Britney Spears: Inside Her World

From the age of 12 when she burst onto the scene in Disneyʼs Mickey Mouse Club, Britney Spears has never been far from the spotlight. The “sweet as apple pie, American girl next door” had her first big hit with “Baby, One More Time”, the video to which had her dancing in a school uniform, at the age of 17. Following up the success of her first album with another number one album – “Oops I Did It Again” in 2001 – it seemed that everything she touched turned to gold, and she could do no wrong. But her dream run was destined to end at some point, and when she and boyfriend Justin Timberlake split up after a four year relationship, she responded with a drug and alcohol fueled bender in Las Vegas, marrying childhood friend Jason Alexander at the Little Chapel of Love. The marriage lasted 55 hours before being annulled. But it wasnʼt long before Brit found love again — real love this time, or so it seemed. The union with back-up dancer Kevin Federline may have produced sons Sean Preston and Jayden James, but from all reports it was flawed from the beginning. As a sign of the times, Spears informed him of her wish for a divorce in a text message! No doubt being hounded by the media, as well as having to deal with a broken heart and look after two young children contributed to Britney spiraling out of control. A custody battle ensued, and Britneyʼs behavior during this time became increasingly erratic. From partying all night, suspected alcohol and drug abuse and altercations …