Britney Spears is speaking out about her split from her husband and former backup dancer Sam Asghari after 14 months of marriage. On Friday (August 18), the pop star shared a message about their impending divorce, which Asghari confirmed hours earlier through a statement on his Instagram account.
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“As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together,” Spears writes. “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 !!!
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The response was shared as the caption of a video posted to Instagram, showing Spears dancing and blotting sweat from her body with a tissue. She also thanks friends and fans who have shared their support in recent days as news broke of her separation from Asghari.
“In some sort of telepathic way I have been receiving so many messages that melt my heart from friends and I thank you !!!” the singer continued. “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 !!!
“If I wasn’t my dad’s strong soldier, I would be sent away to places to get fixed by doctors,” she continues. “But that’s when I needed family the most !!! You’re supposed to be loved unconditionally … not under conditions !!!!”
Spears ended the message on a positive note, promising she will be “as strong as I can and do my best !!! And I’m actually doing pretty damn good !!! Anyways have a good day and don’t forget to smile !!!”
According to Variety, Spears has hired high-profile divorce lawyer Laura Wasser to represent her in legal proceedings. Wasser will work alongside attorney Mathew Rosengart, who helped emancipate Spears from a 13-year-long conservatorship.
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