Britney Spears has spoken candidly about her past marriage to Sam Asghari, and he’s now responding to her remarks.
The 43-year-old pop icon took to Instagram on Sunday (August 24) with a post that initially seemed to be about food and hunger, but it also included some heartfelt reflections on her personal life.
In her caption, Britney revealed that her marriage to Sam felt more like a distraction during one of the hardest times of her life.
“We’re just people so fragile and human the hardest years of my life were my two sons gone for those 3 years … I was cut off from calling or texting and I remember in shock my secret to survival was denial and a lot of tears its weird me and Sam were married but it almost felt like a fake distraction to help me deal with it,” she wrote.
She went on to explain how food has become part of her healing process. “well I know im healing bc im hungry again like a child or baby… im so hungry it hurts and when I eat its like its my first time ever eating in my life … I believe although I loved my home there is waaay too much abuse and trauma in there,” Britney continued.
Britney shared how eating feels symbolic to her now: “Today I thank jesus for food it feel like telling others NO… Owning my body… and letting them REALLY know where im from… My soul has never experienced food like this a day in my life… so silly and embarrassing im going to eat cookies and cream ice cream now…god bless u all.”
Shortly after Britney’s post gained attention, Sam Asghari responded with a statement through People, clarifying how he felt about their relationship.
“Our marriage was very real to me,” Sam said via his rep. “It may have been short, but we were together for seven years. I was in love with her, will always have love for her, and wish her the best always.”
The pair first met in 2016 when Sam was cast in the music video for Britney’s track “Slumber Party.” They tied the knot in 2022, but their marriage ended just over a year later. Their divorce was finalized in May 2024.
