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Calling all Britney fans– or are we? Here's the thing. When you're super young, super popular, and super relevant, you get some nice perks. Ariana Grande? Her ponytail had $71 million reasons to smile in 2017. Taylor Swift? The girl is practically running every squad in Hollywood. Britney may be older, but this girl only gets better with time. Well, she has her exceptions– that is, after all, why you clicked on this.

If you don't totally sing along to "Hit Me Baby One More Time" when you hear it, you're lying. Eight years after topping the "most searched person on the internet," Britney is still one of the most Googled celebrities in history. Whether Britney is breaking records for Hollywood's shortest marriage (55 hours will win you that) or keeping them with the best selling debut album of all time, this girl knows how to last.

Selling records "Britney style" will get you rich. For Britney though, the trailer park roots were never forgotten. This girl's "parking lot looks" are living proof. At the same time, the pressure to become a diva has earned the "Toxic" singer a bit of a reputation. The girl who can't spell "Cinnamon Toast Crunch" sure knows how to take a bite at being "Hollywood." For every diva moment though, there's a Walmart one balancing it out. From what Britney does with her kids to what she demands in her dressing rooms, here are 10 times Britney refused to be a diva (and 10 times she caved to the Hollywood pressure).

A MULTI-MILLIONAIRE WHO ACTUALLY SHOPS AT TARGET

Name one female music star as big as Britney who does her own grocery shopping. Jennifer Lopez? She's too busy customizing her yachts and demanding diamond-encrusted headphones to "keep the noise down." Beyonce spends her spare moments sucking on hand-carved ice balls and sipping through $900 titanium straws. The list of diva demands posted by Business Insider is so packed with the needs stars "absolutely cannot go without," there's no way these ladies are hitting up Target. Except for Britney. Despite having signed on to continue her Las Vegas Residency tour for the next two years, Britney is as down-to-earth as they come.

Britney banks $30-35 million a year. While J-Lo ghosts in-flight attendants on her private jet and Katy Perry's tortilla chips MUST be blue corn, Britney is happy pushing her cart around Target. "I could never be Kim Kardashian."

Britney never allowed her millions to get in the way of forgetting her humble Louisiana roots. "It's really hard for me to be like Kim Kardashian and be makeup-and-hair-ready every time I go out of my house," Britney told The Huffington Post. While this girl gets papped pushing her cart in Target, other celebs are having entire Louis Vuitton stores shut down for them. Then again...

$11 MILLION WORTH OF SHOPPING IN JUST ONE YEAR

Stores must love this girl. The "Piece Of Me" singer sure gave away a healthy chunk of herself in 2016, when Business Insider revealed her credit card bills. A staggering $11 million is what Britney spent in one year– on shopping alone. The breakdown? $122,613 on massages and nails. $24,392 went on hair and makeup. Britney's pet dogs definitely got a sweet deal– she spent $39,852 on pampering treatments for them. While a pretty large amount of those receipts were from Pottery Barn, Ralphs, and Target, (yeah! groceries!), Britney has been photographed emptying designer stores just like the rest of them.

Britney dropped $5,000 in just 30 minutes during a 2010 Los Angeles shopping spree. China Daily's paparazzi were close behind the star as she emptied a designer store's perfume counter. Then, there was her London shopping spree, where she picked up items from designers like Chloe. This was back when Ms. Spears was also reportedly paying her ex-husband, Kevin Federline $4000 a week just to be by her side.

"I like Dolce & Gabbana," Britney told Glamour. "And Donatella Versace. She's really cool." Just when we thought this Southern girl would forever stick to her roots, she goes and becomes a Hollywood diva. You wouldn't be reading this unless you wanted moments that proved Britney was one of us, so...

SHE'S HAPPY TO LOOK LIKE THIS

When it comes to hitting parking lots in stained sweats and torn shorts, Britney wins. While her rivals won't let their feet touch the ground and Christina Aguilera has someone to massage her feet every 30 minutes, this Louisiana girl is 100% down-to-earth. To be fair, it's also earned Britney a bit of mockery. When there are more pics of you in hobo sweatpants than there are of you headlining Coachella, you're going to be slapped with the "parking lot" label. In all her unpretentious glory, here is Britney doing what she does best— looking a total mess and just not caring.

If Kim K's accessory is a $50,000 Hermès purse (plus, another one for North West to paint), Britney's accessory is a grocery store cart. Not one to care about her scruffy clothes and messy hair, Britney is a singer we can actually relate to.

Unlike other stars– who just sit in their mansions sipping iced coffee and "remember the hard times," Britney actually goes back to her hometown. When Britney's niece was performing in a school dance recital, what did Britney do? She got on that plane to Louisiana, sat in the audience, then casually went backstage and chatted to the moms and dads. Easy-going on some levels, but not on others...

$5000 FINES IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY DIAL HER PHONE

Talk about putting your money where your mouth is. Britney's In The Zone album has a song called "Don't Hang Up." Her "Phonography" song? " I like my Bluetooth, buttons comin' loose, I need my hands-free, then I let my mind roam." A roaming mind is not advised if you're near a Britney concert venue. Fans were pretty shocked to discover that Britney's backstage demands actually include a $5000 fine for accidentally disturbing the star in her dressing room. Call that phone with a wrong number, and it'll cost you.

The printed document outlining Britney's tour demands was circulated by The Daily Mail, and it's all there in black and white. Alongside the "unlisted outgoing only telephone line" for Britney's dressing room, the document stipulated that "publishing of this phone number and/or any incoming calls will result in a $5000 fine payable by the promoter."

"I'm starting to feel the pressure," Britney told The Telegraph in 2013 as she faced her Las Vegas Residency tour. "There are more expectations of me." By this point, Britney was out-earning Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga with earnings of $58 million, according to the newspaper. Yeah, kind of acting like it too, here. Bring us back down to earth with the next one, please?

DRIVES HERSELF AROUND (WITH CONSEQUENCES)

Scandal just walks into Britney's life. In 2006, this pic of Britney driving with her toddler, Sean Preston, on her lap rocked the internet– not to mention infuriated every parent around. Opting out of a chauffeured limo, Britney decided to cruise around Malibu in her SUV, but it wasn't hard to spot the major parenting fail. With the wheel in one hand and an eight month-old, Sean Preston, on her lap, Britney found herself violating Section 27360 of the California Vehicle Code. Being a "regular mom" was definitely the message, but even Britney took this one too far.

Britney driving with her 8 month-old baby on her lap isn't something the world forgot. "I was terrified that the physically aggressive paparazzi would put both me and my baby in danger," was Britney's official statement.

According to Fox News, Britney defended the situation by saying: "I took instinctive measures to get my baby and me out of harm's way." Fans weren't so reassured. One tweeted: "Was your instinct your mobile home upbringing?" Britney seems to have calmed down as a mom– dare we say it, actually become a good one. But this "non-diva" moment went down in history for a reason. As Britney's lyrics say: "Guess I can't see no harm in working and being a mama, and with a kid on my arm... you want a piece of me."

PRINCESS DIANA PORTRAITS (AND THOSE DRESSING ROOM DEMANDS)

You need to be a whole level of tough to actually be the backstage worker for some of these stars. Kanye West? His Versace towels have to be "imported and recut." What that even means, we have no idea. Rihanna's dressing room candles must be Archipelago Black Forest, although, in J-Lo's suite, you're looking at grapefruit-scented Jo Malone candles that retail for $500 a pop. Britney's entourage fills 12 dressing rooms, according to the printed list of demands circulated by The Daily Mail.

For her 12 tour dressing rooms, Britney requires a portrait of Princess Diana because she "loves her." Tuna mayo salads must be from albacore tuna. 24 Ivory Soap bars must accompany the 240 full-sized cotton towels that "MUST BE WASHED IF NEW."

For a girl who hits up Walmart parking lots in stained sweats, that's kind of bizarre. Also, how are new towels not clean? Hygiene is a bit of a thing when it comes to diva demands. When Madonna is on tour, every single toilet seat in the venue must be replaced and new. Justin Timberlake insists on every door handle being sanitized. We were just about on board with Britney until we saw that list also had: "appropriate china, flowers," and whatever "clean drinking ice" is. Fortunately, Britney refused to be a diva with the next one...

SHE CAN'T SPELL "CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH"

No-one likes a snob. When Mariah Carey gave her interview about the hard times she grew up on, she made sure the world knew that "I shared a mattress with my sister." In 2009, during an interview with Rick Edwards, the world was shocked when Mariah didn't seem to realize that you have to pay for electricity. "Oh, you have to pay for that?" Mariah asked, before reassuring the British interviewer that "in America, it's free."

"Cinamin Toast Crunch" and "mayenaise" were two of the items that Britney couldn't spell correctly on her grocery list. Instead of slamming the singer, fans tweeted: "Buying real food, we love you Britney!" OJ, eggs, and cookies were also on the list.

If there's anything Britney is not, it's a snob. What was good for Britney in the mobile home days is good for her now, and she isn't going to let being famous put a dent in that. When Britney's paper list of groceries was found in a parking lot by TMZ, we saw for ourselves what Britney buys. We also saw that she can't spell. Literally, no-one cared.  That list is as normal as they come. OJ, eggs, Captain Crunch, and that adorable reminder that the tomatoes must be "big ones." Refusing to be a diva and out-shining them all. Well, except when....

SHE FIRES HER MANAGER WHEN HER CAREER ISN'T "GOING RIGHT"

If you're an employee, you probably live in some kind of fear that you'll be fired. Most of us avoid that by "doing things right." Showing up on time, putting in a bit of extra effort, and not squirting donut jelly in a customer's face– Madonna got fired from her Dunkin' Donuts job for that. Getting fired as a scapegoat, though? That's got "diva" written all over it. Britney may be raking it in from her Piece of Me tour, but things weren't always so good.

In 2007, Britney was feuding all over the place– Paris Hilton seemed to be a particular target, for some reason. Going through rehab and dwindling in popularity, Britney reportedly fired her manager, Larry Rudolph– and it wasn't the first time, according to Page Six.

Blaming him for her career mishaps, Britney straight-up fired her manager. She later told fans: "I've had to cut so many people out of my life." Of course, in true diva style, Britney later re-hired Larry. FYI, this guy is hardly bad at his job. Larry Rudolph has represented artists like Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, and Will.i.am. Firing people on the spot for terrible reasons? It's a diva thing. JLp got a hotel employee fired just for requesting an autograph, according to Time.

SHE'S ALL ABOUT THE FRIED CHICKEN

Come on, it's the best thing about the South, right? Mouthwatering fried chicken that's piping hot, seasoned, and just sitting in that bucket, screaming: "Eat me." Britney is currently working out five hours a day for her Piece of Me tour, according to The Daily Mail. The pressure to have that "perfect body" affects every star out there– but there's a difference. While other celebs are demanding all-organic, vegan diets, Britney will never give up her fried chicken.

Britney has admitted that fried chicken is one of her favorite vices. "When the boys come over, the snacks are constantly piling up, and I constantly have to feed them. I'm like hey! I want fried chicken too!" Britney craves her Southern comforts like no-one else. When her kids surprised her with boiled shrimp, the singer Tweeted an adorable pic, captioned: "I was craving the southern food I grew up on. So cute!"

Britney has worn pajamas to Starbucks. To be fair, she kind of lives there. Taylor Swift? Her pre 11.a.m. Starbucks order must be brought to her. That's one Grande ICED caramel latte with two sweet-n-lows and one Grande ICED Americano with soy milk, according to Business Insider. Britney? She gets her own iced tea, her own groceries, and of course, her own KFC.

BUT SHE'LL CHARGE $8 MILLION TO BE THE FACE OF PEPSI

Divas and their extortionate fees– where to start? Major brands are used to hiring a famous face. Beyonce's current deal with Pepsi is reported to be a staggering $50 million (although Kendall Jenner's went kind of wrong). When Justin Timberlake lent his "I'm lovin' it" lyrics to McDonald's, the fast-food giant paid him $6 million for just three words.

You'll remember Britney from this year's Superbowl Pepsi ad. It's when Britney talks money though, that she shows her true colors. $8 million was the minimum Britney was going to accept to be their full-time face. The money? She invested it in Coca-Cola.

In 2002, Britney refused the $7 million Pepsi offered her to be their face. According to W Magazine, it was $8 million or nothing. It gets weirder when you learn what Britney actually did with the money, though. According to TMZ, Britney "pumped her Pepsi into Coke," choosing to invest the cash she'd earned from Pepsi into Coca-Cola.  Britney's stock investments have netted Britney millions though, and she currently has just over $13 million invested in Heinz, Google, Amazon, plus, Chevron. Britney's other endorsements? Millions from Skechers, Sony, Samsung, and Polaroid. Then again, for every diva moment, we've got the real Britney to fall back on...

SHE WORKS OUT JUST LIKE THE REST OF US

Remember when working out used to mean doing something good for yourself? Yeah, that died out in celeb land a long time ago. Fitness feuds have become the new way to one-up the competition, and it's getting competitive. Stars are scrambling to get that Instagram post with Dwayne Johnson. Proving to the world that your workout alarm goes off at 5.30 a.m. is the way to say "I'm relevant"– although, The Rock kind of wins that one. His alarm goes off at 3.50 a.m. Either way, celeb workouts are a complicated affair of whatever the latest craze is. Celeb trainers can charge around $500 an hour.

"I like my workouts to be effective in a short amount of time, but I'd rather be dancing," Britney said. Not a #Pretentious bone in sight, Britney works that body on her own time in her home gym.

Look carefully at this pic. Notice how there aren't any over-worked angles or suspicious Photoshop signs? There also aren't any high-profile celebs working their way in for popularity. Britney isn't working out in designer clothes– she's also not using fancy, state-of-the-art equipment. It's just Britney, some cardio machines, and a simple selfie. Hair and makeup? She didn't bother because she wasn't being a diva. Then again...

$5000 SAUNA SUITS TO GET FIT

Celebs will go to any extremes to stay in shape. If you're on display (which you always are), the pressure is on. Britney is currently working out for five hours a day. Waking up at 7 a.m., the singer is reportedly doing two hours of running, weightlifting, and Pilates before two afternoon sessions of dancing and stretching. "She knows all eyes are going to be on her, so she wants to make sure she's in the best shape," a source told TMZ. Sometimes though, an old-fashioned workout just isn't enough.

Fans were left very confused in 2014, when Britney was spotted in a Calabasas parking lot wearing a bizarre silver suit. 100% caving to the Hollywood pressure, The Daily Mail revealed that the metallic clothing was, in fact, a $5000 sauna suit from Shape Spa in Los Angeles. "It accelerates profuse sweating," the spa's owner said. "The hyper sweatsuit retains the heat closer to your body, causing three times the usual sweating." Sophie Chiche told E!News that the suit leads to a "more efficient detox."

If anything says "diva" in Hollywood, it's "detox." What does Kim K have to say about her charcoal lemonade? She just sits there gushing about the "detox." In a $5000 sweat suit, the "fried chicken Britney" seems far, far away. Then again...

SHE'LL OPEN UP ABOUT HER TROUBLED PAST

When you've had a scandal in celeb land, it sticks. What's sad, is that fans often can't tell the difference between a Kristen Stewart style scandal, and actual mental health problems. The real world is only just accepting that mental health is something to take seriously– Hollywood is decades behind. Britney has had a rocky road. In 2007, Britney's public outbursts and shaved head worried fans, as she fought for custody of her two kids. In and out of rehab, Britney was attacking photographers– like this pic of her smashing up a paparazzo's car with an umbrella. Britney was eventually hospitalized under a 5150 involuntary psychiatric hold in 2008.

Instead of keeping her past under wraps, Britney spoke out. Taking responsibility for her "awful" 20s, Britney admitted that they were "the toughest years." She said, "Today, I'm at a better place. My kids shaped my personality and filled me." Britney has been hospitalized in a facility against her will.

It's a real upper to see how far this girl has come. From panicked, frenzied, and lost, Britney has regained her life. She now has custody of her two kids, a ninth album out, and her Piece of Me tour is selling out like there's no tomorrow. Pity the next one just has "Hollywood" written all over it, though...

SHE LIVES IN A $8 MILLION NEOCLASSICAL ITALIAN MANSION

You'll be hard-pressed to find a Hollywood celebrity who doesn't have an insane property portfolio. Kylie Jenner is currently renting a $35 million Beverly Hills mansions as she builds her fifth Californian home, according to Forbes. At $120 million, the Fleur de Lys mansion Mariah Carey purchased tops them all as the most expensive property ever purchased. Britney has moved in and out of ten homes since hitting the music scene. Her pads have ranged from $2.9 million to $13.5 million, and this lady lives in LUXURY.

Britney's latest purchase is her $8 million Thousand Oaks mansion. The 20 acres of land it occupies include a golf course, 12,000 square feet of Neoclassical Italian design, and panoramic views across the Santa Monica mountains. Winding mahogany staircases, marbles, and a huge pool might be "typical Hollywood," but are they really Britney?

"Nothing makes me happier as a mom than watching these boys grow and smile and laugh!! They are my world and I love days like this when we get to just run around play together," Britney posted on Instagram. Britney's sprawling estate sits in a luxury gated community. Talk about sticking to your roots. That said, Britney does the cutest things...

LUCKY CHARMS LATTES ARE HER IDEA OF HEAVEN

This one is just all kinds of cute. In 2017, Britney posted this pic of a Lucky Charms latte on her Instagram. Britney doesn't ask for much. When she stopped at Cafe Melbourne in Montreal, Canada and saw that they serve Lucky Charms lattes though, Britney lost her mind. "Unbelievable idea. I mean, how come I didn't think of that?!?! Lucky charms latte... just sensational!" she captioned the image. Britney choosing a kiddy sugar-coated cereal for her latte personalization is so "non-Hollywood," it earns the star a lot of brownie points.

Fans will already know that Britney loves her cereal– big time. If she isn't purchasing "Cinamin Toast Crunch" herself, she's getting Captain Crunch delivered to her dressing rooms. Instead of fussing over endless coffee customizations, Britney actually orders right off the menu. Plus, she orders the cutest stuff.

Just for reference, you might want to see how that compares to other celebs. Kim K orders a short white chocolate mocha with whip (but only takes a few sips). Katie Holmes needs a half-caf grande soy latte (remind us how "half caf" achieves anything)? Nicole Kidman can't go without a triple grande wet skim cappuccino. Britney? It's all about the color and the sugar. Frappuccinos all the way– or Lucky Charms lattes, when she can.

SHE MAKES MCDONALD'S CATER TO HER (AND THE REST)

You're not a Hollywood diva unless you make the world cater to you. As Britney's fame rose, so did her demands. Fans were pretty shocked to see the list of tour demands released in black and white by The Smoking Gun. You're in for a nice long list here, so make sure you're sitting comfortably, maybe with a burger– oh wait, that's a cheeseburger without the bun. Way back in 1999, Britney's tour demands included: 12 bottles of Evian water, fresh tea with lemon and honey, four gallons of assorted juice (specific flavors), plus one box of Captain Crunch and Fruit Loops cereal. Britney got more demanding, though.

By 2002, Britney's lists started to feature a KFC bucket which "must be delivered at 4 p.m.," plus, 100 prunes, and McDonald's cheeseburgers without buns. Add to that: specific Doritos flavors, candy bowls (which must include Reese's pieces), and 24 bottles of 16.9 oz bottled spring water.

Britney will only drink lemon, kiwi, strawberry, and/or mango Snapple drinks. Her coffee must be French Vanilla or Swiss Mocha, and her deli platters must have "appropriate dressings." Britney's hotel room demands? Oscillating fans, of course. You're not a diva unless you have oscillating fans, and Britney has joined the club.

THEN AGAIN, SHE ISN'T DRIPPING IN VERSACE

Have you seen some of these celeb wardrobes? It's like they're allergic to the GAP. Britney will wear a cute designer dress to award ceremonies, but this girl is known for her casual wardrobe that says one word: Affordable. Old Navy is where this star shops– unless, of course, she's at Target. Britney's default look of loungewear, leggings, tanks, and jeans have more than proved that no amount of money will make her a diva.

Despite having her own clothing lines (plus, a 2018-launched lifestyle brand), Britney has 19 years of Uggs and sweats to her name. "I did lots of denim when I was a kid," Britney told The Observer. "Jeans and a t-shirt or a cute top are like my go-to outfit when I just want to be casual and comfy."

Here's the difference, though. While other celebs wear their "casual and comfy" behind closed doors, it's one giant dress-up as soon as they're out the door. Celebrity Instagram has basically become one giant ad campaign for all things Gucci and Versace. Justin Timberlake might have openly regretted that 2001 American Music Awards denim look he wore with a matching Britney, but Ms. Spears herself? She won't apologize for how she looks.

SHE SPENDS $300,000 A YEAR ON CHILDCARE

Just let that figure sink in. $300,000 a year is what Business Insider reported Britney spending on childcare in just one year. Actually, it's a precise $304,673.72. For a mom who seems to spend so much time with her kids, the wholesome family image turns a little more questionable when you see what Britney is spending on childcare. Britney might not be anywhere near Angelina Jolie (who spent a reported $900,000 a year on nannies alone), but Ange has six kids. Britney only has two.

Amazingly, Britney actually told Time that being Brad Pitt and Angelina's nanny would be her "dream job." As for Britney's own nannies? They spoke out to Today a long time ago. Helping out with Britney's wardrobe is apparently a skill that's just as important as actual childcare capabilities. "Britney asked me and one of her nannies to come to her room and watch her try on outfits for a party, then she stripped down."

While Britney claims she wanted "hands-on" nannies, one spoke out saying: "Britney will hold her kids for 10 minutes and then say: I'm done now. You can take them." As several nannies spoke out over being fired and replaced, the $300,000 is starting to make sense. Still, that much on nannies? Hello, Hollywood diva.

SHE'LL SHOW US #NOMAKEUP SHOTS

Let's make something very clear. There are two kinds of #nomakeup. The first is a celebrity using the hashtag, then making up for it with a ton of editing. The other is actual #nomakeup. Britney is brave enough to go for the second. 100% makeup free (and not a Photoshop wand in sight), here she is looking beautiful– just as she is. No one has fiddled the lighting or placed a white screen to make her look any different, and this isn't an accidental paparazzi shot.

Britney feels that beauty "comes from within." Her beauty essential is literally the cheapest product on earth – EOS lip balm, which retails for $2.95 in Walmart. You won't see Britney gushing over $500-a-jar potions. She's just herself.

In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Britney really struggled to name expensive products when it came to her skin. The most she could offer in terms of advice was to "always remove your makeup." For that, Britney uses Origins Pure Cleanser. Again, not breaking the bank, you can buy that for under $30. Just to give you a reality check, this is compared to the $1500-a-jar face cream Mariah Carey used as diaper lotion for her kids. Then again, Britney can be a bit of a diva– just a bit...

FEUDS WITH EVERY SINGER OUT THERE

Somehow, you're not a celebrity unless you're feuding. Katy Perry and Taylor Swift are at each other's throats. Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel have beef. The Kardashians? We aren't even going to go there. Britney actually had her own feud in 2017 with Katy Perry. The Telegraph reported that Katy had repeatedly made cruel jokes regarding Britney's "2007 meltdown" and those shaved head years.

Katy made Grammy Award statements about Britney's current hair: "It's like the last color in the spectrum– blonde." Speaking of blondes, the biggest and longest-lasting feud that puts Britney in a bit of a diva light is...the Britney and Christina Aguilera feud. As E! News finally suggests that the feud has ended, 2018 puts an end to over two decades of beef between these two. Britney and Christina have made some pretty spiteful comments about each other. In 2003, Christina told Us Weekly that Britney's engagement ring looked like "it had been bought on QVC," before adding: "I know Britney. She's not trailer trash, but she sure acts that way."

Britney has called Christina "fake," alongside repeatedly slamming The Voice judge. It was about time these two put their wars behind them. Add on the Beyonce and Iggy Azalea feuds, Britney sure knows how to act like the best of them.

Now you have 10 of Britney's diva moments (and 10 less-so), it's over to you. Hit share on Facebook– trust us, your diehard Britney friends will thank you for it. Well, unless they see the 10 diva ones and decide that aren't so crazy about her anymore...