Britney Spears Debuts New Snake Tattoo Amid Divorce from Sam Asghari.Photo:Britney Spears/Instagram

Britney Spears Debuts New Snake Tattoo Amid Divorce from Sam AshgariÂ

Britney Spears/Instagram

Britney Spearsis showing off some new ink.

The pop superstar, 41, debuted a brand-new snake tattoo near her lower back in an Instagram Reel posted on Friday.

“My new snake tattoo, guys. I’m so excited!” she exclaims in the clip as she dances around to face the camera with a big smile.

Spears captioned her social media post with a single snake emoji.

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The “Toxic” singer’s new ink comes a couple of weeks after shebroke her silence about her separationfrom husbandSam Asghari.

She addressed their impending divorce in an Aug. 18 Instagram post, writing at the time, “As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together … 6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I’m a little shocked but … I’m not here to explain why because its honestly nobody’s business !!!"

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari attend Sony Pictures' “Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood” Los Angeles Premiere

Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

“But, I couldn’t take the pain anymore honestly !!! In some sort of telepathic way I have been receiving so many messages that melt my heart from friends and I thank you !!!,” Spears continued. “I’ve been playing it strong for way too long and my Instagram may seem perfect but it’s far from reality and I think we all know that !!! I would love to show my emotions and tears on how I really feel but some reason I’ve always had to hide my weaknesses !!!”

PEOPLE confirmed Spears and Asghari, 29,separated after 14 months of marriageon Aug. 16, with the actorfiling for divorcethe same day.

Despite navigating the difficult time, Spears is still “in great spirits despite everything going on,” asource previously told PEOPLE.

“Obviously it’s never an easy thing to go through, but she’s remaining positive and focusing on the future," they added.

source: people.com