Sam Asghari has publicly addressed Britney Spears’ recent claims that their marriage felt like a “fake distraction.” The former model and actor, who separated from Spears in August 2023 after 14 months of marriage, offered a measured response to his ex-wife’s candid revelations.

Spears' comments, made in her new book The Woman in Me, detailed a sense of unease and artificiality within their relationship. She described feeling as though their union was a performance, a way to deflect attention from her ongoing legal battles and personal struggles.

In a statement provided to People magazine, Asghari acknowledged the difficulties he faced during the marriage. “It’s a difficult time for everyone, and I want to maintain the privacy of my family and close friends,” he said. “I will not be making any further comments.”

The couple’s relationship began in 2016 when Asghari appeared in Spears' music video for “Slumber Party.” They became engaged in September 2021 and tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in June 2022. Their separation, announced in August 2023, ended the marriage relatively quickly.

Spears' book delves into the complexities of her life under a conservatorship and the subsequent challenges she faced in regaining control of her own destiny. Her marriage to Asghari, while initially appearing to offer a path to stability and happiness, ultimately proved to be another chapter in her ongoing journey of healing and self-discovery.

While Asghari’s statement remains brief and focused on protecting his privacy, it implicitly acknowledges the pain and turmoil surrounding their separation. The public is left to reconcile Spears’ raw honesty with Asghari’s quiet restraint, adding another layer of complexity to this already high-profile split. The statement also avoids any direct contradiction of Spears' claims, instead focusing on the difficulty of the period.

The situation continues to unfold, and both Spears and Asghari are navigating the aftermath of a highly public relationship. As Spears shares her story with the world, Asghari is choosing to protect his privacy and those closest to him, a decision many fans and observers understand given the intense scrutiny they have both faced.