Hannah Montana 'really respects' Jamie Lynn Spears

Washington, Jan 18 : Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus has extended her support to 'sad' pregnant pal Jamie Lynn Spears.

Britney Spears' baby sister shocked fans and friends when she confirmed reports that she was with child in Dec 2007.

Since then the 15-year-old Cyrus has been trying to get in touch with Lynn Spears.

"She's turned her phones off. She's, like, doing her thing. I think she's really just kind of like trying to figure herself out, which I think is a good way to start 2008," Contactmusic quoted her, as saying.

Cyrus admitted that like everyone else she was also shocked when she discovered Spears was pregnant.

"It was really sad because that definitely is going to change her life," she said.

And added, "I really respect her for taking it the classy route."

ANI