Unforgettable Britney Spears Moments _ HIGHLIGHTS
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00:00 ♪ Tell me baby, 'cause I need to know now ♪
00:05 ♪ What we got ♪
00:06 - I work the cash register and clean the tables
00:09 and help the customers.
00:10 - Some people from NSYNC and Christina Aguilera,
00:13 she was there.
00:14 And it was just so cool to see everyone.
00:15 - Memorable Britney Spears moments that surprised everyone.
00:20 The first Mickey Mouse Club appearance.
00:23 ♪ Baby, baby, when I look at you ♪
00:26 ♪ I feel the warm feeling inside ♪
00:28 - The show that began everything.
00:30 In 1992, Spears got her most memorable significant gig
00:34 while featuring on the Mickey Mouse Club
00:36 and providing watchers with a brief look
00:38 at her numerous gifts and charm.
00:40 - I eat so much.
00:42 After the crawfish, I had a club sandwich,
00:44 then I had a pizza.
00:45 - She joined cast individuals,
00:47 including future BF Justin Timberlake,
00:50 Christina Aguilera, Keri Russell, and Ryan Gosling.
00:53 We can't forget her famous appearance
00:55 on the Mickey Mouse Club.
00:56 On top of the fact that she flaunted her singing abilities,
00:58 she ended up being a skilled dancer.
01:00 As a matter of fact, dancing has been an immense part
01:03 of her profession with numerous noteworthy performances
01:06 that have left us in awe.
01:07 Baby One More Time video released.
01:10 ♪ Hit me baby one more time ♪
01:12 - Spears turned into a commonly recognized name
01:15 when Baby One More Time, a single from her debut album,
01:18 overwhelmed the world.
01:19 The secondary school set cut is one of the most
01:22 unmistakable music recordings ever.
01:24 But let's be real, Baby One More Time
01:25 is not just a music video.
01:26 It's an iconic piece of art that shaped our teenage years,
01:29 from the schoolgirl outfit
01:30 to the synchronized dance moves in the hallway.
01:33 We all wanted to be Britney Spears.
01:34 It's a catchy song and we can't resist singing along
01:37 and doing the arm motions every time it comes on at a party.
01:40 ♪ Don't you know I still believe ♪
01:44 ♪ That you will be here ♪
01:47 - Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake
01:49 become America's sweethearts.
01:51 Friends since their Mickey Mouse Club days,
01:53 Spears and NSYNC boy bander Justin Timberlake
01:55 were in a romantic relationship from '98 until 2002.
01:59 These two seemed like a match made in pop star heaven
02:01 to their adoring public.
02:03 First Grammy Awards appearance.
02:05 Grammy winner and eight time nominated artist
02:07 was once a rookie and graced the honor show
02:10 in a bend embracing, breathtaking Randolph Duke outfit.
02:14 ♪ I'm a superstar ♪
02:16 ♪ Don't you miss me ♪
02:18 ♪ Can't you hear me ♪
02:20 - While walking down the red carpet in February of 2000,
02:23 Spears stunned fans in the old Hollywood-esque look
02:26 with the dress she matched a fur piece
02:28 from Oscar de la Renta, silver heels,
02:30 and a shimmering diamond necklace.
02:32 Slay.
02:33 Super Bowl halftime show with Aerosmith.
02:35 During the 2001 Super Bowl face-off
02:37 between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants,
02:40 Spears made an epic appearance
02:42 during the Kings of Rock and Pop halftime show
02:44 which was headlined by Aerosmith and NSYNC.
02:47 (upbeat music)
02:52 Spears, Nelly, and Mary J. Blige
02:54 all joined the talented group as special guests for a medley.
02:57 Fans will recall how Spears lent her vocal talent
02:59 to a rendition of "Walk This Way"
03:01 while singing with Steven Tyler
03:02 and wearing a low-cut black crop top
03:04 and low-waisted white pants with black stripes on the sides.
03:07 For the performance, Spears once again showed off
03:08 her vocal talents and dancing skills
03:10 all in early aughts fashion.
03:11 MTV VMA's performance with Snake.
03:14 Who could ever forget Spears' 2001 MTV VMA
03:17 I'm a Slave for You performance
03:19 when she brought out a real living snake
03:21 to accompany her choreography routine.
03:23 ♪ Get ready, ready ♪
03:24 ♪ I'm an aminate ♪
03:27 Spears sang, danced, and emphasized her washboard abs
03:30 in a lime green halter top
03:31 with a massive serpent wrapped around her body,
03:34 standing out as one of the most memorable
03:36 VMA performances ever.
03:37 This only amplified Spears' dedication
03:39 to her craft and talents.
03:40 After all, who else could perform such an extensive routine?
03:43 Hit impressive vocal notes
03:45 and carry an a-melanistic Burmese python all at once.
03:48 Spears kisses Madonna on MTV VMA stage, 2003.
03:53 ♪ I couldn't hurt you when it looked so good ♪
03:58 Throughout her career, Spears has often cited Madonna
04:01 as a major inspiration and influence
04:03 on her artistry and music.
04:04 At the MTV VMA's in 2003, Spears locked lips with her idol
04:08 after the two sang and danced together on stage.
04:11 The quick mid-performance kiss made headlines
04:12 in the days following it,
04:14 and Spears sat down for an interview
04:15 with CNN at the time.
04:16 In the interview, the circus singer said,
04:18 "I didn't know it was gonna be that long and everything."
04:20 She added that she and Madonna decided to just feel it out
04:23 and see what happens during the performance
04:25 and that they thought of the idea
04:26 while rehearsing for the show.
04:28 - This is seriously something I've dreamt about
04:29 since I was a little girl.
04:30 I cannot believe this just like freaking happened.
04:33 ♪ They say I'm crazy, got no sin ♪
04:37 ♪ There's no one who can make me like God, let me break ♪
04:42 - You know, it's hard for me, so I'm excited,
04:45 but I'm gonna have to beat up Simon a couple of times.
04:49 I think it's the same person.
04:51 (laughs)
04:52 ♪ Someday I will understand ♪
04:56 - Memorable Britney Spears moments
04:58 that surprised everyone, part two.
05:01 The controversial Rolling Stone cover.
05:03 - Rolling Stone magazine celebrated the age of Britney Spears
05:06 with a sexy cover story.
05:07 She's already had a number one single and CD,
05:09 and she's the new face and body of Tommy Hilfiger.
05:11 - Spears has appeared on tons of magazine covers
05:14 throughout her career,
05:15 but one of her most extraordinary cover shots
05:17 is the one for the April 1999 issue of Rolling Stone.
05:21 (upbeat music)
05:23 Since its introduction,
05:28 the pic of then 18-year-old Spears lying on a bed
05:31 with pink sheets while wearing a dark bra top,
05:33 spotted white short shorts,
05:35 and holding a Teletubbies stuffed toy and cornet telephone
05:39 has been seen as a highly controversial picture.
05:42 - If I had a 17-year-old daughter,
05:44 she would not be walking out of the house like that.
05:46 - I think it's a shameful business, 17-year-old girl.
05:48 - To make matters significantly creepier,
05:50 the main story was named
05:52 Inside the Heart, Brain, and Bedroom of a Teen Dream,
05:54 which many fans actually see as indecent to this day,
05:58 considering her age at the time
06:00 and the rumor that she was pressured
06:02 into posing for the shot and never consented to it.
06:04 - This is kind of Britney's first time out,
06:06 first time seen.
06:08 I thought by choosing a female photographer,
06:10 it would make her feel more comfortable.
06:12 - Allegedly, the photographer was told
06:15 that Britney felt awkward with the steamy photograph.
06:17 September 2000, MTV VMA performance.
06:20 ♪ Bad girl comes on and tells me ♪
06:24 ♪ How tight my skirt should be ♪
06:28 Britney Spears wowed the crowd
06:29 at Radio City Music Hall in 2000.
06:32 At the VMAs, she ripped off a suit
06:34 to reveal a glitzy flesh-tone number
06:36 after performing the Rolling Stones classic, "Satisfaction,"
06:39 before launching into her hit, "Oops, I Did It Again."
06:42 ♪ Oops, I did it again ♪
06:45 ♪ I'm weak with your heart ♪
06:48 The moment will go down in MTV history,
06:50 but it definitely wasn't the last time
06:51 she made buzzed about waves at the awards show.
06:54 Iconic matching denim outfit with Justin Timberlake.
06:57 Spears affirmed her relationship
06:59 with previous masquiteer, Justin Timberlake, in 1999,
07:02 after the two opened up to the world.
07:04 - We have fun, we love what we're doing,
07:05 so it doesn't even feel like work, seriously.
07:07 I love what I do, so that's what matters.
07:09 - Yeah, and Justin, how?
07:11 - Yeah, I agree.
07:12 - In 2001, she got serious about their romance
07:15 in an interview with The Observer.
07:17 - We're lucky individuals to get to do something
07:19 that we love to do.
07:20 Not many people can say that.
07:22 So, you're not gonna see us complaining.
07:24 We're having a good time.
07:25 - Maybe their most memorable outfits
07:26 must be their matching all-denim ensemble,
07:29 worn to the American Music Grants in 2001.
07:31 As the powerful pair graced the red carpet,
07:33 the two of them wore entirely denim pieces,
07:35 even down to a portion of the embellishments,
07:37 with Spears killing it in a strapless denim outfit
07:40 and shining silver belt and Timberlake
07:42 wearing a classic Canadian tuxedo look.
07:45 February 2002, Britney Spears stars in "Crossroads."
07:49 ♪ The best thing about being a woman ♪
07:53 - Music will always be in my heart and my soul,
07:55 but I think there's definitely a part of me.
07:57 - Spears made her big screen debut
07:59 starring in the Shonda Rhimes-penned dramedy "Crossroads"
08:02 alongside Zoe Saldana, Taron Manning, and Anson Mount.
08:05 A 20-year-old Britney made her acting debut
08:08 in the 2002 cult classic,
08:09 which also stars Zoe Saldana and Taron Manning.
08:12 - She also performed songs from her third studio album,
08:15 "Britney," including "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman."
08:17 January 2004, "Harmful" video debuts.
08:21 Spears continued being a music video
08:22 awe-inspiring phenomenon when she debuted the clip
08:24 for the snappy dance hit "Toxic."
08:27 ♪ There's no escape ♪
08:28 ♪ I can't wait ♪
08:30 ♪ I need it ♪
08:31 ♪ Baby, get me in ♪
08:33 ♪ You're dangerous ♪
08:34 - A favorite from her fourth studio collection, "In the Zone."
08:37 "Toxic" landed Spears her first and only Grammy,
08:40 and she won in the best dance recording category,
08:42 "Gimme More" at the MTV VMAs.
08:45 - It's Britney, bitch.
08:46 (upbeat music)
08:49 ♪ I see you ♪
08:53 - Spears endured a tumultuous year in 2007
08:56 that included shaving her head in front of the paparazzi
08:59 and entering rehab.
09:00 She returned to her old stomping grounds
09:02 for a performance of "Gimme More"
09:03 at the VMAs that year, but the lackluster result
09:06 wasn't the comeback she probably hoped for.
09:08 Spears debuted her fifth studio album, "Blackout,"
09:10 in October 2007.
09:12 Despite the VMAs mishap,
09:13 the edgy work is considered a critical darling.
09:16 October 2008, Britney Spears releases "Womanizer."
09:19 Spears was well on her way to dominating the pop scene again
09:22 after releasing "Womanizer," the lead single
09:24 from her successful sixth studio album, "Circus."
09:28 The track was accompanied in a lively video
09:29 featuring Spears in a variety of costumes
09:32 and was the first Britney Spears song
09:33 to top the Billboard Hot 100 charts
09:35 since 1999's "Baby One More Time."
09:37 ♪ Baby ♪
09:39 - Lucia Wagner! - Pop!
09:40 - We're gonna be late.
09:41 - Britney Spears' Hollywood movie almost destroyed her life.
09:45 The iconic Britney Spears will always be best known
09:48 for her success in music.
09:50 (upbeat music)
09:52 And her stage presence.
09:55 ♪ So for me ♪
09:57 ♪ You're the one in me ♪
09:59 But Spears' career featured several notable components.
10:03 She was a TV star as a youngster,
10:05 a reality star for a moment in her transition phase,
10:08 and even a film star for a singular role.
10:11 That lone film was none other than "Crossroads,"
10:14 a film that looked to capitalize
10:15 on Spears' massive music success.
10:18 ♪ I think I did it again ♪
10:21 The industry has done this before,
10:23 and for Spears, it was an opportunity
10:25 to do something new and fun.
10:26 I mean, at least that's what she thought.
10:28 - I think sometimes people take things too seriously,
10:30 and it's like, you know, it's all fun.
10:32 - The film added young stars like Zoe Saldana
10:34 and Justin Long, and though it was a success
10:37 at the box office, Britney had a tough time on set.
10:40 But don't worry, she's not the only one
10:42 who struggled with acting.
10:43 Britney Spears has always been a performer
10:45 and entertainer, first and foremost.
10:47 Her ability to captivate audiences
10:49 with her undeniable talent and stage presence
10:51 is what truly set her apart from many other artists.
10:54 ♪ And I'm so into you ♪
10:58 ♪ You got that something ♪
10:59 That being said, it's no surprise
11:01 that her foray into acting was met with mixed reviews.
11:03 Her role as Lucy in "Crossroads"
11:05 may not have been her most critically acclaimed performance,
11:08 but it certainly added to her already impressive resume.
11:11 And let's not forget, she also received
11:13 a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress
11:16 for her role in the film.
11:17 I mean, even winning a worst award
11:19 can't take away from the fact that Britney Spears
11:21 is an undeniable force in the music industry.
11:24 So while some may criticize her acting abilities,
11:27 there's no denying that Britney
11:28 has always been unapologetically herself
11:30 and has never shied away from trying new things.
11:33 - I think it does put me, like, it makes me happy.
11:36 - And for that, she should be applauded.
11:38 "Crossroads" marked Britney's cinematic debut in 2002,
11:41 presenting a departure from her musical career
11:44 into the world of acting.
11:46 Starring in her first major motion picture
11:48 was a tall task for Britney, and in her new memoir,
11:51 the star opened up about her time on set.
11:53 Sadly, it was not the best experience for her.
11:55 - My problem wasn't with anyone involved in the production,
11:58 but with what acting did to my mind.
12:00 I think I started method acting,
12:01 only I didn't know how to break out of my character.
12:04 I really became this other person.
12:05 Some people do method acting,
12:07 but they're usually aware of the fact that they're doing it,
12:09 but I didn't have any separation at all,
12:11 the star wrote, per People.
12:13 - Britney went on to explain that her immersion
12:15 into the character affected her personal life as well.
12:18 "I ended up walking differently,
12:19 "carrying myself differently, talking differently.
12:22 "I was someone else for months while I filmed 'Crossroads,'
12:25 "still to this day, I bet the girls I shot that movie with
12:28 "think she's a little quirky.
12:30 "If they thought that, they were right," she continued.
12:32 But despite the challenges,
12:34 Britney saw it as an opportunity for growth and learning.
12:37 It's clear that Britney's time at the crossroads
12:39 of her musical and acting career
12:41 was a turning point for her,
12:42 both personally and professionally.
12:44 And even though it may not have been the smoothest ride,
12:47 it led her to become the multi-talented
12:49 and resilient artist she is today.
12:51 So next time you find yourself at a crossroad in life,
12:54 just remember that it could be your chance
12:56 for growth and self-discovery too.
12:58 "Crossroads" remains the only film on Britney's career,
13:02 save for some fun cameo spots.
13:04 In her memoir, Spears talked about how relieved she was
13:07 to walk away from acting.
13:08 "That was pretty much the beginning and end
13:10 "of my acting career, and I was relieved.
13:12 "I imagine there are people in the acting field
13:14 "who have dealt with something like that,
13:15 "where they had trouble separating themselves
13:17 "from a character."
13:18 Spears also noted that the experience
13:20 has left her being more mindful
13:22 about the way she has since approached things.