Britney Spears has broken her silence regarding her separation from husband Sam Asghari, revealing that the emotional pain became unbearable, leading to their decision to part ways. Asghari, 29, filed for divorce in Los Angeles, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split. In his divorce petition, he requested spousal support and legal fees from Spears.
The 41-year-old singer expressed her surprise at the end of their six-year relationship in an Instagram post. She acknowledged that despite her seemingly perfect online presence, her life was far from flawless. Spears emphasized that she wished to protect her emotions, explaining, “I’ve been playing it strong for way too long… I’ve always had to hide my weaknesses.”
While she refrained from providing specific details about the reasons behind the breakup, Spears asserted her intention to remain resilient. She stated, “I would love to show my emotions and tears on how I really feel but for some reason I’ve always had to hide my weaknesses. I’m not gonna put on heavy makeup and try try try on stage again and not be able to do the real deal with remixes of my songs for years and begging to put my new music in my show for MY fans… so I quit !!!!”
Sam Asghari, an Iranian-American actor, model, and fitness trainer, met Spears during the filming of her music video for “Slumber Party” in 2016. He has been an advocate for her legal battles, particularly her efforts to end her father’s conservatorship. The couple got engaged in September 2021 and wed in an intimate ceremony the following June.
As news of their separation circulated, Asghari also shared his thoughts on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the love and respect they still hold for each other. He called for kindness and consideration from both the public and the media during this challenging time.
While the exact details of the breakup remain private, Spears’ candid admission to her emotional struggles offers a glimpse into the complexities of their relationship and the personal challenges she faced behind the scenes.