Jamie Lynn Spears Shares Rare Pics of 16-Year-Old Daughter Maddie—and the Resemblance Is Wild

Sixteen years have flown by since Jamie Lynn Spears welcomed her daughter Maddie into the world, and now the teenager is gearing up for an exciting new chapter: college. Maddie recently announced her commitment to the University of Southern Mississippi, and with the news came a collection of photos (that inadvertently highlight just how much she and her mom resemble each other—honestly, they look more like sisters than a mother-daughter duo).

The Zoey 101 alum, 33, took to Instagram on Monday, November 25, to share the big announcement. Her post included a heartfelt caption and a mix of throwback and current snapshots of Maddie. But it’s the present-day pics that might have you doing a double take. From their similar builds (even though Maddie now towers over Jamie Lynn) to their matching blonde hair and dark eyes, the resemblance is striking.

Jamie Lynn couldn’t help but gush about Maddie’s big accomplishment in her caption. “All in my feels, bc my baby girl has committed to furthering her athletic & academic career at the University of Southern Miss!” she wrote.

The Sweet Magnolias star reminisced about becoming a mom at 16, adding, “Fast forward to today, and that same little baby girl is now 16 herself, announcing that she will be going to play D1 ball for an amazing college.”

The proud mom continued, praising Maddie’s resilience and hard work, writing, “I feel like I can’t take much credit…I did everything I could to better myself to be the mama she deserved, & to break those generational curses…Her story is a true testament to trusting God’s will & being able to achieve whatever you’re willing to work hard for.”