Britney Spears and Sam Asghari relationship timeline: From love at first sight to nasty divorce
THOUSAND OAKS, LOS ANGELES: Sam Asghari has initiated divorce proceedings from his wife, Britney Spears after just 14 months of marriage.
The news comes after Asghari accused Spears of cheating on him during a “nuclear argument,” TMZ reports. Asghari has reportedly moved out of Spears’ mansion in Thousand Oaks, California.
Earlier several sources had corroborated the separation of Spears and Asghari, as reported by People magazine.
When did Britney Spears and Sam Asghari first meet?
Asghari played Spears' romantic interest in her 2016 music video 'Slumber Party,' which was filmed at her Beverly Hills mansion. The chemistry between the two was palpable and Spears later discovered Asghari's number hidden in her bag.
Reflecting on their first interaction, the pop icon remarked in a 2017 radio interview, "I thought, 'He's really cute. This guy is really cute.' So then I called him, and ever since, he's been an incredibly enjoyable and humorous presence."
Spears and Asghari unveiled their romance to the world on January 1, 2017.
When did Britney Spears and Sam Asghari get engaged?
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari got engaged on 12 September 2021. "I can’t f—ing believe it!!!!!!" exclaimed Spears in the caption of a joyful video that unveiled their engagement.
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In the video, Spears playfully waves her hand in front of the camera, a subtle smile on her lips, culminating in a sweet kiss on Asghari's cheek.
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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari reveal miscarriage
In April 2022, right after Sam and Britney celebrated the end of Britney's conservatorship in November 2021, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child together. However, in a sad turn of events, both Sam and Britney shared a joint statement on Instagram conveying the loss of her pregnancy.
The post read, "It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that we have lost our miracle baby early in the pregnancy. This is a devastating time for any parent. Perhaps we should have waited to announce until we were further along however we were overly excited to share the good news. Our love for each other is our strength. We will continue trying to expand our beautiful family. We are grateful for all of your support. We kindly ask for privacy during this difficult moment."
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When did Britney Spears and Sam Asghari get married?
On June 9, Spears and Asghari exchanged vows in an official union, surrounded by an intimate gathering of approximately 100 guests, as detailed by TMZ. The 'Toxic' songstress and the tied the knot in a California ceremony on June 9, 2022, with Britney wearing custom Versace.
Spears and Asghari, who signed a prenuptial agreement, married in June 2022 in a fairy-tale ceremony at her home. The star-studded guest list included Madonna, Paris Hilton, Drew Barrymore, Selena Gomez and Donatella Versace.