Kevin Federline facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kevin Federline
Federline in 2023
Born	Kevin Earl Federline (1978-03-21) March 21, 1978 (age 47) Fresno, California, U.S.
Years active	1996–present
Spouse(s)	Britney Spears ​ ​ (m. 2004; div. 2007)​ Victoria Prince ​ (m. 2013)​
Partner(s)	Shar Jackson (2000–2004)
Children	6
Musical career
Genres	Hip hop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Federation
Associated acts	Britney Spears

Kevin Earl Federline (born March 21, 1978), also known as K-Fed, is an American dancer, actor, and DJ. He became well-known for his marriage to singer Britney Spears. After their divorce, there was a public discussion about who would care for their children. In 2006, Federline released his first music album, Playing with Fire. He has also appeared in many TV shows and movies, and he works as a DJ.

Early Life and First Steps

Kevin Earl Federline was born on March 21, 1978, in Fresno, California. His parents were Mike and Julie. His dad was a car mechanic, and his mom used to work at a bank. When Kevin was eight, his parents divorced. He moved to Carson City, Nevada, with his mom. At age 11, he moved back to Fresno to live with his dad and brother. Kevin left high school in ninth grade but later earned a special certificate. He used to deliver pizzas for work.

Kevin's Career Journey

Dancing Days: 1996–2004

In 1996, Kevin Federline moved to Los Angeles to become a dancer. He started dancing with a group called Dance Empowerment. For several years, he was a backup dancer for famous artists. These included Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Destiny's Child, and Pink. He also appeared as a dancer in TV shows like Nikki and The Drew Carey Show. He even had a small role as a dancer for Cher on Will & Grace. Kevin also danced in a commercial for the store Target.

He appeared in many music videos as a dancer. Some of these were Christina Milian's "AM to PM" (2001) and Justin Timberlake's "Like I Love You" (2002). He also danced in the movie You Got Served (2004). Kevin has said that dancers often do not get enough credit for their hard work.

New Ventures: Music and TV

Kevin Federline and his wife at the time, Britney Spears, starred in a reality television show. It was called Britney & Kevin: Chaotic (2005). The show featured their own home videos. It showed their relationship from when they first met to their wedding. He was nominated for an award for his role on the show. Kevin also appeared in a commercial for Britney Spears's perfume, "Fantasy".

He was on the cover of L'uomo Vogue, an Italian fashion magazine. He also appeared in an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2006). He played a character named Cole "Pig" Tritt. Kevin also appeared on the game show 1 vs. 100. In 2006, he worked with Richard Branson on a campaign to save the U.S. penny.

Federline released a song called "Y'all Ain't Ready" and a single "PopoZão" in 2006. These songs were not well-received. His first official single was "Lose Control." He performed it at the Teen Choice Awards. His debut album, Playing with Fire, came out on October 31, 2006. Critics did not like the album. Kevin also modeled for a clothing line called Five Star Vintage.

Wrestling Appearances

Kevin Federline appeared on WWE shows. He was there to promote his album. He got into fights with WWE Champion John Cena. He even helped another wrestler, King Booker, win a match against Cena. Later, Federline challenged Cena to a match. He won the match with help from other wrestlers. After the match, Cena got him back by using his finishing move on him. People backstage at WWE liked working with Federline.

In 2007, Federline was in a commercial for Nationwide Insurance during the Super Bowl XLI. In the ad, he first appeared as a rapper living a fancy life. Then, it showed him working in a fast-food restaurant. The ad's message was "Life comes at you fast." He was paid a lot for this commercial and for appearing at parties. He was also on the cover of Details magazine in December 2007.

Federline guest-starred in three episodes of One Tree Hill (2008). He played a character named Jason "J-Fed" Federline. He also appeared in the movie The Onion Movie (2008) and American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (2009). In 2009, he shared plans to start a children's clothing line.

Focusing on DJing: 2010–Present

In 2010, Kevin Federline appeared on the TV show Celebrity Fit Club. This show helps celebrities lose weight. He said he gained weight because he felt sad after his divorce from Britney Spears. He lost 30 pounds on the show. In 2011, he was on an Australian weight-loss show called Excess Baggage. He had chest pains and was hospitalized during filming.

Since then, Federline has focused on being a DJ. He has performed at nightclubs in California, Arizona, Washington, Texas, and New Jersey. He also hosts events with his wife, Victoria Prince. In 2015, he was featured as an ice sculpture in a commercial for Jack in the Box. In 2016, he released a music video for his song "Hollywood." He also said he produces music for other artists.

In September 2022, Federline and his family appeared in an interview on the Australian show 60 Minutes. He talked about his family life. He said he wants his sons to have a normal life.

Personal Life and Family

Relationship with Shar Jackson

In 2000, Kevin Federline started dating actress and singer Shar Jackson. They were engaged and had two children together. Their daughter, Kori, was born in 2002. Their son, Kaleb, was born in 2004. Kevin and Shar separated shortly before Kaleb was born. Kevin ended their relationship to be with pop singer Britney Spears. Shar Jackson later said that their breakup was like "breaking up a family." However, she and Kevin have remained friendly, and she has praised his parenting.

Marriage to Britney Spears

After dating for three months, Kevin Federline and Britney Spears announced their engagement in July 2004. They got married on September 18, 2004, in California. Their relationship received a lot of media attention. This was because Kevin started dating Britney when Shar Jackson was pregnant with his second child. People sometimes called Kevin a "gold digger" because of the difference in fame between him and Britney. This made him a target of jokes and a disliked celebrity. Kevin and Britney had two sons together.

On November 7, 2006, Britney Spears filed for divorce from Kevin. She asked for custody of their two sons. Kevin filed his own request for custody the next day. He said he was surprised by Britney's divorce filing. They reached an agreement in March 2007, and their divorce was final on July 30, 2007.

In October 2007, a court gave Kevin Federline sole physical custody of his children. On January 3, 2008, police were called to Britney's home. She reportedly did not want to give her children to Kevin. Britney was taken to the hospital. Because of this, Kevin was given full legal and physical custody of their children.

In July 2008, court papers stated that Kevin would keep sole legal and physical custody. Britney would get visitation rights that would increase over time. Kevin also received money each month from Britney for child support.

Marriage to Victoria Prince

Kevin Federline first met former volleyball player Victoria Prince in 2008. They were on the same bowling team. Their first daughter was born in 2011. They got married on August 10, 2013. Their second daughter was born in 2014. In the summer of 2023, the family moved to Hawaii. This was because Victoria was offered a job at a university there. Victoria played volleyball and graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Film and Television Appearances

Music Videos

Music Albums and Songs

Studio Albums

Singles

• "PopoZão" (2006)

Other Songs

• "Y'All Ain't Ready" (2005)
• "Lose Control" (2006)
• "Privilege" (2006)
• "Rollin' V.I.P" (2007)
• "Hollywood" (2016)

Music Videos

• "PopoZão" (2006)

Guest Appearances

• "You Should" (from the mixtape Optimus Rime by Ya Boy) (2008)
• "Expectations" (from the mixtape Alien by Ya Boy) (2016)

See also

In Spanish: Kevin Federline para niños