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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari signed a prenup. Images via Instagram @britneyspears.

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Who is Sam Asghari? Meet Britney Spears’s ex-husband

Discover Sam Asghari, the Iranian-American model, actor, and fitness trainer, notable for being the recent ex-husband of Britney Spears.

21-08-23 10:53
Britney Spears x Sam Asghari
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari signed a prenup. Images via Instagram @britneyspears.

American pop star Britney Spears recently made headlines after her split with her ex-husband, Sam Asghari. In the controversial turn of events, Sam has accused the singer of cheating with a male staff member. But who is he?

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Sam Asghari is an Iranian-American model, actor, and fitness trainer. He has appeared on the television shows Black Monday, Hacks, The Family Business, and several music videos.

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SAM ASGHARI’S PROFILE SUMMARY

Full nameHesam Asghari
NicknameSam
GenderMale
Date of birth3 March 1994
Place of birthTehran, Iran
Age29 years (At the time of publishing)
Zodiac signPisces
NationalityIranian-American
EthnicityPersian
Height6’2″ (1.88 m)
Hair colourDark Brown
Eye colourBrown
FatherMike Asghari
MotherFatima Asghari
Sexual orientationHeterosexual
Relationship statusDivorced
SpouseBritney Spears (2022-2023)
OccupationModel, actor, and fitness trainer
Social media accountsInstagram

AGE AND BACKGROUND

A native of Tehran, Iran, Sam was born on March 3, 1994 to Mike and Fatima. As of publication, he is 29 years and his star sign is Pisces. He is the youngest among his three sisters: Maddy, Ellie, and Faye. At age 13, he moved to the US, where he took acting classes and played football. Finally, he became an American citizen in 2012.

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EDUCATION

After high school, he Moorpark College in California where he continued to play football.

CAREER

Sam Asghari was introduced to modelling by his sister Faye. The initial fashion presentation took place in Palm Springs, California, showcasing designs by Michael Costello.

In 2018, Asghari made his first appearance in a film, starring in the comedic parody of Star Trek titled Unbelievable!!!!! which was led by Snoop Dogg. He played a sexy model in Black Monday season 3 and appeared on Hacks in 2021. In October 2021, Asghari landed a role in the action thriller film Hot Seat with Mel Gibson and Kevin Dillon.

RELATIONSHIPS

Asghari had a previous romantic relationship with the American actress and singer, Mayra Verónica. Britney Spears and Sam Asghari first met on the set of her music video for Slumber Party in 2016. They got engaged in September 2021 and signed a prenuptial agreement to protect Spears’ estimated fortune of $60 million as of June 2022.

Britney married Asghari in an intimate wedding in June 2022. Just 14 months after, the fitness trainer has reportedly filed for divorce from the singer. According to TMZ, Asghari cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for ending the marriage.

SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

Asghari has maintained an active presence where he has an impressive 3 million followers. He uses the platform to engage with his fans and inform them of his upcoming projects in film or modelling.

Sam Asghari has gained recognition beyond his professional pursuits due to his connection with Britney Spears as her ex-partner. While his career achievements stand independently, his personal life has also contributed to his public profile.