Jamie Lynn Spears

Jamie Lynn Spears

Jamie Lynn Spears at the Nancy Drew premiere (2007)
Born Jamie Lynn Marie Spears
April 4, 1991 (1991-04-04) (age 20)
McComb, Mississippi, U.S.
Occupation Actress, singer
Years active 2002–present
Partner Casey Aldridge (2007–2010)
Children 1 Maddie Briann Aldridge
Website
jamielynnspears.com

Jamie Lynn Marie Spears (born April 4, 1991)[1] is an American actress and singer. The younger sister of pop star Britney Spears,[2] she rose to prominence for her appearances on Nickelodeon shows All That and for playing Zoey Brooks on Zoey 101.[3]

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Early life and career

Spears was born in McComb, Mississippi to Jamie and Lynne Spears. She attended Parklane Academy, where she was a cheerleader and a member of the basketball team. She finished her education there via online correspondence[2] and received her GED in February 2008 from Kentwood High School in Kentwood, Louisiana.[4]

Spears made her acting debut in the 2002 Paramount film Crossroads, which starred older sister Britney, in a cameo role as Lucy Wagner.[5]

Spears then signed on as a regular performer on the Nickelodeon sketch series All That. Her performance was positively received by critics and she stayed on for Seasons 8 & 9 of the series from 2002 through 2004. She left after Season 9 to work on her then, new series, Zoey 101.

2005–08: Zoey 101 and pregnancy

In 2005, Spears played the protagonist Zoey Brooks of the Nickelodeon situation comedy series Zoey 101. The series premiered in 2005 and ran four seasons, earning Spears awards from Young Hollywood Award, Young Artist Award and Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.[6] Spears also recorded the theme song for the show, which was co-written by her sister, Britney Spears. Other roles include a cameo as Mandy Ferner in the ABC comedy sitcom series Miss Guided (in the episode "Hot Sub") and the voice of Goldilocks in the straight to film Unstable Fables: Goldilocks & 3 Bears Show.

On December 20, 2007, in an interview with OK! magazine, Spears announced that she was pregnant by her boyfriend, Casey Aldridge.[7][8] Nickelodeon issued a statement shortly after the announcement stating that the network respected Spears's decision to take responsibility and noting that its primary concern was for her well-being.[9] Spears confirmed the couple's engagement in March 2008 after it was reported she was seen with a wedding ring.[10] In May 2008, Spears and Aldridge moved back to Liberty, Mississippi, and purchased a house, with Spears stating they would raise their child there.[11]

The announcement of Spears's pregnancy generated controversy, as the media was accused of using the story to "glamorize" teenage pregnancy.[12][13] Some teens were disappointed with the contrast between Spears's on screen personality as a "good girl" and her real life pregnancy.[14] Additional controversy surfaced because Spears was two years below the California age of consent, raising questions about her and Aldridge's age difference, and whether Aldridge could or would be charged with statutory rape (although Spears was neither from California nor living there).[15][16] It was later confirmed that Aldridge was just under two years older than Spears, which meant that he could be charged only with a misdemeanor under California law, since the crime is only charged as a felony if the two people having sex are at least three years apart in age.[17][18]

On June 4, 2008, while in Amite County, Mississippi, the Spears family filed a complaint against Edwin Merrino, a paparazzo who they believed was following and stalking the couple. Merrino denied the allegation. He was released later in the day after posting a $1096 bond.[19]

Spears gave birth to their daughter, Maddie Briann Aldridge, on June 19, 2008, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb.[20][21][22] OK! magazine reportedly paid one million dollars for the first baby pictures for their July 10, 2008 issue.[23][24] In September 2008, following the announcement that Bristol Palin was pregnant, it was reported that Spears had sent her kiss as a gift.[25][26] Comparisons between the two cases were made.[27][28][29]

2009–present

Spears and Aldridge called off their engagement in March 2009,[30][31] and Spears ended the relationship and moved out in February 2010.[32] Spears and Aldridge reconciled in August 2010,[33] but ended their relationship a second time in November 2010.[34][35] In April 2010, Spears moved from Liberty, Mississippi[36] to Nashville in order to pursue a music career.[37] On November 7, 2011, Jamie Lynn Spears held a concert at The Rutledge in Nashville. She performed a set of original songs.[38]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Crossroads Lucy Wagner Cameo role
2002–04 All That Herself Series regular
2005–08 Zoey 101 Zoey Brooks Lead role
2008 Unstable Fables: Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Goldilocks Voice role
Miss Guided Mandy Ferner Episode: "Hot Sub"

Discography

Songs

Album appearances

Year Song Album Artist
2002 "Hey Now (Girls Just Wanna Have Fun)" Celebrate Triple Image

References

  1. ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears Biography". People. Retrieved 2010-06-14.
  2. ^ a b Kliff, Sarah (2007-10-02). "The Other Ms. Spears". Newsweek. http://www.newsweek.com/id/41949. Retrieved 2007-12-18. 
  3. ^ "Jamie Lynn's show 'axed'". News24.com. 2008-01-03. http://www.news24.com/News24/Entertainment/Abroad/0,,2-1225-1243_2246073,00.html. Retrieved 2008-01-04. 
  4. ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears Passes Her GED Exam". People. 2008-02-25. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20180318,00.html. Retrieved 2009-09-24. 
  5. ^ "Britney's Kid Sister Revving Up Career". People Magazine. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,624824,00.html. Retrieved 2009-09-24. 
  6. ^ Spears, Jamie Lynn (2005). "Top honors at Nickelodeon's 17th annual Kid's Choice Awards". Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Press Site. The Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on 2008-07-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20080716014129/http://www.nickkcapress.com/2004KCA/index.php. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  7. ^ "World Exclusive: Jamie Lynn Spears — I'm Pregnant". OK Magazine. http://www.ok-magazine.com/news/view/3425. Retrieved 2007-12-22. 
  8. ^ "Who Is Casey Aldridge?". People Magazine. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20168169,00.html. Retrieved 2009-09-24. 
  9. ^ "Britney's Teen Sister Jamie Lynn Spears Pregnant". People Magazine. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20167059,00.html. Retrieved 2007-12-18. 
  10. ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears Shows Off New Engagement Ring to Friends". People. 2008-03-25. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  11. ^ "Exclusive: Jamie Lynn & Maddie Home in Mississippi". OK!. 2008-06-22. http://www.okmagazine.com/2008/06/ok-exclusive-jamie-lynn-maddie-home-in-mississippi-7467/. 
  12. ^ "Teen Pregnancy: OK!'s Editor Defends Spears Cover". Newsweek. http://www.newsweek.com/id/145837. Retrieved 2008-07-14. 
  13. ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears' New Motherhood Role Seems Glamorized In New Magazine Interview". All Headline News. http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7011557419. Retrieved 2008-07-14. 
  14. ^ Rimer, Sara (2007-12-21). "TV's Perfect Girl Is Pregnant; Real Families Talk". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/21/us/21girl.html. 
  15. ^ Turley, Jonathan (2007-12-21). "Spears Pregnancy May Result in Television Special Rather than Criminal Charges". http://jonathanturley.org/2007/12/21/spears-pregnancy-may-result-in-television-special-rather-than-criminal-charges/. Retrieved 2007-12-22. 
  16. ^ "Was Jamie Lynn a victim of statutory rape?". MSNBC. 2007-12-22. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22349906/. Retrieved 2007-12-22. 
  17. ^ "Is it legal for two minor's to have sexual intercourse?". http://www.sexlaws.org/california_statutory_rape#Q3. 
  18. ^ "CASEY ALDRIDGE'S UNCLE: HE'S 18". CelebTV. 2007-12-19. http://www.celebtv.com/Headlines.aspx?NewsGuid=82067ef7-dd22-4fad-b77d-1fef9ba09c38. Retrieved 2007-12-25. 
  19. ^ "Shutterbug Accused of Stalking Jamie Lynn." E! Online. 2008-06-04. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  20. ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears Has a Baby Girl". People. 2008-06-19. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20204319,00.html. Retrieved 2009-08-19. 
  21. ^ "Jamie Lynn Sprouts!". E!. 2008-06-19. http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b2141_jamie_lynn_sprouts.html. Retrieved 2009-11-09. 
  22. ^ "Jamie Lynn Welcomes a Daughter!". OK!. 2008-06-19. http://www.okmagazine.com/news/view/7236. 
  23. ^ "World Exclusive: Meet Baby Maddie!". OK!. 2009-07-08. http://www.okmagazine.com/news/view/7750. 
  24. ^ "Top Ten Most Expensive Baby Photos". Access Hollywood. http://www.accesshollywood.com/top-ten-most-expensive-baby-photos_gallery_1458/10. 
  25. ^ "Teen mom support group: Jamie Lynn Spears sends gift to Bristol Palin". New York Daily News. 2008-09-03. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
  26. ^ "Report: Jamie Lynn Spears Sends Gift to Bristol Palin". Fox News. 2008-09-03. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
  27. ^ "Lynn Spears: "Hypocrital" How Pregnant Bristol Palin Treated Vs. Jamie Lynn". Huffington Post. 2008-09-24. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
  28. ^ "Pregnant Jamie Lynn Spears to Bristol Palin: Get Out of My Spotlight!". Huffington Post. 2008-10-08. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
  29. ^ "Bristol Palin, Jamie Lynn Spears: The Brave New World of Teen Mothers". Fox News. 2009-02-18. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
  30. ^ "Jamie Lynn & Casey: The Wedding’s Off!". OK!. 2009-03-25. http://www.okmagazine.com/2009/03/jamie-lynn-casey-the-weddings-off-12820/. 
  31. ^ "Wedding's off! Jamie Lynn Spears, Casey Aldridge disengaged". New York Daily News. 2009-03-26. http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/03/26/2009-03-26_weddings_off_jamie_lynn_spears_casey_ald-1.html. 
  32. ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears Moves out – and Moves on with New Guy". People. 2010-02-07. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  33. ^ "Are Jamie Lynn Spears and Casey Aldridge Getting Back Together?". People. 2010-02-13. Retrieved 2010-02-14.
  34. ^ "Jamie Lynn, Aldridge split". Toronto Sun. 2010-11-10. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
  35. ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears and Casey Aldridge Break Up Again". 411 Sun. 2010-11-10. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
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  38. ^ Jamie Lynn Spears Resurfacing As A Country Music Singer. Fox News (2010-04-07). Retrieved on 2011-11-28.

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