Sean Preston adopts Britney Spears's surname on social media
What's the story
In a significant move, Sean Preston, the eldest son of pop icon Britney Spears, has changed his Instagram handle to include his mother's last name. The 20-year-old now goes by "Sean P Spears," dropping his father Kevin Federline's surname, reported TMZ. His old handle simply said "Sean Preston." This change comes on the heels of a recent family reunion between Sean and Spears during a yacht getaway over the weekend.
Family dynamics
Mother-son's relationship has been rocky
Despite their recent reunion, the relationship between Spears and Sean has been somewhat rocky. Last December, Spears had tried to convince Sean to spend the holidays with her and her younger son, Jayden, in California, but he declined. A source told Us Weekly that Sean "chose not to" because he "wasn't ready to meet her halfway," which left Spears feeling "really hurt." Instead, he spent the holidays in Louisiana with other family members.
Recent events
Support after DUI arrest
Sean has been supporting his mother after her recent DUI arrest in March. Following the incident, a source close to Spears told Page Six that both Sean and Jayden were offering their support. The insider said, "Her sons are with her right now. They love her and want to support her and just want her to feel better."
Social media comeback
Spears returns to Instagram after DUI arrest
Spears made her return to Instagram last Friday after her DUI arrest, sharing videos with Jayden. In her post, the Toxic singer expressed gratitude for the support she has received. She wrote, "Thank you, guys, for all your support... spending time with family and friends is such a blessing!" The reunion and subsequent events indicate a possible reconciliation between Spears and Sean.