Britney Spears opens up on divorce from Sam Asghari: ‘I could not take the ache anymore’
Britney Spears has damaged her silence on her separation from husband Sam Asghari after he filed for divorce, telling followers she “couldn’t take the pain anymore”.
The 41-year-old star posted a video on Instagram on Saturday, telling her 42 million followers she was “a little shocked” however had no intention of explaining the break up and calling it “nobody’s business”.
Spears and Sam Asghari married in June 2022. Pic: AP
Court paperwork filed by Asghari in Los Angeles cite “irreconcilable differences,” and present that the pair truly separated round three weeks in the past. Filings additionally present he’s in search of monetary assist from Spears.
They married in June 2022, the identical yr Spears’ controversial conservatorship – a authorized settlement which had managed her life since 2008 – got here to an finish, placing her in command of her property, estimated at $60m (about £45m) on the time.
In her social media submit, Spears wrote: “As everybody is aware of, Hesam and I are not collectively… Six years is a very long time to be with somebody so, I’m a bit of shocked however… I’m not right here to elucidate why as a result of it is actually no person’s enterprise.
“But, I couldn’t take the pain anymore honestly.
“In some kind of telepathic method I’ve been receiving so many messages that soften my coronary heart from pals and I thanks.
“I’ve been playing it strong for way too long and my Instagram may seem perfect but it’s far from reality and I think we all know that.
“I’d love to indicate my feelings and tears on how I actually really feel however [for] some purpose I’ve all the time needed to conceal my weaknesses.”
She added: “I will be as strong as I can and do my best.
“And I’m truly doing fairly rattling good. Anyways have a very good day and remember to smile.”
Plea for ‘variety and considerate’ response
On Friday, Asghari put out a press release on social media confirming their breakup, saying he and Spears had determined to “end our journey together“.
The 29-year-old Iranian-born actor and mannequin additionally mentioned: “Asking for privacy seems ridiculous so I will just ask for everyone including media to be kind and thoughtful.”
Court filings present the worth of Spears’ and Asghari’s belongings, and people they personal collectively, is but to be decided.
Spears and Asghari first met on the set of her 2016 Slumber Party music video and obtained engaged in 2021.
Their star-studded LA marriage ceremony welcomed visitors together with Madonna, Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore and Paris Hilton.
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Spears has been married thrice – her first being a 55-hour “spur-of-the-moment” marriage to childhood buddy Jason Alexander in January 2004.
The pair wed in Las Vegas, however a then 22-year-old Spears annulled the nuptials two days later, reportedly on the recommendation of her administration staff.
In September 2004, she married the rapper and dancer Kevin Federline in Los Angeles, after a two-month engagement.
The couple – who share sons Sean and Jayden collectively – break up in 2006, with Spears citing “irreconcilable differences” in her divorce papers.