Only a few hours post the revelation of Sam Asghari's divorce filing, the iconic pop star Britney Spears took to her Instagram platform, hinting at a new chapter in her life. The singer expressed her intentions of welcoming a new equine friend into her life.
Embracing the Equestrian Life
Britney, in her Instagram post, shared a captivating image of herself on horseback against the backdrop of a serene beach. She captioned, "Considering a new horse purchase 🐴! The choices are overwhelming! Should I go for Sophie or Roar 🐎? I'm torn 🙈! Maybe I should embrace the equestrian spirit with a pink cowboy hat 😜? Regardless, I feel a special connection with Roar 😘."
Interestingly, the 41-year-old artist chose not to address her recent split or mention her now-estranged husband in her post. Furthermore, she opted to disable the comments section for this particular post.
The Journey of Britney and Sam
Multiple insiders have confirmed to PEOPLE that the couple, Britney and Sam Asghari, who is 29, decided to part ways after just over a year of marital bliss. This marks Britney's third venture into matrimony. Her first was a brief 55-hour union with childhood friend Jason Alexander in 2004. Later the same year, she tied the knot with backup dancer Kevin Federline, father to her two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James. Their marriage ended in 2007.
Britney and Sam's love story began on the set of her "Slumber Party" music video in 2016, leading to their marriage in June 2022. However, by February, there were whispers of concern from Britney's close circle. Despite rumors of marital issues in March, they were quickly dismissed by Asghari's representative, Brandon Cohen from BAC Talent.
Addressing the Missing Wedding Bands
Photos of the couple without their wedding rings raised eyebrows. Cohen clarified that Asghari had removed his ring due to a film shoot. It was later revealed that Asghari had secured a role in the TV series "Lioness," created by Taylor Sheridan.
Asghari: A Pillar of Support
Before their nuptials, Asghari had been a beacon of support for Britney, especially during her mental health treatment in 2019. He played a significant role in her life as she navigated her father Jamie's health issues and stood by her side during her conservatorship battle. After Britney's emotional testimony at a conservatorship hearing in June 2021, Asghari, donning a #FreeBritney T-shirt on his Instagram, was described as her "rock."
In the midst of personal upheavals, it's heartening to see Britney Spears find solace in new beginnings and the joy of embracing the equestrian world.