Britney Spears is parting ways with her husband Sam Asghari, with reports suggesting that infidelity is the root cause. Asghari, aged 29, officially filed for divorce and mentioned July 28, 2023, as their date of separation.
Sources, including TMZ, reported that in early August, Sam confronted Britney over alleged infidelity rumors. The confrontation escalated into a significant dispute, leading Asghari to vacate their Los Angeles residence. By August 17, the pop icon was spotted without her wedding ring.
The couple tied the knot on June 9, 2022, after a relationship that began in 2016 when they met during the filming of Britney’s ‘Slumber Party’ music video. It’s believed they had a pre-nuptial agreement in place. Their wedding held just over a year ago, was a star-studded affair at Spears’ $7.4 million Thousand Oaks home. Celebrities like Paris Hilton, Drew Barrymore, Madonna, and Selena Gomez graced the event. Notably absent were Britney’s sons, Jayden and Sean, her parents, and her sister Jamie-Lynn.
Britney wowed in a Donatella Versace wedding gown, characterized by its off-the-shoulder design and a striking thigh-high split, paired with a classic white veil. She later switched between three Versace outfits, one being a vivid red blazer dress. Their residence was transformed for the event, with decor matching a pink and purple theme.
The breakup news follows Britney’s recent return to music. She collaborated with Will.i.am on ‘Mind Your Business,’ their second team-up since ‘Scream & Shout’ in 2012. Speaking about the song’s significance, will. i.am told CBS, “Music is therapy for many… it helps with any personal challenges,” and expressed his joy seeing Britney’s love for music on her social media.
In addition, fans eagerly anticipate the release of Britney’s memoir, “The Woman in Me,” set to launch on October 24, 2023. The book is rumored to delve deep into her conservatorship years, which ended in 2022 after a powerful courtroom declaration by the singer, where she recounted her struggles, including being allegedly drugged with lithium. She remarked about the ordeal, “Those responsible shouldn’t get away easily.”