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Jamie Lynn Spears pregnancy: Mary J. Blige reacts

Yahoo! Music, Dec 20, 2007 5:00 pm PST
Jamie Lynn Spears pregnancy: Mary J. Blige reacts Britney Spears's sister Jamie Lynn Spears has been congratulated by Mary J. Blige on her pregnancy.

The 16-year-old Spears announced she was pregnant yesterday (December 19).

Mary J. Blige sent Jamie a word of support through MTV, saying: "Stay strong, baby girl. If that's her choice [to keep the baby] then congratulations. Hope she's responsible and I hope she understands what that brings."

"You have to change your lifestyle so [your children] can look at you as an example. It's all about Mommy being an example, Jamie. That's what it's about."

John Legend also told MTV: "My sister had a baby when she was young, so I know what it's like, and…it's going to be difficult, so I hope her family supports her and takes care of her. It's hard for a young mother."

For more on Britney Spears, check out her NME.com page.

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