Pop icon Britney Spears and her husband Sam Asghari have officially parted ways after just 14 months of marriage, according to multiple reports from US media outlets.
The love story between Spears, 41, and Asghari, 29, began on the set of one of Spears' music videos in 2016.
Their romantic journey culminated in a private yet star-studded wedding ceremony held in June 2022.
Throughout their relationship, Asghari stood by Spears' side as a pillar of support during her mental health treatment and the highly publicized end of her conservatorship.
However, whispers of troubles in paradise have been circulating in the US tabloids for some time now.
Gossip columns have been splashed with stories about the couple's alleged struggles, causing fans and media to speculate about the state of their union.
Representatives for both Spears and Asghari have yet to make any official statements regarding the split.
The initial report broke from TMZ, a renowned celebrity news outlet, with a source confirming the divorce filing to the Associated Press news agency.
Sam Asghari, an Iranian-American model and fitness trainer, first crossed paths with Spears on the set of the music video for her song "Slumber Party."
Their connection deepened over time, and Asghari's support was especially evident during Spears' legal battle against her father Jamie's conservatorship.
Asghari's commitment was further highlighted when he donned a "Free Britney" T-shirt on his Instagram account just before a pivotal court hearing in the conservatorship case.
He also proposed to Spears at their shared home in September 2021, marking a significant step in their relationship.
Their engagement brought news of a forthcoming addition to their family, but the couple later revealed that they had experienced a miscarriage.
Their wedding, held at Spears' residence in Thousand Oaks, California, was an intimate yet lavish event graced by the presence of high-profile celebrities like Paris Hilton, Madonna, and Drew Barrymore.
Recently, observers noticed both Spears and Asghari not wearing their wedding rings in public, further fueling speculations about their relationship.
While Spears has yet to address the reported split on her social media channels, her latest Instagram post following the news centered on her plans to acquire a horse.
The separation comes at a pivotal moment for Spears as she gears up to release her memoir titled "The Woman in Me" in October.
This autobiography promises a closer look at her life, shedding light on her experiences, struggles, and triumphs.
Prior to her marriage with Sam Asghari, Spears had two brief marriages – a 55-hour union with childhood friend Jason Alexander in 2004 and a marriage with rapper Kevin Federline from 2004 to 2007, resulting in two children.