Britney Spears’ recent reunion with her son Jayden has caught friends and fans by surprise, with many close to the popstar expressing mixed feelings over the sudden reconciliation.
After more than a year without contact, 42-year-old Britney reconnected with her youngest son, 18-year-old Jayden. Jayden, who moved to Hawaii last year with his older brother Sean, 19, and their father, Kevin Federline, reached out to Britney to repair their strained relationship. For Britney, who had previously faced public family struggles, the reunion was an emotional moment.
According to sources close to the singer, Jayden, an aspiring musician, initiated contact to mend fences, citing his hope that his mother was “doing better.” However, the timing has raised concerns. Jayden’s approach came just weeks before the end of his child support from Britney, a detail that has made some of her friends cautious. Britney had been paying child support to Federline for the past 17 years, amounting to over $5 million in total. Now that Jayden is legally an adult, the payments have ceased, which has led to speculation about his motivations.
“Jayden reached out to Britney not long after he turned 18, telling her he missed her and felt she was in a better place now,” a source told the Daily Mail. “Everyone around her is cautiously optimistic, but they’re also aware of the timing.”
The reunion also follows Jayden’s comments in a 2022 interview, where he opened up about the emotional toll he felt due to Britney’s public behavior and social media presence. He expressed frustration with her online posts, saying he had experienced “emotional trauma” and felt the need to distance himself from her at that time. Despite those past tensions, sources now report that Britney is overjoyed to be reconnecting with him.
“Yes, Jayden is her baby, but he’s also the one who spoke publicly against her, which was devastating,” the insider noted. “Still, things are going great now, and Britney is thrilled.”
Britney’s friends remain hopeful, albeit cautious, about the renewed relationship. Despite the end of official financial support, she is reportedly ensuring Jayden is not left without resources, demonstrating her commitment to him.
For Britney, reconnecting with her children has become a top priority, regardless of their past conflicts.