Sam Asghari Admits Britney Spears Relationship Gave Him 'Kick Start' Because She's the 'Biggest Superstar in the World'

Mar. 15, 2025

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari in July 2019.Photo:Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Sam Asghariis addressing how his relationship with ex-wifeBritney Spearsimpacted his career.

During the Monday, March 10 episode ofSirius XM’sThe Nikki and Brie Show, the actor/model, 31, revealed how his marriage to the Princess of Pop, 43, made him more visible.

After hostBrie Garciaasked Asghari — who starred on Season 3 ofThe Traitors— if he would “banish” someone (as contestants do in each episode) if they said he got his career because of someone he dated, he initially confirmed he would, but changed his response.

“It’s a hand to hand,” he said. “I mean, that’s what happened to me when I started acting. I’ve been an actor ever since high school. We met on a acting set with my last partner [Spears] who I was married to, but I couldn’t help that she was the biggest superstar in the world and that kind of gave me a kick start.”

Added Asghari: “So you know, it was both, so it’s not banished, but whatever, but what’s another you’re option if you don’t banish them?”

He further explained that there’s “a firm gray area” when it comes to fame.

Elsewhere in the interview, Asghari also said he would “banish” someone if they were lying about their “body count.”

“Absolutely. Of course. Yeah. It’s like a used car. You come over here, you can’t reverse the mileage on that car. That’s illegal. That’s against the law,” he said.

Asghari noted that “the lower” the number of partners someone has “the better.”

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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari in April 2018.J. Merritt/Getty Images for GLAAD

J. Merritt/Getty Images for GLAAD

Spears and Asgharitied the knot in June 2022, in front of nearly 60 guests (includingMadonnaandDrew Barrymore) in Los Angeles, roughly nine months afterannouncing their engagementin September 2021.

The pair separatedthe following yearandfinalized their divorcein early May 2024.

Currently, Asghari isdating Brooke Irvineafter the couple confirmed their relationship onInstagramin January 2025.

source: people.com