What is Britney Spears net worth?
BRITNEY Spears has conquered the world as the Princess of Pop and her bank account is prime proof of this. But fame came at a cost, and Britney's declining mental health has led to a controversial legal guardianship which has sparked outrage in recent years. Britney Spears is worth approximately $60 million, which equates to around 42.9 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. But Britney hasn't legally controlled her fortune in nearly 12 years, since her lawyer and father were appointed as her conservators back in 2008. Her net worth is now significantly lower than it was during the 2000s and early 2010s. She owes her fortune to being a major pop music icon, having released 9 studio albums and gone on numerous world tours. The singer has sold over 100 million records worldwide and used to be one of the highest-paid singers in the world at the height of her career. In the year 2002, she reportedly earned $40 million (28.9) over the 12 month period. Aside from her music career, the Mississippi native has made her money from endorsement deals, appearances, merchandise, and her perfume brand. Despite her incredible pop career, Britney Spears has not had legal control over her life and fortune for 12 years. Her lawyer and father were appointed as her conservators in 2008, after the star had a series of public meltdowns. In 2020, Spears' conservatorship was extended four times. Despite the conservatorship, Britney continued to release music and had a four-year Las Vegas residency. But after signs indicated that Britney was unhappy with her conservatorship, the hashtag #FreeBritney trended on social media as a result of allegations that the singer is being held against her will. On June 23, Britney gave a sensational testimony in front of a court. She pleaded with a judge to end the arrangement, saying it is"doing me way more harm than good". She told the court she wants to marry her boyfriend and have a baby, but that the conservatorship won't allow it. She said her silence over the years has mistakenly been interpreted as complicity. "I've lied and told the whole world, 'I'm okay, I'm happy'," she said. "I've been in denial, I've been in shock. I am traumatised." To end the conservatorship, Spears must prove she is capable of managing her own affairs and formally file for termination of the conservatorship. In 2004, Britney Spears launched her own perfume brand with Elizabeth Arden. Her first perfume was Curious which made $10 million in sales in its first year. By 2012, her scents had grossed over $1.5 billion. She has released 24 scents, including the famous Fantasy and Midnight Fantasy perfumes. Britney's love life has certainly dominated the headlines over the years. Her past boyfriends include Justin Timberlake, Kevin Federline (who she also married) and even Colin Farrell. But her latest beau is 27-year-old fitness model Sam Aghari. The pair started dating in 2016 and are still going strong in 2021. Sam issued a statement ahead of The New York Times' documentary about his girlfriend, Framing Britney Spears. I am thankful for all of the love and support she is receiving from her fans all over the world, and I am looking forward to a normal, amazing future together,  he told People. The Princess of Pop has had numerous hits, with the most iconic ones being Baby One More Time, Womanizer, 3, Hold It Against Me and S&M. Her other singles like Toxic and Oops!... I Did It Again also thrived in charts across the globe. Her hits have gained her a Grammy Award, six MTV VMAs and seven Billboard Music Awards. Britney also has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.