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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari
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Sam Asghari fondly remembers his 14-month marriage to Britney Spears.
In new comments to People magazine Ahead of turning 30 on Sunday, Asghari considers his time with the pop star, whom he met in 2016 before dating for years before an engagement in 2021 and a marriage the following year, a “blessing.”
“It was a blessing to be able to share life with someone for a long time. And people distance themselves and people move on,” says the actor, model and physical trainer. People.
Asghari and Spears married at their Thousand Oaks home on June 9, 2022, but just over a year later, Asghari filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences,” with the filing listing July 28, 2023 as the date. from separation.
News of the couple’s separation came amid multiple reports of problems in their marriage, including An explosive fight and accusations of infidelity.. The two had also been seen separately before news of the divorce broke without wearing their wedding rings.
Despite the supposedly contentious dynamic between the two at the time Asghari filed for divorce, he says People that he will “never” speak ill of Spears.
“I have always hated it when people leave a certain relationship, and at some point they told each other that they loved each other and sat at the same table and ate (together), so I never understood when people break up (and) They speak badly to each other. others,” he says now. “That’s something I’ll never do because I had nothing but an amazing experience and a great life, and that will always be a part of my life, a chapter of my life.”
Speaking more generally as she looks back ahead of her birthday, Asghari adds: “I always have the most positive mindset about life. My experiences in life have made me the man I am today. I will continue to grow. I come from a place where we celebrate our past,” he says. “I look back fondly. My past was a blessing and beautiful.”
At the time of his and Spears’ split, Asghari shared a statement on his Instagram Stories indicating that he bore no ill will toward his ex-wife. “After 6 years of love and commitment to each other, my wife and I have decided to end our journey together,” she wrote. “We will maintain the love and respect we have for each other and I wish him the best always. Bad things happen. “Asking for privacy seems ridiculous, so I’ll just ask everyone, including the media, to be kind and considerate.”
Spears took to her own Instagram account the next day to address the split. She wrote: “6 years is a long time to be with someone so I’m a little surprised but… I’m not here to explain why because it’s honestly no one’s business!!! But I honestly couldn’t stand the pain anymore!!! In some telepathic way I have been receiving so many messages from friends that melt my heart and I thank you!!!”
She continued: “I’ve been playing hardball for 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 about how I really feel but for some reason I have always had to hide my weaknesses!!! If I wasn’t my father’s strong soldier, I would be sent to places for doctors to cure me!!! But that’s when I needed a family the most!!! You are supposed to be loved unconditionally…not under conditions!!! So I will be as strong as I can and do my best!!! And the truth is that I am doing quite well!!! Anyway, have a nice day and don’t forget to smile!!!”
Spears published a memoir that made headlines: The woman in melast fall after his high-profile conservatorship ended following a Los Angeles judge’s ruling in November 2021 to end the agreement.