Jamie Lynn Spears

Jamie Lynn Marie Spears (born April 4, 1991)^[1] is an American actress and singer. She is the younger sister of pop singer Britney Spears.^[2] She played the lead role in the television series Zoey 101.

Jamie Lynn Spears
Spears in August 2023
Born	Jamie Lynn Marie Spears (1991-04-04) April 4, 1991 (age 34) McComb, Mississippi, U.S.
Occupations	Actress singer
Years active	2002–present
Television	All That Zoey 101 Sweet Magnolias
Spouse	Jamie Watson ​ (m. 2014)​
Partner	Casey Aldridge (2005–2010)
Children	2
Parents	Jamie Spears (father) Lynne Spears (mother)
Relatives	Bryan Spears (brother) Britney Spears (sister)
Musical career
Genres	Country pop electropop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Nickelodeon Columbia Republic
Website	jamielynnspears.com

Spears is now a country music singer. In November 2013 Spears released her first single, "How Could I Want More". She has been a celebrity contestant on Dancing with the Stars and I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here.

Personal life

In late December 2007 it was revealed that Jamie Lynn was pregnant.^[3] Jamie Lynn's daughter, Maddie Briann Aldridge, was born on June 19, 2008.^[4][5][6]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2002	Crossroads	Young Lucy Wagner
2008	The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Show	Goldilocks	Voice role
2023	Zoey 102	Zoey Brooks	Paramount+ film; lead role and executive producer[7][8]

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2002–2005; 2020	All That	Thelma Stump / Various	Main role: seasons 8–9; guest: seasons 10–11
2002–2005	Snick On-Air Dare	Herself	Participant[9]
2003	Switched!		Episode: "Kyle and Danielle"
2005	A Weekend with...		Episode: "Jamie Lynn Spears"[10]
2005–2008	Zoey 101	Zoey Brooks	Lead role; 61 episodes
2006	Zoey 101: Spring Break-Up		Television special[11]
2008	Zoey 101: Behind the Scenes		Nickelodeon special[12]
	Miss Guided	Mandy Ferner	Episode: "Hot Sub"
2013, 2016	Today	Musical guest and guest	Episodes dated December 19, 2013 and June 22, 2016
2015	What Did Zoey Say?	Zoey Brooks	Short film;[11] archive footage
2016	When the Lights Go Out	Herself	Documentary by TLC[13][14]
	The Talk	Guest co-host	Episode: "Jamie Lynn Spears/Sela Ward/Frank Grillo"
2018	Double Dare	Contestant	Episode: "Team Server vs. Team Spears"
2020–2023	Good Morning America	Musical guest and guest	4 episodes
2020–present	Sweet Magnolias	Noreen Fitzgibbons	Series regular; 30 episodes
2023	Special Forces: World's Toughest Test	Contestant	Contestant on season 1; 3 episodes[15]
	Dancing with the Stars		Contestant on season 32; 3 episodes
	I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!		Contestant on season 23; 11 episodes

Discography

Extended plays

Extended plays, with selected chart positions and certifications

Title	EP details	Peak chart positions
		US	US Country	US Heat	US Indie
The Journey	Released: May 27, 2014[16] Format: Digital download Label: Sweet Jamie Music	193	24	5	25

Singles

Title	Year	Peak chart positions					Album
		US Bub. [17]	US Country [18]	US Country Airplay [18]	CAN [18]	UK Indie [19]
"How Could I Want More"[20]	2013	18	29	55	68	27	The Journey
"Sleepover"[21]	2016	—	—	—	—	—	Non-album singles
"Follow Me" (with Chantel Jeffries)	2020	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory

Other appearances

Title	Year	Other artist(s)	Album
"(Hey Now) Girls Just Want to Have Fun"	2002	Triple Image	Celebrate
"Chillin' with You"	2013	Britney Spears	Britney Jean

Music videos

Title	Year	Director	Ref.
"How Could I Want More"	2013	Matthew Underwood	[22]
"Sleepover (Acoustic Nashville Session)"	2016	Bryan Spears	[23]
"Follow Me"	2020	Philip Andelman	[24]

Awards and nominations

Year	Association	Category	Work	Result	Ref.
2004	Kids' Choice Awards	Favorite Female TV Star	All That	Nominated
2005	Young Artist Awards	Outstanding Young Performers in A TV Series (shared with cast)		Nominated	[25]
	Teen Choice Awards	Choice TV Breakout Performance – Female	Zoey 101	Nominated	[source?]
	Young Hollywood Awards	One to Watch – Female	Herself	Won	[source?]
2006	Kids' Choice Awards	Favorite TV Actress	Zoey 101	Won	[26]
	Young Artist Awards	Best Young Ensemble Performance in A TV Series (Comedy or Drama) (shared with cast)		Won	[27]
	Gracie Awards	Outstanding Female Rising Star in a Comedy Series		Won
2007	Kids' Choice Awards	Favorite TV Actress		Nominated	[28][29]
	Kids' Choice Awards Germany	Favorite Actress		Won	[30]
	Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards	Best TV Actress		Nominated	[31]
	Young Artist Awards	Best Performance in A TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress		Nominated	[32]
		Best Young Ensemble Performance in A TV Series (Comedy or Drama) (shared with cast)		Won	[32]
2008	Kids' Choice Awards	Favorite TV Actress		Nominated	[33][34]
	Young Artist Awards	Best Performance in A TV Series – Leading Young Actress		Nominated	[35]
		Best Young Ensemble Performance in A TV Series (shared with cast)		Nominated	[35]