Britney Spears has been an icon of pop culture for over two decades, but her net worth may not necessarily represent her icon status. The “Queen of Pop” rose to fame at the turn of the new millennium, and Spears would go on to become one of the most influential, albeit controversial, figures of the 21st century. In 1999, Spears became one of the most famous people in the world when she released her debut album …Baby One More Time at just 17 years of age. But behind the stage lights and catchy music, Spears was constantly exposed to the ugly side of fame.

In the late 2000s, Spears faced a series of personal challenges. During this time, she lost custody and visitation rights for her two children with Kevin Federline. Soon after, Spears was placed under a conservatorship led by her father, Jaime Spears, which gave him complete control over her finances.