Britney Spears Biographical Timeline

By Kbarthel

  • Jamie Spears father was reportedly abusive to him and his mother - 0 years

  • Jamie Spears' mother reportedly shot herself near infant brothers grave - 0 years

  • Parent, Jamie and Lynne Spears married - 0 years

  • Brother Bryan Spears Birth - 0 years

  • Older Brother Bryan Was Born with Bacterial Lung Infection - 0 years

    Had to be hooked to an IV for one week until the infection cleared up.

  • Lynne Filed for Divorce and Requested a Temporary Restraining Order Against Jamie - 0 years

    Father, Jamie Spears is an alcoholic. Reconciled after Lynne became pregnant with Britney.
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    Britney lived with an alcoholic and "mean" father (Traumatic)- Birth to 17 years

  • President Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest - 0 years

  • Sandra Day O'Connor - First Woman Supreme Court Justice- 0 years

  • Birth- 0 years

  • Birth- 0 years

    Born in McComb, MIss.

  • President Reagan's 2nd Inauguration - 3 years

  • Singing Debut at Kindergarten Graduation -5 years

  • Iran-Contra scandal breaks - 4 years

    White House is forced to reveal secret arms-for-hostages deals.

  • Space shuttle Challenger explodes - 4 years

  • US bombs military bases in Libya - 4 years

    Attempt to deter terrorist attacks.

  • Reagan challenges Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to ―tear down wall‖ and open Eastern Europe - 5 years

  • Reagan and Gorbachev sign the first arms-control agreement - 6 years

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    Criticized by father about her looks - childhood (Traumatic)- teen years

  • George H.W. Bush becomes 41st President - 7 years

  • Oil Tanker Exxon Mobile spills 10 million gallons of oil - 7 years

  • US invades Panama to capture Gen. Manuel Noriega - 8 years

    Previously had been indicted in the U.S. on drug trafficking charges.

  • First Audition for Mickey Mouse Club - 8 years

    Was rejected for being too young.

  • Persian Gulf War begins - 8 years

  • Understudy for off-Broadway Production "Ruthless" - 9 years

    Understudy for lead role.

  • Moved with Mom and Younger Sister to New York for Performing Arts School - 10 years

    Father and older brother stayed in Kentwood.

  • US leads military operation "Desert Storm" in Kuwait- 9 years

  • Sister Jamie Lynn Spears Birth - 9 years

  • Iraq accepts terms of UN ceasefire - 9 years

  • US and Soviet Union sign treaty to reduce nuclear weapons - 9 years

  • First Appearance on Star Search - 10 years

    Wins first round, but loses second round.

  • End to Cold War - 10 years

  • Acquittal of 4 white police officers in Rodney King case - 10 years

  • Auditions and is Accepted for Mickey Mouse Club - 11 years

  • Bill Clinton becomes 42nd US President - 11 years

  • Bomb explodes in basement of World Trade Center - 11 years

  • 80 Cult Members die in Waco, Tx fire - 11 years

    51-day stand-off with federal agents at Branch Davidian compound.

  • Mickey Mouse Club is canceled - 12 years

    Britney moves back home to Kentwood, LA.

  • Allowed to drink alcohol with her mother on occasion - 13 years

    Ch 8. Trauma Experienced in Adolescence. Erick Erickson's Identity vs Role Confusion. Britney is participating in risky behavior with underage drinking. Britney was experiencing parentification from mom treating her like an equal with alcohol use and responsibility of her career.

  • President Clinton's 2nd Inauguration - 15 years

  • Signed to Jive Records - 16 years

    Records debut album, "Hit Me Baby One Time" in Sweden.

  • President Clinton denies relations with Monica Lewinsky - 16 years

  • Vote to Impeach President Clinton on perjury - 17 years

    House of Representatives votes to impeach President Clinton on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.

  • First Concert Tour - 17 years

    Opens for N'Sync.

  • Appearance on Sitcom, "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", as Herself - 17 years

  • Builds a Home In Kentwood, Louisiana - 17 years

  • Brother Bryan Moved to New York after College - 17 years

  • Bryan Became Manager for Spears Family Interests - 17 years

  • Single Debuts at No. 1 - 17 years

    "Hit Me Baby One More Time" hits No. 1.

  • Columbine School Shooting - 17 years

  • Senate acquits Clinton of Impeachment charges - 18 years

  • Hosts and Performs on Saturday Night Live - 18 years

  • Second Album Sells 20 Million Copies Worldwide - 18 years

    Sophomore Album, "Oops!...I Did It Again".

  • Publicly Dating Justin Timberlake from N'Sync - 18 years

  • Signs 2 Year Deal with Pepsi - 19 years

  • Buys A Hollywood Hills Estate - 19 years

  • Abortion from Justin Timberlake's Child (Abortion Traumatic Event) - 19 years

    My religion does not agree with abortion, but I will need to utilize beneficence when working with the client.
    A traumatic event from CH. 8 - Engaging in risky sexual behavior. Britney is having an abortion in secret without any support. She was pushed by her boyfriend to do so though she was against it.

  • George W. Bush wins controversial ballot count for 43rd President - 19 years

  • Performs at MTV Music Awards - 19 years

    Performs the hit, "I'm a Slave 4 U" with a python on her shoulders.

  • US was attacked, World Trade Center and Pentagon attacked - 19 years

  • US and Britain launch air attacks in Afghanistan - 19 years

    Taliban failed to hand over Osama bin Laden, suspected of terrorist attacks on 9/11.

  • Releases Third Album "Britney" - 19 years

  • Purchased a New York City Penthouse - 20 years

  • Parents, Jamie and Lynne Spears Divorce With Britney's Encouragement - 20 years -

  • George W. Bush declares war against states with weapons of mass destruction - 20 years

  • Hosts and Performs on "Saturday Night Live" for Second Time - 20 years

  • Releases Her Film "Crossroads" - 20

  • Justin Timberlake ends Relationship over text (Traumatic Event)- 20 years

  • President Bush creates new cabinet of Homeland Security - 19 years

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    Unwanted media scrutiny and attention (Traumatic) - 22 - 26 years

    Ch. 8 Trauma Experienced in Adolescence. We cannot discount her teen trauma caused by her unwanted abortion and subsequent breakup. This could have led to her risky behaviors and behavioral outbursts.

  • Space shuttle Columbia explodes upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere - 21 years

  • US and Britain wage war on Iraq - 21 years

  • Performs with Madonna at MTV Music Awards - 21 years

    Performs "Like a Virgin" with Madonna and kisses her.

  • Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame - 21 years

  • Releases Fourth Album, " In the Zone" - 21 years

  • Releases her First Fragrance, "Curious" - 22 years

  • Buys Malibu Home - 22 years

  • Jamie Went to Rehab for Alcohol Abuse - 23 years

  • 4 hurricanes devastate Florida and other Southern states - 22 years

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    Britney admits to using Adderral during the mid 2000's for partying and to lessen her depression - 23 -26 years

    Ch. 8 Trauma Experienced in Adolescence. Her depression may have been impacted by the trauma of her teen abortion and subsequent breakup leading her to use Adderral for her depression.

  • Marries Childhood Friend - 22 years

    She marries her childhood friend Jason Allen Alexander in Las Vegas. The marriage is annulled 55 hours later.

  • Marries Her Backup Dancer, Kevin Federline - 22 years

  • Fires Her Longtime Manager Larry Rudolph - 22 years

  • Releases "Greatest Hits My Prerogative" - 22 years

  • Sister Jamie Lynn Starred on Nickelodeon Sitcom "Zoey 101" - 23 years

    Show ran from 2005-2008

  • Bryan Became a Co-Producer of Sitcom "Zoey 101" - 23 years

  • Period: to

    Experienced Postpartum Depression (Traumatic Event)- 24 - 26 years

  • Banned From the Oscars - 23 years

    Banned along with Paris Hilton and Pamela Anderson because they did not want the awards show to become a sideshow.

  • Confirms 1st Pregnancy - 23 years

  • Her Realty TV Show, "Chaotic" Airs - 23 years

    Reality TV show with her husband, Kevin Federline

  • While Pregnant She Vomits in Hotel Pool - 23 years

  • Paris Hilton Declares She Would Be a Better Mom Than Britney - 23 years

  • Hurricane Katrina - 23 years

    Wreaks catastrophic damage on
    Mississippi and Louisiana; 80% of New Orleans is flooded.

  • Britney Gives Birth to son - 23 years

  • Photos Are Released of Britney Driving with Her Son on Her Lap - 24 years

  • Son Falls Out of High Chair at Home - 24 years

    Britney is questioned by Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services.

  • Appears on Late Show with Letterman to Announce Her 2nd Pregnancy - 24 years

  • Gives Birth to 2nd Son - 24 years

  • Files For Divorce From Kevin - 24 years

  • Loses Custody of Her Sons to Her Ex Husband - 25 years

  • Releases her 5th Album "Blackout" - 25 years

  • Buys Beverly Hills Villa - 25 years

  • Jamie Lynn, at 16 years old, Announced her Pregnancy - 26 years

  • Nancy Pelosi becomes first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives -

  • Checks Into a Rehab Clinic (Traumatic Event) - 25 years

    Checks in and then out the next day.

  • Shaves Off Her Hair At An LA Salon - 25 years

  • Reaches Divorce Settlement with Kevin - 25 years

  • Divorce is Finalized - 25 years

  • Performs "Gimme More" at MTV Music Awards - 25 years

    Was said to be a less-than-stellar performance.

  • Involuntary Psychiatric Hold in Hospital (Traumatic Event)- 26 years

  • Visitation Rights With Her Sons Are Suspended - 26 years

    Due to an encounter with the police.

  • Released from Psychiatric Hold - 26 years

  • Regains Visitation Rights With Children - 26 years

    Visitation increases over the next few years.

  • Set a Record in the Guinness World Book of Records - 27 years

    For the youngest female artist to have 5 albums debut at No. 1.

  • Conservatorship Began (Traumatic Event) - 26 years

    Britney's Father was placed in charge of her conservatorship putting him in control of her personal and professional life as well as her finances.

  • Britney Was Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder (Traumatic Event) - 36 years

    During her Involuntary Psychiatric hold, she was diagnosed as having Bipolar Disorder.
  • Period: to

    Britney lived under Conservatorship with controlling father - 26 - 39 years

  • Wins 3 Awards at MTV Music Awards - 26 years

    Does not perform.

  • Lead Single, "Womanizer" Hits No. 1 in Top 100 - 26 years

  • Barack Obama becomes first African American elected President of the US - 26 years

  • Releases 6th Album "Circus" - 27 years

  • Confirms She is Dating Her Agent - 27 years

  • Bryan Married Graciella Sanchez - 28 years

  • Begins "Circus Tour" - 27 years

  • Michael Jackson dies - 27 years

  • Sonia Sotomayor, first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice and 3rd woman to serve on the court - 27 years

  • "As The World Ends" Reaches No. 3 on Top Billboard Charts - 29 years

  • President Obama announces intentions to reduce federal deficit by $400 billion over 10 years - 29 years

  • Releases 7th Album "Femme Fatale" - 29 years

  • Opens "Femme Fatale Tour" - 29 years

  • Judge for 2 Seasons of "The X Factor" - 29 years

  • Launched 4 Year Las Vegas Residency - 31 years

  • Buys a Westlake Village Home - 30 years

  • Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting - 31 years

  • Releases 8th Album "Britney Jean" - 32 years

  • Jamie Lynn Began Music Career - 31 years

  • Boston Marathon Bombing - 31 years

  • President Obama confirms spyware PRISM used on US citizens - 31 years

  • Edward Snowden comes forward as source of NSA leaks - 31 years

  • Shooting of Michael Brown, unarmed 18 year old - 32 years

    Grand jury did not indict police officer.

  • Buys A Thousand Oaks Estate - 33 years

  • Bryan's Wife, Graciella, Filed for Divorce - 33 years

    They have one daughter together.

  • Same Sex Marriage is legalized - 33 years

  • Release 9th and Final Album "Glory" - 34 years

  • Pulse Night Club Shooting (LGBTQ Club) - 34 years

  • Hurricane Irma hits Florida and Caribbean Islands- 35 years

  • Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico - 35 years

  • US drops bombs on Syria - 35 years

  • Hurricane Harvey hits Texas and Louisiana - 35 years

  • Film producer Harvey Weinstein is accused of sexual harassment - 35 years

  • Trump becomes 45th President - 35 years

  • Deadliest Mass shooting in Las Vegas - 35 years

  • Last Public Performance at Close of Residency - 36 years

  • Accepted GLAAD Vanguard Award - 36 years

  • Jamie Spears Suffered a Near-Fatal Colon Rupture (Traumatic Event)- 36 years

  • #FreeBritney Gains Momentum - 37 years

    Fans began the movement to release her from the Conservatorship.

  • Jamie Lynn Announced Her Role on Netflix Show, Steel Magnolias - 37 years

  • Checked Into Mental Health Facility (Traumatic Event) - 37 years

    Also canceled her 2nd Las Vegas Residency before checking into the facility.

  • Longest government shutdown - 37 years

  • VP Mike Pence orders NASA to fly Americans to the moon within 5 years - 37 years

  • Jeffrey Epstein is found mysteriously dead in prison cell - 37 years

  • Impeachment Inquiry against Donald Trump will begin - 37 years

  • President Trump is Impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives - 38 years

  • Court Filing to Remove Her Father As Conservator (Traumatic Event) - 38 years

  • Released 3 New Singles - 38 years

  • Relationship with Mom Lynne is Broken - 38 years

  • First US case of Covid 19 - 38 years

  • Kobe Bryant and daughter die in helicopter crash - 38 years

  • Henry Epstein is found guilty of rape - 38 years

  • World Health Organization declares COVID-19 as a global pandemic (Traumatic Event)- 38 years

  • Trump declares National Emergency freeing up $50 billion in disaster relief funds - 38 years

  • George Floyd, an African American was murdered during arrest by officer - 38 years

  • Jamie Lynn Releases Memoir "Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring it Out" - 39 years

  • Joe Biden become 46th President - 39 years

  • Trump Supporters storm the US Capital - 39 years

  • US withdraws troops from Afghanistan - 39 years

  • Conservatorship is Ended by LA Judge - 39 years

  • Britney Marries Sam Asghari - 40 years

  • Buys a Calabasas Home - 40 years

  • Miscarriage (Traumatic Event) - 40 years

  • Sam Asghari Files for Divorce (Traumatic Event) - 40 years

  • Uvalde, Texas school shooting - 40 years old

  • Released Her Book, "The Woman in Me" - 41 years

  • Sister Jamie Lynn Starred in Film "Zoey 102" - 41 years

  • Britney is Open to Reconciliation with mom, Lynne - 42 years

  • Gay Pride Parade Los Angeles - 41 years

  • Attacks on Israel by Hamas leaders in Palestine - 41 years

  • South Africa filed a case against Israel at the ICJ, under the Genocide Convention - 42 years

  • Severe Humanitarian Crisis in Palestine - 42 years

    Over 30,000 Palestinians killed, over 12,500 children and 7,000 women, with another 7,000 presumed dead or missing under the rubble. Millions displaced, infrastructure is destroyed, many are now dying of famine if not bombing.