After her husband Sam Asghari filed for divorce on Thursday, Britney Spears took to Instagram on Friday to share her thoughts on the split.
“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,” she wrote. “But, I couldn’t take the pain anymore honestly!”
Spears went on to say that she’s been “playing it strong for way too long” and that her Instagram posts may seem perfect, but they’re not a true reflection of her reality.
“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,” she wrote. “If I wasn’t my dad’s strong soldier, I would be sent away to places to get fixed by doctors!”
Spears ended her post by saying that she’s “actually doing pretty damn good” and that she will “be as strong as I can and do my best.”
Asghari also shared a statement on Instagram, saying that he and Spears “have decided to end our journey together.” He said that they will “hold onto the love and respect we have for each other” and that he wishes her the best.
A representative for Asghari denied that he had any intention to challenge their prenup or exploit Spears with videos.
Spears and Asghari met in 2016 when he was hired to work on one of her music videos. They dated for several years before getting engaged in September 2021 and married the following year. They were also together during the singer’s conservatorship before a Los Angeles County judge ruled to terminate the conservatorship in November 2021.
The couple’s split comes as a surprise to many, as they had recently seemed to be very happy together. However, it is clear that Spears is going through a difficult time right now, and her fans are sending her their support.
