Jamie Lynn Spears Reveals16-Year-Old Daughter Maddie's College Plans

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Jamie Lynn Spears will soon have a college student on her hands! In a new Instagram post shared on Monday (November 25), the 33-year-old Zoey 101 actress revealed that her 16-year-old daughter Maddie has committed to attend the University of Southern Mississippi after she graduates from high school next year. Keep reading to find out more…“All in my feels, bc my baby girl has committed to furthering her athletic & academic career at the University of Southern Miss!” Jamie Lynn shared.

She then reflected on what it was like being pregnant with Maddie, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Casey Aldridge, when she was around the same age. “I can remember it like it was just yesterday, as the whole world watched and judged as I made the choice to have my baby at 16 years old, fast fwd to today, and that same little baby girl is now 16 years old herself announcing that she will be going to play D1 ball for an amazing college,” Jamie Lynn wrote. “I feel like I can’t take much credit for anything, bc I have witnessed this kid go through, face, & overcome some impossible things by her own strong will, convictions, determination, & the sheer grace of God.” She continued, “I did everything I could to better myself in order to be the mama she deserved, & to break those generational curses, so they weren’t passed on to her or any future generations.

I think her story is a true testament to trusting God’s will & being able to achieve whatever you’re willing to work hard for, and I couldn’t be more proud of her!