In 2006, paparazzi captured Britney Spears driving with her infant son Sean on her lap, sparking controversy. A few more instances — including photos of her son in a car seat facing the wrong way and Spears stumbling while holding Sean — led to the public labeling the "Gimme More" singer an unfit mother.
In February 2007, Spears walked into a hair salon and shaved her head, which would become one of the most highly-publicized moments of her life. Spears reportedly shared her reasoning behind the drastic move with artist Emily Wynne-Hughes. In the documentary, "Britney Spears: Breaking Point," Wynne-Hughes explained Spears' thinking, saying, "It was, you know, 'I just don't want anybody, anybody touching my head. I don't want anyone touching my hair. I'm sick of people touching my hair.'"
Following the incident, Spears checked into a rehabilitation center and continued to display concerning behavior. Unfortunately, by this point her reputation was badly damaged and it took years for her to rebuild it.
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