Did Sam Asghari ditch wedding band before Britney Spears divorce? Model's Instagram post resurfaces amid split with pop star

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari's separation after 14 years of marriage comes amid speculations of infidelity
PUBLISHED AUG 17, 2023
Sam Asghari allegedly confronted Britney Spears about cheating rumors (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Sam Asghari allegedly confronted Britney Spears about cheating rumors (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Britney Spears' husband Sam Asghari was spotted on Instagram without his wedding ring just two weeks before the announcement of their unexpected split.

The couple's separation, confirmed after a 14-month marriage, has raised speculation due to claims that Asghari confronted Spears over cheating allegations. 

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 22: Britney Spears (L) and Sam Asghari arrive at the premiere of Sony P
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari have reportedly split (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Did Sam Asghari ditch wedding band before Britney Spears divorce?

On July 31, Asghari shared an Instagram picture of himself and his mother, Fatima, and mentioned that she had a recent "major accident." In the photo, he didn't have his wedding ring on as he hugged his mother. 

"I'm so Grateful for the love and support you guys had during Mama Asghari's recovery after the accident," he wrote in the caption.

"Sending a huge thank you to the amazing medical staff at Cedars-Sinai ER. Moments like these remind us of life's preciousness. Taking a social media break to prioritize what truly matters. See you very soon," he added.


 
 
 
 
 
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A post shared by Sam Asghari (@samasghari)


 

Did Britney Spears cheat on Sam Asghari?

Spears and Asghari's relationship took a sharp turn after what has been described as a "nuclear argument," during which Asghari confronted Spears about rumors of her infidelity, per Daily Mail. Whether these rumors hold any truth remains uncertain.

Asghari allegedly believed the rumors and this caused a major fight between them. The confrontation led to Asghari leaving their shared residence and establishing his own separate living arrangement.


 
 
 
 
 
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A post shared by Maria River Red (@britneyspears)


 

The couple got married in June 2022 after being together since 2016, when he appeared in one of her music videos. They were very close, and he supported the #FreeBritney movement.

They planned to marry, start a family, and he even wore a Free Britney t-shirt in a photo shared on Instagram. Spears was overjoyed when Asghari proposed to her in September 2021. She excitedly shared pictures and videos of her ring and her happiness with her fans on social media.

Eventually, Spears and Asghari exchanged vows in an intimate and private ceremony held at their home in Thousand Oaks, California.


 
 
 
 
 
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A post shared by Sam Asghari (@samasghari)


 

Are Britney Spears and Sam Asghari divorced?

Although the official divorce documents have not been filed yet, sources indicate that this is likely to happen in the near future.

"It's only a matter of time before Sam files for divorce," a source told TMZ, who first reported the split.

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