BREAKING: Britney Spears’ Husband Sam Asghari Files for Divorce, Citing “Irreconcilable Differences”
LOS ANGELES, Aug 17 (Reuters) – In a shocking turn of events, Sam Asghari, the husband of pop superstar Britney Spears, has filed for divorce after just one year of marriage. The 29-year-old Asghari cited “irreconcilable differences” in a filing in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday. Notably, this comes just months after Spears was released from a legal conservatorship that had controlled her personal life and finances for over a decade.
In a statement posted on Instagram, Asghari confirmed the news, stating, “We have decided to end our journey together. We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other, and I wish her the best always.” Asghari also addressed the media and the public, requesting kindness and thoughtfulness during this difficult time.
Representatives for Britney Spears have not immediately responded to requests for comment.
Asghari and Spears tied the knot in June 2022, after dating for nearly six years. The wedding took place shortly after a judge ended the conservatorship, which had been set up and overseen by Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, following her highly publicized breakdown in 2007.
This divorce marks the third marriage for Spears. Her first marriage, to childhood friend Jason Alexander, lasted just 55 hours before being annulled. Spears then married dancer Kevin Federline in 2004, with whom she has two children. The marriage ended in divorce in 2007.
Sam Asghari, an Iranian-born personal trainer and actor, is known for his appearances on the Showtime series “Black Monday.” The couple’s split comes as a surprise to many, considering the seemingly strong bond they had publicly shown over the years.
Fans and supporters of Britney Spears have expressed their concern and well-wishes for the singer on social media. The Grammy-winning artist is beloved for her iconic pop hits, such as “Baby One More Time,” “Oops!… I Did It Again,” and “Stronger.”
As the news continues to unfold, the public remains eager for more information on the circumstances surrounding the divorce filing and the potential impact on Spears’ ongoing legal battle for personal freedom.
Reporting by Lisa Richwine; editing by Diane Craft and Stephen Coates