Jamie Lynn Spears has cut ties with Kevin Federline on social media after he included her private messages criticizing Britney Spears in his new memoir. This development underscores the deepening rift within the Spears family following the book’s publication.
Jamie Lynn Spears, the 34-year-old sister of pop icon Britney Spears, reportedly unfollowed her former brother-in-law Kevin Federline and his wife, Victoria Prince, on Instagram. This action came in response to Federline’s decision to publish alleged text messages from Jamie Lynn in his memoir, “You Thought You Knew,” which was released on October 21, 2025. The book has sparked controversy by revealing private family dynamics, with Federline claiming the texts show Jamie Lynn’s frustration with Britney’s parenting.
In the memoir, Federline shared two lengthy texts that he attributes to Jamie Lynn. One message expressed her sadness over Britney’s public criticism of their sons, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, describing herself as feeling like a “dingy trying to survive in a wave caused by another’s ship.” She allegedly wrote that she always wanted Britney to improve, especially for the boys’ sake, and admitted to resenting her sister for how she treated the children.
Another text, according to Federline, included Jamie Lynn thanking Federline and Prince for raising Britney’s sons, stating that no amount of money could repay them for doing what Britney “couldn’t be bothered to do as a parent.” She also noted that Britney had never expressed gratitude for their efforts, highlighting the emotional toll the situation has taken on the family.
Britney Spears has publicly condemned Federline’s actions, accusing him of “profiting off her pain” in social media posts. Her spokesperson reinforced this, stating that the book comes after child support payments ended and emphasizing that Britney’s primary concern is her children’s well-being amid the sensationalism. This backlash adds to the long-standing tensions between Britney and Federline.
Federline has defended his memoir, telling outlets like “Extra” that his sons approve of him writing the book. He explained that he wanted to tell his story after years of others portraying it inaccurately and that his children, now adults, understand and support his decision. This justification aims to preempt criticism about airing private family matters publicly.
The incident is part of a broader pattern of discord within the Spears family. Britney and Jamie Lynn have had a strained relationship since at least 2019, exacerbated by Jamie Lynn’s own memoir in 2022, which Britney accused of capitalizing on her conservatorship struggles. Despite recent reports of improvement in their relationship, this new controversy threatens to reignite old wounds.
Federline’s book delves into allegations of mistreatment by Britney, including claims that she once punched Sean Preston and made harmful statements. These revelations come amid Britney’s ongoing efforts to rebuild her life post-conservatorship, raising questions about the impact on her mental health and public perception. The unfollowing by Jamie Lynn signals a potential alignment or reaction to these disclosures.
As the fallout continues, it remains unclear how this will affect future family dynamics. Sources indicate that Britney and Jamie Lynn were recently on better terms and planning to meet, but this episode could derail those efforts. The public nature of the conflict may prolong the media scrutiny, with fans and observers watching for any further developments or reconciliations.