Jamie Lynn Spears, Britney's sister, is pregnant, the 16-year-old told OK! magazine. The father is her longtime boyfriend, Casey Aldridge, she said. "It was a shock for both of us, so unexpected," Jamie Lynn Spears, who is 12 weeks along in her pregnancy, told the magazine for its new issue, which hits stands this week.
"I was in complete and total shock, and so was he," she said. "As soon as I found out for sure from the doctor, I took two weeks to myself where I didn't tell anybody. Only one of my friends knew because I needed to work out what I would do for myself before I let anyone's opinion affect my decision. Then I told my parents and my friends. I was scared, but I had to do what was right for me."
According to the interview, Jamie Lynn confirmed the pregnancy through a home test. She later paid a visit to the doctor, who corroborated the news. She said she revealed the news to her parents shortly before Thanksgiving.
(Head here for fans' reactions to Jamie Lynn's pregnancy, and for an update on Lynne Spears' parenting book.)
Jamie Lynn said that her mother, Lynne Spears, "was very upset because it wasn't what she expected at all. A week after, she had time to cope with it and became very supportive." Lynne Spears also commented on the news, saying, "I didn't believe it because Jamie Lynn's always been so conscientious. She's never late for her curfew. I was in shock. I mean, this is my 16-year-old baby
Jamie Lynn, a high school junior, reportedly plans to raise the baby in Louisiana, her home state, "so it can have a normal family life." In regards to the third season of her Nickelodeon show, "Zoey 101," which wraps January 4, Jamie Lynn said: "I haven't spoken to [Nickelodeon] personally, but they have always been so great to me over the past years and have given me so many opportunities." The show is slated to start back up again in February, and fourth-season filming is already done.
Nickelodeon issued a statement Tuesday afternoon, saying, "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."
When the magazine reportedly asked her about the message her pregnancy might send to young people, she replied, "I definitely don't think it's something you should do; it's better to wait. But I can't be judgmental because it's a position I put myself in."
Lynne Spears told OK! that her daughter had been dating Casey Aldridge for years. But in an Associated Press interview conducted shortly before Thanksgiving, Jamie Lynn said she did not have a steady boyfriend. "I kind of just keep my options open," she told AP. "I have a bunch of friends that I always hang out with, a bunch of guy friends." In the OK! interview, Jamie Lynn said she had met Aldridge at church.
Aldridge's mother, Joyce, spoke with TMZ about the pregnancy, saying, "We are aware of the recent interview regarding her and being pregnant, and we are in agreement with everything that was said by Jamie Lynn about the situation ... everything is fine. ... Casey will address all of this when it is time."
Also yet to be addressed is whether Jamie Lynn and Casey plan to marry. His uncle, Odus Jackson — who is a Baptist pastor — said in an interview with People outside his nephew's house in Mississippi, "They may or may not [get married]. You just never know." He added, "I hope they will stick it out and get married for the child's sake and their sake. But if they're not in love and it was just a fantasy, they don't need to make the same mistake twice."
According to a video posted on TMZ.com, Britney appeared not to be aware of the Jamie Lynn news before it broke wide, telling reporters during a shopping spree Tuesday night, "My sister's not pregnant!" But on Wednesday, the site ran a report in which a source said the singer was just being sarcastic.
Now Albridge won't be able to tell us why the Spears sisters are so hot but he will be able to tell us alot of other impotant infomation about them.
Anyway, Jamie all the best you made the right decision, which was to keep the baby and good luck and all the best to you.
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| Jamie Lynn Spears arrives at the US Weekly Hot Hollywood party at Opera on September 26, 2007.
Jamie Spears
Biography
Birthplace: Kentwood, Louisiana
Birthday: April 4, 1991
Unlike many star siblings, teen actress and singer Jamie Lynn Spears (also billed as Jamie-Lynn Spears) managed to step out of the long shadow cast by her older sister, pop phenomenon Britney Spears, and enjoy her own career success as a likable teen idol on the popular TV show, “Zoey 101.”
Born April 4, 1991 in McComb, MS, Spears was the youngest of three children born to Jamie and Lynne Spears (whose first names were combined to create hers). While still a baby, Spears moved from her hometown of Kentwood, LA, to New York City with her mother and older sister in an effort to build Britney’s music career. When Britney did hit big in the late ‘90s, Jamie Lynn began expressing interest in following in her sister’s performing footsteps. At first, the youngster began popping up in her sisters’ projects. Her first onscreen appearance came in the 2001 concert movie, “Totally Britney Live.” She also turned up in a Pepsi commercial with her sister in that same year, as well as playing a younger version of Britney’s character in her unfortunate feature film debut, “Crossroads.”
According to some reports, the younger Spears made public in an interview her desire to join the cast of the venerable Nickelodeon sketch comedy show, “All That” (1994-2005). Whether this is the case or not, Spears joined the cast in 2002, and remained with the show until its final season in 2004. Though some critics and fans were less than impressed with Spears’ performance on “All That,” she clearly resonated with the majority of viewers, who nominated her for both a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award as Best Television Actress, and for a Young Artist Award, which she shared with the rest of her castmates. Spears also guested on several other programs during this time, including the ABC Family reality series, “Switched!” (2003-04), and on a 2004 segment of the entertainment tabloid show “Real Access” (The N, 2003- ), as well as several Nickelodeon-related specials.
Following the series wrap of “All That,” Spears was given her own show in 2005 – “Zoey 101” (Nickelodeon, 2005- ). The show follows Spears as Zoey Brooks, one of a group of girls attending a formerly all-boys boarding school. In addition to her role as Zoey, Spears also co-wrote and sang the show’s theme song. The program proved extremely popular among teen audiences, which helped make it the third most-watched program on the network, and earning Spears a Young Artist Award in 2005 for Best Ensemble Cast. The blossoming star was also nominated for a Teen Choice Award that same year for Best Breakout Performance (Female).
In 2006, the popularity of “Zoey 101” spawned an hour-long special feature, “Zoey 101: Spring Break-Up,” which introduced an element of romance between Spears’ character and castmate Sean Flynn’s character, Chase Matthews.
Born
On 04/04/1991 in Kentwood, Louisiana
Job Titles
singer, actress
Education
Parklane Academy, McComb, Mississippi
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