Britney Spears visits Dollywood with sons Sean Preston and Jayden for rare family outing
The pop star posted photos and videos from the Tennessee theme park, joking she felt sick on the Scrambler while her 20-year-old son wanted more.
Britney Spears made a rare public outing with her two adult sons on or around October 7, posting photos and videos from Dollywood — the 165-acre theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee — where the trio rode attractions, posed at the entrance sign, and, by Spears's own account, nearly made her sick.
Wow wow!!! I didn't know this place existed, so incredibly cool and exciting. Family outings!!! DOLLYWOOD IS ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!!!— Britney Spears, via Instagram
Spears, 44, shared the Instagram post wearing a mask and sunglasses alongside sons Sean Preston Federline, 21, and Jayden James Federline, 20 — both of whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline, according to E! News.
The Scrambler ride proved to be the trip's centerpiece moment. Video clips showed Spears and Jayden strapped in as the ride began spinning, with Spears providing a running commentary that veered from excitement to regret.
Jayden, I feel it. Oh my god! Are you serious?— Britney Spears, on the Scrambler ride
I'm feel kinda sick now. I'm gonna throw up, dude.— Britney Spears, on the Scrambler ride
I'm getting old. F--k!— Britney Spears, on the Scrambler ride
Jayden, for his part, was unfazed. When the ride ended, his only complaint was that it was over.
That's it?— Jayden James Federline, after the Scrambler
The outing comes as both sons have begun stepping into public life on their own terms. Jayden spoke recently about the pressures of carving out an identity, telling Interview magazine last month that 'seeking approval' from others is overrated. His older brother Preston made his runway debut earlier this year but told Vogue in July that music, not modeling, is his real focus.
It feels like I always have something to prove, even though I don't need to prove anything. The more you try to please others, the more you lose yourself.— Jayden James Federline, Interview magazine
I don't know if it's something that I'm super passionate about, but I know I had a lot of fun doing it. Music is the foundation of everything for me.— Sean Preston Federline, Vogue, July
Why it matters — The visit is a rare documented public outing between Spears and her adult sons at a time when both young men are beginning to speak openly about their own lives and careers.
⚠ Not yet confirmed
- Spears wore a mask and sunglasses during the outing.
Reported by billboard.com, eonline.com, people.com
- Britney SpearsAmerican singer, songwriter, actress and model (born 1981)