It is rather common knowledge by now that Britney Spears seems to have reached her breaking point between shaving her head, dating paparazzi, losing her children, and being an overall disaster. She is a representative’s nightmare overall and it shows since many of those in her entourage have abandoned her. Jamie Lynn Spears, Britney’s 16-year-old sister, seemed like a publicist’s dream as the wholesome star of her own show on Nickelodeon, Zoey 101. This image was shattered when Jamie Lynn announced that she was pregnant with her “longtime” boyfriend Casey Aldridge (18), whom she originally met through a church. My original thought was, “How longtime could the relationship be if she is only 16?”
If all of this were not enough, there were many rumors that Jamie Lynn and Casey were not really dating or that he may not even be the father. All of this was followed by research into her background of drinking and partying, while also saying that she may leave her baby with “the mother of the year”, Lynn Spears. The Superficial reported on this and included Casey’s myspace page (http://thesuperficial.com/2007/12/jamie_lynn_spears_will_probabl_1.php). There was even speculation that her show, which had already taped the next season, would not be released. It is already difficult to be a representative for a girl who is pregnant so young, but then the rumors come out about the child’s paternity. Jamie Lynn has handled it well considering she has simply laid low in her house, supposedly studying for the GED.
Basically, everyone has to wonder whether Jamie Lynn’s career is over and whether or not she is following the same downhill path that Britney continues to follow. The rest remains to be seen and good luck to Jamie Lynn!
