In a video posted on Instagram on Saturday, the 41-year-old pop star addressed her 42 million followers, expressing that she was "a little shocked" by the separation. She made it clear that she had no intentions of elaborating on the reasons behind the split, asserting that it was "nobody's business."
Court documents filed by Asghari in Los Angeles cite "irreconcilable differences" and indicate that the couple had actually separated about three weeks before the divorce filing. Additionally, Asghari is seeking financial support from Spears.
Britney and Sam had exchanged vows in June 2022, the same year that Britney's long-standing conservatorship, which had controlled her life since 2008, was terminated, granting her control over her estate, valued at approximately $60 million at the time.
In her Instagram post, Britney shared, "As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together... Six years is a long time to be with someone, so, I'm a little shocked but... I'm not here to explain why because it's honestly nobody's business. But, I couldn't take the pain anymore honestly."
She also disclosed the emotional toll she had been enduring, mentioning that she had received heartfelt messages from friends that had touched her deeply. Britney acknowledged that although her Instagram might convey a perfect image, it was far from reality, and she expressed her desire to show her true emotions, even though she had often felt compelled to hide her vulnerabilities.
Britney concluded her post by stating her determination to remain strong and her appreciation for the support she had received, encouraging everyone to have a good day and remember to smile.
Previously, Asghari had issued a statement on social media, confirming their breakup and requesting kindness and thoughtfulness from the public and the media.
Details about the value of the couple's assets, both individual and jointly owned, are yet to be determined. Britney and Sam's relationship had begun when they met on the set of her "Slumber Party" music video in 2016, and they became engaged in 2021. Their Los Angeles wedding drew a star-studded guest list, including Madonna, Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore, and Paris Hilton.
Britney Spears, who has been married three times, experienced her first short-lived marriage to childhood friend Jason Alexander in January 2004. Their Las Vegas wedding was annulled just 55 hours later. In September 2004, she married rapper and dancer Kevin Federline in Los Angeles after a two-month engagement. The couple, who have sons Sean and Jayden together, separated in 2006, with Spears citing "irreconcilable differences" in her divorce papers.
