Bonded by Destiny: Jamie Lynn Encourages Maddie's Admiration for Empowered Britney Spears

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The turmoil between Jamie Lynn Spears and her sister Britney Spears has had wider ramifications beyond their own relationship. Jamie Lynn's adolescent daughter, Maddie, has unfortunately become a target of criticism at school due to the ongoing drama.

Jamie Lynn, 32, expressed her sadness in an interview with Variety on Wednesday, July 19, as she wiped away tears. She emphasized her desire for her daughter to not experience those same feelings, particularly her oldest daughter who was deeply impacted by the situation. Jamie Lynn made it clear that she will not allow her children, especially her 14-year-old daughter, to endure such emotions in their lives. She also revealed that she has advised her daughter to ignore any negative narratives about Britney, 41, that she may come across at school.

"I must say, you should feel an immense sense of pride. Take a look at what your family has accomplished. We originated from a modest town, and now everyone is captivated by both the positive and negative aspects. However, what stands out the most is the remarkable example of strength that you embody as a woman. You have every reason to be proud and embrace that feeling," Jamie Lynn revealed. "Furthermore, it's important to remember that children will be children, and the things they do to each other in high school can be far crueler."

In the midst of it all, Jamie Lynn admitted that she has relied on her two children for support during the challenges she faced publicly alongside Britney. (The former Nickelodeon star shares her daughter Maddie with her ex Casey Aldridge, and she has a five-year-old daughter named Ivey with her husband Jamie Watson, whom she married in 2014.)

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Jamie Lynn expressed that her source of strength stems from her love for her children and her determination to remain genuine and truthful. Despite the challenges, she reflects on her progress and where she stands today.

Jamie Lynn and her sister have had a turbulent relationship for many years. The conflict between them escalated following the termination of Britney's conservatorship in November 2021. For 13 years starting in 2008, their father, Jamie Spears, had authority over Britney's finances.

While fighting to regain her independence from the legal arrangement, Britney publicly criticized not only her 71-year-old father, but also accused her mother, Lynne Spears, and Jamie Lynn of not supporting her during the tumultuous ordeal.

Jamie Lynn and Britney's feud escalated in January 2022 when Jamie Lynn released her memoir titled "Things I Should Have Said." Britney criticized her sister for revealing certain aspects of her personal life in the book, asserting that the information was untrue.

On social media, Britney expressed her frustration by stating, "I hope that God himself descends upon this world to expose your lies and your profiting off of my name!!!! You are despicable, Jamie Lynn." Britney, who will be releasing her own memoir in October, made this statement in January 2022.

Britney married Sam Asghari five months later, with Jamie Lynn absent. However, the next year, Britney disclosed that she and her younger sibling had reconnected privately.

"It was a pleasant visit to my sister on set last week!! I've truly missed you all so much!!" Britney expressed on Instagram in June. "Loyal girls stay home, but it's wonderful to spend time with family!!"

Jamie Lynn expressed her unwavering love for her family members in a recent interview with Variety. While she didn't directly address the recent reunion with Britney, she made it clear that she no longer wants to contribute to their long-standing feud. Reflecting on the past year, Jamie Lynn realized the importance of setting boundaries and refraining from being too open or defensive. She believes that personal conversations should remain private and wants to focus her energy on her daughters, husband, and her current endeavors.