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Britney Jean Spears, born December 2, 1981, is an American singer. She began her professional career in 1992 as a cast member for the musical Ruthless! and appeared in the final two seasons of The All-New Mickey Mouse Club television series. In 1997, she signed with Jive Records. Spears gained prominence with her debut single, "...Baby One More Time," which reached number one in the United States and became one of the best-selling singles in history. Her first two albums, ...Baby One More Time (1999) and Oops!... I Did It Again (2000), are among the best-selling albums of all time. Her third album, Britney (2001), is considered one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century. She starred in the films Longshot (2001) and Crossroads (2002). Her subsequent albums include In the Zone (2003) and Blackout (2007), the latter featuring the single "Toxic," which won the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording. Spears has been recognized for her energetic stage performances and influence on pop music, particularly her role in reviving teen pop. She has faced public scrutiny and struggles with mental health, leading to her placement under a conservatorship in 2008.