Britney Spears turns 31

From being a Teen Idol to becoming the Princess of Pop, Britney Spears has seen it all.

While her successful music career continues to inspire wannabe singers, her tumultuous personal life has become a case study in erratic celebrity behaviour.

Come 2012, and Britney seems keen on salvaging what is left of her pop legacy.

Here is a pictorial fact file on Britney Spears, who turns 31, today.