It goes without saying that Britney Spears [1] is one of the most iconic artists of our time, and because of that, she's given us plenty of memorable moments to obsess over [2]. Her "I'm a Slave 4 U" performance with a boa constrictor at the VMAs? Her see-through bodysuit in the "Toxic" video? Don't even get us started on her kiss with Madonna [3]. Amid all of those unforgettable Britney instances, however, there have definitely been a few under-the-radar career and life highlights that have gone down for the pop star. From Crossroads to Colin Farrell [4], check out which amazing Britney memories had somehow slipped our minds.
Her Lesser-Known Matching Moment With Justin Timberlake
Everybody remembers Britney and then-boyfriend Justin Timberlake [6]'s all-denim look [7] at the 2001 American Music Awards, but this sporty matching moment at a celebrity basketball game is just as cute. Pinky and Stinky? C'mon. That's ADORABLE.
Her Wardrobe in Crossroads
Bucket hats? Graphic tees? Crimped hair? Crossroads is basically like one big ad for questionable early 2000s fashion.
Her Are-They-or-Aren't-They Relationship With Colin Farrell
Britney's most notable relationships were with Justin and then Kevin Federline [8], but there was a blink-and-you'll-miss-it fling with Colin Farrell [9] in 2003 that you might not remember. After splitting from the *NSYNC singer in 2002, rumors started flying that Britney was rebounding hard with the Hollywood bad boy, but things fizzled out within the year.
When She Opened Her Own Restaurant
Britney decided to open a trendy restaurant in NYC called Nyla, but the eatery quickly hit a rough patch and closed just seven months [10] after opening its doors.
When She Made History on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is an accomplishment in and of itself, but it wouldn't be Britney if she didn't go over the top. When the "Gimme More" singer was awarded the honor, she was only 21 years old, making her the youngest musician to ever receive a star [11] at that time.
When She Became BFFs With Donatella Versace
Britney certainly set a few fashion trends in her day, which caught the eye of fashion powerhouse Donatella Versace. After becoming close friends, the designer reportedly created her 2003 collection [12] with the pop star in mind.
Her Cameo on Glee
Glee's all-Britney themed episode in season two, "Britney/Brittany," sees the singer making plenty of fierce appearances in some of the characters' dream sequences. If it's your favorite episode of Glee ever, you're definitely not alone.
When She Had DJ Pauly D Open For Her on Tour
Right as Jersey Shore mania was finally starting to calm down, Britney recruited DJ Pauly D [13] to open a few dates during her Femme Fatale tour, which was an . . . interesting . . . choice.
When She Collaborated With Iggy Azalea on "Pretty Girls"
The song is forgettable, the video a little cringeworthy, but the dramatic aftermath [14]? Amazing.