Britney Spears' eldest son, Sean Preston, has changed his surname on social media platform "Instagram" from his middle name, Federline, to Spears. This is another sign that the 44-year-old singer's relationship with her children, from whom she has been estranged for years, is growing stronger despite concerns about her mental health, which are occasionally sparked by her cryptic social media posts.
The artist has two children, 20-year-old Sean Preston and 19-year-old Jayden James, with her ex-husband, 48-year-old Kevin Federline. However, Sean Preston's gesture may be merely symbolic and not linked to an official name change.
Nevertheless, in recent years, Spears has frequently posted with her sons, especially after her arrest in California on March 4 for driving under the influence of alcohol, which resulted in her being held in custody overnight (she was released the next morning).
As her representative told People magazine after the arrest, her priority at this stage was her two boys. For example, on March 27, Spears uploaded a video of her younger son, Jayden, in front of a mirror.
She was wearing a short white top and shorts, while he was dressed in an olive-colored coat and a white hat. The caption at the time read:
"Thank you, my friends, for all your support... it's such a blessing to spend time with your family and friends!"
"The process of reconnecting with her children began in the summer of 2024. At that time, her ex-husband's lawyer had commented that after her two sons discovered 'their mother is well and wants to talk to them,' phone communication with their mother began. He added that Kevin 'has always tried to ensure both children have contact with their mother.'"
It was in 2022 when Jayden expressed his desire to reconnect with his mother: "I am one hundred percent sure we can fix our relationship. It will take a lot of time and effort, but I really want to see her again." Addressing his mother, he added: "I love you so much, I want the best for you. Maybe one day we can sit down and talk together again."