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britney spears’ romantic past was a roller coaster ride of rocky relationships. who could forget her time with justin timberlake, which ended with cheating allegations, her wedding in las vegas (and her 55-hour marriage) to jason alexander, or her questionable years with kevin federline? But these days, spears’ love life seems downright idyllic, thanks to her boyfriend sam asghari.
"it was clear from the beginning that britney spears and sam asghari were ‘crazy’ for each other," said peopleand it’s hard to deny that it’s true. These two have been going strong since they were initially "romantically linked" after meeting in 2016 while filming the singer’s "slumber party" music video – which apparently led to "cozy dinners on dates, attending friends’ birthday parties and celebrating special occasions together. " asghari even admitted in 2019 that he "absolutely" saw marriage with spears in his future entertainment tonight"this is something every couple should do. This is the crux of a relationship. We are a family." while not everyone would agree that marriage is right for every couple, it sounds like it could be the future for this duo.
But who is the man who won the heart of the pop star? Honestly, he doesn’t seem to have anything to do with the men she’s dated in the past, which is why you’ll definitely be intrigued by these inexplicable truths from spears’ (sizzling, surprised, and seemingly in love) boyfriend.
Sam asghari was born in iran (and his name isn’t actually sam)
While sam asghari fell in love with a woman born in mississippi and raised in louisiana, he was actually born on the other side of the world in tehran, iran. "when [asghari] was 2, his father mike moved to [los angeles] to work as a tow truck driver, hoping that his family could eventually join him in the u.s.," said men health. Us weekly notes that asghari made the big move to the u.s. at age 12, which he talked about in the earlier post, saying, "i had to leave my friends and family that i was very close with, and i knew i was going to move away and never come back. "
Fortunately for asghari, he found someone he was close to in his adopted homeland. And yes, we are talking about a britney spears. Honestly, the two are so intimate that he revealed she skips his nickname sam and uses his real name hesam instead, eliciting a hearty emoji from her appreciative and adoring friend.
He is the younger man in his relationship with britney spears
Relationships that involve significant (even awkward) age differences are nothing new in the entertainment business. Maybe that’s why no one seems to bat an eyelash that there’s a 13 year age difference between britney spears (who was born on december). 2, 1981) and sam asghari (who was born on 23. march 1994 found its way into the world). The age thing probably doesn’t bother spears either, as she admitted once during her i’m britney jean documentary (about the DAILY POST), "sometimes i feel like i’m 20 and sometimes i feel like i’m 50."
While spears still has a few years before she actually approaches 50, at least she can hold on to the fact that asghari will still be attractive when they eventually go gray. That’s if an assessment of him when he’s older is correct: according to him, the older version of himself "looks like robert from [de] niro. "we wonder if spears thinks de niro is a hottie.
things are looking good in sam asghari’s family
Sam asghari obviously has good genes because he comes from a handsome family. The youngest of four children and only boy, the model occasionally publishes photos of his sisters and impressivethey are just as beautiful as he is. Whether they’re killing a golden mane or rocking darker locks like their brother, these ladies are lovely.
And these grown kids definitely take care of their mom, who is just as gorgeous. "she is [not] my sister … this is my beautiful mother, " asghari wrote on instagram in 2017, along with a picture of himself and his seemingly proud parent."[the] last time we saw each other in 2006, my parents were working to make sure i could have a better life. mom, your son is a grown man now. "
The women in asghari’s family are not only pretty, they’re also pretty friendly, at least as far as britney spears is concerned. "we hung out a lot," asghari said entertainment tonight in 2019 talking about his family and girlfriend. "we’ve been together for three years and my sisters love her, my family loves her. My mother lives in another country [but] when she was here she met her. "meet the family? That sounds serious, if you ask us.
britney spears’ boyfriend used to be a soccer player
Long before sam asghari became known as britney spears’ boyfriend, he was a soccer player. "after i arrived [los angeles], the teen threw herself into sports, " he said MEN’S HEALTH. that’s why he joined his high school soccer team during his freshman year of college. There, "he found community … just like he did back in iran".
Asghari eventually landed in a soccer program at the university of nebraska-lincoln, but things didn’t go as planned: when he was cut from the team, he lost his scholarship to the school, forcing him to return to LA, where he played for moorpark college. While this might have been a fresh start for the athlete, asghari instead "gave up soccer completely and left moorpark" for a very different path that could have led him to a career they might not expect.
police officer asghari? What could have been..
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These days, sam asghari finds plenty of work as a model, actor, and fitness buff, but "back in tehran, along with his mother and sisters, asghari focused on soccer and dreamed of a career in sports or law enforcement," he says MEN’S HEALTH. While asghari tried to pursue an athletic path in the u.s., he switched his focus when it became clear he wasn’t destined to be a professional athlete. Instead, he returned to his other childhood dream: to become a police officer.
asghari once described his past self by saying, "i was a very masculine guy – i played soccer and was in the police academy." in fact, when he left moorpark college, "[enrolled] at pierce college in los angeles to study criminal justice, "according to the release. It wasn’t long, however, before he switched gears again, and" within a few months, asghari began working as a personal trainer. "luckily for asghari, this was the path that led him to where he is today.
Sam asghari once dropped 100 pounds
Although sam asghari is obviously a super fit specimen, he didn’t always lead a healthy lifestyle that leads to such a built body. In fact, there was a time in his life when "working out was no longer a priority" and yet "he continued to eat like he did when he played soccer" MEN’S HEALTH. Finally, "6-foot-2 asghari [which] tipped the scales at 290 [pounds]. "
During a period of "stress eating," asghari told the publication that he ate "doritos for breakfast, fast food, sugar, candy, no protein, lots of carbs and sugary sodas". He continued, "my diet was extremely terrible. The stress and fear of going nowhere [in life] combined gave me my depression. "at that moment, he decided to make a change. Within six months, asghari lost nearly 100 pounds. The media reported:" his new physique and healthy lifestyle have changed his life. "
The man who regularly shows off a muscular figure on instagram these days took to social media in july 2017 to compare himself side by side before and after adopting a healthier lifestyle. "talk about a life change," he wrote. "same exact person, same exact work ethic, just a different way of thinking … it’s not a coincidence, they’re not lucky, they’re never born into it either. You have to earn it. I promise you something, it’s totally worth it. " asghari seems to be proof of that.
Sports enthusiasts may be interested in sam asghari’s soccer academy
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Sam asghari seems to have two loves when it comes to sports: soccer and soccer. While his dreams of a life in soccer haven’t panned out, he has used his passion for soccer to pursue an endeavor that embraces his athletic side and lets others do the same. In march 2019, asghari announced on instagram, "after transforming myself physically, i will create a soccer academy to inspire others to take care of themselves mentally as well as physically." he added, "this has always been a dream of mine, and now i can share this journey with all of you!"
Asghari also spoke with entertainment tonight about the academy: "physical training is integrated into my career and long-term goals for health and wellness for a long lifetime of fitness performance, as well as my acting career." and when it comes to what it offers to those who sign up, he explained, "you could call it sport without borders in the spirit of the intercultural tradition of the olympics". It’s about inclusivity, striving and trying your best, whatever is personally best for you. "
While the academy is not yet up and running, you can get on the list to learn more about how to participate once it launches.
britney spears’ boyfriend also runs asghari’s fitness program
sam asghari’s athletic character not only inspired him to open a soccer academy, but he also founded asghari fitness, which offers workout and meal plans and other features to help clients (perhaps? Possibly?) to reach his level of health.
"who’s ready for my first fitness program? … who’s ready to take your life to another level?" asghari wrote on instagram in january 2020, "my friends and fans have inspired me to [create] a program for all who want to get in the best shape of their lives mentally and physically! "asghari claims to have helped thousands of people change their bodies and lives with his" honest and simple approach "and encourages those who participate his program to adopt a "realistic" and "sustainable plan" that will "create lifelong change".
while asghari’s sculpted body is certainly enough publicity for what can happen if they follow his lead, his workouts with britney spears, which lend themselves to social media, can also help boost the popularity of his program. Although they may not have the opportunity to bench press the pop star like he did.
Yes, that was sam asghari in a fifth harmony video
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sam asghari may have met britney spears when he performed at her "slumber party" in 2016, but that wasn’t the first time he played one of the pretty characters who add a little (or a lot) of heat to a pop production. Earlier that year, he appeared on (the short-lived girl group) fifth harmony’s "work from home" as a sweaty (downright glittery) construction worker. "thanks in part to asghari’s ripped physique, the video [over] has 2 billion views on youtube ", he said MEN’S HEALTH.
"fifth harmony gave me a lot of attention, so i knew what i was getting into," asghari said entertainment tonight in 2019, while talking about his journey from starring in the short-lived girl group’s video to being chosen by spears herself to appear alongside her. "fifth harmony just came out as a small group, and now britney spears, the princess of pop, calls me and wants me to play love interest. I said: ‘why not? let me try . ‘"that’s a shot we can guarantee he’s glad he took.
britney spears’ boyfriend could be her new favorite actor
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Sam asghari may have started with music videos, but his ambition goes beyond silent parts. He has now moved into acting, which he first tried in high school and continued to pursue during college. Although he’s only been at it for a few years, britney spears’ boyfriend has already taken over roles at this point in time can you keep a secret?, THE COSTARS orange is the new blackis laverne cox and even landed a spot on NCIS.
In december 2019, asghari took to instagram to share a photo of himself behind the scenes on the set of the long-running crime series. "such a pleasure to do my first [co-star role] on a [bada**] show like @ncis_cbs on @cbstv season 17 episode 10 ‘the north pole’ AKA one of the greatest shows in the world," he wrote." so far one of the best sets i have ever been on! " post in january 2020 that included a picture of asghari wearing a noble (and dangerous!) mood exudes: "introducing the [newest cast] member of @familybusinessbet season 2. "
Although these two roles sound interesting, we still wonder what he was up to when he shared a shot of himself "cooking" [in] the [lab]"while working as a chemist in toronto." apparently it was about being shirtless and flexing his chest, which … makes sense? They must have extremely good looking scientists in canada if they feel he fits the role!
Sam asghari is really into (expensive) cars
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Sam asghari apparently loves expensive cars – and loves to pose with them. Whether they’re flashy and yellow like the sun, a sleek black ride, or a bright blue lamborghini, he seems perfectly happy with each one. Asghari even posted an animated version of himself with a ferrari, which may not be as impressive (or as expensive) as the original, but is still pretty cool.
While it’s hard to tell if asghari owns every (real) vehicle or is just photographed with them as part of various model gigs (which is more likely), it looks like the white mercedes benz coupe that can occasionally be seen on his instagram the account (z. B. Here, here, and here) is either his or britney spears’ because both have been seen driving it on different occasions (for example, when he picked her up from a psychiatric facility or when she took it out "for a spin around town").
"one of the more expensive cars in the luxury small car class," per U.S. Newsthe C 63 S convertible starts at around 85.000 US dollars. although asghari’s success in terms of fitness and acting has earned him enough to afford a benz, it’s more likely that this is spears’ car, as it’s heading towards 100.000 US dollars tends. She’s sitting on a reported net worth of $215 million, so she can definitely afford a fancy car. or maybe it was a gift for her boyfriend, who obviously appreciates it.
britney spears’ boyfriend is an animal lover
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Britney spears has a fondness for animals that she can share with her boyfriend sam asghari. He even posted a photo of himself and the singer riding horses, along with the caption "giddy up with my cowgirl". But the two don’t just love big beasts. Spears also has a penchant for mini-creatures, which is why she has two small dogs, a maltese and a yorkshire terrier (or yorkie, if you prefer). Maybe one of the reasons she gets along so well with asghari is the fact that he also loves pocket-sized doggies. If you follow him on instagram, you may have noticed his fluffy puppy named penny popping up in posts where she’s getting a kiss or getting new food after getting a little "chubby".
Asghari also shared a shot of himself with a couple of kittens in september 2018, but while the picture was cute, the message was serious. "recently we have seen a terrible amount of endangered species killed/hunted by selfish/horrible humans. In … 100 years, people will miss it [lion and tiger] and no one will ever [know] who the ‘hunter’ even is, " he wrote, adding the hashtag #stopendangeredhunting. Asghari then talked about the meeting with the kittens and confessed:" i had the feeling that mittens was not a big fan of mine. [now] i really see it in this photo. "luckily, he still has penny (and spears) nearby when he needs a cuddle.
Sam asghari loves his "normal" relationship with britney spears
Sam asghari may be dating one of the most famous pop stars, but it’s not the ramp light that makes his romance with britney spears special to him. "what i love most about my relationship is the fact that it’s so normal," he said entertainment tonight IN 2019. "it’s not glamorous or anything."
Asghari went on to explain how her relationship meets every one of her needs, saying, "she inspires me in my work and I can give her so much by going to the gym, going to work, having a balanced life." besides adding that they "can be inspired by each other," the model-fitness trainer also said ET that he and his love "can really grow together". And isn’t that the key to a lasting relationship? it certainly seems to be the case when it comes to these two who now seem to be successful in their occupations, their passions and their partnership. Talk about hashtag relationship goals!