Britney Spears’s boyfriend, Sam Asghari, has been a kind of blank slate to the public up until now. He’s been with her since late 2016, after costarring in her Slumber Party video, and has been in a constant in her social media the past year especially. He gives off “hot but dumb” vibes, because he’s so such a gorgeous specimen plus honestly that’s Britney’s general vibe too. There’s more to him than that. Sam talked to Men’s Health about his life and career before being known as Britney’s boyfriend. He’s of course very into exercise and nutrition, that’s obvious looking at him, but it didn’t come easy. He has a compelling backstory where he emigrated with his family from Iran, became a football player in college and then worked so hard at various jobs that he was broke, overweight and depressed before finding his calling in fitness. Here’s some of what he said, with much more at the source:
He reached rock bottom in 2013 when working three jobs
“I was eating Doritos for breakfast, fast food, sugar, candy, no protein, a lot of carbs, and drinking sugary sodas. My nutrition was extremely horrible. The stress and the fear of not going anywhere [in life] combined gave me my depression.”With nobody around, Asghari turned on college football to pass the time. On the TV, the former lineman saw a reflection of his former self.
“I was living that life six month ago, and I was no longer there,” he says. “I was disappointed in myself. I thought, ‘I wish I could go back and change things.’ When you look back, and you know you could’ve done better and put in the extra work — knowing that was so disappointing for me…
“I could either continue going through the same thing or I could give it another 100 percent,” he says he told himself. “I didn’t want to have to deal with that depression and disappointment anymore. I had to restart.”
In the six months that followed, Asghari dropped nearly 100 pounds. His new physique and healthy lifestyle changed his life, leading him to modeling, which turned into acting. And acting led him to getting cast in Britney Spears’ 2016 “Slumber Party” music video. That, of course, sparked a romance with the pop star. Two years later, they’re stronger than ever.
On how he lost 100 pounds in six months(!)
Within months, he began working as a personal trainer. He focused on his own physique by getting stricter about his fitness regimen, arriving to work two hours early to get a workout in. Plus, he completely changed the way he ate.“I allowed myself a $50 shopping budget every single week at the grocery store,” says Asghari, who mostly bought meat and vegetables. “Because of that low budget, I wasn’t able to buy other things that would break [my diet].”
On their viral Instagram workout video
“The exercises, I come up with them, but the videos are because of my better half. She’s the video director,” he says. “It’s a very fun thing, and I look back at them and smile.”He gushes about Britney
“She motivates me more than anyone. It’s crazy how I can be humbled by a person like her. If I could be that humble when I’m that high in life, that would be the best thing,” Asghari says. “I grew up with three sisters, and my personality is just to be a supportive person for my family and she’s family. I’m always going to support her. She is another blessing that happened to me.”
Of course this profile is sympathetic and was probably arranged by Britney’s people, but I found myself really liking him. I don’t think you can fake that. He clearly adores Britney, that’s obvious when you see her photos and videos with him, and he gushed about her here and called her his “better half!” It’s like he was starstruck and then fell in love with her as a person. I’m not going to look at him the same, that’s for sure, and while I don’t think he and Britney should get married, I do hope they last. They seem well suited to each other.
Jesus H he’s gorgeous, and it’s amazing that he made such big changes in himself. I’m happy for them 🙂
This! ^
For sure! He was also adorable when he was heavier – he looks sweet. I’m rooting for them, too.
Edit – was supposed to be in response to claudia
Oh yeah. He is H.O.T.T.
He seems to be a good guy. He’s got kind eyes. I’m rooting for them.
I think it’s awesome that they share a love of fitness.
It’s great if you’re both on the same page in terms of exercise because you keep each other accountable. It also makes it easier to fit in workouts if you can do them together. I really value and appreciate the fact that if it’s a Sunday morning and I feel like going for a run, my BF is always down to come along with me.
Anyway, Brit is CRAZY fit. I find her inspirational, honestly. She’s really strong and very dedicated to maintaining a certain fitness level. I just really respect that she busts her ass for that bod instead of doing silly fad diets, popping pills or using a waist trainer or whatever.
I know people talk about the age difference, but honestly I think this works for her, she has that mentality too.
I think they have the same level of maturity, compared to her other older relationships, where it looked more like she was being handled than being treated like an equal.
And she has a very sweet personality, so I believe that he honestly likes her.
As long as they both are happy, that’s all that matters.
She deserves him. I hope he is all he seems to be. They seem to be the perfect blend of silly and sexy! Go on, y’all, be Love.
Aww, he seems sweet and genuine…and not just a dumb, empty piece of man-meat. It was nice to read this. It felt very authentic. Good for them. I hope they a long, healthy, happy relationship together. And honestly, it’s probably been really good for her to be with a “real” person instead of a famous person. He doesn’t seem spoiled and he’s down to earth…and he’s experience real-life problems. That’s probably reassuring to her and I feel like that would jive with her well. She may be rich and famous, but she’s always had a sort of “real girl” vibe about her…. That sounds weird, but I just mean that she has modest roots in life, she’s a southern girl at heart, she’s happy wearing sweats, is silly instead of LA snooty…that kind of thing. Anyway, good for them. This was a nice little read.
And also, he is gorgeous….wow. I never paid his photos any attention before, but wowsa…. Very pretty.
Britney seems to have bad taste in men general speaking. But he doesn’t look as bad as, say Kfed. He actually seems nice. So, good for her?
I get the feeling that he actually likes her as a person and not just as a ticket to something better. He seems emotionally healthy and grounded. I hope they go the distance.
Honestly, it’s probably made him more humble and nice.
This is a MAN. My goodness. Ms. Britney deserves.
Hot!
Aww!! I hope they last! He seems nice. I hope it’s genuine.
Britney has had some rough years, it’s nice to see her with someone who makes her happy and respects her.
I think if anyone could relate to depression & fitness struggles it’s Brit. Although she was never “fat” she’s certainly got to where all she lived on was Taco Bell, 7-11,gas station junk food & letting go of her health & fitness. That was a time where I believe her depression & mental health was in peril so they also (I would think) share that bond.
My god though, he is something to look at & now we know someone to talk with too! Yessss! You did that, Brit…Do you, gurl!!!
Seems like a nice guy, no need for her to think of marrying yet. He’s very young . Hopefully things work out for them
A person’s worth is intricately and inextricably tied to their physical appearance.
Whew, get ‘em Britt! He’s hot and sweet. It doesn’t look like he lost a 100lbs to me unless that isn’t a picture of him at his heaviest…either way I’m glad they’re both happy and healthy!
Would she be with him if he hadn’t lost weight and gained muscle?
I do like his $50/week food budget. And, love has no age (go get a younger man!).
Would she be with him if he hadn’t lost weight and gained muscle? (Steroids)
I do like his $50/week food budget. And, love has no age (go get a younger man!).
I’m always up for some fitness makeover stories. He seems really sweet and he is gorgeous!