We knew him as Britney's husband: who is Sam Asghari?

Sam Asghari became known after falling in love with popular singer Britney Spears. Sam Asghari and Britney Spears announced their engagement in September 2021.

Sam Asghari and Britney Spears met during the video shoot of Spears' song 'Slumber Party'.

Sam Asghari was born and raised in Tehran, Iran. Known to have 3 sisters, Sam Asghari moved with his family to Los Angeles when he was 12 years old.

Born on March 4, 1994, Sam Asghari is 29 years old.

Sam Asghari, whose popularity is increasing day by day, is a model and actor. Asghari's main occupation is as a personal fitness trainer.

He starred in the movie 'Unbelievable' in 2018.

Hesam "Sam" Asghari (born March 3, 1994) is an Iranian-American model, actor, and fitness trainer. He has appeared on the television shows Black Monday, Hacks, The Family Business, and in several music videos. Since 2020, Asghari has been the owner of the eponymous Asghari Fitness, a website that offers personalized training programs. After becoming engaged in late 2021, Asghari married singer Britney Spears in June 2022. Sam Asghari filed for divorce from her in August 2023, citing irreconcilable differences.

Sam Asghari filed for divorce from Britney Spears on Wednesday, after 14 months of marriage, according to Los Angeles court records. Relationship between the couple met in 2016; Spears had skyrocketed during her legal battle to get rid of her father's guardianship, which even limited her private life. The US singer married fitness trainer Asghari 7 months after the 13-year restrictions were lifted. Here are the events, hearings, and Instagram shares that play an important role in the relationship of the famous couple:

October 2016: Spears and Asghari met

Spears and Asghari met while shooting the music video for the US singer's song Slumber Party in 2016. "I was so excited to meet one of the greatest artists of all time. Butterflies were flying in my stomach," Asghari said in an interview with Men's Health magazine in 2018. After meeting on the set of the music video, Spears and Asghari gave each other their phone numbers and started seeing each other.

January 1, 2017: They announced their relationship

Britney first made their 2017 relationship official on Instagram. She shared a photo of Sam the night they had dinner together. The two later declared their love public by attending a Los Angeles Lakers game in November 2017 and the GLAAD Media Awards in April 2018, where Spears was the guest of honor.

2019: #FreeBritney campaign launched

Britney Spears announced that she was taking a break from music and canceled her show in Las Vegas due to concerns about her father's health. There has been speculation on the internet about his health. In May, fans representing the #FreeBritney campaign marched outside the Los Angeles courthouse, where a custody hearing was held. Spears' lawyer requested changes in August, alleging that the tutelage was an obstacle to reflecting the major changes in the singer's current lifestyle and wishes.

February 9, 2021: Asghari opposes tutelage

Asghari posted an Instagram story that her fans took to be a statement against tutelage: I have no respect for someone who tries to control our relationship and constantly puts obstacles in our way.

June 23, 2021: 'I want to get married and have a baby'

Spears demanded the end of custody in her 23-minute testimony at the Los Angeles hearing. She said the arrangement placed unnecessary restrictions on her privacy, including birth control, and prevented her from getting married and having a baby.

September 12, 2021: The couple announced their engagement

Spears announced that Sam had proposed in a video he shared on Instagram. Vogue wrote that her engagement ring is a classic 4-carat round brilliant-cut diamond solitaire.

November 12, 2021: Spears released from custody

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny has ended her 13-year custody giving James Spears authority over his daughter's life and finances. Asghari posted a video of them dancing together to a song by Britney Spears, wearing #FreeBritney t-shirts before and after the trial.

April 11, 2022: Announced she's pregnant

Spears announced she was pregnant again by posting a photo on Instagram of pink flowers: I've had a test and I'm going to have a baby

May 14, 2022: Said she had a miscarriage

A little over a month after Spears announced her pregnancy, she wrote in an Instagram post that she had miscarried. "We lost our miracle baby," the couple said.

June 11, 2022: Couple getting married

According to legal documents, the couple got married on 11 June. Vogue wrote that the couple got married on June 9 at their home in Thousand Oaks, California, with a wedding attended by famous names such as Madonna, Selena Gomez, Paris Hilton, and Drew Barrymore. The wedding was marked by the different dresses that Spears wore, including the wedding dress, and the artist's song Toxic.

16 August 2023: Asghari filed for divorce

Asghari filed for divorce with the Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, citing irreconcilable differences. That same day, Spears shared on Instagram that she will "buy a horse soon."