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21 Photos of Britney Spears That Prove She Ruled the Early 2000s
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with Britney Spears. She was my absolute favorite singer, my idol, and the person I wanted to be when I grew up. (I wasn't a particularly logical child.) Spears still has a special place in my heart, and I'm thrilled to see that she's made it out of the early '00s and into today's pop music scene. As much as I adore Spears' newest tunes (I could listen to "Perfume" on repeat for hours... it might be a problem...) I can't help but look back on the Spears of the '00s and feel a twinge of nostalgia. Do you feel it, too? Crank up "Oops! I Did It Again" and check out these photos of Spears at her most '00s.
The Newsboy Hat
It’s pink, it’s a hat, it’s SO Britney Spears.
Britney Goes Wild
At one point, this was a scandalous outfit for Ms. Brit.
The Power Couple Of The Early 00s
Britney and Justin were the It Couple back in the day. Is it weird that I still sort of ship them?
More Hats!
Is there a photo of Britney Spears from the early ’00s where she isn’t in a newsboy cap?
Yes, More Hats.
She was really into those hats, you guys.
Rose Colored Glasses
Remember when these were the epitome of cool, even though they turned your everything in your line of vision yellow and horrible?
Snake Charmer
You are a braver person than I am, girl.
That Jacket Though
SO early ’00s.
Teen Icon
Proof that Spears is, and will always be, the ultimate Teen Queen.
Aww
More Britney and Justin. I could have done without the soul patch on JT.
So put together on the outside
But what’s brewing on the inside?
WTF?!
Oh, yeah, apparently Spears and Colin Farrell dated for a hot second.
Red Carpet Stylin'
Keepin’ it classy.
Fierce Hair There
Yes, the bob was fake, but it looked AMAZING.
Sisterly Love
Jamie Lynn is now a grown woman and that makes me feel really old you guys.
Chaotic
Kevin Federline. A chihuahua. The mess of the reality show was about to begin.
Wait, What Year Is This?
IS THAT A CAR PHONE?!
Most '00s Thing Ever
Britney Spears accepting an award in a cropped cardigan might be the most ’00s thing to ever happen.
The Newleyweds
Yep, these two were a thing once. It happened. And I still have no explanation for it.
Inspired By XTina
Spears was totally channeling her fellow pop star, Christina Aguilera, with this look.
Call Her Queen B
All hail Queen Brit.
