Britney was extremely beautiful at her peak, she is still pretty now.
But Rih has been 'extremely beautiful' for way longer than Brit. IMO, Rih's beauty still hasn't peaked, she's getting pretty every day while Brit isn't
I voted Brit due to the op ages ago but I've now changed my mind.
But tbh, Rih in the take a bow video is the best any popgirl has ever looked ever. Rivaled only by peak mariah. Compared to that look every other girl looks ultra basic.
Britney was always just "pretty" to me. She has rather common looking features, so when compared to Rihanna's gorgeous eyes, nose, lips, etc. you can't really beat her.
Rihanna has an amazing body, but tbh (no flamebait intended) her forehead always stopped me from finding her truly good looking or pretty. She is banging hot when they manage to cover it without it being too obvious, but most of the time it's either showing too much or it's just obvious they are trying to mask it.
Where as Britney was all around pretty / sexy with no particular flaws. For me her peak looks were during her performance with MJ. Definitely Britney era. In The Zone was too pampered.
I didn't say that tho, Im just tired of hearing Britney, Taylor and Katy are basic just because they are white. People here throw that shade to discredit them, and the 3 of them are physically beautiful.
Katy is kinda basic. Taylor is gorgeous, but not sexy. Britney was perfect. It's kinda hard to look at pre-2005 Britney and then at Rihanna and say Rihanna was prettier. Rih is stunning, but she can't quite match the charm.