- Britney Spears’ Parents; Jamie Spears, and Lynn Spears became prominent in 2019 with the rise of a movement to end the American singer’s conservatorship
- Also referred to as the Princess of Pop, Britney has 2 siblings (Bryan Spears and Jammie Lynn Spears) who are famous entertainers
- She has been married 3 times and has 2 kids with her estranged husband, Kevin Federline who currently maintains sole physical and legal custody of their boys; Sean Preston Federline (18 years old) and Jayden James Federline (19 years old)
Britney Spears’s parents, Jamie Spears and Lynn Spears have been in the spotlight for quite a while. While her other family members are also popular entertainers, Britney’s parents’ main claim to fame has been thanks to their relationship with her.
The 43-year-old ‘Princess of Pop’ has been married 3 times and she is currently a mother of 2; Jayden James Federline and Sean Preston Federline. Her several successes and controversies have over time put everyone within her circle in the spotlight.
Meet Britney Spears’ Parents
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While Britney Spears’ parents became mostly known because of the relationship they have with their celebrity daughter, it has mostly gone sour over time. However, they also have interesting aspects of their lives that have been shadowed by their daughter’s prominence.
James Parnell Spears
Britney’s father was born in Kentwood, Louisiana in 1953 to June Austin Spears and Emma Jean Spears. Much detail is not available on his early childhood except that when he was 13, his mother had a miscarriage and decided to commit suicide on the grave of her infant son.
His first marriage was to Debbie Sanders Cross from 1972 to 1975. The reason for their divorce was not stated but was likely due to irreconcilable differences.
He moved on to marry Lynn Bridges in 1976 and the couple had 3 kids together; Bryan Spears, Britney Spears, and Jamie Lynn Spears. Their marriage lasted for 26 years before the couple split in the year 2002.
James Spears worked as a construction contractor before he became prominent in 2019 with the aforementioned rise of a movement to end Britney’s conservatorship.
Lynne Spears
Lynne Spears was originally born Lynne Irene Bridges on May 4, 1955, in Magnolia, Mississippi, the U.S to Lilian Irene Portell and Barney O’Field Bridges.
Though she is more famous for being a celebrity mother, Lynne is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University turned teacher, daycare operator, and writer.
She has co-written 2 books with her daughter Britney; Heart to Heart (2000) and A Mother’s Gift (2001).
Britney Accuses Her Parents for Ruining Her Life with Conservatorship
The famous American entertainer has blamed her parents for the conservatorship that controlled her life for 13 years. According to her, the entire idea was her mother’s even though her father has been the one in the public face, known to be managing all her personal and financial affairs.
Though she did not entirely excuse her father’s actions, she claims that he would not have thought of conservatorship if Lynn did not suggest it to him.
It will be recalled that on February 1, 2008, Britney Spears was involuntarily placed under a conservatorship by Judge Reva Goetz with her father James Spears, and attorney Andrew M. Wallet as conservators. This was because of her perceived mental limitations.
However, after lots of controversies and the #FreeBritney movement, her father was suspended and replaced with accountant John Zabel until her conservatorship was formally terminated.
Furthermore, she has accused her father, family, and management of abuse, detailing coercion and conflict of interest.
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Meet Her Celebrity Siblings
As earlier stated, Britney has two other siblings and all of them are successful entertainers.
Her older brother Bryan is an American film and television producer, born on April 19, 1977, in McComb, Mississippi, the U.S.
He has worked as a manager of Spears family interests and has starred in, and produced a number of movies which include Britney Spears: Out All Night 2003 and Zoey 101 2005-2008.
More so, Britney’s younger sister Jamie Lynn is also an American actress and singer. She was born on April 4, 1991.
She is known for several works, especially Zoey 101 (2008) and her 2014 EP titled The Journey.
Britney Spears Has Been Married 3 times and Has 2 Children
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It is no secret that Britney Spears has been married 3 times. Her first marriage was to her childhood friend Jason Alien Alexander in January 2004. The couple did not have any kids together as their marriage lasted only 55 hours.
She later married Kevin Federline the same year and they had 2 kids; Sean Preston Federline (born 2005) and Jayden James Federline (born 2006). The couple got divorced in 2007 and her estranged husband got sole and legal custody of their children following the issues she had with drugs.
Her third marriage was to Sam Asghari which took place on June 9, 2022. None of her immediate family was invited to the wedding for reasons best known to her.
A Quick Mention of Her Other Family Members
Away from her immediate family, Britney has other family members that are very close to her. Some of them are
- Sandra Bridges Covington – (the maternal aunt who died in 2007 of ovarian cancer)
- June Austin Spears Sr. – (paternal grandfather 1930-2012)
- Jeanine Spears – (aunt)
- Laura Lynne Covington – (cousin)
While it is true that most of Britney’s family are popular because of her, the singer’s relationship with her family has also been marred by several challenges and controversies. As it stands, she only maintains a good relationship with her husband Sam Asghari.
