So much for BRITNEY SPEARS' younger sister being the stable daughter in the family. JAMIE LYNN SPEARS is expecting a child, at the tender age of 16. The star of the Nickelodeon series Zoey 101 tells OK! magazine she and her longtime boyfriend, CASEY ALDRIDGE, who's reportedly 18, were shocked by the unexpected pregnancy. Jamie Lynn is 12 weeks along, and plans to raise the baby in her native Louisiana.
Jamie Lynn says she waited until just before Thanksgiving to break the news to her mom, LYNNE, who she says has been supportive after the initial surprise wore off. Lynne Spears tells the magazine, quote, "I didn't believe it because Jamie Lynn's always been so conscientious. She's never late for her curfew. I was in shock. I mean, this is my 16-year-old baby." There's been no comment yet from Jamie's big sis on becoming an aunt, although according to People magazine, she was unaware of Jamie's pregnancy. A family friend says, quote, "This is going to kill her," adding, quote, "In the end, she'll be supportive." Britney, of course, has two young kids of her own.
Nickelodeon responded yesterday to Jamie's announcement, stating, quote, "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."
Perhaps as a result of Jamie's revelation, a memoir from Lynne Spears about raising her children has been delayed indefinitely, according to People magazine. The book had been due out in May.
The issue of OK! magazine with Jamie Lynn's interview will hit newsstands nationwide by Friday.
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