Sam Asghari couldn’t handle Britney Spears’ newfound freedom since the termination of her 13-year conservatorship in 2021, according to a report.
The “Toxic” hitmaker was officially freed from the legal guardianship, helmed by her father Jamie Spears, in November 2021.
And after she began to embrace life on her own terms, Asghari developed issues with the pop star’s way of life, a source told Entertainment Tonight.
“Britney could be argumentative at times, but also felt like Sam didn’t let her do a lot of things without him,” the insider said of the pair, who are reportedly no longer on speaking terms.
“Before Britney’s conservatorship ended, Sam was very supportive. Once it ended, Britney felt very free, but that eventually changed based on certain dynamics in her relationship with Sam.”
Another source told the outlet, “Britney felt like things shifted in her relationship with Sam once her conservatorship ended.
“Before it ended, Britney was more in a set routine, but once she was free, a lot changed.”
The outlet claimed that Spears felt that her estranged husband “couldn’t necessarily handle” her freedom.
“Britney will never let another person control her, and she felt like that was starting to happen again,” the insider added.
Page Six has reached out to Asghari’s reps for comment.
The pair have each spoken out on social media about the demise of their 14-month marriage after the Iranian-born actor, 29, filed for divorce from the “Gimme More” hitmaker, 41, last week.
Spears spoke out about the divorce for the first time Friday night, saying that she’s “a little shocked” by the turn of events and that she “couldn’t take the pain anymore.”
“As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together … 6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I’m a little shocked,” she wrote on Instagram alongside a video of herself dancing.
“I’m not here to explain why because it’s honestly nobody’s business !!! But, I couldn’t take the pain anymore honestly !!!” she continued. “In some sort of telepathic way I have been receiving so many messages that melt my heart from friends and I thank you !!!”
Spears said she’s “been playing it strong for way too long,” adding that her Instagram shows a life that is “far from reality.”
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Her comments came just one day after Asghari broke his silence on the split, saying “s–t happens.”
“After 6 years of love and commitment to each other my wife and I have decided to end our journey together,” Asghari, 29, wrote in a Thursday statement posted to his Instagram Story.
“We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always. [S–t] happens. Asking for privacy seems rediculous (sic) so I will just ask for everyone including media to be kind and thoughtful,” he concluded.