Sam Asghari, 29, has officially announced the end of his marriage to pop icon Britney Spears, 41, just over a year after they tied the knot. Asghari has filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Court, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their separation, which took place nearly three weeks ago.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Asghari stated, “After six years of love and commitment to each other, my wife and I have decided to end our journey together. We will hold on to the love and respect that we have for each other, and I wish her the best always. S*** happens. Asking for privacy seems ridiculous, so I will just ask for everyone, including the media, to be kind and thoughtful.”
In his divorce filing, Asghari lists the separation date as July 28, even though reports of the split only surfaced on Wednesday. He is seeking financial support from Spears while simultaneously preventing her from seeking financial support from him. Additionally, Asghari is requesting that Spears cover his legal fees for the divorce proceedings. The value of their joint assets is yet to be determined.
The couple exchanged vows at a star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles in June 2022, following their engagement in September 2021. Their relationship began in 2016 when they met on the set of Spears’s “Slumber Party” music video.
Britney Spears has not publicly addressed the divorce. After news of their separation emerged, she posted a photo on Instagram, riding a horse on the beach.