Prepare To Feel Old - Jamie Lynn Spears' Oldest Daughter Is Headed Off To College
Actress Jamie Lynn Spears is celebrating a massive acheivement for her daughter - 16-year-old Maddie is headed off to college!
Prepare to have your mind blown, readers: Jamie Lynn Spears’ oldest daughter is headed off to college!
The former Zoey 101 star and younger sister of Britney Spears expressed her pride over 16-year-old Maddie Aldridge committing to the university after her 2025 high school graduation, while similarly recalling the very different place she was at Maddie’s age.
Jamie Lynn Spears’ ‘Strong’ Daughter, Maddie, Is Off To College In 2025
In a photo set shared to Instagram on November 25, Jamie Lynn Spears revealed where her daughter, Maddie, would be attending college after she graduates high school next year.
“[I’m] in my feels, [because] my baby girl has committed to furthering her athletic & academic career at the University of Southern [Mississippi],” the 33-year-old Nickelodeon alum wrote.
Noting the arduous life journey Maddie has endured, Jamie Lynn refused to take credit for the hard work Maddie exuded to achieve her collegiate goals.
"I feel like I can’t take much credit for anything,” Spears continued. “I have witnessed this kid go through, face, & overcome some impossible things by her own strong will, convictions, determination, [and] the sheer grace of God.”
“I think her story is a true testament to trusting God’s will & being able to achieve whatever you’re willing to work hard for," the actress went on to say, "and I couldn’t be more proud of her."
Jamie Lynn Spears Was ‘Judged’ Harshly By The Media For Being Pregnant With Maddie At 16
In her Instagram post, Jamie Lynn couldn’t help but acknowledge the juxtaposition of Maddie’s life at 16, and her own experience at that age, which saw her pregnant with Maddie by her former boyfriend, Casey Aldridge. She is now married to businessman Jamie Watson.
"I can remember it like it was just yesterday,” Spears recalled, “as the whole world watched and judged as I made the choice to have my baby at 16 years old.”
Spears faced severe media scrutiny for the shocking announcement in 2007, which came almost immediately after Zoey 101 finished filming.
Public outcry over Jamie Lynn’s surprising admission led parents of her young fanbase to request to have the series pulled from the airwaves, despite the teenaged Spears not being visibly pregnant during the show’s fourth and final season.
"Fast [forward] to today, and that same little baby girl is now 16 years old herself,” Spears continued in her Instagram post regarding Maddie, “[and] announcing that she will be going to play D1 ball for an amazing college."
Jamie Lynn Spears Bettered Herself For Maddie, And Maddie Is ‘Truly Blessed’ Because Of It
Later in Jamie Lynn’s post, the proud mom explained how the work she did to improve her life was ultimately to ensure Maddie had the best upbringing possible.
"I did everything I could to better myself in order to be the mama she deserved,” Spears said, “[and] to break those generational curses, so they weren’t passed on to her or any future generations."
In her own Instagram post shared that same day, Maddie expressed how her family’s support was paramount to allowing her to achieve her dreams and enroll in the University of Southern Mississippi.
"I am so excited and blessed to announce my verbal commitment, for my academic and athletic career, to the University of Southern Mississippi," the teen shared.
"I am so thankful to all the players, coaches, and family that have supported me and made it possible to get to the point I am today. This is a dream come true and I am truly blessed!"
Maddie Survived A Freak Accident That Devastated Jamie Lynn And Nearly Ended Her Young Life
Jamie Lynn's friend Brandi posted these 2 photos of Maddie today after she got home from the hospital. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xVIKhfyfsh
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