In 2005 the hit Nickelodeon sitcom Zoey 101 premiered and it quickly became a huge success. The lead in the show was none other than pop star Britney Spears' younger sister Jamie Lynn. Jamie Lynn starred in the show until 2008 when due to her personal life she had to say goodbye to her beloved character Zoey Brooks.
Today, we're taking a look at everything that Jamie Lynn Spears has been up to since her Nickelodeon days. From dabbling in country music to starring in a popular Netflix show — keep on scrolling to see just what Britney's younger sister has been doing over the past decade!
10 Jamie Lynn Starred In The Netflix Show 'Sweet Magnolias'
Kicking the list off is the fact that Jamie Lynn Spears joined the cast of net Netflix's 2020 romantic drama show Sweet Magnolias. The show premiered in May last year — and by July it was renewed for a second season. In the show, Jamie Lynn Spears portrays Noreen Fitzgibbons, and she stars alongside JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley.
9 In June 2008 The Teen Star Gave Birth To Her Daughter Maddie
As fans remember, back in 2007 Jamie Lynn announced that she is pregnant — and at the time she was only 16 years old. Jamie was pregnant with her at-the-time boyfriend Casey Aldridge, and a year later the two got engaged. On June 19, 2008, Jamie Lynn Spears gave birth to their daughter Maddie Briann Aldridge. Unfortunately, the couple ended their engagement in 2009 and they officially split their ways in 2010.
8 In 2014 Jamie Lynn Married Businessman Jamie Watson
Soon after Jamie Lynn Spears and Casey Aldridge split their ways, Britney Spears's younger sister started dating businessman Jamie Watson.
After two years of dating, the couple announced their engagement in March 2013. A year later — on March 14, 2014 — Jamie and Jamie married in a ceremony in New Orleans.
7 And Four Years Later Their Daughter Ivey Joan Was Born
In the fall of 2017 Jamie Lynn Spears announced that she is pregnant with her husband — and on April 11, 2018, the younger Spears sister gave birth to her second daughter Ivey Joan Watson. Ivey is 10 years younger than her half-sister Maddie, but those who follow Jamie Lynn Spears on social media certainly know that her two daughters get along perfectly.
6 And She Released Her Debut Single "How Could I Want More"
Considering that her older sister is one of the most successful popstars in the world — it was only a matter of time before Jamie Lynn followed in her footsteps. Jamie Lynn released her debut single "How Could I Want More" on November 25, 2013, and as it was a traditional country style ballad — it was safe to say that Jamie decided to pursue a country music career rather than on in pop music.
5 As Well As Her Debut EP 'The Journey'
In May 2014 Jamie Lynn Spears finally released her debut extended play album titled The Journey. The EP featured five tracks including "How Could I Want More". Once again, The Journey made it clear that Jamie Lynn wants to pursue a career in country music — however, the musician and actress is yet to release her debut studio album.
4 Jamie Lynn Was Also Featured On Britney Spears's Song "Chillin' With You" In 2013
Besides releasing music of her own, Jamie Lynn has also collaborated with her famous sister Britney Spears. In December 2013, Britney released her eighth studio album titled Britney Jean, and on it was a track called "Chillin' With You" which featured her younger sister.
Frankly, fans are hoping the two sisters collaborate again in the future because it was noticeable just how much they like working together!
3 In 2018 She Competed On Nickelodeon's Game Show 'Double Dare'
In 2018 Jamie Lynn Spears returned to Nickelodeon — and it's safe to say that everyone was thrilled. The star participated in an episode of the revived game show Double Dare that aired on July 13, 2018, and was titled "Team Server vs. Team Spears". In the episode, Jamie Lynn and her daughter Maddie competed against Josh Server and his niece. The mother-daughter duo won and they ended up donating over $15,000 to donate to a New Orleans hospital.
2 Last Year, Jamie Lynn And Chantel Jeffries Recorded A New Version Of The 'Zoey 101' Theme Song
In 2020 Jamie Lynn Spears surprised everyone by releasing a new version of the Zoey 101 theme song "Follow Me". She recorded the song together with musician Chantel Jeffries and the music video for it is certainly star-studded. Besides the two ladies, the music video — which can be seen above — features appearances by JoJo Siwa, Dixie D'Amelio, Gigi Gorgeous, Eva Gutowski, Loren Gray, And Jamie Lynn Spears' elder daughter Maddie.
1 And Lastly, Jamie Lynn Spears Is All For A 'Zoey 101' Reboot
Finally, we're wrapping the list up with a potential Zoey 101 reboot which Jamie Lynn Spears would absolutely be up for. While there have been rumors for a while that the popular Nickelodeon show will get a reboot — here's with Jamie Lynn had to say about a potential storyline:
"Zoey was the problem solver and the good-at-everything girl. But we need to add some depth to her. She and Chase would definitely have some type of tangled love story. I don’t think they would have just left PCA and gotten married. Maybe Zoey would be working in fashion in some capacity."