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 poses with two of her four trophies backstage at the 1999 MTV Europe awards on Nov. 11, 1999. Spears won Best Female Singer, Best Pop Act, Best Song and Best Breakthrough Act.