Sam Asghari on this split from Britney Spears: 'S—t happens'

Sam Asghari is speaking out one day after filing for divorce from Britney Spears.

“After 6 years if love and commitment to each other my wife and I have decided to end our journey together,” Asghari, 29, wrote via an Instagram Story statement on Thursday, August 17. “We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always.”

Asghari — who wed Spears, 41, in June 2022 — noted in his statement, “S—t happens,” before concluding with a message to the public. “Asking for privacy seems rediculous [sic] so I will just ask for everyone including media to be kind and thoughtful,” he wrote.

Sam Asghari — Screenshot via samasghari/Instagram

The actor filed for divorce from Spears yesterday (Aug. 16, 2023), citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split, per documents obtained by TMZ. The legal paperwork also noted that Asghari is asking the pop star to pay spousal support and his attorney fees.

According to a new report by the outlet, Sam reportedly told friends that the Toxic singer would attack him during their seven years together.

Sam Asghari GBK Pre Oscar Gift Lounge at La Peer Hotel - Friday — Sam Asghari arrives at GBK Pre Oscar Gift Lounge at Kimpton La Peer Hotel on February 07, 2020 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Maury Phillips/Getty Images for GBK Productions )

Sources told TMZ that the pair were engaged in several fights where security had to physically separate the pair.

Once the model was left shocked after Britney started punching him as he slept in their shared bed.

Sam Asghari at the Picard Season 3 Premiere — Sam Asghari attends the “Picard” season 3 premiere on February 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images for Paramount+)

He was pictured with bruising on his arms and face earlier this year, with sources saying the dates coincide with the alleged attack.

Sam Asghari 2019 Daytime Beauty Awards — Sam Asghari attends the 2019 Daytime Beauty Awards at The Taglyan Complex on September 20, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)

The sources also claimed that Sam was terrified of Britney’s fascination with knives, and they were scattered all around their shared home.

One told TMZ that Britney “was paranoid someone was going to get her, and she needed the knives as protection.”

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