‘One of their epic fights’: Britney Spears chased ex Sam Asghari with axe during ‘last straw’ conflict
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Pop icon Britney Spears, 42, and her now ex-husband Sam Asghari, a 30-year-old fitness fanatic, got married in June 2022 at their Los Angeles residence.
Beneath the glitzy exterior, though, the relationship was quickly fraught with conflict. Soon after celebrating their one-year wedding anniversary in August 2023, they decided to end their marriage.
Britney Spears 'chased' Sam Asghari with an axe
A source recently told InTouch Weekly that Sam "got the worst" of Britney's independence after her conservatorship ended in 2021, revealing the "last straw" that caused the former pair to split up.
The informant said of the two, "Unfortunately, when she was free of her conservatorship, Sam got the worst of it. One of the last straws for Sam, there were many, Britney chased him with an axe."
The insider went on to say that Sam had to temporarily depart their shared apartment because things got out of hand.
"It was during one of their epic fights and Sam couldn’t control her or talk her down. Sam is not a confrontational person and he doesn’t like arguing. There was nothing he could do to calm her down this time," the insider added.
The source claimed that there are recent speculations that Britney's family intended to place her back under conservatorship.
"The ‘axe incident’ definitely occurred when she was off her meds. Talk of another conservatorship makes complete sense," the insider added.
Sam officially filed for divorce in August 2023, alleging irreconcilable differences, ending their brief marriage. Britney appeared to move on fast because she began dating Paul Soliz, who had worked as her housekeeper in 2022.
The two appeared not to want to clicked as In Touch Weekly obtained photos of them traveling around the San Fernando Valley in April. The 'Stronger' singer was seated as the passenger in the photos, her seat completely reclined, while Paul, 37, drove and covered his face with his arm.
Britney Spears needs conservatorship for her own protection, sources claim
Multiple insiders previously told Page Six that Britney Spears ought to have remained in a conservatorship due to concerns about her mental state.
People close to the pop princess claimed that she suffers from very severe mental health difficulties that require a lot of attention, although the initial arrangement—which was settled with the help of her father, Jamie Spears—was undoubtedly punitive.
In November 2021, Britney's 13-year conservatorship, which had protected her wealth and health, was terminated due to public outcry over her treatment, especially that of her father.
However, a source with extensive knowledge of the legal proceedings and the online #FreeBritney movement told Page Six at the time, "It was put in place because Britney has serious mental health issues and was going completely off the rails."
In the wake of Britney's reunion with Paul and her family's alleged effort at a new conservatorship, the pop star's family accused her of drug use and missing her prescription medication.
Regarding Britney's behavior after leaving the conservatorship, another insider said to InTouch, "Her mood swings are epic and if Britney lets you into her world, you'll see it firsthand."
Concerns have been raised by some close to the Grammy-winning performer about her erratic conduct and mood swings, which are purportedly caused by her irregular medication routine.
Though it might have come as a surprise to her admirers, her erratic conduct has been there for some time, gaining more prominence recently during the Chateau Marmont Hotel incident.
Britney and Paul made news when they reportedly got into a physical argument at the West Hollywood Chateau Marmont Hotel in the early hours of Thursday, May 2.
