Jamie Lynn Spears of Nickelodeon's 'Zoey 101' Confirms Pregnancy

Authored by Scott Goldberg on December 19, 2007 - 6:26am.
Jamie Lynn Spears, sister of Britney, has confirmed to OK! Magazine that she’s pregnant.  The 16-year-old star of Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101 is planning to keep the baby, and the network released the following statement: "We respect Jamie Lynn's decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation. We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn's well being."  

She’s one of young Hollywood’s biggest stars, and her show, a staple on Nickelodeon, is a favorite among teens.  Watch a recent clip here.

    

TMZ reports that Britney is “frantic” over the news.

 

What's your reaction?  Aside from the surprise, it’s once again an example of the speed at which information travels in today’s day and age, as message boards are going nuts right now. 

 

And what should Nickelodeon do?  It’s clearly a sensitive issue, so the manner in which they handle it will be interesting to watch.  The network, after all, has an image to maintain.

 

Now for a different question: Britney Spears's 2007 was one of the most bizarre we've ever seen, from her head-shaving to her VMA performance, and everything in between.  But with news of Jamie Lynn's pregnancy in the waning days of December, did she manage to trump her sister?  Who would've even thought that was possible?!

 

It's also worth noting that one of the most talked about movies at the moment is Jason Reitman's Juno, starring Ellen Page, about a 16-year-old girl who gets pregnant, keeps the baby, and gives it up for adoption.  What's the connection to Spears?  Nothing whatsoever, aside from the fact getting pregnant at 16 seems to be en vogue at the moment.

 

But not everyone's following suit, and you'd be forgiven for thinking news of Jamie Lynn's pregnancy was just another Miley Cyrus case, who was also rumored to be pregnant recently, though the claim turned out to be a hoax.

 

Photo from Nick.com



Comments

No more Nick for my kids

Its a shame that actors can not remind themselves that they are role models. Especially if the age group that watches their show is a young crowd. I will invest in a boat load of carefully selected DVDs and cut the cable off. I'd rather my children watch the old bugs bunny and daffy duck cartoons that were supposed to be so bad for us then to think that someone they watch everyday is setting the example of being irresponsible. You just can't even trust to children networks to select proper children shows anymore.

i'm sad that zoey is leaving

i'm sad that zoey is leaving but being in the young crowd i would like to say that some kids don't want to have babys

Being a parent of 2 Girls

Being a parent of 2 Girls ages 8 and 9 who were avid fans of Zoey 101 and Nickelodeon I am concerned about the support that is being requested to be given to Jamie Lynn Spears and the soon to be father and have yet to hear about how concerned we should be about the age of consent for the jurisdiction of L.A. being 18 years old and Louisiana 17; sounds like a case of statutory rape, child abuse and neglect being that she is 16 years old and the soon to be father is 19 years old. Why is that that issue is being swept under the rug? Is it true that her parents allowed her to move out on her own? She is still a minor and her parents are legally responsible for her so this sounds like a case of child abuse/child neglect. Remember the Genarlow Wilson case http://www.spartacist.org/english/wv/902/wilson.html a high school honor student, all-conference football player and track star that went to prison for having consensual oral sex with a minor? He was 17 and she was 15 at the time. He was imprisoned for 2 years because of it! So many double standards or is it a jurisdiction thing? I think this is the updated age of consent guide per state: http://www.actwin.com/eatonohio/gay/consent.htm

Just goes to show the lack

Just goes to show the lack of parental supervision these girls had growing up.

Jamie Spears

Where in the heck were the girls parents and supervisors? Why wasn't somebody there to protect her? I would say the parents are to blame. The child is a role model that my children are supposed to look up to. You are supposed to pay a consequence for you actions. Something needs to be done other than giving children more sex education classes. TEACH THEM NOT TO DO IT! Be a parent, don't leave your kids alone!

Jamie Lynn Spears should

Jamie Lynn Spears should simply loose her contract with Nick...this is network geared towards our youth...both of my children watch Nick on a daily basis...both boys...one is 11...the other 13...this is not the kind of example that should be sat by one of their "stars"...Zoey 101 will no longer be viewed in our household...whether or not we continue to subscribe to Nick will depend on how this "situation" is hendled. And YRS...what is the age of consent?????????

What?

There is all this smack being talked about her. How do you think she feels? Maybe she needs a friend right now... Maybe she knows she messed up. All we can do is wish her the best.

Not Nick's Fault

Jamie Lynn's actions are not Nickelodeon's fault. I am not condoning underage pregnancy (i am only 17 years old myslef) But, I do not feel that your children should not be able to watch Nick anymore. Nickelodeon's ratings should not suffer due to Jamie-Lynn's mistakes. We all make mistakes, some are worse than others. I am not excusing Spears for her (or her sister's) behavior, but i am suggesting that we quit trying to find other people except Jamie lynne to blame. It is not her parents fault, or her sister's fault. It is all her responsibility, and it is admirable that she is taking responsibility for this child. She could have taken the easy way out and gotten an abortion, and no one would have known- but no, she took responsibility for her actions and that should be praised.

I so agree with what you are

I so agree with what you are saying. I'm a mother of 4 kids and they also watch Nick and I'm not to make them stop watching it. I think she is doing the right thing. I've talked to my 2 daughter's that are 8 and 10 about what is going on with her. I wish her the best. I was a young mother at the age 18.

i think zoey101 should stay

i think zoey101 should stay on the air. kids love her show and even i think it's a nice one. she's a romodel to most girls. she is in a situation and people shouldn't think bad of her.

what does it matter

everyone is making a big deal about her pregnancy. I know that alot of parents feel that their childs role model is seting a bad example but what about the parents of those children? shouldn't you talk to your kids and tell them whats right and what's wrong instead of a character on the t.v.? if you raise your children to be abstinent then you souldn't worry about what they watch and what happens to characters on t.v. these parents make it seem like they have nothin to od in their childrend lives and leave them to learn from t.v. stars but the same parents don't realize that these stars are human too and they do malke mistakes just like you and me. Would you be singing the same tune if it was any other teen out in the streets that was pregnant i don't think so and just because these people are in the public eye doesn't give us any right to decide if what they do is right or wrong!!! worry about your own children and leave the others to their parents!

ya, I think that this is

ya, I think that this is an unexpected pregnacy but jamie is doing the adult thing ......by keeping the child and it can be said that it is her fault, but was she planing for this too happen NO ....and she also is doing something good by going to her hometown and getting out of the show Zoey 101 for a while, until she has her baby, with no stress. Also everyone is saying that jamie's parents are too blame but this is not all put on the parents of jamie i know that i said earler that she didn't plan this but jamie should not have went and had sex early before marrying, thats why she is in this position. So other people are going to take it out on nick and not let there kids watch it any more because of this recent incident with jamie. I my self feel bad for jamie and the spot that she is in .Also I look and say WOW she could have gone the other way and got an abortion but she didn't. So i feel jamie is scared but it seems that she has a good boyfriend and a mom that will help a lot. Also a community that semms to be great I wish the best to jamie and casey with their baby, also all the people that think jamie is a mistake is just judging her. She did the right thing and she is going to be a great mother. She is acting so very responsible and that needs to be acknoledged for a sixteen year old.

is zoey 101 still on or not?

the hit show zoey 101 has been a favorite to thousands of children in the U.S. I would absolutely hate to see the show go off the air because of a dumb 16 year old girl who is following in her sisters footsteps in becomming a TERRIBLE mother so to speak. Face it folks, this is reality and if the show can go on while she is pregnant make it work, after all its not the childrens fault that the girl got pregnant for gods sake! these kids want to see zoey even if meaning they would see her pregnant, and its not like the whole world doesnt know she is anyway...you people have made a big enough deal about it magazines, newspapers, and any other media that you've found to be a good source of bullshit, that it doesnt matter what the hell she looks like now, if it takes another girl to look like jamie lynn for the time being then for gods sake do it! Enough about the show but I really hope you dont make that stupid mistake in letting the show go off the air because jamie decided to get knocked up one night and make a baby! I hope you take this opinion into consideration and maybe get your heads on straight.

It is very unfortunate that

It is very unfortunate that Jamie will become a very young mother. even with the best parents, kids tend to mess up at times.I give her respect for bringing her childin the world. I can only imagine the pressure that she is going through now. This early pregancy of course will force her to grow up so fast. I am hoping that her experience will be a positive one after all is said and done.She is a very talented actress. I hope that she will be able to bounce back from all the negativity. This incident is not a reflection on nick, therefore my children will still watch.I believe that she was just caught up in the moment. I am not excusing her and the boyfriend should have known better. Sex is best whhen you are fully mature and and handle all the consequences and come with it. This should be a time of reflection for Jamie's and her boyfriend's parents. It all starts with you.

Jamie Lynn Spears

She didn't want it to happen it just happened and she ruined her whole career and she got fired for getting pragnant and the show is getting canceled because of her.she shouldn't had let her mom tell him to have sex with her. she is fat because she is 7 months pragnant.but if she wanted to be pragnant she would have sex with her boyfriend.

jamies pregnancy

i think you should leave her alone, because she didnt expect this to happen it happened unexpectedly so get over it she cant control when it.Im sure if she could she would not be pregnant right now and she would still be doing her show.its not that im taking her side I dont want to become sixteen and get pregnant either but if you are a parent you just have to set down the rules like my parents did.im not even aloud to have a date till im 16, that is when you also restrict any big parties or going to house unless you know his parents are gonna be there by calling them.What I hear in alot of the magizines is that her mom and her sister isnt helping her understand what she should do and her mom is making money off of her like a prostitute would, and that just aint right.You might think I dont know anything because I am a 12 to 13 year old girl but sometimes it has to be that way so people would understand. If you would just not think of me as a stupid girl just loking for a side to take, because im not im actually pretty smart and ive been told to express my feelings, well here it is all of this! So trust me I know someone who has been in basically the same situation. I dont think of her as an actress but as a regular person and I dont know, but I think she would appreciate it if you would too, I unerstand her situation.

KEEP ZOEY 101 on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why don't they write it it the show ? Chase & Zoey could of fell for each other the nite,Chase grandmother passed away.... Every one that watches ZOEY 101,wanted them to end up together any way .... Look at all the other show's that had there actors have children [EX ] Degrassi High,Rebba ect..................

i watch zoey 101 it's

i watch zoey 101 it's helped me deal with alot of stuff that has gone on in my life. i'm 24 years old i have a daughter who is 9 months old let her be my parents got me on birth control when i was 14 years old when you and your kids have a talk then you guys decide what you want then and there until then leave jamie spears alone i know how scary it is for her i been in her shoes before. And also don't take zoey 101 off the air.

I love the show zoey 101 and

I love the show zoey 101 and so so many other people. Nick and the Zoey 101 cast should not have to suffer becase Jamie messed up, everyone makes mistakes I dont think that Jamie Lynn should be judge on her being pregnant. Every one should Just leave her alone. I hope the show countinues and I wont stop Watching nick. o and jamie best of luck w/ your baby and I think that you will make a great mother

zoey 101 is a great show.i

zoey 101 is a great show.i alwas watch it and its not fair that they gonna take off the show cuz of jamie lynn spears being pregnet they should keep the show and have it while jamie is pregnet and after her pregnency,it not fair that people are taking it out on nick cuz of teen star jamielynn spears got pregnet. my opinion is to keep the show on air.

hahaha

i don't see the point of keeping zoey 101. it was alright, but it was pretty corny. i've never had any intrest in that show until this news came into play. and now i just think it's so funny cause all i see now is these actors trying to cover up jamie's pregnancy by saying zoey "went to england" or whatever. now there is no point to the show and nick knows it. i don't care what anyone says about jamie being "responsible" since she kept the baby because where was this responsibility in the first place? all i can do is laugh at her. it's not just the parents to blame or her responsibility because there was a lot that influenced this, including how her sister's been acting. i don't mean to sound mean but she had a lot going for her and had so much privilage to just throw it away, all i can say is it's her own fault.

What the heck!

I can honestly say that after stumbling upon this sight my only fear is not that poor ole' Jamie Lynn is pregnant but that all these comments are probably coming from our next generation of "leaders" that can't spell, capitalize sentences, or complete full sentences that make sense. What a shame that this world is so hung up on Britney's little sister who is doing nothing more than any other backwoods hillbilly. Having sex at 15 and 16, unprotected no less, getting pregnant and promising to be responsible. Ya know what? No one cares really. No.... really! It's a shame that with the world so messed up right now, all everyone (well, not everyone, just those looking to escape into the la-la land of Hollywood) cares about is another baby born to another no-talent teen idol. OMG guys - get a life and use this as an example of what not to do. Heck - we should all be proud that Jamie Lynn wasn't pregnant at 13. And as for her talentless sister who has messed up her life for our pure entertainment - please seek help from someone other than your mother. Check in with Madonna, hang with Mandy Moore, watch some educational shows on Animal planet or something, anything, ANYTHING other than what you're doing. Take examples from those that can tell you the truth - YOU'RE MESSED UP AND YOU NEED SOME HELP. Good Lord - hanging with the Osbornes with be in your best interest at this point. As messed up as they seem at least Sharon wouldn't sugar coat how fantastic you aren't!!!

So what ?

She's pretty young but still don't blame Nick or her. I just hope that her show keeps going its a good show and my kids love it, she can still be a role model if she doesn't let this go to her head (and or shave her head) and tries to make better decisions intead of becoming a big diva about it. KEEP GOING ZOEY!

i agree no one went out and

i agree no one went out and copyed britneys actons so why take zoey 101 off air

Jamie Spears on Nick!!!

I dont think that Jamie Spears should have to give up Nick!!! I dont think just because she is pregnant that its right to take her off the network because first of all she is takin all responsibility for the child when she just could have gotten an abortion!!! I dont think that it influences people to go out and have sex and get pregnant!!! 90 percent or everyone has sex before they leave High School!!! She just so happened to end up gettin pregnant!!! I think that as long as she stays in school and doesnt do anything to get her kids takin away from her then I think she should be able to keep her show and her contract with Nick because she is being way more responsible than a lot of other people!!! Just because she is gonna be a young mother donsnt mean she will be a bad one!!!

I agree on. she shouldn't be

I agree on. she shouldn't be kicked off nick.

Are you kidding me?

What kind of world are we coming to when young girls idolize pregnant starlets? What kind of parents are we that we keep allowing this to happen? I, for one, will not be allowing my girls to watch anything on Nickelodeon unless I am watching it with them to supervise. I believe whole heartedly that the youngest Ms. Spears should be banned from ever performing in anything remotely related to children's entertainment. Is this really the kind of message we want to be sending our daughters? We should be preaching abstinence till marriage, anything less than that is unacceptable. And to all the little girls out there who are putting Jamie on a pedestal, she really dodged the bullet by not contracting a sexually transmitted disease. Some of these STD's can kill you, let's not lose sight of that little fact ... Jamie was playing Russian roulette with her own life by having unprotected sex. To the mothers who are saying we should support Jamie ... SHAME ON YOU!!! Your daughters deserve better than that.

I'm 7 years old and I love

I'm 7 years old and I love Zoey more than chase does. She should stay, stay, stay. I hope she does -yea- go Zoey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zoey out

Agreed. I have a 9 year old daughter and this has been challenging to discuss with her. Zoey should leave the show. I'll be appalled if they let this character stay on the show. I watch the show with my daughter and fully believe the show can survive without the Zoey character. Zoey was the one character that didn't really have a defining personality. I hope they keep the show on the air, but they should call it something else and keep all the same characters...minus the pregnant teen.

Y???

Why does it really matter? I mean as long as its not on T.V then y??? Parents act like they havent done something 2 b a bad role model in front of their kids but they dont follow them but the parents are still thier role model!! Same with Jamie.Woopty freakn do she made a mistake. NO1 IS PERFECT!!!I am 16 go'n on 17 and i Still LOVE Zoey 101. i dont see how she does it with every1 on her back i really dont. Leave the girl alone!!!!She is still a good role model.

-shut your freakin mouth!!!

-shut your freakin mouth!!! she got pregnant how os she a good role model to kids!!! HUH!!! i understand that evyone makes mistakes but kids still watch her show!!!

No it is not ok

I don't understand all these People that are saying that a 16 year old should not be taking off a CHILDREN'S network b/c she is per agent. I sure do not want (and they don't anymore watch nick.) my children watching her. It is not ok to promote teenage pregnancy. I do not believe that 16, 13, and 15 ETC, ETC, year olds should not be pregnant. I would support my child if that be the case but I DO NOT think that it is ok. I will do want ever it takes to try to teach my child how hard it is to be a young Mom or Dad. Working for a network gears towards children is not something that I would let me child do in this case. Go to A different network lets all instill some morals in to your children. I want my child to grow up with morals. I do not want my child to have a child. Having a baby is not something that you just do, there is a lot more that goes into. Yes she is rich and famous and will have all the help in the world to raise this baby, but there are a lot of young girls out there that do not have the money or the help that Spears has. I sure do not want Zoey 101 to promote that it is a peace of cake b/c she is young raising a baby. No Spears is not going to be raising this baby with out the help of her money. Which is fine that she has the funds to be able to care for this baby, most girls that are 16 out in this world do not have the money to support there babies. Do I think it was good for her to take responsibility for her actions, that doesn't make it ok still. The point here is that Nick needs to take her off the web site and the TV with no reruns; my children will not be watching nick as long as her show runs.

wrong and right

in a way she is right in a way she is wrong. She did not set a good role model for kids but then again evertyone makes mistakes and you know what that stupid sister of her Brittney didn't help either

jamie lynn spears

I think that there's been girls get pregnant at 16 before. My own aunt got pregnant at 15. just cause jamie's famous doesn't mean she's any different.So I think everyone should just leave her alone.

I'd Keep the Show!

As bizarre as it may sound, personally I would continue to air Zoey 101. We all know what Jamie Lynn did was wrong, but she has worked really hard up until this point. So, maybe she's not the best role model, but think of how much money Nickolodeon would loose if they stopped airing it...tons. Zoey 101 is one of the most watched television series on Nick. I think that Jamie Lynn deserves another chance. Everyone is nagging on her and pulling her down, imagine how she must feel. Everyone makes stupid little mistakes in life, and this can't be very easy on her!

zoey brooks

i think she should stay on things ad buy her magizines how old you really are and she is not trying to set a bad example for children cause they should not even care what she does and not to do what she is doing

what different would it make?

I understand that many people don't "accept" that she has decided to keep her baby. but if she had decided to have an abortion, many people would say that was wrong too. but a 16 year old girl is not a child, she is a young adult. she is old enough to know what she is able to do. and if she really thinks that she can be a good parent, why should anyone else care? this is not our buissniss, and not yours. i know that you are concerned about your children, but if one childstar gets pragnent, that shouldn't be "a reason to have sex" for your children. there is allready sex in everything kids see. and i guess most children and young teens allready have heard that she is pregnant, so what different would it make to take "zoey 101" off the air?

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