Britney Spears Declared Legally Single on Her Birthday, 7 Months ...
Sam Asghari Shares Life Update More Than One Year After Britney Spears Divorce
Isn't she lovely, this single girl?
Britney Spears turned 43 on Dec. 2, but that wasn’t the only milestone she marked on her special day. In fact, it is also the day she became a legally single woman following her split from ex-husband Sam Asghari last year.
According to legal documents obtained by E! News, though Sam and Britney’s divorce was settled back in May, the date upon which their marital status officially ended was Dec. 2, 2024.
The former couple’s divorce documents marked the split as uncontested, meaning both Britney and Sam (born Hesam Asghari) appeared in the case and "entered into a written agreement regarding their property and their marriage or domestic partnership rights, including support, the original of which is being or has been submitted to the court."
Sam, 30, filed for divorce from the “Gimme More” singer in Aug. 2023, just over a year after his and Britney’s June 2022 nuptials.
At the time of his filing, in addition to asking the media and the public to proceed kindly, he said of his time with Britney, “We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always."
For her part, Britney—who shares sons Sean, 19, and Jayden, 18, with ex-husband Kevin Federline—shared insight into her split the next day.
"As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together," she wrote on Instagram. "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 !!!"
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"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 !!!" Britney—who was also previously married to Jason Alexander for 55 hours—continued. "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 !!!"
In the time since, the former couple, who first started dating in 2016, have proved there are no toxic vibes lingering between them. And in fact, when Britney referred to Sam as a "gift from God" in her Oct. 2023 memoir The Woman in Me, Sam told TMZ, “That part made me smile.”
More recently, Sam—who began his career as a professional fitness trainer and has since pivoted to focus more on acting—shared an update on his new chapter following his divorce.
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"It's the bed that you make yourself, and you got to learn how to lay in it," he told People at the inaugural amfAR Las Vegas benefit event for AIDS research at Wynn Las Vegas, "so it's part of the lifestyle."
The Traitors season three competitor said, "You just got to keep it positive," adding, "You got to stay grounded and understand what the truth is and really just live with that rather than other people's opinions or anything like that."
Read on for more on Sam and Britney’s years together.
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Love at First Sight
Britney Spears met Sam Asghari on the set of her super sexy "Slumber Party" music video, which dropped in November 2016. Onscreen chemistry? Check! About five months after filming, they began dating, making joint appearances at places like NBA games and on social media.
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Her Special Someone
Britney wished her fans a very Merry Christmas from her cozy spot in bed next to Sam.
Kiss Me at Midnight
The lovebirds rang in 2017 by each other's side, and Brit-Brit couldn't help but share this adorable snapshot in celebration of New Year's Eve.
Puppy Love
Britney and Sam are huge fans of Snapchat, especially the puppy dog filter!
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No. 1 Fans
In March 2017, the couple supported Sam's sister as she walked in a show at Los Angeles Fashion Week.
In the 'Bu
Sunny Malibu has never looked better thanks to these two!
Fitness Fanatics
Britney celebrated her main man's birthday with a picturesque hike.
Happy Couple
The personal trainer supported Britney backstage at one of her Las Vegas shows in March 2017.
All Dressed Up
The pair got close for a photo opp ahead of Britney's Sin City performance.
Jet-Setters
In June 2017, Sam surprised Britney by flying to Japan for some sightseeing between concerts.
Happiest Place on Earth
Sam tagged along with Britney and her two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James Federline, as they enjoyed a day at Disneyland.
L-O-V-E
"So in love with this puppy @samasghari," Britney captioned the photo.
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Putting On the Ritz
The lovebirds stepped out for a good cause at the 2018 GLAAD Media Awards.
Date Night
"Having the best time with my other half," Britney wrote alongside this photo of the pair in June 2018.
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Red Carpet Ready
Britney and Sam made a rare public appearance at the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere.
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Up, Up and Away
"Felt like a little trip to paradise for an early birthday celebration," Britney captioned a photo of the duo flying to Hawaii amid the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2020.
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By Her Side
Following the February 2021 release of "Framing Britney Spears," Sam released a personal statement: "I have always wanted nothing but the best for my better half, and will continue to support her following her dreams and creating the future she wants and deserves. I am thankful for all of the love and support she is receiving from her fans all over the world, and I am looking forward to a normal, amazing future together."
Unbreakable Bond
In February 2021, a source close to the pop star offered rare insight into their shared private life.
"Sam is very good to Britney and she's crazy about him," the insider told E! News. "She loves when they get to travel together and take a romantic vacation... They work out together and both are very into staying fit and taking care of their bodies. They love watching movies together and hanging out at home. But Britney also loves going out to dinner, especially for sushi."
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Say I Do
The lovebirds get attended Asghari's best friend's wedding in April 2021. Due to what a source described as "restrictions" involving the pandemic and her dad, Jamie Spears, an insider told E! News she "finally had an opportunity to get out and she took it."
#FreeBritney
Ahead of his girlfriend's bombshell court testimony in June 2021, Sam shared his support for the social media movement calling for an end to her years-long conservatorship.
Hope For the Future
During the June 23 conservatorship hearing, Britney testified to wanting what she described as the "real deal," marriage and a baby. According to the singer, the conservatorship prevents her from creating the future she wants.
She told the judge, "I deserve to have the same rights as anybody does by having a child, a family, any of those things."
Stronger Than Yesterday
As Britney continued to make positive strides in her conservatorship battle, a source close to Sam indicated a proposal was just over the horizon.
"Engagement has always been in the cards for Sam and Britney, without question," the insider shared with E! News in September. "It's the direction their relationship has been heading for nearly two years now. It's always a discussion and it's not a question of if, it's when."
The source explained further, "Things are evidently becoming better for Britney with her conservatorship and she's never felt this liberated in all aspects of her life. The closer she gets to freedom, the closer she is to seeing all of her dreams become an actual reality. Marrying Sam is high on that list and loving him the way she wants, how she wants, on her own terms."
She Said Yes!
On Sept. 12, 2021, the music superstar announced her engagement. In a video shared to Instagram, Brit showed off her bling as Sam asked, "Look at that! Do you like it?" "Yes!" she told him.
Paradise
"Happy Birthday to my Fiancé … I love you so much," Britney captioned a photo of the couple on a romantic getaway in March 2022. "… I want a family with you … I want it all with you !!!!"
Oh baby, baby!
On April 11, 2022 the Princess of Pop announced on Instagram that she and Sam had a baby on the way, writing, "I thought 'Geez … what happened to my stomach ???' My husband said 'No you're food pregnant silly !!!' So I got a pregnancy test … and uhhhhh well … I am having a baby." The following month, Sam announced with the "deepest sadness" that they'd lost their "miracle baby early in the pregnancy."
Husband & Wife
Britney and Sam tied the knot in Los Angeles on June 9, 2022.
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Sam's 29th Birthday
For her husband's 29th birthday, the singer shared a tribute to him on Instagram, writing, "Happy Birthday!!! I love you so much and hope you get all your birthday wishes and more!!!"
Parting Ways
Sam filed for divorce from Britney in August 2023.
"After 6 years of love and commitment to each other my wife and I have decided to end our journey together," he wrote on Instagram Story Aug. 17. "We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always."
Their divorce was finalized in May 2024.
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