Britney Spears seen without her wedding ring in first pics since split from Sam Asghari
Britney Spears was seen without her wedding ring shortly after the news broke about her separation from her husband, Sam Asghari. The renowned singer was photographed driving her white Mercedes-Benz in Los Angeles on Wednesday, with her left hand bare and clearly visible on top of the steering wheel. Along with her naked ring finger, Spears wore a couple of bracelets and a pair of pink-tinted sunglasses for the outing. Although it is not unusual for the pop star to not wear her four-carat ring, she appeared somewhat downcast during the drive. Interestingly, Asghari also recently took off his wedding ring and was photographed without the symbolic band last month.
Earlier in the day, it was confirmed by TheFantasyTimes that Spears, 41, and the 29-year-old Iranian-born actor had decided to end their marriage after just one year. In fact, sources informed TMZ that Asghari had already moved out of their shared home in Thousand Oaks, Calif., following a heated argument about Spears’ alleged infidelity. While it remains unclear whether his suspicions held any truth, an insider told TMZ that “it’s only a matter of time before Sam files for divorce.” The sighting of Spears without her wedding ring occurred just hours after TheFantasyTimes confirmed the couple’s split.
Insiders also revealed to TMZ that the pair had a major fight earlier this month over rumors of infidelity. Prior to their wedding in June 2022, sources told TheFantasyTimes that the couple had signed a prenuptial agreement, which Asghari is reportedly attempting to renegotiate. Although the prenup was financially in Spears’ favor, insiders disclosed that the actor is demanding cash in exchange for his silence. Asghari is allegedly “trying to negotiate concessions beyond his prenup and threatening to go public with extraordinarily embarrassing information about Britney unless he gets paid.” While the exact amount he is seeking is uncertain, the insider noted that Asghari is solely focused on securing a hefty payday. However, another source stated that Spears’ team has taken measures to protect her, and they anticipate a respectful separation. The second insider added, “It’s blackmail, and it’ll never happen.”
Nevertheless, in the event that their divorce becomes contentious, Spears has already enlisted the assistance of top-notch legal representation. An insider with knowledge of the situation informed TheFantasyTimes that the “Gimme More” singer has recently hired renowned divorce lawyer Laura Wasser, who she previously worked with during her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline in 2008. Wasser’s impressive roster of high-profile clients includes Kim Kardashian, Johnny Depp, Kevin Costner, and Joe Manganiello.
Spears and Asghari began dating in 2016 and got engaged nearly five years later. Asghari proposed with a four-carat ring. The Grammy winner and the model tied the knot in September 2021 during a star-studded ceremony at their home, but rumors of marital issues started swirling almost immediately. Prior to her marriage to Asghari, the “Womanizer” singer was famously married to Jason Alexander for a mere 55 hours in 2004. She then wed Kevin Federline later that same year, but they ended their marriage three years later. The former backup dancer and Spears share two sons, Sean Preston, 17, and Jayden, 16.
Britney Spears was spotted without her wedding ring just hours after news broke about her split from husband Sam Asghari.
The “Toxic” singer was photographed driving her white Mercedes-Benz in Los Angeles Wednesday — with her bare left hand clearly visible on top of the steering wheel.
Along with her naked ring finger, Spears donned a couple bracelets and a pair of pink-tinted sunglasses for the outing.
While it’s not uncommon for the pop star to ditch her four-carat sparkler, she appeared a bit downcast during the drive.
As it turns out, Asghari also recently removed his wedding ring. He was photographed without the symbolic band last month.
Earlier in the day, TheFantasyTimes confirmed that Spears, 41, and the Iranian-born actor, 29, had called it quits after one year of marriage.
In fact, sources told TMZ that Asghari had already moved out of their shared home in Thousand Oaks, Calif., following an explosive fight regarding Spears’ alleged infidelity.
While it’s unclear whether there was any validity to his suspicions, an insider told TMZ that “it’s only a matter of time before Sam files for divorce.”
Prior to their June 2022 nuptials, a source told TheFantasyTimes the pair signed an iron-clad prenup — which Asghari is supposedly trying to renegotiate.
While the prenuptial agreement was drawn in Spears’ “favor” financially, insiders told us that the “Family Business” actor wants his estranged wife to cough up some cash in exchange for his silence.
A source said that Asghari is “attempting to negotiate concessions beyond his prenup and threatening to go public with extraordinarily embarrassing information about Britney unless he gets paid.”
While it’s unclear how much money he’s after, the insider noted that a hefty pay day is all Asghari is “focused on” right now.
However, a separate source noted that Spears’ team has “protected” her and that “parting will be respectful.”
“It’s blackmail and it’ll never happen,” the second insider added.
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But just in case their divorce does get nasty, Spears has already armed herself with the best legal team money can buy.
An insider with knowledge of the situation told TheFantasyTimes that the “Gimme More” singer recently hired divorce lawyer to the stars Laura Wasser — whom she previously worked with when battling ex-husband Kevin Federline for custody of her two sons in 2008.
Some of the Los Angeles-based lawyer’s other A-list clientele includes Kim Kardashian, Johnny Depp, Kevin Costner and Joe Manganiello.
The Grammy winner and the model got engaged in September 2021 after nearly five years of dating.
The pair tied the knot during a star-studded ceremony at their home less than one year later — yet rumors of marital issues started to swirl almost immediately after.
Before her marriage to Asghari, the “Womanizer” singer was famously married to Jason Alexander for just 55 hours in 2004.
She then wed Kevin Federline that same year, but they called it quits three years later. The former backup dancer and Spears share two sons: Sean Preston, 17, and Jayden, 16.
