After 14 months of marriage, Sam Asghari, husband of Britney Spears, filed for divorce on Wednesday, according to court records in Los Angeles. The couple’s relationship began in 2016 as Ms. Spears was fighting to be released from a conservatorship that restricted her decision-making power in personal and professional matters. They tied the knot seven months after a California judge ended the conservatorship.
Let’s take a closer look at the key moments and events that shaped their relationship.
October 2016:
Ms. Spears and Mr. Asghari meet
Both Ms. Spears and Mr. Asghari have recounted meeting each other on the set of the music video for Ms. Spears’s song “Slumber Party.” The encounter left a lasting impression on Mr. Asghari, who expressed his excitement about meeting one of the biggest artists of all time, saying, “I had butterflies.”
Jan. 1, 2017:
Taking the relationship public
Ms. Spears hinted at her relationship with Mr. Asghari through an Instagram post on New Year’s Day, where they were seen enjoying dinner together. They began making public appearances as a couple, attending events like the Los Angeles Lakers game in November 2017 and the GLAAD Media Awards in April 2018, where Ms. Spears was honored.
2019:
A campaign to #FreeBritney takes off
At the start of 2019, Ms. Spears canceled her planned Las Vegas residency and announced an indefinite work hiatus. This sparked online speculation about her well-being. In May, supporters of the #FreeBritney movement marched outside a Los Angeles courthouse during a status hearing for the conservatorship. In August, Ms. Spears’s lawyer filed for substantial changes to the conservatorship to match her current lifestyle and wishes.
Feb. 9, 2021:
Mr. Asghari lashes out against the conservatorship
In an Instagram story, Mr. Asghari expressed his lack of respect for those trying to control their relationship and constantly throwing obstacles in their path.
June 23, 2021:
“I want to be able to get married and have a baby”
During a testimony to a Los Angeles judge, Ms. Spears revealed her desire for the conservatorship to be terminated. She highlighted how the arrangement had placed unnecessary restrictions on her personal life, including not being allowed to remove her birth control device. She expressed her longing to marry and have a child.
Sept. 12, 2021:
The couple announces their engagement
Ms. Spears shared an Instagram video flaunting her new engagement ring, reported to be a four-carat diamond. The couple seemed joyous in the video, with Mr. Asghari asking if she liked the ring and Ms. Spears responding with a resounding “Yes!”
Nov. 12, 2021:
Ms. Spears is released from her conservatorship
Judge Brenda Penny issued a ruling ending the 13-year-long conservatorship that granted Ms. Spears’s father control over her life and finances. Prior to the hearing, Mr. Asghari posted a video of the couple dancing to one of Ms. Spears’s songs while wearing #FreeBritney T-shirts.
April 11, 2022:
Ms. Spears announces that she is pregnant
To share the news of her pregnancy, Ms. Spears posted an image of pink flowers on Instagram, accompanied by the caption revealing her excitement about expecting a baby.
May 14, 2022:
Ms. Spears says she has had a miscarriage
Tragically, just over a month after announcing her pregnancy, Ms. Spears shared a heartfelt statement on Instagram disclosing that she had experienced a miscarriage.
June 11, 2022:
The couple marries
Legal documents confirm that the couple exchanged vows on June 11. They previously held a wedding ceremony on June 9 at their home in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The intimate event was attended by celebrities such as Madonna, Selena Gomez, Paris Hilton, and Drew Barrymore. The ceremony featured outfit changes for Ms. Spears and a reception playlist with her iconic song “Toxic.”
Aug. 16, 2023:
Mr. Asghari files for divorce
Mr. Asghari filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. On the same day, Ms. Spears shared an Instagram post hinting at her future plans, mentioning her interest in buying a horse.
This chronology provides an insight into the ups and downs of their relationship, from its beginnings to its eventual unfortunate end.
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