Sam Asghari shared his thoughts on dating and marriage with pop star Britney Spears.

On the 9th (local time), Page Six reported that Sam Asghari candidly discussed the influence of his relationship with Britney Spears on his career during a radio appearance.

Sam Asghari noted about dating and marriage with Britney Spears, 'I can’t lie and say it didn’t help me.' He added, 'Being in such a public relationship ultimately gives you a platform to introduce yourself to people. I, too, gained such a platform.'

He remarked that thanks to his fame, he gained attention but also revealed that he had his own career plans in place. Sam Asghari explained, 'We met on the set of a movie. I had just started acting at that time and was already doing various things.'

Sam Asghari and Britney Spears met on the set of a music video in 2016, and their relationship progressed into a romantic one, officially announcing their relationship in January 2017.

At that time, he was also working as a personal trainer and a waiter, and he revealed, 'There were questions among casting directors like, 'Should we really cast this cheap trainer? Besides, being linked to a famous pop star gives off a cheap vibe. Can we take him seriously as a character?'

Sam Asghari and Britney Spears married in June 2022 after a long romance, but filed for divorce in 2023, officially finalizing the divorce in May of last year.

In a memoir published in October 2023, Britney Spears referred to Sam Asghari as 'a gift from God.' In response, Sam Asghari said, 'Honestly, that made me smile. I’m so proud of her, and I hope she conquers the world.'

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