Jamie Lynn Spears

Jamie Lynn Spears (born April 4, 1991) is an American actress and singer. In 2005, she came to prominence after being cast in the Nickelodeon television series Zoey 101, where she portrayed the title character Zoey Brooks.

In 2007, sixteen-year-old Spears generated controversy after she announced that she was pregnant. She gave birth to daughter Maddie Aldridge the following year, effectively sending her career into hiatus. In 2013, Spears relaunched her career as a country music recording artist, and released her debut single "How Could I Want More" from her first LP. She is the younger sister of pop star Britney Spears.

Early life

Spears was born in McComb, Mississippi to James and Lynne Spears. She has two siblings, Bryan and Britney Spears. She attended Parklane Academy, where she was a cheerleader and point guard of the basketball team. She finished her education via online correspondence and received her GED in February 2008 through Tangipahoa Parish School System Adult Education Center.