BRITNEY MOMENTS THAT DEFINED POP CULTURE

Today is Britney Day, and we must celebrate the polarizing pop diva's birthday by reminiscing about the iconic moments that defined the 2000s. Without her, pop music wouldn't be what it is today.

1. Versace with Donatella In 2002, Britney rocked one of the trendiest looks of the era when she wore Donatella Versace's famous "Rainbow Dress," the epitome of Y2K fashion.
2. Iconic Revelation One of the most replayed and iconic MTV performances features Britney executing a dance break that revealed a stunning nude crystal-studded bodysuit underneath a tuxedo.
3. Britney's Dark Side Britney shocked the world in 2007 when she unveiled the identity of her "Blackout" album. Both the cover art and the "Gimme More" music video showcased a completely different side of her, a far cry from the blonde bombshell of 1998. This darker, edgier persona was a bold and unexpected move.
4. The Look That Started It All Could I make a list without mentioning "...Baby One More Time"? Her iconic schoolgirl outfit defined an era and marked the beginning of 00s pop.
5. Is There Life on Mars? Falling in love with an astronaut is something only Britney could do, and she did it with a red latex bodysuit. If we're talking about captivating a generation, only Britney's team could have pulled it off.
6. Britney, the Y2K Amazon "I'm a Slave 4 You" is a major hit in Britney's career. Not only because of the music video, but also because of her 2003 VMA performance. It's impossible to think of Mrs. Spears without that iconic snake coming to mind.