How old is Britney Spears' son Jayden? Singer reportedly spends Christmas with her youngest son for the first time in two years

Britney Spears, 43, had an emotional Christmas this year as she reunited with her younger son, Jayden James Federline, for the first time in two years. The pop star shared an Instagram post on December 26, describing the day as the "best Christmas of my life" and expressing her joy with "tears of joy and literally in shock every day."

Britney Spears, dressed in a red off-the-shoulder dress, posted a video showing moments with her 18-year-old son. In the video, Jayden greeted viewers with a cheerful "hello," while Spears affectionately called him "my baby" and kissed him on the cheek. The duo also stood by a Christmas tree, wishing fans a “Merry Christmas,” before the video panned to a fireplace.

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Britney Spears’ Christmas reunion with Jayden comes after two years of separation

Jayden James Federline, now 18, is the younger of Spears' two sons, whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline. The couple, who were married from 2004 to 2007, also have a 19-year-old son, Sean Preston Federline. Following their divorce, the boys primarily stayed with Federline and, in 2023, moved to Hawaii with him. Spears reportedly consented to the move earlier that year.

This Christmas reunion marked a significant milestone for Spears, who last saw Jayden in Los Angeles in November 2024. According to People, Jayden visited his mother at her home on Thanksgiving, bringing Spears immense happiness. The People's insider shared, "Spending time together has made her happy."

Throughout her career, Spears has often shared glimpses of her life as a mother. Her sons frequently accompanied her on tours and visited her during her Las Vegas residency. In a 2021 Instagram post, she fondly recalled her early days as a young mother,

"I had my babies very young … at all the pools we went to on tours, all the babies flocked to me because I always brought the most toys 🧸🪁🪀. I really am a baby mamma 1 😜😜😜 !!!!"

Britney Spears has frequently spoken about her love for her sons. In her memoir The Woman in Me, released in October 2023, she described motherhood as her "dream come true." She recalled how Sean and Jayden often accompanied her during her tours and Las Vegas residency.

Jayden often accompanied her during her tours and Las Vegas residency. Britney Spears and her sons faced challenges despite their love in recent years. According to the TMZ, Jayden and Sean chose not to attend her wedding to Sam Asghari in 2022. However, they wished for her future.

After years of legal battles and public scrutiny, Britney Spears regained control of her personal and financial affairs in 2021, ending a controversial conservatorship that had been in place for 13 years.

In addition to this reunion, Britney Spears has been focusing on her personal life and creative projects. In October 2023, she released her memoir, The Woman in Me, which sold over 1.1 million copies in the U.S. during its first week. She also collaborated with Will.i.am on the single Mind Your Business, released in July 2023.

Britney Spears' sons, Jayden and Sean Preston, have been residing in Hawaii with their father, Kevin Federline, since 2023. According to the Sun, Spears has expressed her desire to rebuild her bond with her children, aiming to become close again.