All The Girls From The Early 2000s Are Currently Thriving, Like Everyone From Your Childhood Is Doing Real Well

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All The Girls From The Early 2000s Are Currently Thriving, Like Everyone From Your Childhood Is Doing Real Well

This just warms my broken heart and wilted soul.

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The world may be falling apart, but not for everyone.

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If you were alive during the '90s/early 2000s I'll be happy to report that all of our favorite girls are thriving in 2021.

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First and foremost, after 13 years, Britney is free.

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She just celebrated her 40th birthday with her super hot fiancé.

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And, just, isn't it nice to see her genuinely happy again?

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Avril Lavigne just released the most Avril Lavigne-esque song of her career.

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The only thing missing is the tie!

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Janet is getting her much deserved redemption.

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Jessica Simpson just recorded new music for the first time in years.

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Thank you to everyone who has supported me to put my voice back into the world. I have never released music without a record label so in a lot of ways I feel like a new artist.

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She's also four years sober and looking happier and healthier than ever.

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I am free.

05:44 PM - 01 Nov 2021

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AND she's gained total control of her fashion brand.

Jessica Simpson @JessicaSimpson

TODAY after 3 years of hearing “NO. IT’S IMPOSSIBLE. STAND DOWN. ITS TOO HARD …” I am truly humbled to reclaim 100% ownership of MY name and my brand. It was a long journey getting to this point.

11:36 PM - 12 Nov 2021

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