It's crazy to think that Britney Spears was only introduced to the pop scene a decade ago. In those 10 years, Britney has had breakthroughs and break downs, break-ups and broken records. From Baby One More Time to Circus, she has redefined the pop music scene in ways only seen previously by her idol, Madonna.
Click on the photo below to take a gander at Brit Brit 10 years ago and how she's grown since. Then, keep reading for more on her rise to fame after the jump.

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