Singer-songwriter Britney Spears is currently making headlines not for her music career but because of a controversy. Britney was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) in Ventura County, California, on March 4, 2026. Her booking records listed her occupation as ‘celebrity’ and her offence was recorded as violation of California Vehicle Code section 23152(g), involving a combination of d**gs and alcohol. She reportedly deactivated her Instagram profile shortly after the news of her arrest surfaced.
Britney was reportedly taken to the Ventura County Main Jail at 3:02 a.m. on March 5, 2026 and released on her own recognisance at 6:07 a.m. The Oops!… I Did It Again singer is scheduled to appear in court on May 4, 2026. Her representative called the incident “completely inexcusable” but expressed hope that it would be a “first step in long overdue change.” They also shared an unexpected update on her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, and on her plans for them amid her tough time. Here’s everything we know about the duo.
Britney Spears’ relationship with her sons
Britney Spears‘ bond with her kids has been complex and often strained. For several years, Preston and Jayden were reportedly estranged from their mother, skipping her 2022 wedding with Sam Asghari. Sources have described Preston as “very wary” of her during these periods. While Jayden reconciled with Britney in 2024, Preston has remained more distant. Now, as reports indicate that both sons are planning to spend time with their mother to support her following the DUI issue, there might prove to be an opportunity for the betterment of their relationship. While the bond remains fragile, as of March 2026, both sons are reportedly in contact with her, and there might be a chance of reconciliation.
What are Britney Spears’ sons planning for her amid her DUI arrest?
In the wake of Britney Spears’ DUI arrest on March 4, 2026, her sons are reportedly planning to provide immediate emotional support. Britney’s inner circle and loved ones are reportedly developing a “long overdue” plan intended to “set her up for success” and focus on her overall well-being following the DUI incident. According to a statement from her representative, her adult kids, Sean Preston and Jayden James, will be “spending time with her” in Los Angeles soon to help her through this period.
The news was unexpected, as following Britney’s separation from Kevin Federline, both sons have been living in Hawaii with their father and have been estranged from their mother. However, they are expected to travel to Los Angeles to be by Britney’s side at a time when she needs support from her loved ones. Sources close to the 44-year-old singer told PEOPLE that Britney Spears was “very emotional and regretful” following the arrest, and thus, the presence of her beloved sons might cheer her up.
All about Britney Spears’ elder son, Sean Preston
Sean Preston Federline, the first child of pop icon Britney Spears and her former husband, Kevin Federline, was born September 14, 2005 and is 20 years old as of March 2026. His birth took place at the Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center, just four days before his parents’ first wedding anniversary. At the time, Federline had two children with his ex-partner, Shar Jackson, whom he separated from in 2004. Preston grew up largely in the public eye, occasionally appearing on red carpets and joining his mother on tour.
After Preston’s parents’ divorce, his father, Kevin, was granted full custody in 2008 following Britney’s public breakdown, including shaving her head and swinging an umbrella at paparazzi. In the summer of 2023, Preston moved from Los Angeles to Hawaii with his father, stepmother Victoria Prince, and his siblings. He graduated from high school in 2023. Besides academics, he has pursued interests in DJing, piano, and sports such as soccer, football, and skateboarding.
All about Britney Spears’ younger son, Jayden James
Jayden James Federline is the second child of Britney and Kevin Federline, who was born on September 12, 2006, in Los Angeles, and is 19 years old as of March 2026. Jayden is a talented pianist and aspiring music producer. His mother has frequently praised his “genius” skills on the piano, specifically noting his ability to play jazz and the blues. Britney Spears has described Jayden as being “sweet, very soft-spoken,” and “funny”. Growing up, he has also often accompanied his mother on her concert tours just like his elder brother, Preston.
In late 2024, Britney reunited with her younger son, Jayden, after years of being apart. She described their 2024 Christmas meeting as the “best Christmas” of her life, noting she hadn’t seen him in two years. Jayden has recently been seen driving his mother around Los Angeles and attending church with her, hinting at a mending of the bond.
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