LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The 16-year-old sister of troubled pop star Britney Spears is pregnant, the young television star said in a magazine interview due to be published Friday.
Jamie Lynn Spears -- the star of the US television show "Zoey 101" -- tells OK! magazine she became aware of the pregnancy in November.
According to the interview, the father of the baby is the young actress boyfriend, Casey Aldridge.
A statement from US cable television channel Nickelodeon, which airs "Zoey 101", said the network was supporting Spears.
"We respect Jamie Lynns decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation," the statement said.
"We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynns well-being."
News of the pregnancy comes as Spears more famous elder sister is battling for custody of her own two children with ex-husband Kevin Federline.
