Jamie Lynn Spears

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Jamie Lynn Spears
Born
Jamie Lynn Marie Spears
Years active2002 ─ present
Spouse(s)Casey Aldridge (2004 - present; fiance)
ChildrenMaddie Briann Aldridge (b. 2008)

Jamie Lynn Marie Spears (born April 4, 1991) is an American actress. She is best known for starring in the Nickelodeon television series Zoey 101. Jamie Lynn is also famous for being the younger sister of pop singer Britney Spears, and for becoming pregnant at the age of 16. Spears is engaged to Casey Aldridge and has a daughter with him named Maddie Briann Aldridge.

Personal life

Spears attended no school at Parklane Academy in McComb, Mississippi, where she was a cheerleader and was involved in other sports. She finished her education there by online correspondence[1] and in February 2008, Spears received her GED.[2] In March 2008, Jamie Lynn became engaged to Casey Aldridge, the alleged father of her daughter, Maddie Briann. She then became pregnant at the age of 16.[3] The couple resides in Liberty, Mississippi.[4]

Pregnancy

On December 18, 2007, OK! magazine reported that 16-year-old Jamie Lynn was 12 weeks pregnant and planned to raise the baby in Louisiana, where the baby can have a "normal life."[5] She and her mother spoke to the magazine in an exclusive interview. Nickelodeon, the network that carries Spears's series Zoey 101, issued a statement shortly after the announcement:[6][7][8][9]

We respect Jamie Lynn's decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation. We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn's well being.

The announcement of Spears's pregnancy shocked most of her fans[10] and generated controversy, as the media was accused of using the story to "glamorize" teenage pregnancy.[11][12] While there have been reports that Zoey 101 has been canceled, because of Jamie's pregnancy, a spokesperson for Nickelodeon told MTV News that there is no truth to those rumors and the show remains on their schedule.[13]

Jamie has stated that the father of her daughter was Casey Aldridge, then 18, her longtime boyfriend.[14] Because Spears was two years below the California's age of consent, questions came up regarding their age difference, and whether Aldridge could or would be charged with statutory rape (although Spears was neither from from California nor living there).[15][14] The Department of Motor Vehicles of Mississippi subsequently confirmed Aldridge's age of just less than two years older than Spears, which meant that at most he could only be charged with a misdemeanor under California law, which has an exception for adults less than three older than the minor.[16] In any event, no charges were laid in any jurisdiction, as a conviction would require proving that the couple had sex in the given state.

Reports surfaced in mid-April that Spears and Aldridge were house-hunting within her homestate of Louisiana.[17][18]

In June 2008 a paparazzo accused of stalking Jamie Lynn and her fiancé, Casey Aldridge, was arrested in Mississippi after the Spears family filed a complaint, saying he wouldn't leave the duo alone. Edwin Merrino, who was released later in the day after posting a $1,096 bond, denied harassing the couple.[19]

On June 19, 2008, Spears gave birth to her first child with fiancé Casey Aldridge, a daughter, Maddie Briann Aldridge, who weighed 7 lbs 11 ounces, at 9:30 A.M. CST, at Mississippi Southwest Regional Medical Center.[20][21][22] OK! magazine reportedly paid $1 million for the first baby pictures for their July 10, 2008 issue.[23][24] On September 3, it was reported in several newspapers and magazine, especially In Touch that Jamie Lynn and Casey Aldridge may be entering a custody battle over their two-month-old daughter, after pictures surfaced online of Aldridge and a 28-year-old Kelli Dawson kissing, aided by an interview by the woman who Aldridge claims to be "Fabricating for the Money"[25][26] On October 8, 2008 the National Enquirer reported that Jamie Lynn is pregnant with her second child after she missed her period. [27]

Filmography

Year Name Character Notes
2002–2004 All That Regular Performer Starring as Jamie Spears
2002 Crossroads Young Lucy Wagner appearances
2005—2008 Zoey 101 Zoey Brooks Lead Role / television series
2008 Miss Guided Mandy Guest Star/ one episode
2009 Unstable Fables: Goldilocks & 3 Bears Show Goldilocks Voice

Awards

Kids' Choice Awards, USA

  • 2008 Favorite Television Actress - Nominated
  • 2007 Favorite Television Actress - Nominated
  • 2006 Favorite Television Actress - Won
  • 2004 Favorite Television Actress - Nominated

Teen Choice Awards

  • 2005 Choice TV Breakout Performance-Female - Nominated

Young Artist Awards

  • 2007 Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series - Won
  • 2006 Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series - Won
  • 2005 Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series - Nominated

Young Hollywood Awards

  • 2005 One to Watch-Female - Won[28]

References

  1. ^ Kliff, Sarah (2007-10-02). "The Other Ms. Spears". Newsweek. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
  2. ^ Jamie Spears passes her GED! | Hollywire.com
  3. ^ Usmagazine.com | EXCLUSIVE: Cousin Confirms Jamie Lynn Spears Is Engaged
  4. ^ Access Hollywood: ROLL CALL: Britney Brings Her Body Back
  5. ^ "World Exclusive: Jamie Lynn Spears — I'm Pregnant". OKMagazine. Retrieved 2007-12-22.
  6. ^ "Britney's Teen Sister Jamie Lynn Spears Pregnant". People Magazine. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
  7. ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears says she's pregnant". Yahoo. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
  8. ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears Pregnant at 16: "It Was a Shock," Says Britney's Kid Sis". TVGuide. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
  9. ^ "Britney's Sister, Jamie Lynn Spears Pregnant". Zap2it. Retrieved 2007-12-18.
  10. ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears says motherhood "so much fun"". Reuters. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
  11. ^ "Teen Pregnancy: OK!'s Editor Defends Spears Cover". Newsweek. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
  12. ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears' New Motherhood Role Seems Glamorized In New Magazine Interview". All Headline News. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
  13. ^ http://www.mtv.ca/news/article.jhtml?id=6048 Jamie Lynn Spears' 'Zoey 101' Show Staying On The Air, Program Spokesman Says
  14. ^ a b "Was Jamie Lynn a victim of statutory rape?". MSNBC. 2007-12-22. Retrieved 2007-12-22.
  15. ^ Jonathan Turley (2007-12-21). "Spears Pregnancy May Result in Television Special Rather than Criminal Charges". Retrieved 2007-12-22.
  16. ^ "CASEY ALDRIDGE'S UNCLE: HE'S 18". CelebTV. 2007-12-19. Retrieved 2007-12-25.
  17. ^ "Jamie Lynn's Wedding Plans". OK!. 2008-04-02. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
  18. ^ Tom Thorogood (2008-04-02). "Jamie Lynn Spears Engaged". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
  19. ^ Shutterbug Accused of Stalking Jamie Lynn E! Online
  20. ^ People
  21. ^ Jamie Lynn Sprouts E! Online
  22. ^ Jamie Lynn Welcomes a Daughter!, OK!, June 19, 2008.
  23. ^ OK! Magazine - First for Celebrity News - World Exclusive: Meet Baby Maddie!
  24. ^ Access Hollywood
  25. ^ http://www.showbizspy.com/showbiz/09032008/Jamie-Lynn-Spears-Set-For-Custody-Battle
  26. ^ http://justjared.buzznet.com/2008/08/14/jamie-lynn-spears-in-touch/
  27. ^ http://www.nationalenquirer.com/enquirer_world_exclusive_jamie_lynn_spears_pregnant_again/celebrity/65548
  28. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1086604/awards

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