Britney Spears has opened up about her divorce from her Iranian-American model husband Sam Asghari for the first time.
The couple only got hitched in 2022 after being an item for six years but now they are calling time on their relationship.
Taking to Instagram with a new dancing video, wearing a black crop top and neon yellow bikini bottoms, Britney, 41, shared a candid message with her 42.1million followers on the platform.
She wrote: “As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together … 6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I’m a little shocked but … I’m not here to explain why because its honestly nobody’s business !!!
“But, I couldn’t take the pain anymore honestly !!! In some sort of telepathic way I have been receiving so many messages that melt my heart from friends and I thank you !!!
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“I’ve been playing it strong for way too long and my Instagram may seem perfect but it’s far from reality and I think we all know that !!!
“I would love to show my emotions and tears on how I really feel but some reason I’ve always had to hide my weaknesses !!!”
She went on to say: “If I wasn’t my dad’s strong soldier, I would be sent away to places to get fixed by doctors !!!
“But that’s when I needed family the most !!! You’re supposed to be loved unconditionally … not under conditions !!!!
“So I will be as strong as I can and do my best !!! And I’m actually doing pretty damn good !!!”
Britney signed off, telling fans: “Anyways have a good day and don’t forget to smile !!!”
Sam, 29, filed for divorce from the Baby One More Time singer three weeks ago but the reports of their split only emerged this week.
He cited irreconcilable differences in the court documents.
In an Instagram statement announcing the divorce, Sam wrote: “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 media to be kind and thoughtful.”
The filings state he is trying to get Britney to pay for his divorce attorneys with the singer possibly losing a lot in the split.
