Jamie Lynn Spears drops rumored plans to call her memoir I Must Confess… after backlash over using sister Britney’s lyrics amid tense sibling relationship
Jamie Lynn Spears has changed the title of her forthcoming memoir after receiving backlash for using one of her sister Britney Spears’ lyrics.
The former Nickelodeon actress, 31, had reportedly planned to call her memoirs I Must Confess as a nod to her pop star sister’s song Baby One More Time.
But on Monday, Jamie Lynn revealed the new title and cover for the book, which she is calling Things I Should Have Said.
The original subtitle ‘Family, Fame and Figuring It Out’ also appears to have been removed from the book, which plans for a January 2022 release.
Title change: Jamie Lynn Spears announced the new title of her memoirs on Monday after previously receiving backlash for planning to use one of sister Britney Spears’ lyrics
‘I can’t believe I finally finished writing my book!!!’ Jamie Lynn wrote her lengthy caption.
The How Could I Want More singer explained that she had been working on the book since 2017 following her daughter Maddie Brian Aldridge’s near-fatal ATV accident.
Maddie was submerged underwater for several minutes after her ATV flipped over in a pond.
She was hospitalized for five days after being admitted in critical condition but the now 13-year-old made a full recovery. Spears also shares Ivey Joan Watson, three, with her husband Jamie Watson.
Spears continued, “THINGS I SHOULD HAVE SAID” has been in the works for quite a longggg time now. Back In 2017, after Maddie’s life changing accident, I felt a strong conviction to share my story, but there was a lot of personal work and healing that had to happen before I could share my truth the proper way.’
Tell-all: The 31-year-old former Nickelodeon star shared an Instagram post on Monday in which she revealed that she had completed writing her memoir titled Things I Should Have Said
Jamie Lynn went on to say that the book will address the pressure that she felt as a child actress after rising to fame when she starred in the hit Nickelodeon shows All That and Zoey 101.
She also revealed that she will be sharing details of her personal struggles with mental health.
‘I’ve spent my whole life believing that I had to pretend to be perfect, even when I wasn’t, so for the first time I am opening up about my own mental health, because this process challenged me to have to be painfully honest with myself, and face a lot of hard things, that I normally would have just glossed right over, like I was taught to.’
‘I owe it to myself, my younger self, and to my daughters to be an example that you should never edit yourself or your truth to please anyone else,’ Spears continued.
Scary: The How Could I Want More singer explained that she had been working on the book since 2017 following her daughter Maddie Brian Aldridge’s near-fatal ATV accident. Maddie was submerged underwater for several minutes after her ATV flipped over in a pond. She was hospitalized for five days after being admitted in critical condition but the now 13-year-old made a full recovery
Family: Spears also shares Ivey Joan Watson, three, with her husband Jamie Watson
‘I know I still have ALOT of learning to do, but I feel like finishing this book gave me closure on this “30 year long” chapter of my life, and hopefully helps anyone else out there who forgot their worth, lost their voice, or is trying to break an unhealthy cycle in their life.’
The Mississippi native stated that a portion of the proceeds from her book sales will be donated to the mental health advocacy non-profit organization This Is My Brave.
‘Which is why, I’m so happy to announce that a portion of my book proceeds will be going to @thisismybrave ,because I know how scary it can be to share personal struggles, especially if you don’t feel you have the support or a safe space to do so, and they are doing amazing work to support and encourage people as they bravely share their experiences.
Child star: Jamie Lynn went on to say that the book will address the pressure that she felt as a child actress after rising to fame when she starred in the hit Nickelodeon shows All That and Zoey 101. Seen in 2007
Speaking out: Jamie Lynn said that she will also reveal details about her mental health struggles
Jamie Lynn concluded her post with words of encouragement and support for her fans.
‘Last but certainly not least, I want you all to know, YOU matter, YOUR story matters,YOU are enough, and don’t ever let this world try to convince you otherwise.’
The book will be released by Worthy Publishing, an imprint of Hachette Books, on January 18, 2022.
After news of the actress’ autobiography first sparked a backlash, publishers Worthy Publishing insisted the information that was released about the tome was not correct, including the title.
In a statement, the publisher said: ‘Worthy Publishing, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, became aware earlier today that premature information about Jamie Lynn Spears’s still-in-development book project has been erroneously released online to book retail sites.’
‘We deeply regret that incorrect and incomplete information about her book has appeared in the public space, particularly at this sensitive time for Jamie Lynn and her family.’
Encouragement: Jamie Lynn concluded her post with words of encouragement and support for her fans. Seen in 2016
In her own words: A description on the publisher’s website promised that the memoir will provide Jamie’s ‘unfiltered story on her own terms’. Pictured in 2015
It is not known if Jamie Lynn’s book will address her sister Britney’s battle to end her 13-year conservatorship.
Earlier this week, Britney took aim at her family as she claimed they failed to help her while she was locked under the conservatorship of her father Jamie Spears.
The pop star, 39, discussed the anguish she has for her family in the wake of her father Jamie’s removal as head of her conservatorship last week, which has been in place since 2008 in an Instagram post on Monday.
Britney shared a picture of one woman swimming to another, as she said it ‘meant everything to her’, because one person is reaching out to another to help – as she encouraged her 35million followers to do the same.
Family trouble: Earlier this week, Britney took aim at her family as she claimed they failed to help her while she was locked under the conservatorship of her father Jamie Spears. Britney and Jamie Lynn seen in 2017
The Lucky singer revealed she did not feel the same support from her relatives during her conservatorship, as she claimed they used her conservatorship as an excuse not to reach out to her.
The Grammy winning star, wrote: ‘This picture is everything to me!!! It makes me want to cry … she’s saving her divine feminine sister!!!!’
Explaining her own past situation, she said: ‘I suggest if you have a friend that’s been in a house that feels really small for four months … no car … no phone …
Claims: The Lucky singer revealed she did not feel the same support from her relatives during her conservatorship, as she claimed they used her conservatorship as an excuse not to reach out to her
‘No door for privacy and they have to work around 10 hours a day 7 days a week and give tons of blood weekly with never a day off … I strongly suggest you go pick up your friend and get them the hell outta there!!!!!’
Britney specifically pointed out her family for what she perceived as inaction amid her public conservatorship battle with Jamie.
While she doesn’t mention anyone by name, Britney’s siblings have notably remained silent over the removal of their father as her conservator.
Mother and daughter: Britney’s mother, Lynne Spears, has advocated for her daughter’s freedom in court but not until after the #FreeBritney movement launched in 2019. Seen in 2000
When asked by reporters how he felt about the news, her older brother Bryan, 44, refused to comment on the matter.
Jamie-Lynn also kept quiet on social media, but has previously spoken of her support for Britney in a series of tearful videoes in June 2020.
Jamie-Lynn said at the time: ‘If ending the conservatorship… or whatever the hell else she wants to do to be happy, I support that.’
Anguished: The pop star, 39, discussed the anguish she has for her family in the wake of her father Jamie’s removal as head of her conservatorship last week, which has been in place since 2008. Pictured in June 2021
Britney’s mother, Lynne Spears, has advocated for her daughter’s freedom in court but not until after the #FreeBritney movement launched in 2019.
She said; ‘If you’re like my family who says things like ‘sorry, you’re in a conservatorship’ … probably thinking you’re different so they can f*** with you!!!!’
Britney went on to reference her attorney Mathew Rosengart, who has been at the helm of her court battle against her father Jamie, as they fought to have him removed as her head conservator.
She said: ‘Thankfully I found an amazing attorney Mathew Rosengart who has helped change my life!!!!’
Rosengart recently called for a probe of Jamie and his dealings in the longtime conservatorship, which was implemented 13 years ago amid a pileup of personal problems for the pop star.
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