- 2007
Britney's Blackout
One day after Spears is ordered to pay $120,000 in lawyer fees for Federline, her new album Blackout receives critical approval and strong early sales. It sells 290,000 copies in its first week, entering at No.2 on Billboard's 200 album chart.
- 2008
Britney in Crisis
After appearing late to court regarding her custody battle with Federline, Spears locks herself in a room with her youngest son Jayden at her L.A. home and refuses to hand him over to Federline. After a four-hour standoff, Spears is taken out on a gurney (left) and hospitalized for mental evaluation. Custody of the children, Preston, 2, and Jayden, 1, is transferred to Federline (In July, Federline retains sole custody). Less than 24 hours later, Spears, who is reportedly diagnosed as bipolar, is released from the hospital.
Lynne & Jamie to the Rescue
Spears is hospitalized again for psychiatric evaluation. "She went willingly. It was like something in her heart was telling her she should go. She knew something was wrong," constant confidant Sam Lutfi tells PEOPLE. But Spears' parents, Jamie and Lynne, battle Lutfi over who decides what is best for Spears. On Feb. 1, Jamie gains legal control over his daughter's affairs, and they are granted a restraining order against Lutfi – who Lynne claims used drugs and insults to control Spears. On Feb. 6, Spears is released early from the UCLA psych ward.
Britney's Steady Return
Britney's back at work! Despite the drama in her life, Spears makes a guest appearance on CBS's How I Met Your Mother. The pop star plays a receptionist that falls for one of the show's main characters, played by Josh Radnor (left). "She was hilarious in the table-read, and I got to see her do the run-through as well, and she was great," cast member Jason Segal. In May, Spears, who reportedly reunites with manager Larry Rudolph, reprises her HIMYM role to strong reviews.
Photo Credits
BIOGRAPHY (top to bottom): amazon.com; DTD/BuzzFoto; CBS
- Name
- Britney Spears
- Birth Date
- December 02, 1981
- Birth Place
- Kentwood, La.
- Heart Monitor
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Adnan Ghalib, ex-boyfriend (2007 to 2008)
Isaac Cohen, ex-boyfriend (Jan. 2007)
Kevin Federline, ex-husband (2004 to Nov. 2006)
Jason Alexander, ex-husband (Jan. 3 to 5, 2004; 55 hours, annulled)
Justin Timberlake, ex-boyfriend (2000 to 2002)
