Britney Spears & Sam Asghari: A Fairytale Romance Cut Short After 14 Months

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Britney Spears made her red carpet debut with personal trainer Sam Asghari in July 2019. They met on the set of Britney‘s “Slumber Party” music video in 2016, announced their engagement in September 2021, and married in June 2022.

In August 2023, Britney Spears and Sam Asghari ended their marriage. The 41-year-old pop star and the 29-year-old actor and fitness model parted ways a little over a year following their lavish wedding.

Britney Spears and her boyfriend Sam Asghari at the 2019 Daytime Beauty AwardsBritney Spears and her boyfriend Sam Asghari at the 2019 Daytime Beauty Awards held at The Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles on September 20, 2019 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Britney Spears’ Relationship History

Britney Spears’ marital history features Sam Asghari (2022-2023), Kevin Federline (2004-2007), and a brief 2004 marriage to Jason Alexander. She was also engaged to Jason Trawick (2011-2013). Her other recent relationships include Harry Morton (2015-2016), Charlie Ebersol (2014-2015), and David Lucado (2013-2014).

Looking back even further, she was with Adnan Ghalib from 2008 to 2009, John Sundahl from 2007 to 2008, and briefly with Howie Day in 2007. Her past relationships also include Fred Durst from 2002 to 2003, William S. Tribell in 2002, Wade Robson from 2001 to 2002, Justin Timberlake from 1999 to 2002, a brief liaison with Jason Geddert in 1999, Robbie Carrico from 1998 to 1999, and Reg Jones from 1996 to 1998.

Britney Spears radiates elegance in a sleek black House of CB dress while supporting Sam Asghari, her personal trainer and partnerBritney Spears radiates elegance in a sleek black House of CB dress while supporting Sam Asghari, her personal trainer and partner (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)

Additionally, Britney Spears is rumored to have had encounters with several notable figures. These rumored link-ups include Mario Lopez in 2008, Matt Encinias in 2007, Criss Angel in 2007, Isaac Cohen in 2007, J.R. Rotem from 2006 to 2007, Columbus Short in 2003, Jared Leto from 2003 to 2004, Scott Storch in 2003, Colin Farrell in 2003, Tom Brady in 2002, and Eminem in 2002.

In an interview with Extra, Sam Asghari talked about how much the “Toxic” singer means to him. He was honored for Outstanding Achievement in Fitness at the 2019 Daytime Beauty Awards.

“That means the world to me,” Sam Asghari said about Britney Spears’ support. “She is the number-one support, so that means the world.”

Was Britney Spears a Mouseketeer?

Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, Britney Spears, Keri Russell, and Christina Aguilera shared airtime as Mousketeers in the 1990s.

The All-New Mickey Mouse Club starring Ryan Gosling (seated in the foreground, left) Britney Spears (seated in the foreground, right), Christina Aguilera (second from right), and Justin Timberlake (far right)

Britney was just 11 years old when she got her Mouseketeer ears and joined The Mickey Mouse Club in 1992.

Who is Stella’s receptionist in How I Met Your Mother?

Britney Spears appeared in the 13th episode of the third season of How I Met Your Mother as the receptionist, Abby. She was praised for her performance in the episode titled “Ten Sessions.”

Is Age Just a Number? Pop Princess Britney Spears Debuts 12-Years-Younger Beau on Red Carpet

In July 2019, the then-25-year-old personal trainer Sam Asghari made his red carpet debut with his thne-37-year-old girlfriend Britney Spears at the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere in Hollywood, California.

Britney Spears with her boyfriend Sam Asghari at the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiereBritney Spears with her boyfriend Sam Asghari at the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere in Hollywood, California, on July 22, 2019 (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / Adriana M. Barraza)

Britney Spears met her rumored fiancé in 2016 when filming her raunchy music video Slumber Party, where Asghari plays the singer’s love interest.

Sam Asghari’s Background and Journey to America

Sam Asghari was born in Tehran, Iran, on March 4, 1994, when Britney Spears was 12 years old and starring in The Mickey Mouse Club alongside Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, and Keri Russell.

Britney Spears, who is 12 years older than Sam Asghari, met him while filming Slumber PartyBritney Spears, who is 12 years older than Sam Asghari, met him while filming Slumber Party (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / Adriana M. Barraza)

When Sam was 2, his father, Mike Asghari, moved to Los Angeles to work as a tow truck driver. In 2016, Sam joined his dad in California and later became an American citizen. His mother and three sisters stayed behind in Iran, an Islamic theocracy that severely restricts women’s rights.

Britney Spears’ Fashion Statement at Hollywood Premiere

Britney Spears complements her look with a dazzling choker necklace, adding sparkle to her ensembleBritney Spears complements her look with a dazzling choker necklace, adding sparkle to her ensemble (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / Adriana M. Barraza)

While Sam Asghari wore black Chelsea boots with a linen suit, Britney paraded her hot legs in a stunning red one-shoulder midi dress from Australian label Nookie with a twisted front and under-bust cutout.

Britney Spears captivates in a fiery red one-shoulder midi dress, showcasing her elegance and styleBritney Spears captivates in a fiery red one-shoulder midi dress, showcasing her elegance and style (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / Adriana M. Barraza)

She styled her sexy dress with a silver choker and black platform peep-toe sandals.

Britney Spears showed off her feet in black platform shoesBritney Spears showed off her feet in black platform shoes (Credit: WENN / Nicky Nelson / Adriana M. Barraza)