Britney Spears isn’t holding back this holiday season. The pop star appeared to throw major shade at her estranged family while reflecting on Christmas, which she spent with her youngest son, Jayden James.
On Thursday, December 25, Britney’s younger sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, shared a festive family snapshot on Instagram featuring her daughters, Maddie and Ivey, alongside husband Jamie Watson and their mother, Lynne Spears, 70. Britney’s eldest son, Sean Preston Federline, was also visible in the background of the photo.
Not long after, Britney posted an AI-generated image of a massive Christmas tree with a caption that quickly raised eyebrows:
“Merry late Christmas to my beautiful family who have never disrespected me, harmed me, ever done anything completely unacceptable or caused unbelievable trauma, the kind you can’t fix … to my dear sweet innocent family … so so sorry I was busy this Christmas but I will definitely show up and surprise you soon … I can’t wait …. hello, beautiful Ivy … I just want to hold you, my love … Godspeed, friends,”
The message stirred buzz online, with many fans pointing out the clear digs at her family. Despite the drama, a source confirmed that Britney actually spent the holiday with Jayden.
“It’s been such a special holiday,” the insider told People, adding that the 44-year-old singer had a “fun time celebrating Christmas with Jayden James.” Britney reportedly enjoyed a “great” celebration in California with her youngest son.
Meanwhile, Sean Preston, 20, was unable to join his mother due to work commitments. He instead spent the holidays with Jamie Lynn and her family in Louisiana, alongside grandmother Lynne.
On Christmas Day, Jamie Lynn, 34, shared a carousel from her own family celebration. She was joined by husband Jamie Watson, daughters Ivey and Maddie, and Lynne, captioning the post, “Merry CHRISTMAS,” followed by a row of festive emojis.
Britney shares both sons with ex-husband Kevin Federline, whom she was married to from 2004 to 2007. Her relationship with her family has been notoriously contentious, especially after her 13-year conservatorship ended in November 2021. Despite the family drama, Britney seems focused on cherishing time with Jayden while subtly calling out those who hurt her in the past.