Jamie Lynn Spears Is Pregnant

Jamie Lynn Spears, the 16-year-old
sister of Britney Spears is pregnant.

A rep for Nickelodeon confirmed to Access Hollywood, Spears, the
star of “Zoey 101” is having a baby.

“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,” the
network said.

The fourth and final season of “Zoey 101” wrapped months ago so production
will not be affected, the Nickelodeon rep told Access.

According to OK! magazine who exclusively interviewed Jamie Lynn and her
mother Lynne, the actress is 12 weeks along.

The father of the baby is reportedly her longtime boyfriend, Casey
Aldridge.

“It was a shock for both of us, so unexpected,” she told OK! “I was in
complete and total shock and so was he.”

Jamie Lynn said she found out she that was pregnant, first through an at-home
test, then later through a visit to her healthcare practicioner.

“As soon as I found out for sure from the doctor, I took two weeks to myself
where I didn’t tell anybody,” she said. “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.”

The “Zoey 101” star told her mother, Lynne Spears, over the Thanksgiving
holiday. Momma Spears was shocked when she first heard the news.

“I didn’t believe it because Jamie Lynn’s always been so conscientious,”
Lynne told the magazine. “She’s never late for her curfew. I was in shock. I
mean, this is my 16-year-old baby.”

After digesting the news, Lynne eventually “became very supportive” Jamie
Lynn said.

Despite the pregnancy, Jamie Lynn said she believes teens should stay away
from premarital sex.

“I definitely don’t think it’s something you should do; it’s better to wait,”
Jamie Lynn said. “But I can’t be judgmental because it’s a position I put myself
in.”

In 2003, a 12-year-old Jamie Lynn told Access Hollywood she wanted a
change at 16, but of the entertainment variety.

“I want to do acting first, then maybe take a little break, then when I’m
about 15 or 16, start singing,” Jamie Lynn said.

At the same time, Britney predicted Jamie Lynn would be better at handling
fame than she was.

“I think she’ll be able to handle the whole thing better than me,” Britney
told Access at the time. “I was just brought into it, she’s kind of
grown up with it. She’s [been] surrounded by the whole business since she [was]
a really young girl. If anything I’m gonna try to get advice from her! She’s
stubborn. She’s got her stuff together.”

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