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Britney Spears shares nostalgic throwback photo as her sons Sean and Jayden prepare to move to Hawaii

The photo was posted following reports that Sean, 17, and Jayden, 16, expressed their desire to live in Hawaii with their father, Kevin Federline
PUBLISHED JUN 5, 2023
Britney Spears's sons Sean and Jayden are preparing to move to Hawaii (Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers via Getty Images)
Britney Spears's sons Sean and Jayden are preparing to move to Hawaii (Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers via Getty Images)

THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA: Britney Spears posted a throwback photo on Instagram, capturing a sentimental moment with her youngest son, Jayden, while her two sons, Sean and Jayden, are making arrangements to relocate to Hawaii with their father, Kevin Federline.

A sentimental snapshot

In the snapshot, shared on Saturday, June 3, the renowned singer can be seen walking through a parking lot, carrying a younger Jayden on her hip. The caption for the photo was simply left blank and comments were disabled for the post.


 
 
 
 
 
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Sons' desire for Hawaii

This photo resurfaced following recent reports that Sean, 17, and Jayden, 16, expressed their desire to permanently reside in Hawaii with their father. According to TMZ, Federline, the former backup dancer, swiftly communicated his intentions through his lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, inquiring about Britney's openness to the boys' relocation.

Insiders revealed that Federline and his legal team requested a response from Britney before the end of the week. Should Britney object to the move, Kaplan would reportedly seek permission from a judge. Given that the boys wish to leave Los Angeles and haven't seen their mother for over a year, it is likely that the judge would rule in Federline's favor.

HOLLYWOOD - FEBRUARY 06: Musicians Britney Spears and Kevin Federline arrive at the 2006 Grammy Nominees party with Kanye West, hosted By Verizon Wireless and Rolling Stone Magazine at the Avalon Hollywood, on February 6, 2005 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Matthew Simmons/Getty Images for Rolling Stone)
Musicians Britney Spears and Kevin Federline arrive at the 2006 Grammy Nominees party with Kanye West, hosted By Verizon Wireless and Rolling Stone Magazine at the Avalon Hollywood, on February 6, 2005 in Hollywood, California (Matthew Simmons/Getty Images for Rolling Stone)

TMZ also reported that Victoria Prince, the stepmother to the teenagers, received a job offer at a university in Hawaii, while Federline himself had DJ opportunities in the state. The family has been considering this move for some time and plans to make the transition in July after Sean's high school graduation. On the other hand, Jayden would continue his studies remotely.

Britney's stance

Britney's attorney, Mathew Rosengart, recently confirmed that she would not interfere with Federline's decision to move with their sons. Rosengart shared that there was no anticipation of a dispute when initially approached about the relocation in April, and he emphasized the importance of privacy and dignity for all parties involved, especially the children.

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 13: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been retouched.) Britney Spears enjoys a family outing with Jayden Federline, Maddie Aldridge and Sean Federline at Planet Hollywood Disney Springs on March 13, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Planet Hollywood Observatory)
Britney Spears enjoys a family outing with Jayden Federline, Maddie Aldridge and Sean Federline at Planet Hollywood Disney Springs on March 13, 2017 in Orlando, Florida (Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Planet Hollywood Observatory)

Jayden James opens up

In a previous interview with The Daily Mail, Jayden James, 15, shed light on why he and his brother, Sean Preston, 16, opted not to attend their mother's wedding to Sam Asghari. "At the time it just wasn't a good time to go. I'm not saying that I'm not happy for her," Jayden explained. He expressed his happiness for his mother but highlighted that her decision to exclude the whole family from the wedding would have complicated matters if only he and Preston had attended.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 28: Singer Britney Spears (C), sons Sean Federline and Jayden James Federline attend the Los Angeles premiere of
Singer Britney Spears (C), sons Sean Federline and Jayden James Federline attend the Los Angeles premiere of 'The Smurfs 2' at Regency Village Theatre on July 28, 2013 in Westwood, California (Michael Buckner/Getty Images for SONY)

It's worth noting that Britney Spears, 40, continues to be estranged from certain members of her family, including her parents Jamie and Lynne Spears, and siblings Jamie Lynn and Bryan. In the interview, Jayden discussed the strained relationship between his mother and her family, particularly her father. He acknowledged his grandfather's initial support for Britney's dreams but also suggested that the conservatorship might have gone on for too long. Jayden believed that his mother was overworked and should have taken a break to relax. Contrary to Britney's claims, he did not perceive the extended Spears family as manipulative, stating, "They are not bad people. They know what we are going through now. They want our future to be what we want it to be."

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 07: Britney Spears and her son Jayden James Federline attend a hockey game between the New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings in Game Two of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Staples Center on June 7, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
Britney Spears and her son Jayden James Federline attend a hockey game between the New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings in Game Two of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Staples Center on June 7, 2014 in Los Angeles, California (Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

Britney's response

Shortly after the interview was published, Britney responded on her Instagram account, sending her son "all the love in the world to you every day for the rest of my life!!!!" She expressed deep sadness knowing that Jayden believed she had fallen short of his expectations as a mother and expressed the hope of meeting face-to-face one day to discuss their feelings openly.

Britney shared her pride in her sons' musical talents and acknowledged their lack of understanding regarding her struggles with mental health and the conservatorship. "Keep playing your gift on the piano … you and your brother both are brilliant and I'm so proud to call you both mine," she said, adding that if her sons could not empathize with what she endured under the conservatorship, then she considered herself a failure as a mother.

380633 04: FILE PHOTO Singer Britney Spears performs July 31, 1999 at the Universal Ampitheater in Universal City, CA during her
Britney Spears performs July 31, 1999 at the Universal Ampitheater in Universal City, CA during her Baby One More Time tour (Brenda Chase/Newsmakers/Getty Images)

On the eve of Britney's wedding to Sam Asghari on June 10, Mark Vincent Kaplan, Federline's long-time attorney, confirmed that the boys would not be present at the wedding. "They're happy for their mom and they are hopeful that Sam and Britney are starting a great future together," he said, as quoted by People. "It's their night and they didn't want to take away from them."

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