Photograph by Peggy Sirota

It’s amazing to consider that Britney Spears has been in show business for two thirds of her 27 years. In that time, she’s been a Disney TV star, a teen-pop phenomenon, a tabloid staple, a tragedy and a comeback queen. With her new album out tomorrow (her birthday!) and a spot back on the cover of Rolling Stone, now is a great time to take a look at Spears’ career in photos. Click below for a complete look at her showbiz life in photos, from the early years to Circus.

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