Britney Spears Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Britney Spears

• Is Britney Spears a smoker? – Yes.

• Britney Spears does consume alcohol.

• By the age of nine, she had already achieved great success as a gymnast.

• During Britney’s childhood, she was eliminated in the second round of the talent show Star Search.

• Britney tried out for The Mickey Mouse Club, but her age made her ineligible for selection. However, Disney was so impressed by her performance that they recommended her to an agent. As a result, Britney and her mother decided to relocate to New York.

• For a span of two seasons, Britney, accompanied by Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling, and actress Keri Russell, made appearances on a Children’s Variety show.

• In 1999, Britney rose to fame when she released the song ‘Baby One More Time’, which was initially intended for TLC.

• Originally, the part of Daisy Duke in Dukes of Hazzard was intended for Britney Spears, but it ended up being given to Jessica Simpson.

• Justin Timberlake cited infidelity as the reason behind his breakup with Britney Spears, although this has not been officially verified. It is worth noting that the model featured in his music video for “Cry Me a River” bears a remarkable resemblance to Britney.

• Britney’s fragrance line holds such significance that it captures a substantial portion of 34% in the Celebrity Perfume Market.

• In 2001, Shonda Rhymes, the mastermind behind popular TV series such as “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” penned the screenplay for “Crossroads,” Spears’ debut and final film. This venture proved to be a commercial triumph.

• Britney was pranked by her “Crossroads” co-star, Anson Mount, who pulled a mischievous stunt prior to their highly-anticipated on-screen kiss. Anson cunningly consumed a spoonful of garlic with the intention of repulsing Britney.

• Taking charge of creative control in her fourth album, “In the Zone,” she showcased the globally successful hit, “Toxic.”

• For the majority of the first decade in the twenty-first century, Britney held the title of the highest-selling artist.

• In 2001, PETA removed her as a significant spokesperson after she incorporated a python and a caged tiger in her performance at the MTV Video Awards Show.

• Soprano is Britney’s vocal classification.

• Fortunately, she has been fortunate that her houses did not catch fire, despite her extreme carelessness that left very little room for chance.

• Proposals for the songs ‘Telephone’ (which was later produced with Lady Gaga and Beyonce) and ‘Umbrella’ (that Rihanna rocked!) were declined by her.

• Jason Alexander and Spears’ marriage lasted only approximately 55 hours, making it the shortest marriage in history. However, it was annulled shortly after.

• Both Britney and J. Timberlake exchanged custom-made toilet seats featuring their own faces, which amounted to a total cost of $21,000.

• After her divorce from Kevin Federline in 2007 and the passing of her aunt, Britney faced a challenging period in her life. Due to her absence during court trials, she lost custody of her children. In a surprising turn of events, she shaved her head and infamously confronted the Paparazzi with an umbrella.

• During holidays, her favorite pastime is unwinding and enjoying quality moments with her sons.

• Britney has garnered recognition and celebration for her musical achievements through six MTV Music Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, and one Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for her 2005 hit “Toxic.”

• The duration of her song ‘3’ is 3 minutes and 33 seconds, whether it was intentional or coincidental.

• Britney made a guest appearance on the highly acclaimed television series ‘How I Met Your Mother’.

• Britney holds the title of the highest-paid reality show judge, having received a whopping $15 million for her appearance on ‘X-Factor’.

• Her Grandmother being British, she was intrigued when her psychic claimed that the bed she purchased once belonged to Britney in a previous life as a princess of the British Empire.

• Unbeknownst to Britney Spears, her mic was inadvertently left on as she unintentionally unleashed a string of expletives and yelled at the crew moments before her performance.

• Before achieving stardom in the music industry, Britney had a stint in Broadway and even served as Natalie Portman’s understudy for the off-Broadway production of Ruthless!.

• In collaboration with her mother, Lynne Irene, Spears has co-authored a book titled “Heart to Heart.” This book delves into the life of Britney Spears. Lynne, who is also the author of “A Mother’s Gift” and “Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World,” contributes her writing expertise to this project.

• When Kevin Federline’s then present girlfriend Shar Jackson was already pregnant with his baby, she began dating him.

• Britney has gained a notorious reputation for lip-syncing during her live or televised performances.

• On eBay, a passionate fan managed to sell her remaining sandwich for a whopping $500. Meanwhile, another devoted fan went to great lengths to have the remaining drops of his favorite juice shipped all the way to Germany, ensuring that not even a tiny bit was wasted before it reached him.

• At the conclusion of the 2003 MTV Music Awards, Madonna’s kisses with both Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera garnered more attention and popularity than the actual event.

• During her emotional break-down hiatus from 2008 to 2011, Spears remained without a cellphone.

• Upon her return in 2011, she quickly rose to the third position in terms of having the highest number of albums ranked at number one.

• Her dogs bear names and breeds that reflect her British and Maltese heritage. Among them, she owns a Yorkshire Terrier named ‘London’ and a white Maltese dog named ‘Lacy’.