Despite some hiccups along the way, Britney Spears has been a force on the pop scene for more than two decades. With the pop star turning 31 on Dec. 2, let's take a look at her career so far.
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Spears performs at the 42nd annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 23, 2000. Spears was nominated in the Best New Artist category, but lost to Christina Aguliera.