I keep slim? Having two boys definitely helps, and I love to dance. It's the best way to stay in shape. Hide
When I'm under stress, I do yoga. It's when I'm happiest that I have a problem with junk food.
When I'm under stress, I do yoga. It's when I'm happiest that I have a problem with junk food.
[on recording a song with boyfriend Justin Timberlake for her third album] I have to say I was a lit Show more
[on recording a song with boyfriend Justin Timberlake for her third album] I have to say I was a little nervous at first. I'm used to producers going in there and it's like work. And, I go in and I work and I do my vocals and work. And, I thought that it was awkward at first because I was nervous recording with him doing my vocals, but then I just totally forgot that he was my boyfriend, and I just said "Britney, just do the vocals, don't be nervous, don't be retarded like this." But it ended up being fine, actually. At the very end, I got the best vocals I've ever done. Hide
I love Jessica Simpson. I love her voice. She's amazing. I have her CD, and I have [Christina Aguile Show more
I love Jessica Simpson. I love her voice. She's amazing. I have her CD, and I have [Christina Aguilera's] CD. I have all of their CDs. They're amazing. You know? I have a lot of respect for them. Anybody who can be in this business... the work is so overwhelming sometimes and anybody who can do that I have a lot of respect for. Hide
Marry [Prince William]? I'd love that. Who wouldn't want to be a princess?
Marry [Prince William]? I'd love that. Who wouldn't want to be a princess?
[on her relationship with Justin Timberlake during the MMC (1989)] We were, like, 12 or 13 and it wa Show more
[on her relationship with Justin Timberlake during the MMC (1989)] We were, like, 12 or 13 and it was like, "Hi, do you like me?". It was like puppy love. Hide
I've never really wanted to go to Japan. Simply because I don't like eating fish. And I know that's Show more
I've never really wanted to go to Japan. Simply because I don't like eating fish. And I know that's very popular out there in Africa. Hide
As an artist, I would probably go on stage and bump and grind with a dancer. In real life, never.
As an artist, I would probably go on stage and bump and grind with a dancer. In real life, never.
I find it so funny that people find me so interesting. And, I hate when they're like "Define your im Show more
I find it so funny that people find me so interesting. And, I hate when they're like "Define your image." I don't know what my image is. I just do my thing. Hide
[on her career after being in the music business for more than a decade] I don't really have anythin Show more
[on her career after being in the music business for more than a decade] I don't really have anything to prove at this point. I just do it for fun and see what happens. Hide
[on being photographed without panties] Anyway, thank God for Victoria's Secret's new underwear line Show more
[on being photographed without panties] Anyway, thank God for Victoria's Secret's new underwear line! Hide
If I was to pick a cartoon character I am most like, I would say Daisy Duck, because she is very stu Show more
If I was to pick a cartoon character I am most like, I would say Daisy Duck, because she is very stubborn, she has a very feminine sense and she knows what she likes. Hide
[on her breakup with boyfriend Justin Timberlake] The most painful thing I have ever experienced was Show more
[on her breakup with boyfriend Justin Timberlake] The most painful thing I have ever experienced was that breakup. We were together so long and I had this vision. You think you're going to spend the rest of your life together. Where I come from, the woman is the homemaker, and that's how I was brought up -- you cook for your kids. Hide
Who really cares if I've had sex? It's nobody's business. Trust me, I'm not going to have a press co Show more
Who really cares if I've had sex? It's nobody's business. Trust me, I'm not going to have a press conference to announce it. If I mess up, I'm human. If I have a drink or I'm with someone, I'm human. I'm no different than anyone else my age. Hide
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