The "Things I Should Have Said" author went on to wed Jamie Watson in 2014, and she gave birth to Ivey four years later. Annita Katee For Dailymail.com But the singer-songwriter, whos also mom to 9-year-old daughter Maddie Briann from a previous relationship, admits her life is much different when you compare Iveys birth to when she first became a parent. Jeff Nelson is the Senior News Editor, Entertainment at PEOPLE. Spears celebrated the news on Instagram, writing, "Guesssss what??????" "Her middle name, Joan, is to honor my Aunt Sandra, who passed away 10 years ago from ovarian cancer. She continued, "He's the kind of dad that every little girl deserves to have. While a reason wasnt provided, fans have surmised that mounting criticism from Britney Spears passionate fanbase played a part in This Is My Braves decision to dissociate from Jamie Lynn. 38,236, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Jamie Lynn Spears and her daughter Maddie Brian Aldridge, Maddie suffered a traumatic ATV accident back in 2017. A source told the site the singer became sick with worry over her father's health. ', 'She seemed fine and content [She] was definitely excited to her hair done.'. While driving an ATV on her family's property, the vehicle flipped into a pond and became completely submerged, causing her to nearly drown. I think its really important to have roots, she says. He currently runs a company that sells electronics to corporations. in Journalism & Mass Communication. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. There's a lot of dark things in this world today, and I think that putting something out there like that, that is so wonderful, is something that should be shared, especially when it made so many changes in a lot of lives for the better. Ivey Joan is Spears' second daughter. A teacher at Caseys high school, Amite School Center, told People in 2007 that Jamie Lynns then-boyfriend was popular in his class, served as senior class president and played football and baseball. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Powered by WordPress VIP. Jamie Lynn Spears, 30, is leaning on her daughter Ivey, 3, for support during the drama surrounding Britney Spears' on-going conservatorship case. The actor describes Harry Styles as "a very kind guy.". My baby was in the ambulance. 'Before he got sick, Britney was doing extremely well. "I can assure you [Britney's] family loves her and wants the best for her," Watson told the New York Post in 2021. Jamie Lynn Spears proudly posted photos of her daughter Maddie, 13, dressed up for her first school dance. The show had already wrapped and there was never a negotiation to go into any more seasons. 2021. The link to . ", Actor and singer Jamie Lynn Spears is opening up about having a child at 16 years old, just as her career was taking off. The Zoey 101 star and former boyfriendCasey Aldridge welcomed daughter Maddie in June of 2008 and largely stepped out of the spotlight after that. "It's still hard to even talk about it.". The lead doctor spoke frankly. He smiled and said, "E.T., phone home." The trust has managed partly by their father Jamie when he took over his daughter's financial affairs as her conservator. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. I put so much into my personal life and really building that to be strong, that now its time for me.. 11). "I was an 18 year old single mom, when this guy came into my life, he made me laugh more then I ever had before, and his never changing consistency gave me stability for the first time in my life," Spears captioned a heartfelt Instagram post for their eighth wedding anniversary. The next twenty-four hours are crucial and will tell us more.". Maddie Briann Aldrige came into the world on June 19, 2008. The birthday girl was adorable in a multi-colored dress while her mom held up in front of her themed two tier cake. So thats Jamie Lynn and Caseys relationship in a nutshell. Casey, who was 18 at the time of Maddies birth, had been dating Jamie Lynn for two years before they became parents. In fact, the low-key businessman didn't know who Spears was when they first met, despite her being a former Nickelodeon star and the sister of one of the biggest pop stars. Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Get Cozy at Rangers Game, Are Britney Spears and Sister Jamie Lynn Close? I can say, Let me grab the clothes out of the dryer. And she can sit there with her for a second.. "She wasn't responding to anything and so it was not looking good for us," she recalled, telling Maria that she asked a priest to be let into the intensive care unit to pray Maddie as a "worse case scenario. See Famous Celebrity Families Photos, doesnt want to be involved in Britneys conservatorship battle,. As we all know, there was a lot of chaos around my last pregnancy, says the former Nickelodeon star, who welcomed Maddie when she was 17 years old, in the latest issue of PEOPLE. Published: 20:29 EDT, 13 April 2019 | Updated: 21: . But of course, the paparazzi still found me, she said. The Toxic singer alleged that she was forced into a mental health facility, forced to take lithium and forced to have an IUD contraceptive inserted, all against her will. On December 20, 2007, Jamie Lynn announced that she was pregnant by her then-boyfriend Casey Aldridge. 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You have a lot more gratitude," she says. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. "But I think right now that it's maybe a little selfish for me to have a child. Jamie Lynn said that the traumatic event made her appreciate every moment of life. But Jamie Lynn earned her fame through acting in the show Zoey 101 and appearing in the movie Crossroads, so when she graced the headlines again, it was of her own doing. Since her father's health issues spiked, the Baby One More Time singer 'hasn't been eating well', has been neglecting her workout regimen, and is 'constantly upset.'. In addition to stepping into the stepdad role, Watson has also taken an active role in Maddie's extracurricular activities. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first, In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. Nothing. She told Maria Menounos that after she crashed into some water they were able to rescue her, but when first responders took her away to revive her we thought she was gone. That moment, I felt everything that you can feel, I think, as far as the worst, she continued. Jen Juneau is a digital news writer for PEOPLE since 2016. The singer and actress recounts the struggles she faced when, in 2007, she became pregnant with her daughter Maddie . Jamie Lynn Spears has jumped to the defence of her daughters as she hit back at a troll who had sent her a horrific . She mentioned that Maddie was riding on an ATV near her family "with every safety measure that could be taken" when she "somehow or another, drove into the water. I was under a microscope.. The source also mentioned that the Lucky singer was excited to get back into her usual routine and spend some time with her sons. The semi-autobiographical fiction novel, which was co-written with Britneys mother Lynne Spears, follows Holly Faye Lovell, a 14-year-old girl from the small town of Biscay, Mississippi, who has dreams of becoming a singer. Though Jamie Lynns pregnancy with Maddie was very public, she managed to keep her eldest out of the spotlight in years since. Jamie Lynn says Maddie's chapter still brings her pain. Jamie Lynn Spears has rarely spoken about her daughter's Madde's devastating ATV accident. ", [When we got to the hospital] Maddie was intubated and endless tubes and lines extended from every part of her. A year later, the pair married during a New Orleans wedding. ", Watson reportedly works for a company that sells electronics to corporations. At that moment I knew she was definitely coming back to us. All About Jaron Varsano, Who Is Keshia Knight Pulliam's Husband? Britney's appearance and mental health breakdown comes after her father's health has continued to decline in recent weeks. "God gave me the blessing of giving me my daughter back. The vehicle she was riding flipped over into a pond on Watson and Spears' Louisiana property, and Maddie was submerged under water for several minutes. He was found guilty in June 2016 and sentenced to 12 months probation. In her new memoir Things I Should Have Said, Jamie Lynn offers a chilling account of the harrowing ordeal and Maddie's unbelievable recovery, which is excerpted exclusively below. I think the only difference is the support system I have around me., She adds, Im much more sure of myself as a young mother [now]. Jamie Lynn Spears can always count on the support of her husband, Jamie Watson. We are declining the donation from Jamie Lynn Spears upcoming book.. The couple welcomed their daughter, Ivey Joan Watson, in April 2018. Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Look at this star!" while another wrote: "Love such a sweet . The model also addressed men profiting off her body. That should be heard. He anointed her head with oil and when he said, "Holy Spirit," Maddie began to thrash. (Spears and Casey Aldridge split when their daughter was 2.). [Casey] and Jamie Lynn have joint custody, and theyve been getting along okay, so it was fine for them to be together, the insider said. ", "I appreciate each of you for your patience and support through I[it] all. Jamie Lynn, who is also the mother of Maddie, 13, supported her sibling at the time, telling her Instagram followers that she has only loved supported and adored Britney. Want to know more about Jamie Lynns girls Maddie and Ivery? We heard you. Jamie Lynn Spears on stage at "Disney Channel Presents the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards" at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Jamie Lynn Spears has gone through a lot with her older daughter. Miraculously, Maddie suffered no brain damage and survived. Jamie supports Britney and has been there for her, listening to Britneys speeches, praying for her and sharing encouraging messages with her., The source noted that the former Nickelodeon star doesnt want to be involved in Britneys conservatorship battle, explaining, She feels thats between Britney and her father, [Jamie Spears], and feels like Britney is strong enough to win this fight.. Jamie Lynn Spears is a mom again! 'Ivey's 1st Birthday Party,' she captioned adding a rainbow and unicorn. Nothing was working not the compressions or the forced influx of air. There was a whole lot of fighting going on between everyone involved, she remembered, later recalling how her team thought it was too risky to tell the Toxic Singer. Spears captioned a June photo of the two with the birthday girl. Ahead is what we know about Jamie Lynn and Caseys relationship today and whether hes said anything about the #FreeBritney movement. I've been given the best, biggest blessing you can be given," Jamie Lynn added. Ivey Joan Watson is on the mend after apparently suffering a foot injury.. We thought we lost our daughter. The 3-year-old daughter of Jamie Watson and Jamie Lynn Spears went "full throttle," putting her foot in a brace as a result. When we did announce that I was pregnant, I did hide away for a little bit during that time and I didnt have a phone. The pair tied the knot in 2013 and welcomed their daughter Joan Watson in . "There's nothing worse than looking at your child and just feeling that you've failed her. For the first time, Jamie Lynn Spears is sharing details from her daughter's near-fatal ATV accident. Jamie Spears' daughter, Maddie, 14, posed with a pal on the first day of high school. Things I Should Have Said is out Jan. 18. So, I got me a little house [in Mississippi]. The 30-year-old Zoey 101 alum told Nightline 's Juju Chang on Wednesday, January 12, that the Grammy winner, 40, once "got in [her] face" when Jamie Lynn was holding daughter Ivey, now 3 . He also coached Maddie's basketball team, posting a photo of the "undefeated champs" in January 2020. The couple were introduced to each other through mutual friends and lived an hour away from each other. Based in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears has enjoyed her life predominantly outside of the spotlight in recent years. Spears' life has never been "normal," having been raised in the same . She focused only on trying to make the best decisions for her baby and herself, and in that order.. A few days after the accident, Watson thanked fans for their prayers on Instagram and shared positive updates on Maddie's recovery, noting that she was awake and talking and showing no signs of neurological damage. She was 16 years old at the time and Casey, who she had been dating for two years, was 18. HelloGiggles.com is part of the Dotdash Meredith Beauty & Style Group. On Saturday, Jamie Lynn Spears celebrated the fifth 'miracle anniversary' of her daughter Maddie Briann Aldridge flipping her ATV and nearly drowning in their Louisiana pond. She was still in my belly.'. Their relationship is so sweet., Adds the star, Hes the kind of dad that every little girl deserves to have. ", "I've been wanting to have kids since the day we got married," said Watson, 35, adding that he and his wife would like to have "a bunch" of children and noting with a smile, "The time is right. As a new mother with your first child, you are questioning and guessing everything. Spears and Watson met through mutual friends and dated on and off for a few years before getting engaged in 2013. Sitemap, Your California Privacy Rights Four years ago this February, the daughter of Zoey 101 star and country singer Jamie Lynn Spears, Maddie . Ivey was born in Covington, Louisiana, weighing 7 lbs., 8 oz. ", "That moment, I felt everything that you can feel, I think, as far as the worst," she continued. She was 16 at the time. "When we were finally able to get her out of the water and the first responders took from me, we thought she was gone. I looked up and my eyes widened at the wide-eyed expression on Jamie's face. 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"And I couldn't not be a part of her or Maddie's life.". ", "So I don't get to make any excuses. She posted an Instagram photo of chic Princess party and wrote, Ivey has brought us so much joy in these past 3 years, it was only fair that we had a celebration just for IVEY, with all of the things that fill her little spirit up with the same joy and love she shares with everyone around her. Unlike his wife, Watson is not in the entertainment industry. Jamie Lynn has always been a performer, like her sister Britney. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. Next: Jamie Lynn Spears Shares Daughter Ivey's Words 'It'll Be Okay Mom' On Instagram Stories 01:29 GMT 14 Apr 2019 Spears was just 17 years old when she welcomed her first baby, Maddie Briann, 14, on June 19, 2008, with her 19-year-old fianc . I started to scream. ", "He went to put the oil on her and read the rites and she sat up and started kicking, and her hands started grabbing at all the things," Spears said. I do not care what TMZ thinks about it, she said. The accident was a turning point in Jamie Lynn's life. "When you have the worst thing you can think of in your life happen to you, it makes you look at everything else differently. I remember sitting in this little room, and I think Lily Collins was there, and I felt so sick, she told Nylon in a new interview of the Twilight audition. Ivey Joan Watson was born at 10:02 a.m. in Covington, Louisiana, weighing 7 lbs., 8 NOW and only NOW I do know only a scum person would make up . Everything We Know, Britney Spears' Conservatorship, Mental Health Battle Explained, only loved supported and adored Britney, Levys! Spears is now 29 and her daughter Maddie is 12 years old and just started seventh grade. Ive put myself in this situation, Im not condoning it or saying its right, but these are the cards that I have to play.. [The staff] administered a sedative to keep her in a medically-induced coma to keep her from hurting herself and to allow for further healing. Wordlessly the EMT grabbed her lifeless body, flipped it over and began pounding on her back. 2022 Galvanized Media. She's a caretaker, even though she's the youngest,' a source explained. Privacy Notice Jamie Lynn Spears celebrates daughter Ivey's first birthday. It's always something with her career [and] I'm really busy, too. A portion of #FreeBritney supporters believe the younger Spears has not adequately advocated for the dissolution of Britneys conservatorship. The pop singer, 39, and the Sweet Magnolias star, 30, have been in an online feud after Britney claimed Jamie Lynn wasn't as supportive during her conservatorship battle as she'd . Hes handsome, smart and very, very charming. The teacher continued, He is athletic, and down here in the south, athletes are gods, so he had his share of adoring fans., A classmate also told People at the time that Casey was aware that his girlfriend was a celebrity. 2018 is going to be filled with many milestones both personally and professionally. There's nothing," she shared. You have your first love, or what you call love in high school, she said. Jamie Lynn Spears with her husband and daughters. The "Zoey 101" alum, 31, celebrated her daughter Maddie's birthday Sunday, writing via . Its where my mother is, where my husband is. That should be heard. 'ONE year ago today. There were no fewer than five machines performing different functions. Maybe I didnt support her the way the public would like me to with a hashtag on a public platform, but I can assure you that Ive supported my sister long before there was a hashtag and Ill support her long after, Jamie Lynn said on Instagram in June after receiving flak for staying silent on the matter. Spears tells PEOPLE, adding of Ivey's name, "Her middle name, Joan, is to honor my Aunt Sandra, who passed away 10 years ago from ovarian cancer. Theres nothing worse than looking at your child and just feeling that youve failed her. Though the couple seemed reconciled in August 2010, their relationship was done for good by November 2010. Speaking to PEOPLE in January 2022, she said, "I've only ever tried to be helpful, so any notion that says the contrary is just completely ridiculous. And so are five other '90s tattoo styles. Ivey Joan Watson. The Duchess of York casts "no judgment" toward her nephew. Jamie Lynn Spears' daughter Maddie turned 14. 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News, Britney Spears relied on her dad to do normal things | Page Six. Actress: Crossroads. The father of the child was Jamie Lynn . And Spears, who posed with her family in portraits by Studio Tran, credits her strong support system for the easy transition after Iveys birth. Britney Has Always Been A Constant Presence In Ivey's Life. Jamie Lynn Spears has gone through a lot with her older daughter. Country singer Jaime Lynn Spears has two daughters Maddie, 13, and Ivey, three, who are the spitting image of their mom. One of the firemen said, "They got a pulse. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. The Zoey 101 alum welcomed Maddie at the age of 17 in 2008 with now-ex Casey Aldridge. Jamie Lynn Spears: I Had to 'Separate Myself from My Family' but I 'Love and Support' Britney. Heres how to watch it for free. When I saw that, I was like, 'Oh my gosh, this is the man I love.' HOCO 2021, the Sweet Magnolias actress, 30, wrote alongside photos of her eldest child wearing a bright green dress while posing with friends, family and her date for the night even though she strategically shielded Maddies face in the pics. "E.T., phone home." "2017 was filled with some of the biggest challenges of my life, as well as some of the biggest blessings, so I made a choice to lay low this year to focus on truly becoming my best self as a person and as an artist. Jamie Lynn and her now ex-fianc Casey Aldridge welcomed their daughter, Maddie, now 13, in June 2008. "Oh my gosh, I'm pregnant. The actress and singer welcomed her second child (and first with husband Jamie Watson ), daughter Ivey Joan Watson, on Wednesday, April 11, at 10:02 a.m., her rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively . And Spears, who posed with her family in portraits by Studio Tran, credits her strong support system for the easy transition after . However, the mom of two has said some good did come out of it as it has made her very grateful for her family. The Mississippi native, who shares daughter Maddie, 13, with ex Casey Aldridge and daughter Ivey, 2, with husband Jamie Watson, later revealed that the social media user reached out to her again . "We dove in and we were able to rescue her," Spears said, recalling the accident years later. Nothing was more important than her.. This conservatorship killed my dreams so all I have is hope and hope is the only thing in this world that is very hard to kill yet people still try !!! She would welcome daughter Ivey with her husband James Watson in April 2018. The EMT started CPR. Casey is one of those boys who really has a lot going for him, the teacher said at the time. No response. "I really just was introspective," Jamie Lynn says. Now, as a mother-of-two, an actress, and a singer, Spears feels like shes finally settled, content, and ready to take on the next adventurewhich just so happens to be a Zoey 101 reboot. I think the only difference is the support system I have around me. Casey was arrested again in December 2019 and charged with five counts of burglary of a storage house and one count of burglary of a dwelling after he was linked to the burglaries of several campsites in Mississippi at the time.