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Britney Spears: Sam Asghari reveals ‘weirdest’ part of doomed marriage

Sam Asghari has spoken out about his short-lived marriage to Britney Spears, detailing what caused the troubled pop star to “spiral”.

Britney’s ex reveals weirdest part of marriage

Sam Asghari is reflecting on the toxic part of his marriage to Britney Spears.

“One day I start learning about what the conservatorship is, and that’s when I was like, ‘Wait a minute. I thought I’m in America. What do you mean someone over the age of 18 needs permission from their parents?’ ” Asghari said on Kate and Oliver Hudson’s Sibling Revelry podcast.

The star of the reality TV show The Traitors, 30, added, “That was the most difficult and weird spiral thing that I’ve witnessed in my life.”

Sam Asghari is opening up about his marriage to Britney Spears. Picture: AFP
Sam Asghari is opening up about his marriage to Britney Spears. Picture: AFP

Asghari, who was married to Spears from 2022 to 2024, said at the time, all he could do was be there for the pop star, 43.

“I think the best thing to do is to provide support in that moment and that’s what I did, I provided as much as I could,” he told Kate and Oliver.

“This was my experience in life that I had to go through very gently because if you do anything wrong, you say the wrong thing…”

During her break-up with her ex, Britney_Spears_worried fans with her troubling Instagram posts. Picture: Instagram
During her break-up with her ex, Britney_Spears_worried fans with her troubling Instagram posts. Picture: Instagram

Asghari supported Spears during the “Free Britney” movement as she fought to be released from the court-mandated conservatorship that was in place for 13 years.

The conservatorship, spearheaded by the artist’s father, Jamie Spears, was in place from 2008 until its termination in November 2021.

Britney Spears with her mother Lynne. Picture: FilmMagic
Britney Spears with her mother Lynne. Picture: FilmMagic
The star’s father, Jamie Spears, was for years in a controversial guardianship role. Picture: AFP
The star’s father, Jamie Spears, was for years in a controversial guardianship role. Picture: AFP

“One of the hardest things, I think, to deal with when you go into entertainment is your parents and the people around you, and everything that happens, and everybody that comes into your life that’s taken advantage — that damages you because those are the people that are closest to you,” Asghari continued.

“Usually, the people that are around you, the people that you allow into your circle, you kind of are vulnerable to them. They take an advantage because they think, you know, you owe something to them or something, which is so ridiculous,” he said.

Sam, Asghari says he has no regrets about his relationship Britney Spears. Picture: WireImage
Sam, Asghari says he has no regrets about his relationship Britney Spears. Picture: WireImage

Despite splitting up after seven years together, Asghari made it clear he doesn’t have any regrets.

“I’m always gonna be grateful and happy that it ever even happened,” he admitted.

During Spears’ bid to end her conservatorship, the Toxic singer was vocal about the alleged restrictions placed upon her. At one point, Spears detailed being prohibited from removing her IUD, even though she wanted to try having kids with Asghari.

Asghari filed for divorce from the superstar in 2023, with Spears opening up about her then-husband’s decision soon after.

“As everyone knows, Sam and I are no longer together … 6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I’m a little shocked,” she posted alongside a video of herself dancing at the time.

“I’m not here to explain why because it’s honestly nobody’s business !!! But, I couldn’t take the pain anymore honestly !!!” Spears added.

“In some sort of telepathic way I have been receiving so many messages that melt my heart from friends and I thank you !!!”

Asghari, meanwhile, went public with girlfriend Brooke Irvine earlier this year, with the two being spotted out and about in Hollywood.

This article was originally published on the New York Post

Originally published as Britney Spears: Sam Asghari reveals ‘weirdest’ part of doomed marriage

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