Stars Who Chose Family Over Fame

From a young age, Jamie Lynn Spears was in the spotlight first as Britney Spears' little sister and then as an actress on Disney channel's hit show, Zoey 101. It was a surprise to everyone, however, when at 16 years old she announced her pregnancy and gave birth to daughter, Maddie, in 2008.

"I put myself in an adult situation, so I needed to handle it like an adult. My age was never an excuse for me — because, you know what, my daughter didn't ask for that," Spears told People. "I didn't feel sorry for myself, I didn't have any pity for myself; I made a decision, and it was time for me to hold up my end of the bargain. I brought this little girl into this world, and it's my job to make sure that she has the best life that she possibly can have — no one else's. You've got to take responsibility for your actions and that's what I try my best to do every single day."

As for keeping Maddie grounded within such a famous family, Spears explains, "She was born into watching her aunt perform and she was born knowing her mom was on TV sometimes. So I think for her, that is her normal: 'It's not bizarre — this is what my family does for a job, this is how my mom provides for me.' I think that's how it registers it to her."