Britney Spears Calls Son Jayden, 18, a 'Miracle and Genius' After They Reunite for the Holidays

Mar. 15, 2025

Britney Spears, pictured with son Jayden James.Photo:Britney Spears/Instagram; Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers via Getty

Britney Spears/Instagram; Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers via Getty

Britney Spearsis celebrating her youngest son!

On Monday, Dec. 30, the singer, 43, gushed about herson Jayden Jamesas she shared a trio of photos onInstagramshowing the 18-year-old enjoying what appeared to be a nature hike at sunset.

Jayden looked relaxed in the images, wearing a loose-fitting red T-shirt, baggy denim jeans, white sneakers and a chain.

“Mine forever !!! It’s weird we’re like twins but he’s a boy and I’m a girl !!!” Spears wrote in the caption.

“He’s mine I hadn’t seen him in 2 and half years or maybe 3 !!! I’m in shock !!!” she continued.

“He came back and he feels older and smarter than me !!! He’s a man and I cry everyday of my life because of the miracle and genius he is !!! When he plays the whole earth shakes !!!” Spears added.

They have since haddifferent custody arrangements. In 2023, she consented to her sons joining their father in Hawaii, Federline’s attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan told PEOPLE at the time.

Britney Spears, pictured with son Jayden as a child.Britney Spears Instagram

Britney Spears Instagram

On Wednesday, Dec. 25, Spears revealed in a sweet video posted onInstagramthat she had celebrated Christmas with Jayden after two years apart.

“Best Christmas of my life !!! I haven’t seen my boys in 2 years !!!” Spears captioned the post.

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Britney Spears, pictured with son Jayden during Xmas 2024.Britney Spears/Instagram

Britney Spears/Instagram

“Tears of joy and literally in shock everyday koo koo crazy so in love and blessed !!! I’m speechless thank you Jesus !!!” she added.

Thefestive postcame after a source told PEOPLE that Jayden had been spending time at Spears’ Los Angeles home since last month.

“Spending time together has made her happy,” the insider told PEOPLE.

source: people.com