Sam Asghariis thankful thatBritney Spearsis feeling stronger.
TheTraitorsalum weighed in onthe “Toxic” singer’s March reunionwith her and ex-husbandKevin Federline’s sonsSeanPrestonFederline, 20, andJaydenJamesFederline, 19, especiallyashe knows first-hand how important her relationship with her sons is to her.
“You want to be able to reconnect with your family,” Asghari exclusively shared with E! News. “I wish her nothing but the best and love. She has amazing boys.”
And thoughthe32-year-old andSpears have not kept up muchsince their2023 breakupafter one year of marriage, she will always be special to him, adding, “I only wish her the best.”
For now, the former model is keeping his focus onhis career, hisnew filmThe Gentleman Thiefpremiering on digital and VOD July 28, with a limited theatrical release July 31. And that focus has not changed regardless of the spotlight on his love life.
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“Nothing has ever changed the way that my mentality is,” he said. “I’ve always been the same person. I always tackled the same situations in life with the same mentality.”
A key partof that mentality has been to train as hard as he can and keep himself in the best physical shape.
“I’ve been doing stunt training and that’s one of the advice I would give to actors is:Don’twait for the role to give you the training, do the work yourself,” Asghari shared. “I’ve been doing a lot of that. I sort of made a junior stunt version of myself.”
Plus, he’s found that self-starter nature has served him well as he’s always ready when opportunity knocks and he’s given the chance to show off his acting chops.
“Acting is something I’ve done for a long time,” heexplained. “And even though there’s a lot of celebrity gossip out there, I was acting way before all of that.”
“It’s obviously going to be surprising some of the roles that I do end up taking and where my career is going to be headed in the next five to 10 years,” Asghari continued. “But it’s a good surprise.”
For a look back and Asghari and Spears’ time together, keep reading.
Allen Berezovsky/Getty ImagesLove at First SightBritney 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.SnapchatHer Special SomeoneBritney wished her fans a very Merry Christmas from her cozy spot in bed next to Sam. InstagramKiss Me at MidnightThe 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. InstagramPuppy LoveBritney and Sam are huge fans of Snapchat, especially the puppy dog filter!Arun Nevader/Getty ImagesNo. 1 FansIn March 2017, the couple supported Sam’s sister as she walked in a show at Los Angeles Fashion Week. InstagramIn the ‘BuSunny Malibu has never looked better thanks to these two!InstagramFitness FanaticsBritney celebrated her main man’s birthday with a picturesque hike. InstagramHappy CoupleThe personal trainer supported Britney backstage at one of her Las Vegas shows in March 2017. InstagramAll Dressed UpThe pair got close for a photo opp ahead of Britney’s Sin City performance. InstagramJet-SettersIn June 2017, Sam surprised Britney by flying to Japan for some sightseeing between concerts. InstagramHappiest Place on EarthSam tagged along with Britney and her two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James Federline, as they enjoyed a day at Disneyland.InstagramL-O-V-E”So in love with this puppy @samasghari,” Britney captioned the photo. J. Merritt/Getty Images for GLAADPutting On the RitzThe lovebirds stepped out for a good cause at the 2018 GLAAD Media Awards. InstagramDate Night”Having the best time with my other half,” Britney wrote alongside this photo of the pair in June 2018. Steve Granitz/WireImageRed Carpet ReadyBritney and Sam made a rare public appearance at the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood premiere.Sam Asghari/InstagramUp, Up and Away”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. Instagram / Sam AsghariBy Her SideFollowing 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.”InstagramUnbreakable BondIn 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.”Instagram / Britney SpearsSay I DoThe 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.”Instagram#FreeBritneyAhead 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. InstagramHope For the FutureDuring 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.”InstagramStronger Than YesterdayAs 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.”InstagramShe Said Yes!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. InstagramParadise”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 !!!!”InstagramOh baby, baby!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.”InstagramHusband & WifeBritney and Sam tied the knot in Los Angeles on June 9, 2022.Instagram / Britney SpearsSam’s 29th BirthdayFor 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!!!”InstagramParting WaysSam filed for divorce from Britney in August 2023.
“After 6 years of love and commitment to each other my wife and I have decided to end our journey together,” he wrote on Instagram Story Aug. 17. “We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always.”
Their divorce was finalized in May 2024 and their marital status officially ended on Dec. 2, 2024—Britney’s 43rd birthday.For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
