Britney Spears has broken her silence since it was revealed she was divorcing husband Sam Asghari.
Sam, 29, previously confirmed the pair, who had been in a relationship for six years and married for 14 months, were ‘ending their journey together’ after a few days of speculation.
The Toxic singer, meanwhile, had shared cryptic posts, including one about purchasing a horse, but had not directly addressed the divorce – until now.
Speaking for the first time about the split, the Princess of Pop confirmed she and Sam were no longer together and described feeling ‘a little shocked’.
She wrote on Instagram: ‘As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together … 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 !!! In some sort of telepathic way I have been receiving so many messages that melt my heart from friends and I thank you !!!
‘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 !!! But that’s when I needed family the most !!! You’re supposed to be loved unconditionally … not under conditions !!!!
‘So I 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 !!!’
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In Sam’s previous statement, also posted to Instagram, he wrote ‘We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each and I wish her the best always.
‘S**t happens. Asking for privacy seems ridiculous so I will just ask for everyone including media to be kind and thoughtful.’
Court documents filed on Wednesday cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ for the divorce, but stated that the couple had separated almost three weeks ago.
The divorce documents, which were filed at a court in Los Angeles, state that Asghari intends to obtain financial support from Britney, and have her pay for his lawyers.
The filing also says the value of Sam and Britney’s assets, and those they own jointly, has yet to be determined.
The couple married at Britney’s Thousand Oaks home on June 9 last year in front of a celebrity-stacked guestlist including Paris Hilton, Selena Gomez, and Madonna, after getting engaged the previous September.
Sam recently marked their milestone first anniversary on Instagram with a photo showing off their wedding rings, alongside the message: ‘Happy 1 year to me & my better half.’
The marriage to Sam is Britney’s third, having divorced Kevin Federline, with whom she shares two children – Sean and Jayden, in 2007.
She was also married to Jason Alexander in 2004, but it was annulled after just 55 hours.
Alexander was arrested and charged with four misdemeanours in June last year after arriving at the address with the intention of ‘crashing’ the Stronger singer’s wedding to Sam.
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