Following her recent DUI arrest, Britney Spears’ ex-husband Sam Asghari has spoken out, asserting she’s been “oppressed” for years. Appearing on ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’, Asghari expressed his belief in Spears’ strength to overcome this, highlighting his deep respect for her and acknowledging the hardships she’s endured throughout her life.
Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of alcohol abuse. Reader’s discretion is advised.Britney Spears’ DUI arrest has put her back in the headlines lately. The singer was taken into custody earlier this month. The star was arrested and released a day later by the California Highway Patrol for allegedly driving under the influence. Following her arrest, many people and netizens alike shared their opinions and thoughts on the matter.Sam Asghari, Spears’ ex-husband, also spoke out in support of the artist and discussed how “she was also oppressed by many people that took advantage of her.”
Sam Asghari speaks in support of Britney Spears
While appearing on the latest episode of ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’, the model and actor talked about his ex-partner Spears’ latest DUI arrest and her general circumstances. He talked about how the musician has been oppressed almost her entire life.He discussed Spears’ overall situation and added that it was unbelievable to him that “someone in America who was an advocate for women’s rights and wants freedom of speech and freedom for everybody being oppressed.”The star further added that people should respect her privacy and that he believes in the singer. “If she made a mistake, I really think she’s a strong woman and can come back from this,” he further added.
Sam Asghari talks about the respect he has for Britney Spears
The star also recalled their 8-year-long relationship, stating that he held a lot of respect for the artist and understood her perspective. He stated during the interview, “Even though we were married for one year, we were together for seven years, so my values for her, my respect for her always stands.”At the time of the interview, he also added that he had first-hand seen all the troubles that the ‘Toxic’ singer has had to go through her entire life, and that he wishes the star the very best.
About Sam Asghari and Britney Spears
The two famed stars got together for the first time in 2016 and chose to tie the knot after being together for more than five years. They officially got engaged in 2021 and were married by the next year. They were together as a married couple for only a year before filing for divorce.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or substance abuse, please seek help from available helplines or support organizations.
