Britney spears biography facts for kids

Britney Spears first made a name for herself in the early 1990s as a young, talented child performer bursting with energetic dance moves and powerful vocals. Her journey to stardom started early and saw her rapidly transform into an international icon who still remains one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

Britney’s Early Life and Introduction to Performing

Britney Jean Spears was born on December 2, 1981 in McComb, Mississippi and raised in nearby Kentwood, Louisiana.

From a very young age, she loved to sing and dance, showing a knack for performing.

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Her mom Lynne, a former elementary school teacher, and dad Jamie, a building contractor, supported her interests.

She started taking dance lessons at 3 years old and was soon competing and winning state-level talent contests.

By 8 years old, Britney tried out for The Mickey Mouse Club but was considered too young. Undeterred, her mom moved with Britney to New York where she attended the Off-Broadway Dance Center a