On August 18, Britney Spears spoke about her split from Sam Asghari for the first time. The pop star shared her statement via her Instagram, where she explained that she “couldn’t take the pain anymore. The news broke on August 16 that the two were separating after a year of marriage.
“As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together,” Spears wrote. “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 honestly it’s nobody’s business!!!”
She continued, “I honestly couldn’t take the pain!!! In some telepathic way I have been receiving so many heart melting messages from friends and I thank you!!! I’ve been playing it strong for far too long and my Instagram may be perfect but it’s far from the truth and I think we all know that!!!”
Spears said she wishes she could share her feelings more freely, but because of her life in the spotlight, she said she was taught to be a “tough soldier.” The “…Baby One More Time” singer also mentioned her 13 years in conservation work and the impact it had on her ability to express herself freely. In the end, Spears said that she is doing well under the circumstances.
“So I will be as strong as I can and do my best!!!” she wrote. “And I’m doing really well! Anyway have a great day and don’t forget to smile!!!”
The singer’s statement comes just a day after Asghari addressed filing for divorce in his own Instagram story. “After 6 years of love and commitment to each other my wife and I have decided to end our journey together,” Asghari wrote. “We will keep our love and respect for each other and I Wish her all the best always.
He said, “It seems silly to want privacy [sic] so I would ask everyone, including the media, to be kind and considerate.”
