Jamie Lynn Spears

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Jamie Lynn Spears
Jamie Lynn Spears.jpg
Spears at the premiere of Nancy Drew, June 2007.
Born (1991-04-04) April 4, 1991 (age 22)[1]
McComb, Mississippi, U.S.
Occupation Actress, singer
Years active 2002–2008
Home town Kentwood, Louisiana, U.S.
Television Zoey 101
Children Maddie Briann Aldridge (b. 2008)
Parents Lynne Spears
Jamie Spears
Relatives Britney Spears (sister)[2]
Website
jamielynnspears.com

Jamie Lynn Spears (born April 4, 1991) is an American actress, singer, and the younger sister of recording artist Britney Spears. In 2005, she rose to prominence for her portrayal of Zoey Brooks in the Nickelodeon sitcom Zoey 101.[3]

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Life and career [edit]

Early life and career beginnings [edit]

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 via online correspondence[2] and received her GED in February 2008 from Kentwood High School in Kentwood, Louisiana.[4]

In February 2002, Spears made her acting debut in the Paramount Pictures drama film Crossroads which starred her sister, Britney, who portrayed the central character Lucy Wagner. Spears made a cameo, playing the younger version of Britney's character.[5]

Following Crossroads Nickelodeon cast Spears as a regular performer in the eighth season of the sketch comedy series All That. The season followed a two-year hiatus of the series. Spears portrayed various roles through the two seasons she appeared in as well as herself. Spear's performance received positive reviews from critics with many complimenting her comedic timing and being a highlight of the show. Spears did not return for the series ninth season to pursue other roles on the network.

2004–09: Zoey 101 and motherhood [edit]

In August 2004, Spears signed a development deal with Nickelodeon in which she would star as the protagonist in her own scripted television series that would air on the network. The series went on to be titled Zoey 101. Spears portrayed the role of Zoey Brooks and centered on Zoey and her friends who attend a fictional boarding school Pacific Coast Academy. Spears recorded the theme song for the series titled "Follow Me". The song was written by her sister Britney. The series premiered on January 9, 2005 and went on to be the network's highest rated series premiere in over eight years. The series was entirely filmed at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Spears won a Young Artist Award and a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for her performance in the series.[6] Nickelodeon announced the fourth season would be the series' last season. The series finale, "Chasing Zoey", aired on May 2, 2008.

In December 2007, Variety announced Spears had signed on to guest appear in the ABC Comedy Sitcom series Miss Guided. Spears played the role of the promiscuous high school student Mandy Fener in the episode "Hot Sub" which aired on March 20, 2008. That same year Spears voiced the role of Goldilocks in the Straight-to-DVD animation film Unstable Fables: Goldilocks & 3 Bears Show. The film is the third and final installment of the Unstable Fables trilogy.

On December 20, 2007, in an interview with OK! magazine, Spears announced that she was pregnant by her then-boyfriend, Casey Aldridge.[7] She was 16 years old at the time; Aldridge, whom she had been dating for two years, was 18.[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 her engagement to Aldridge in March 2008 after it was reported she was seen wearing an engagement ring.[10] In May 2008, the couple 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 a 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 a gift.[25][26] Comparisons between the two cases were made.[27][28][29]

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]

2010–present: Current endeavors [edit]

In April 2010, Spears moved from Liberty, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her long desired music career.[36] Following the move Spears began work on a country music album with a number of local music producers. On November 7, 2011, Spears held a small concert at the Rutledge in Nashville in which she performed a set of original songs.[37]

Spears subsequently began a relationship with Jamie Watson. After two years of off and on dating, they announced their engagement in March 2013.[38]

Filmography [edit]

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Crossroads Young Lucy Wagner Cameo role
2008 Unstable Fables: Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Goldilocks Voice role
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2002–2004 All That Various Series regular
2005–2008 Zoey 101 Zoey Brooks Lead role (seasons 1-4)
2008 Miss Guided Mandy Ferner "Hot Sub" (season 1: episode 2)

Awards and nominations [edit]

Year Award Category Work Result
2004 2004 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Female TV Star All That Nominated
2005 Young Artist Awards Outstanding Young Performers In A TV Series All That (shared with cast) Nominated[39]
Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Breakout Performance - Female Zoey 101 Nominated[40]
Young Hollywood Awards One to Watch - Female Herself Won[41]
2006 2006 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite TV Actress Zoey 101 Won[42]
Young Artist Awards Best Young Ensemble Performance In A TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Zoey 101 (shared with cast) Won[43]
2007 2007 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite TV Actress Zoey 101 Nominated[44][45]
Kids' Choice Awards Germany Favorite Actress Zoey 101 Won[46]
2007 UK Kids' Choice Awards Best TV Actress Zoey 101 Nominated[47]
Young Artist Awards Best Performance In A TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress Zoey 101 Nominated[48]
Best Young Ensemble Performance In A TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Zoey 101 (shared with cast) Won[48]
2008 2008 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite TV Actress Zoey 101 Nominated[49][50]
Young Artist Awards Best Performance In A TV Series - Leading Young Actress Zoey 101 Nominated[51]
Best Young Ensemble Performance In A TV Series Zoey 101 (shared with cast) Nominated[51]

References [edit]

  1. ^ Jamie Lynn Spears. "Jamie Lynn Spears Biography". People.com. Retrieved 2012-09-26. 
  2. ^ a b Kliff, Sarah (2007-10-02). "The Other Ms. Spears". Newsweek. Retrieved 2007-12-18. 
  3. ^ "Jamie Lynn's show 'axed'". News24.com. 2008-01-03. Retrieved 2008-01-04. 
  4. ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears Passes Her GED Exam". People. 2008-02-25. Retrieved 2009-09-24. 
  5. ^ "Britney's Kid Sister Revving Up Career". People Magazine. 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. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  7. ^ "World Exclusive: Jamie Lynn Spears — I'm Pregnant". OK Magazine. Retrieved 2007-12-22. 
  8. ^ "Who Is Casey Aldridge?". People Magazine. Retrieved 2009-09-24. 
  9. ^ "Britney's Teen Sister Jamie Lynn Spears Pregnant". People Magazine. 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. 
  12. ^ "Teen Pregnancy: OK!'s Editor Defends Spears Cover". Newsweek. Retrieved 2008-07-14. 
  13. ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears' New Motherhood Role Seems Glamorized In New Magazine Interview". All Headline News. Retrieved 2008-07-14. 
  14. ^ Rimer, Sara (2007-12-21). "TV's Perfect Girl Is Pregnant; Real Families Talk". The New York Times. 
  15. ^ Turley, Jonathan (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. Retrieved 2007-12-22. 
  17. ^ "Is it legal for two minors to have sexual intercourse?". 
  18. ^ "CASEY ALDRIDGE'S UNCLE: HE'S 18". CelebTV. 2007-12-19. 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. Retrieved 2009-08-19. 
  21. ^ "Jamie Lynn Sprouts!". E!. 2008-06-19. Retrieved 2009-11-09. 
  22. ^ "Jamie Lynn Welcomes a Daughter!". OK!. 2008-06-19. 
  23. ^ "World Exclusive: Meet Baby Maddie!". OK!. 2009-07-08. 
  24. ^ "Top Ten Most Expensive Baby Photos". Access Hollywood. 
  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. 
  31. ^ "Wedding's off! Jamie Lynn Spears, Casey Aldridge disengaged". New York Daily News. 2009-03-26. 
  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.
  36. ^ "The Real Estalker: Jamie Lynn Spears Lists in Liberty". Realestalker.blogspot.co.uk. 2010-05-20. Retrieved 2013-01-13. 
  37. ^ Jamie Lynn Spears Resurfacing As A Country Music Singer. Fox News (2010-04-07). Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  38. ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears Engaged to Jamie Watson: See Her Ring!". Us Weekly. 2013-03-02. Retrieved 2013-03-02. 
  39. ^ http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms26.htm
  40. ^ http://www.whosdatedwho.com/tpx_2871774/teen-choice-awards/2005
  41. ^ http://www.whosdatedwho.com/tpx_2871933/young-hollywood-awards/2005
  42. ^ http://www.nickkcapress.com/2006KCA/winnersrelease.php
  43. ^ http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms27.htm
  44. ^ http://www.nickkcapress.com/2007KCA/nominees.php
  45. ^ http://www.nickkcapress.com/2007KCA/winners.php
  46. ^ http://www.nickkcapress.com/2007KCA/german.php
  47. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a78143/in-full-nickelodeon-kids-choice-awards-uk-winners.html?rss
  48. ^ a b http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms28.htm
  49. ^ http://www.nickkcapress.com/2008KCA/nominees.php
  50. ^ http://allieiswired.com/archives/2008/03/nickelodeon-kids-choice-awards-2008-winners-list-pictures-and-video/
  51. ^ a b http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms29.html

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