Britney Spears, born on December 2, 1981 in McComb, Mississippi and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, grew up with a remarkable talent for performing. She entered the entertainment world early, training in dance, gymnastics, and singing before joining The Mickey Mouse Club in 1993. After the show ended, she continued pursuing music, eventually landing a record deal that would launch one of the most influential pop careers of her generation. Her 1999 debut single, “…Baby One More Time,” became a glo