Britney Spears has had many ups-and-downs throughout her career. We all remember that she had a very public meltdown in 2007. From shaving her head to beating up a car with an umbrella, the singer’s struggles played out in front of the paparazzi. Yet, she’s proven time and time again that she remains the ultimate queen of pop.
So, what has she been up to over the last 12 years? Spears has embarked on world tours, received several awards, and found happiness in her personal life. She even overcame another mental health scare in 2019. Thanks to social media, fans are lucky enough to get a peek into her everyday life. Enjoy these 20 Pics Of Britney Spears Since Her Meltdown.
20 Britney Boosts Ratings With Her Guest Appearance On How I Met Your Mother
Britney Spears’ first television appearance after her infamous performance at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards was when she guest-starred on the television show How I Met Your Mother. Spears played Abby, the love-struck receptionist, and according to NY Daily News, 10.62 million viewers tuned in to watch the episode.
19 Britney Wins Best Pop Video For "Piece of Me" At The 2008 MTV Video Music Awards
It was a great night for Britney Spears at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. The pop star beamed as she took home three Moonmen for female video, pop video, and video of the year for "Piece of Me." "Wow. I'm in shock right now. I was not expecting this!," Spears said as she accepted the award, as reported by Billboard.
18 Britney Kicks Off Circus World Tour In 2008
According to People, Britney Spears appeared on Good Morning America to perform her song “Womanizer,” and announced that she was going to embark on The Circus Starring Britney Spears 2009 Tour, which was her first North American tour after a five-year break. The highly successful tour took her to 27 cities.
17 Britney Wins The 2009 Teen Choice Award
Britney Spears proved that she was still a pop star icon when she was won a surfboard for the Ultimate Teen Choice Award in 2009. The singer took to the stage in a small, black sequined dress and thanked her fans “from the bottom” of her heart during her acceptance speech.
16 Lounging And Living The Life
Since Britney Spears returned home from her recent trip to a mental health facility, she’s been living her best life on Instagram. The singer often posts bikini pics or videos of herself twirling in sundresses. It’s refreshing to see her focus on the positive aspects of her day since overcoming her struggles.
15 Britney Receives Joint-Custody Of Her Sons In 2009
After Britney Spears had a meltdown in 2008, she lost custody of her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James. According to TMZ, she was granted joint-custody with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline in 2009. The agreement stated that the boys could join her during her tour as long as she provided lodging for Federline while on the road.
14 Britney Vacations With Sons And Boyfriend Jason Trawick
Britney Spears dated Jason Trawick from the years 2009 to 2013. The couple was often photographed spending time with her two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James. According to E! News, the four of them vacationed together in Australia when this photo was snapped. They look like a happy family to us.
13 Britney Wins MTV's Coveted Video Vanguard Award In 2011
According to MTV, Lady Gaga presented Britney Spears with the 2011 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award. The singer took to the stage to announce the award. "She taught us all how to be fearless, and the industry wouldn't be the same without her," Gaga said about Spears in the tribute.
12 Britney Performs Onstage At Her 2011 Femme Fatale Tour
In 2011, Britney embarked on her “Femme Fatale” tour, proving she was still a force to be reckoned with. The clothing designer for the tour, Zaldy Goco, told People that the concept was to present femme fatales throughout the years. “The idea to create iconic personas or disguises for Britney was really inspirational,” Goco said.
11 Britney Becomes A Judge On X Factor In 2012
The X Factor hired Britney Spears to be a judge on the show, but the singer only lasted one season. According to The Daily Mail, Spears quit after she learned that Simon Cowell wasn’t going to ask her to return for another season. Unfortunately, many critics dubbed her as “boring.”
10 Britney Records "Ooh La La" For The Smurfs 2 Soundtrack And Hits The Blue Carpet With Her Sons
Britney Spears looked fresh when she appeared on the blue carpet of the Smurfs 2 premiere. The singer attended the event with her two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James. Her song "Ooh La La" was featured on the Smurfs 2 Soundtrack. How cute are her kiddos in these pics?
9 Britney At Las Vegas Planet Hollywood In 2013
Britney Spears launched her “Britney: Piece of Me” show at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas in 2013. According to People, the run was originally slated to last two years but the show was extended for another two years because the show was in such high demand and continued to sell out.
8 Britney Accepts Award For Best Pop Artist At The 2014 People's Choice Awards
It was a big night for Britney Spears when she won the Best Pop Artist at 2014 People's Choice Awards. According to E! News, Spears gave a passionate acceptance speech. "Wow!" Spears said. "This is awesome, I was not expecting this." She went on to thank her family and her "beautiful boys" at home.
7 Britney Performs "Pretty Girls" With Iggy Azalea At The 2015 Billboard Awards
Iggy Azalea joined Britney Spears onstage to perform “Pretty Girls” at the 2015 Billboard Awards. The ladies dazzled fans with their performance and Spears turned heads in a sheer black bodysuit. According to People, the appearance marked the very first time that the singers performed the hit song live.
6 Britney Performs "Make Me" At 2016 Video Music Awards
Britney Spears reclaimed her spot as the VMA princess when she performed her song “Make Me” at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. According to Billboard, it was the first time she returned to the same stage after her disastrous performance of “Gimme More” in the midst of her public breakdown in 2007.
5 Britney Meets Back-Up Dancer Sam Asghari In 2016
Sam Asghari and Britney Spears met on the set of the music video for “Slumber Party.” According to People, Spears revealed that she found Asghari's number five-months after he had given it to her. “I was like, ‘He was really cute, this guy was really cute,’ so I called him,” she said. “He’s just a really fun, funny person.”
4 Britney Shares Glam Free Selfie On Instagram
Britney Spears shared a makeup-free photograph on Instagram, captioning the photo, “On days where I don’t get primped and made up for my show, this is the real unglammed me… so nice to meet all of you!! ? I call this my morning coffee at home look #NoMakeupMonday if you don’t count the leftover mascara under my right eye...”
3 Britney Spends A Day At Disneyland With Her Teenage Sons
Britney Spears shared a pic with her sons to Instagram, writing, “Great time at Disneyland today … but I don’t remember ever getting that wet on splash mountain ?!!! Geeez … anyhow my boys are older now, so they don’t like their picture taken ever … so I was thrilled today when they said SURE !!!!! Such a great place !!!!!”
2 Britney Takes A Mental Health Break At A Facility In 2019
After her father, Jamie Spears grew ill, Britney checked herself into a mental health facility. According to TMZ, the singer was distraught over her dad’s illness and needed to step out of the spotlight. She remained in the facility for 30 days and took a much needed mental health break.
1 Britney Gushes Over Her Boyfriend Sam On Instagram
Britney Spears took to Instagram to gush about her boyfriend, Sam Asghari, on Instagram. She posted a video and said, "I can't believe I wake up every morning to this man." She then panned the camera toward Sam, who presented her a rose with a giggle. "For me?" Spears asked, jokingly.
Sources: People.com, Instagram.com, Tmz.com, Billboard.com
