Britney Spears and Sam Asghari's marriage had been rocky for a while before separation, claim sources
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Britney Spears and Sam Asghari have entirely cut off all communication with one another, leaving it up to their legal teams to handle everything going forward, as reported by TMZ.
According to sources close to the couple, things got nasty when Sam left their home, and the two haven't spoken since.
Are Britney Spears and Sam Asghari on speaking terms?
From the ongoing situation, it seems that the couple is not in the speaking term now. A source unveiled that "She's not letting [Sam] in the home and they aren't talking," coming from an insider exclusively. "They have had problems for a while and all of the drama surrounding Britney was incredibly hard for Sam to take," as reported by Hollywoodlife.
Who filed for the divorce, was it Sam Asghari or Britney Spears?
Asghari had filed for divorce the day before, citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split. Asghari is also requesting spousal support and payment for his legal fees from Spears.
According to the source, Asghari believed the "intensity" around Spears was "killing him," but he "tried to make it work." "It's been draining," the source adds, "but his love never wavered. He just wishes people understood how much they're going through."
What were the issues in Britney Spears and Sam Asghari's marriage?
Another source told the US earlier this week that Spears and Asghari had "issues" in their marriage, but that infidelity was not one of them. "Their friends would be really surprised if Britney cheated and they just don't see that as a possibility," an insider told People on Thursday. "Although things seemed OK on the surface, there was a lot going on behind the scenes. Sam just wasn't happy and no longer saw a future with Britney."
The Grammy winner and Asghari began dating in 2016 after he appeared in her music video for 'Slumber Party.'
After five years of dating and Asghari remaining her biggest supporter throughout her conservatorship battle, which ended in November 2021, Asghari proposed in September 2021.
In June 2022, they married in a star-studded ceremony. On Thursday, Asghari broke his silence about their split.
How did the couple announce their split?
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He wrote via his Instagram Story. "After 6 years of love and commitment to each other my wife and I 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. "S—t happens. Asking for privacy seems [ridiculous] so I will just ask for everyone including media to be kind and thoughtful."
Will Sam Asghari miss out on a $10 million payout in his divorce from Britney Spears?
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However, Asghari will miss out on a $10 million payout in his divorce from Britney due to a loophole in their prenuptial agreement.
A source close to the situation revealed some details about their prenup, including how much the 'Gimme More' singer would pay her husband in the event of a divorce.
Sam will not receive much of Britney's money due to one of the terms, as reported by US Magazine.