Jamie Lynn Spears
Jamie Lynn Spears (born April 4, 1991)[1] is an American actress and singer. She played Zoey Brooks on the Nickelodeon teen sitcom Zoey 101 (2005–2008)[2] and its sequel film Zoey 102 (2023), and Noreen Fitzgibbons on the Netflix romantic drama series Sweet Magnolias (2020–present). She is the younger sister of singer Britney Spears.
Jamie Lynn Spears
April 4, 1991
- Actress
- singer
2002–present
Casey Aldridge (2005–2010)
2
- Jamie Spears (father)
- Lynne Spears (mother)
- Bryan Spears (brother)
- Britney Spears (sister)
- Country
- pop
Vocals
Beginning in December 2007, Spears was subject to significant media attention and controversy after announcing her pregnancy at age 16. A misconception emerged that this canceled Zoey 101; however, the final season wrapped filming in September 2007 and premiered the following year. After giving birth in 2008, Spears stopped acting for five years.[3]
Spears returned from her hiatus in 2013 and began her music career. She released her debut single "How Could I Want More" from her debut EP in country music, The Journey (2014). In 2015, Spears earned songwriting credits for Jana Kramer's certified Platinum single, "I Got the Boy", a song she wrote in 2011 during writing sessions in Nashville for her 2013 EP.[4]
In 2023, due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, Spears began to appear on reality television shows, such as Dancing with the Stars, Special Forces: World's Toughest Test and I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.[5][6]
Early life
Spears was born in McComb, Mississippi,[7] and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana,[1] to Jamie and Lynne Spears. Her older siblings are Bryan and Britney.[8] Her parents divorced in 2002, but were in an on-and-off relationship after the divorce.[9] She has described her home life as unstable, but remembers "feeling very loved".[9] She attended Parklane Academy in McComb, where she was a cheerleader, and point guard of the basketball team.[10] She was enrolled in dance and voice lessons, and participated in school plays and church performances.[11] As a child, Spears and her family also spent time traveling and touring with Britney.[12]
Spears studied with tutors while filming Zoey 101 in Los Angeles.[13] She finished her education via online correspondence[14] and received her GED in February 2008 through Tangipahoa Parish School System Adult Education Center.[15]
Career
2002–2008: Career beginnings and success with All That and Zoey 101
In February 2002, at age 10, Spears made her acting debut in the Paramount Pictures drama film Crossroads which starred her sister, who portrayed the central character Lucy Wagner. Spears made a cameo, playing the younger version of Britney's character.[16] In April 2002, Spears walked the runway as a model for Kids R Us fashion show in New York City.[17] Following Crossroads, Nickelodeon cast Spears as a regular performer in the sketch comedy series All That for the 2002 season; she appeared on the show through 2004.[18] Spears portrayed various roles through the two seasons she appeared.[19] Along with the cast of All That, Spears also made appearances on Snick On-Air Dare, Nickelodeon's version of Fear Factor.[20] Deciding to pursue other roles on the network, Spears departed from the main cast on the tenth and final season of All That, and only appeared as a guest. At age 13, Spears was named as one of the celebrities on Teen People's Young Hollywood/Hot List.[17]
Public image
In the early years of her career, Spears had a generally wholesome image as a teen star.[8] Her fame increased dramatically in the wake of her pregnancy announcement in December 2007, and during the following months, she became a frequent target of the paparazzi. In subsequent years, Spears was rarely seen in the public eye and focused on family, saying: "I used to be insecure at times, because I was always the youngest mom in the room. I quickly learned that being a good and competent mother has nothing to do with age."[79]
Spears has been featured in several fashion blogs and magazines such as Nylon,[19] Seventeen, Teen Vogue, CosmoGirl, Teen People, Teen, Girls' Life, Mizz and Nickelodeon Magazine.[80] Spears has appeared in commercials and print ads throughout her career. She appeared in television commercials for Hasbro's eKara karaoke headset, Pepsi[81] and Clorox bleach.[82][83] In 2018, she appeared in an advertising campaign and social media ads for Kraft Foods with daughter Maddie.[84][85]
Spears endorses beauty and wellness products on Instagram.[86] She has partnered with FabFitFun subscription box,[87][88] Smart Food popcorn[89] and International Loops marketing agency.[90]
