Britney Spears through the years

POSTED: 3:45 PM Nov 29 2011   UPDATED: 1:00 AM Nov 29 2012
Britney Spears at 2011 MTV Video Music Awards

Despite some hiccups along the way, Britney Spears has been a force on the pop scene for more than two decades. With the pop star turning 31 on Dec. 2, let's take a look at her career so far.