Britney Spears was a no-show at her niece’s high school graduation — but her mom, dad, sister, and son gathered for a rare family reunion at the event.
In pictures obtained by the Daily Mail, the famous family members donned their Sunday best to celebrate 17-year-old Maddie Aldridge’s big day.
Britney’s father, who had his right leg amputated in 2023 following an infection, attended the event in a gray suit, while her mother Lynne Spears, 71, was seen in a cream dress with a matching blazer.
Jamie Lynn, 35 — who at one point was snapped crying for joy while watching her daughter navigate the ceremony — wore a black mini dress with white puff sleeves.
Britney’s eldest son Sean Preston, 20 — whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline, along with son Jayden James, 19 — donned a casual white polo shirt for the outing. He was seen proudly holding up a photo of his cousin during the commencement exercises.
The outlet reported that Jamie Lynn’s youngest child Ivey Watson, 8, pushed her 73-year-old grandfather’s wheelchair through the crowd.
The rare gathering comes amid drama for Britney, who earlier this month pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in her DUI case following her March 4 arrest.
The pop princess, 44, accepted a “wet reckless” offer — meaning a reduced charge typically extended to first-time offenders, or in cases involving no crash or injuries or low blood alcohol levels.
Britney’s attorney entered a guilty plea to the lesser charge at her arraignment. The “Toxic” songstress is required to attend a three month alcohol school, and she was handed a one year informal probationary grant.
“She has taken significant steps to implement positive change which is clearly reflected in the Ventura County District Attorney’s decision to reduce the charge in this case and dismiss the DUI. Britney appreciates this discretion and is also grateful for the outpouring of support she has received.”
On Thursday, April 30, prosecutors filed one misdemeanor count of “driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug” against Spears.
“This isn’t about one substance in particular, it has a dual purpose….this is about Britney putting her mental health first and taking some time for herself to focus on the things that are important to her.” the source explained.
Britney’s absence at the family reunion, however, again raises questions as to where she stands with the rest of the Spears clan. Sean Preston recently changed his name to “Sean P Spears” via Instagram, indicating a closer relationship with his famous mom.
“There is long-term hatred and loathing that may never be overcome,” the source told us us. “Jamie puts Britney on edge, and her moods get deeply dark around the prospect of him being in her life … despite efforts by people in her life for some reunion.”
In September, a source described Britney’s relationship with her mother as “very fragile.”
“[Lynne] reaches out to Britney for the most part,” they claimed. “They talk and text every few weeks. [There are] no plans for [her] mom to visit anytime soon.”
Her relationship with her only sister is seemingly on the mend, with Us Weekly’s source noting in September that they “are doing better, and they’re planning on getting together soon.”
Britney and her brother Bryan Spears, 49, were described by the source as “still close.” They added, “He stays out of her issues with the rest of the family.”
