It reached #1 in Mexico and was the top-selling single there in 2001. It also hit the Top 10 in the UK (#7), Germany (#4), Austria (#4), and Sweden (#4).
It received a nomination for Best Pop Video at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards. Chart Performance and Reception Britney Spears - Stronger (
Rolling Stone hailed it as a "dance pop anthem of self-empowerment," while other critics praised the "inhuman qualities" and distorted, robotic vocal effects that hinted at her future experimental sound on In the Zone and Blackout . Legacy and Cultural Significance It reached #1 in Mexico and was the
Experience the evolution of this pop masterpiece through these iconic visuals and live performances: Chart Performance and Reception Rolling Stone hailed it
Directed by , the music video premiered on MTV’s Making the Video on November 3, 2000 . It marked a "darker" and more mature visual shift for Spears.