Although she spoke fondly of Sam Asghari in her memoir The Woman in Me, Britney Spears seems to have a change of heart about her ex-husband.
A source close to the pop icon told Ok! Magazine that she believes Asghari is “pathetic’ as he tries to take her for everything “under the sun” during their divorce. Despite being promised $1 million for every two years of their marriage, per the pre-nuptial agreement, Asghari apparently wants more.
“She feels Sam is playing the ‘Mr. Britney Spears’ card for everything it’s worth,” the insider revealed. “She finds it kind of pathetic.”
The source further pointed out that Asghari believes he should be “compensated properly” for everything he went through with Spears throughout their seven-year relationship. He was allegedly referring to her outlandish behavior on social media as well as rumored mood swings.
“The exact amount he wants is being kept confidential, but he’s not happy with what Britney and her team have proposed,” the insider continued. They also said that the settlement is currently “stuck in limbo.”
“There’s a lot of wrangling back and forth,” the source went on to add. “Things have become a lot more complicated than both of them had hoped it would be … Sam isn’t hurting for cash, but he’s willing to dig in and fight for the extra money he feels he deserves.”
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari were married for 14 months before calling it quits in August 2023. They don’t share any children, but Spears did suffer a miscarriage early into the marriage.
Sam Asghari Recently Opened Up About His Divorce From Britney Spears
Meanwhile, Sam Asghari recently spoke to PEOPLE about his divorce from Britney Spears.
“It was a blessing to be able to share a life with someone for a long time,” Asghari said about Spears. “And people grow up and people move on.”
Asghari initiated the divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. He also said he holds no ill will towards his famous ex and goes on to celebrate their time together. “I’ve always hated people leaving a certain relationship — and at some point, they told each other they love each other and they sat at the same table and ate food [together] — so I never understood when people part ways [and] they talk badly about each other,” he explained.
“That’s something I’m never going to do because I had nothing but an amazing experience and a great life,” Britney Spears’ ex said. “And that’s always going to be part of my life, a chapter of my life.”
He then spoke about his plans as he turned 30. “I used to think people that were 30 years old were so old when I was in high school,” he said. “But every person I talk to, the older they get, the more they get to enjoy life. Because with age comes wisdom and experiences. And I think experiences in life are beautiful.”
Asghari went on to say that he’s super excited to just be living. “I always have the most positive mindset about life. My experiences in life have shaped me into the man I am today. I will continue growing. I come from a place where we celebrate our past.”
He then added, “I look back fondly. My past was a blessing and beautiful.”