15 Lovable celebs who ruined their own careers (With Pictures)

12. Britney Spears

Starting her career young, Britney Spears seamlessly made the transition from child superstar to adult superstar, becoming an international pop star by the age 17. Fame is tricky, especially the kind of major fame she received, and hence, she had somewhat of a breakdown. It started in 2004 with a two day marriage, and then she married a back-up dancer and was actually considered mentally ill, leading to her ex-husband taking custody of their children. She was constantly in the tabloids and not in a good way, usually drunk, chopping off her hair or saying something upsetting. Spears lost her “top dog” pop star status, but has staged quite a comeback and made a name for herself in Vegas. Hey, it worked for Elvis!