The Best Britney Spears Music Videos of All Time, From "Toxic" to "Sometimes"
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If you used to sing and dance to Britney Spears in your bathroom mirror, you understand how many fantastic music videos she's created over the years. The "Toxic" singer was a part of so many millennials' daily lives growing up, including mine. I'd wake up, turn on MTV, and watch the top music videos of the day, which seemed to always feature Spears. The pop singer is a music icon, and we always want to celebrate all the pop music gifts she's given us.
On Oct. 24, Spears released a tell-all memoir, "The Woman in Me," which revisits the famous star's life, career, and personal journey. In the book, she recounts many of the hardships she's faced, including what happened during her 13-year conservatorship and the trials of her public dating history.
To celebrate the release of her memoir, we're revisiting some of her greatest, most iconic music videos. From heartbreaking hits like "Lucky" and campy masterpieces like "Toxic" to dance-heavy performances like "I'm a Slave 4 U" and iconic collabs like "Me Against the Music," these are the best Spears videos of all time, ranked.
— Additional reporting by Victoria Edel
"Till The World Ends"
The music videos for Spears's 2011 album, "Femme Fatale," didn't feature as much choreography as her videos from back in the day, but when this visual came out, I felt like I was watching Spears from the early aughts. The funky CGI moments were there, her dance moves were on point, and her classic "wet look" was on display. It was everything I loved about the pop singer's old music videos.
"Womanizer"
One year after her 2007 VMAs performance, Spears released the album "Circus" with this spot-on music video to accompany it. The song was the comeback we were all searching for, with a never-before-seen Spears in an office proving that she can't be womanized. The video has a lot of underlying nods to "Toxic," with multiple wigs and fun CGI moments.
"I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman"
Is there anything more majestic than Spears standing at the edge of an Arizona canyon in the lowest-cut jeans to ever exist? I'll wait. Although this song was made for her movie "Crossroads," it spoke about where Spears was in her life, telling a tale almost any girl growing up could relate to.
"Overprotected"
Similar to "Stronger," Spears opted to dance on a chair for "Overprotected." And while it's not the most exciting video that the pop singer's ever produced, it sent another strong message about her life at the time: she needed room to breathe. The scene where Spears is dancing in a room covered by walls of photos of herself speaks volumes. We see you, Brit!
"Everytime"
A slow song from Spears is often a sad song, and "Everytime" is heartbreaking. This music video portrays a cry for help that we ignored — from the paparazzi hounding her to facing her own personal demons. With the release of her memoir, "Everytime" is back in the spotlight as fans grapple with some of the things Spears endured years ago.
"Boys"
I feel like this video never got the recognition it deserved, so let me say it: it's freakin' awesome. Featuring Pharrell and cameos by Austin Powers and DJ Qualls, "Boys" is a mix of fun and sexy, with a CGI castle to top it all off. A true highlight is when Spears pretends to goof around with Powers — it's pure gold!
"(You Drive Me) Crazy"
Spears's album "...Baby One More Time" featured contending music videos like "Sometimes" and "...Baby One More Time," so to think that another music video from the same album could slide into this list is pretty incredible, but so is Spears, so nothing is too surprising. Spears's sultry green top plus the fun cameos from Melissa Joan Hart and Adrian Grenier made this video a hot commodity, and its charm still holds true to this day.
"Sometimes"
The easy-breezy beach vibes make you wish you were a part of Spears's crew in this early-2000s video.
"Stronger"
The chair dancing in this video is something else. The concept is so simple, but "Stronger" definitely goes down in history as a classic.
"I'm a Slave 4 U"
The pink thong pants, the "wet effect," Spears's abs — hubba hubba! This video is the definition of sexy, and really encompasses a time of Spears coming into her womanhood (which, by the way, we're all about). Also, the choreography is substantial — a whole video of her dancing is what we're here for!
"Me Against the Music"
Menswear never looked more appealing than when pop icons Spears and Madonna wore it. Not only did this song accompany a buzzy performance, in which the pop stars kissed on stage during the VMAs, but the dance-off between the two in this music video is really something else.
"Lucky"
While it's not your average Spears music video filled with dancing and skin-baring outfits, it does tell a story about a girl named Lucky. As it turns out, Lucky isn't lucky at all. Although she lives a life of fame and fortune, she feels lonely and empty on the inside. The video itself is grand, full of glitz and glam, but given revelations about Spears's life in recent years, the song has also become one of her most haunting.
"Toxic"
When you think of Spears's videos, "Toxic" is a top contender. First, Spears plays a stewardess who makes out with a man on a flight, then come lots of wigs, a motorcycle, a diamond bodysuit, and tons of action scenes — your eyes can't look away! It's sexy and silly in equal measure, making it a classic.
"Oops!... I Did It Again"
Spears's red leather unitard in "Oops!... I Did It Again" is one of the most iconic outfits she's ever worn. The song is catchy, the choreography is well-known, and the fun and lighthearted storyline makes it all worthwhile.
"...Baby One More Time"
This video is arguably the kick-start of Spears's entire career, so yes, it gets the number one spot. With a high-school-based premise and an outfit that's a Halloween staple, "...Baby One More Time" is engraved in our heads forever, and we're not mad about it.