* Releases her third studio album, Full Moon, which features the hit singles "What About Us?" and "Afrodisiac."
* Wins a Grammy Award for Best R&B Female Vocal Performance for the song "The Boy Is Mine."
* 2003:
* Embarks on the Full Moon Tour.
* Stars in the film The Seat Filler, which is a commercial failure.
* 2004:
* Releases her fourth studio album, Afrodisiac, which features the hit single "Talk About Our Love."
* Wins an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist.
* 2005:
* Gives birth to her first child, Sy'rai Iman Smith.
* Suffers from postpartum depression and anxiety.
* 2006:
* Checks into a rehabilitation facility for treatment for alcohol abuse and eating disorders.
* 2007:
* Releases her first fragrance, Brandy.
* Stars in the Broadway musical Chicago, replacing Usher as the role of Billy Flynn.
* 2008:
* Releases her fifth studio album, Human, which features the hit single "Right Here (Departed)."
* Performs at the BET Awards, her first major televised performance since her rehabilitation stint.
* 2009:
* Embar