Oh baby, baby—Britney Spears is pregnant!
The pop star, 40, announced she's expecting her first child with fiancé Sam Asghari in an Instagram post on April 11. Sharing that she noticed that she had started gaining weight after a recent trip to Maui with the 28-year-old fitness trainer, Britney wrote, "So I got a pregnancy test … and uhhhhh well … I am having a baby."
Britney—who is already mom to sons Sean Preston, 16, and Jayden James, 15, from her previous marriage to Kevin Federline—went on to say that she "won't be going out as much" to avoid paparazzi taking her photo.
Reflecting on her past experience as an expectant star in the spotlight, the "Stronger" singer shared, "it's hard because when I was pregnant I had perinatal depression … I have to say it is absolutely horrible."
"women didn't talk about it back then … some people considered it dangerous if a woman complained like that with a baby inside her," she continued, "but now women talk about it everyday … thank Jesus we don't have to keep that pain a reserved proper secret."
Britney ended her announcement by saying that she now plans on "doing yoga every day" instead of going out, adding, "Spreading lots of joy and love!!!"
The pregnancy news comes almost six years after Britney first met Sam on the set of her "Slumber Party" music video. The pair started dating soon after the shoot and got engaged in September 2021, after Sam popped the question with a 4-carat diamond ring during a romantic proposal at Britney's California home.
During Britney's legal battle to end her 13-year conservatorship, she shared in a bombshell testimony that she wants to get married and have a baby, but claimed her conservators would not allow her to remove her remove her birth control. "I have an [IUD] inside of myself right now so I don't get pregnant," she in a June 2021 hearing. "I deserve to have the same rights as anybody does by having a child, a family, any of those things."
Her conservatorship was terminated in November, just weeks after Britney's father, Jamie Spears, was suspended as her co-conservator following 13 years. In a filing submitted by Jamie's legal team before the termination of Britney's conservatorship, his attorneys wrote, "Mr. Spears has always done what he believes was in his daughter's best interests."
A source previously told E! News that Sam has been "unwavering" in his support for Britney amid her pursuit to end her conservatorship. In addition, according to the insider, Sam has been "really supportive" of Britney's two sons after developing a bond with the teens.
"When it comes to the boys, Sam is definitely part of their lives because he's part of Britney's life in every way," the source said in October. "So, especially with the Free Britney movement, he's been on the forefront of everything, and Britney doesn't hide any part of her life from Sam—or any part of her life from her kids because her life is so open now."
Explaining that Britney and Sam act "very much" like a family with her sons "behind closed doors," the insider added, "They have a good relationship and that's what matters."
Britney Spears met Sam Asghari on the set of her super sexy "Slumber Party" music video, which dropped in November 2016. Onscreen chemistry? Check! About five months after filming, they began dating, making joint appearances at places like NBA games and on social media.
Britney wished her fans a very Merry Christmas from her cozy spot in bed next to Sam.
The lovebirds rang in 2017 by each other's side, and Brit-Brit couldn't help but share this adorable snapshot in celebration of New Year's Eve.
Britney and Sam are huge fans of Snapchat, especially the puppy dog filter!
In March 2017, the couple supported Sam's sister as she walked in a show at Los Angeles Fashion Week.
Sunny Malibu has never looked better thanks to these two!
Britney celebrated her main man's birthday with a picturesque hike.
The personal trainer supported Britney backstage at one of her Las Vegas shows in March 2017.
The pair got close for a photo opp ahead of Britney's Sin City performance.
In June 2017, Sam surprised Britney by flying to Japan for some sightseeing between concerts.
Sam tagged along with Britney and her two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James Federline, as they enjoyed a day at Disneyland.
"So in love with this puppy @samasghari," Britney captioned the photo.
The lovebirds stepped out for a good cause at the 2018 GLAAD Media Awards.
"Having the best time with my other half," Britney wrote alongside this photo of the pair in June 2018.
Britney and Sam made a rare public appearance at the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere.
"Felt like a little trip to paradise for an early birthday celebration," Britney captioned a photo of the duo flying to Hawaii amid the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2020.
Following the February 2021 release of "Framing Britney Spears," Sam released a personal statement: "I have always wanted nothing but the best for my better half, and will continue to support her following her dreams and creating the future she wants and deserves. I am thankful for all of the love and support she is receiving from her fans all over the world, and I am looking forward to a normal, amazing future together."
In February 2021, a source close to the pop star offered rare insight into their shared private life.
"Sam is very good to Britney and she's crazy about him," the insider told E! News. "She loves when they get to travel together and take a romantic vacation... They work out together and both are very into staying fit and taking care of their bodies. They love watching movies together and hanging out at home. But Britney also loves going out to dinner, especially for sushi."
The lovebirds get attended Asghari's best friend's wedding in April 2021. Due to what a source described as "restrictions" involving the pandemic and her dad, Jamie Spears, an insider told E! News she "finally had an opportunity to get out and she took it."
Ahead of his girlfriend's bombshell court testimony in June 2021, Sam shared his support for the social media movement calling for an end to her years-long conservatorship.
During the June 23 conservatorship hearing, Britney testified to wanting what she described as the "real deal," marriage and a baby. According to the singer, the conservatorship prevents her from creating the future she wants.
She told the judge, "I deserve to have the same rights as anybody does by having a child, a family, any of those things."
As Britney continued to make positive strides in her conservatorship battle, a source close to Sam indicated a proposal was just over the horizon.
"Engagement has always been in the cards for Sam and Britney, without question," the insider shared with E! News in September. "It's the direction their relationship has been heading for nearly two years now. It's always a discussion and it's not a question of if, it's when."
The source explained further, "Things are evidently becoming better for Britney with her conservatorship and she's never felt this liberated in all aspects of her life. The closer she gets to freedom, the closer she is to seeing all of her dreams become an actual reality. Marrying Sam is high on that list and loving him the way she wants, how she wants, on her own terms."
On Sept. 12, 2021, the music superstar announced her engagement. In a video shared to Instagram, Brit showed off her bling as Sam asked, "Look at that! Do you like it?" "Yes!" she told him.
"Happy Birthday to my Fiancé … I love you so much," Britney captioned a photo of the couple on a romantic getaway in March 2022. "… I want a family with you … I want it all with you !!!!"
On April 11, 2022 the Princess of Pop announced on Instagram that she and Sam had a baby on the way, writing, "I thought 'Geez … what happened to my stomach ???' My husband said 'No you're food pregnant silly !!!' So I got a pregnancy test … and uhhhhh well … I am having a baby." The following month, Sam announced with the "deepest sadness" that they'd lost their "miracle baby early in the pregnancy."
Britney and Sam tied the knot in Los Angeles on June 9, 2022.
For her husband's 29th birthday, the singer shared a tribute to him on Instagram, writing, "Happy Birthday!!! I love you so much and hope you get all your birthday wishes and more!!!"