I Don't Need To Be Anybody But Me (w/ Jamie Lynn Spears)
Jul 26, 2023
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Jamie Lynn Spears, iconic guest, joins Hannah Brown to discuss their time on a reality show, growing up in the spotlight, and Jamie Lynn's exciting projects. They reflect on authenticity, personal growth, and balancing commitments. They share funny stories from their reality show experience and discuss the impact of negative headlines on a mother's children. The podcast ends with gratitude, project updates, and appreciation for being part of the conversation.
Jamie Lynn Spears reflects on her childhood as an entertainer and the impact of her early acting roles on her career and life.
Jamie Lynn Spears discusses the challenges of being a working mother and the struggle to balance her professional and personal life.
Jamie Lynn Spears shares her excitement and fulfillment in reprising her role as Zoey in the upcoming movie 'Zoey 101: Follow Me' and how it reignited her love for acting.
Deep dives
Childhood and Early Acting Career
Jamie Lynn Spears reflects on her childhood as an entertainer and recalls booking her first big acting job, a Clorox commercial. She shares the story of auditioning for and landing a role on the popular Nickelodeon show 'All That' with her original character, Thelma Stump. She describes the joy and excitement of being on the show and how it led to her role on 'Zoey 101'.
The Impact of 'All That' and 'Zoey 101'
Jamie Lynn Spears discusses how being on 'All That' and 'Zoey 101' impacted her career and life. She emphasizes the importance of her character Thelma Stump on 'All That' and how it showcased her comedic abilities. She also expresses gratitude for the opportunity to play the beloved character of Zoey on 'Zoey 101' and how it taught her the value of being genuine and true to herself.
Challenges of Balancing Work and Motherhood
Jamie Lynn Spears opens up about the challenges of being a working mother and the guilt she feels when being away from her children for extended periods. She shares her regrets about leaving the show 'Special Forces' early due to wanting to be with her kids. She reflects on the constant mom guilt and the struggle to balance her professional and personal life.
Rediscovering Her Passion in 'Zoey 101: Follow Me'
Jamie Lynn Spears expresses her excitement and fulfillment in reprising her role as Zoey in the upcoming movie 'Zoey 101: Follow Me'. She describes how working on the project reignited her love for acting and gave her a newfound confidence. She highlights the collaborative effort and the passion behind bringing the beloved show back to life, promising that fans will not be disappointed with the humor and nostalgia the film will provide.
Rediscovering Acting and Finding Meaningful Roles
After a hiatus from acting, the podcast episode discusses how the guest found herself back in the industry and the role that reignited her passion. She shares that a chance meeting with Netflix led to her being offered a role that resonated with her. The experience of playing that character allowed her to connect with the audience and showcase a more vulnerable side. She expresses gratitude for the opportunity to be a working mother in the industry and how it has positively influenced her children.
Dealing with Criticism and Maintaining Perspective
The podcast episode delves into the guest's experience with relentless scrutiny and negativity in the public eye. Despite facing judgment and harsh criticism from the media and society, she remains steadfast and focused on her journey. She shares how therapy, faith, and prioritizing her family have helped her cope with the challenges. The guest emphasizes the importance of ignoring hateful comments and focusing on the love and support from her family and the genuine connections she has made with real people. Her perspective shift has enabled her to navigate the entertainment industry with resilience and remain grateful for her blessings.
Thank you so much for the support of episodes 1 and 2! For our third episode, we have the iconic Jamie Lynn Spears! Jamie and Hannah became friends when they were both on Special Forces, where they really got to know each other. The pair discuss everything from their time on the show, growing up in the spotlight, and some of Jamie Lynn's exciting projects coming up!
Hannah‘s interview with Jamie Lynn was recorded before SAG-AFTRA went on strike