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"My intention was to make them laugh not cause pain."
update at 9:35am PT on September 15, 2021
Octavia Spencer has now apologize for commenting, "Make him sign a prenup" on Britney Spears' engagement post.
"Y'all, a few days ago Sam and Britney announced their engagement and me being me I made a joke. My intention was to make them laugh not cause pain," she shared on Instagram today.
"I've reached out to this lovely couple privately to apologize and now want to restore just a smidge of happiness they were robbed of," she added. "Britney's fans have seen her through a lot of pain and she’s found happiness. We're thrilled for her. So let's show them love."
She ended her post with the hashtag #nonegativity.
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update 9/13/2021 7:06 am
Sam Asghari is addressing those who are demanding his new fiancée Britney Spears get a prenup following their engagement.
In the wake of the couple's exciting news, many fans and followers -- including actress Octavia Spencer -- took to the comments section of Spears' post to tell the pop star to sign a prenup before she and Asghari get married.
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In response, Asghari shared a post on his Instagram Story, above, in which he appeared to poke fun at the all the concern.
"Thank you everyone is concerned about The prenup!" he wrote. "Of course we're getting iron clad prenup to protect my jeep and shoe collection in case she dumps me one day 😂😂."
Meanwhile, the actor also responded to Spencer directly in the comments section of Spears' Instagram post. "Make him sign a prenup," the Oscar winner wrote, to which Asghari replied, "💯."
Original Story 9/12/2021 8:35 pm
Octavia Spencer had some unsolicited advice for Britney Spears after the pop star announced she was engaged.
On Sunday, the "Toxic" singer shared a clip of her and new fiancé Sam Asghari showing off the sparkler he gave her in an Instagram post, with the caption, "I can't f------ believe it 💍💍💍💍💍💍❣️!!!!!!"
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In the comments section, Octavia wrote, "Make him sign a prenup."
But she wasn't the only one who was concerned for the multimillionaire entertainer, as fans chimed in too, with one posting, "CONGRATS Britney but PRE NUP!!.
Another shared, "He’s fine Brit and I ❤️ the ring… but make sure that prenup is airtight 💨 - and stay well❤️🙏🏼"
And yet another even referred to Britney's conservatorship that she has been asking to have thrown out, writing, "Hmmm. You are about to get your money back, and he proposed 😂🤔😒"
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But most followers sent Britney their love and support, including her celebrity stans, as recently-engaged Paris Hilton wrote, Congratulations love!! 😍 So happy for you! Welcome to the club! 👰🏼💍" and "RHONY" star Sonja Morgan posted, "WOW ❤️"
On Sam's IG post of the engagement, Seth Rogen exclaimed, "Mazel!"
Meanwhile, Asghari's manager Brandon Cohen confirmed to TMZ it was the real deal.
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Britney Spears Thanks Iggy Azalea For Her Continued Support During Conservatorship Battle
View Story"The couple made their long-standing relationship official today and are deeply touched by the support, dedication and love expressed to them."
Britney and Sam met while filming her music video "Slumber Party" in 2016 and have been inseparable ever since, even during her most recent drama with the conservatorship. Her father, Jamie Spears, has been in control of the singer's personal and professional life since 2008, after she was hospitalized twice.
Last month, in a small victory for Britney, Jamie said he was open to stepping down as her conservator. The decision came after Britney spoke out about the conservatorship in June, during a blistering and heartbreaking 20-minute statement in court.
