On June 9, 2025, the pop icon posted a rare and touching video of her 18-year-old son, Jayden James Federline, looking all grown up, cool, and, as Britney proudly hints, very handsome. The Instagram clip, soundtracked by Lenny Kravitz’s “Fly Away,” captures a laid-back drive through the California hills with Jayden at the wheel of a convertible, his tousled brown hair blowing in the breeze. Wearing a simple white T-shirt, jeans, and shades, Jayden looks every bit the calm and confident young man, a far cry from the little boy fans once saw beside his famous mom at red carpet events. Britney playfully ruffles his hair and gushes in the caption: “He is 6’3 and his hands are so big now !!! How long am I going to be in shock ??? It’s so incredibly crazy, it’s not even funny !!! I’m blessed !!! Just please be careful with my heart too !!!
”A Bittersweet Reunion
Jayden and his older brother, Sean Preston, 19, are Britney’s sons from her marriage to Kevin Federline (2004–2007). In recent years, the relationship between Britney and her boys has been complicated, especially after they moved to Hawaii with Federline in May 2023, a move Britney consented to, despite the emotional weight it carried. But in late 2024, Jayden made his way back to L.A., and his mom couldn't have been happier. In fact, their Christmas reunion in December marked a huge emotional milestone for Britney. She captioned a heartfelt clip at the time: “Best Christmas of my life !!! I haven’t seen my boys in 2 years !!! Tears of joy and literally in shock everyday koo koo crazy so in love and blessed !!! I’m speechless thank you Jesus !!!”
While Britney has often shared the spotlight and her struggles, she’s been noticeably more reserved when it comes to posting about her sons in recent years, making this new video of Jayden all the more special for fans. Now living mostly outside the spotlight, Britney seems to be cherishing the moments that matter most: a sunny day, a drive through the hills, and time with the son she’s missed dearly. Whether she’s Britney Spears or Xila Maria River Red, as she recently revealed to be her chosen new name, one thing remains unchanged: her deep love for her boys.
