Sam Asghari
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| Sam Asghari | |
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| Born | Hesam Asghari March 3, 1994 Tehran, Iran |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
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| 📆 Years active | 2015—present |
Sam Asghari (born Hesam Asghari; March 3, 1994) is an Iranian-American actor, fitness trainer, and model. He is known for his roles in television shows including Black Monday and The Family Business, as well as a number of music videos. Since 2020, Asghari has been the owner of the eponymous Asghari Fitness, a website that offers personalized training programs.
Asghari is also known for his relationship to singer Britney Spears, with whom he is engaged with since September 2021.
Early life and education
Hesam Asghari was born and raised in Tehran, Iran.[1] He was the youngest child and only son of Mike and Fatima Asghari; his sisters are Maddy, Ellie, and Faye. As a child, Asghari enjoyed playing soccer.[2]
In 2001, Asghari's father moved from Iran to the United States, and worked as a truck driver.[3] Five years later, Asghari moved alone at age 12 to Los Angeles, California, where his father resided. At the time, Asghari spoke little English.[4] Asghari shortened his given name Hesam to Sam as it was easier to pronounce.[5] Asghari's sisters would eventually move to the United States in the years after.[3]
Asghari attended Westlake High School and participated in gymnastics, soccer, and football;[4] he graduated in 2012.[6] In 2013, Asghari had moved into an apartment that he shared with two roommates. During this time, Asghari experienced unwanted weight gain, measuring 290 pounds.[4][2] After changing his health habits, Asghari had lost around 100 pounds in six months.[2]
Asghari also attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and later Moorpark College.[1] Asghari states that he developed a passion for acting during his college years.[4] Eventually, Asghari would also show interest in law enforcement, and attended a police academy.[1][2]
Career
2015–2018: Career beginnings
At age 21, Asghari was introduced to modeling by his sister Faye. His first runway show was for designer Michael Costello, a friend of Faye Asghari, in Palm Springs, California.[1]
In 2016, Asghari would began his acting career starring in a Super Bowl commercial for Toyota Prius. Asghari also began starring in music videos, including Fifth Harmony's "Work from Home" featuring singer Ty Dolla $ign. In 2016, Asghari starred in Unbelievable!!!!!, a Star Trek parody film directed by Steven L. Fawcette. The film was released in Los Angeles in 2016, and globally in 2020.[7]
In October 2016, Asghari was called last-minute to join the production of Britney Spears's "Slumber Party" music video featuring Tinashe.[2] In the video, which depicts Spears and Tinashe at a house party, Asghari stars as the "master of the house".[8]
2019–present: Acting breakthroughs and fitness career
Personal life and influences
Asghari has stated that he aspires to act in a variety of genres. He cites Dwayne Johnson as one of his major influences.[4]
Asghari has often expressed his appreciation for his family's support in his acting career.[4] He describes that his family's sacrifices in immigrating to the United States motivate him to "never take anything for granted".[2]
Relationship with Britney Spears
In 2016, Asghari met Spears during filming for "Slumber Party"; the two subsequently began a relationship, with Asghari stating that they seemed not to have "the intention to be just friends". In December 2016, the pair were spotted on a date by papparazzi. On January 1, 2017, Spears officially announced their relationship on her Instagram.[2] On April 11, 2022, Spears announced that she and Asghari had married and she was pregnant with her third child, Asghari's first,[9] but miscarried a month later.[10]
Asghari has expressed that Spears is a "motivation" in his life. His favorite song of Spears's is her 2000 single "Stronger", and has stated that her music often motivates him during workouts.[2]
Spears's workout videos that feature Asghari are often shared on her Instagram page. Some of the videos featuring him are taken by her son, Sean Preston, whom she had with ex-husband Kevin Federline.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Can You Keep a Secret? | Omar | |
| 2020 | Unbelievable!!!!! | Himself |
Television
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NCIS | Russell | Episode: "The North Pole" |
| 2020 | The Family Business | Armeen | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Hacks | Sexy Santa | Episode: "There Is No Line" |
| 2021 | Black Monday | Giancarlo | 3 episodes |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Work from Home" | Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla $ign | |
| 2016 | "Slumber Party" | Britney Spears featuring Tinashe |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Sanchez, Chelsey; Park, Sabrina (September 16, 2021). "Everything You Need to Know About Britney Spears's Fiancé, Sam Asghari". Harper's Bazaar. Archived from the original on September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Reslen, Eileen (July 17, 2018). "Sam Asghari On His Fitness Transformation, Acting Career, And Girlfriend Britney Spears". Men's Health. Archived from the original on February 27, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Britney Spears announces engagement to Sam Asghari". BBC News. September 13, 2021. Archived from the original on September 19, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Conway, Jeff (March 6, 2021). "Sam Asghari Shares His Truth About Hollywood, Fitness And Living The American Dream". Forbes. Archived from the original on September 19, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "¿Quién es Sam Asghari? Conoce a la pareja de Britney Spears y padre de su futuro bebé" [Who is Sam Asghari? Meet Britney Spears' partner and father of her future baby]. Europa FM (in español). 12 April 2022. Archived from the original on April 12, 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Sam Asghari's High School Football Stats". MaxPreps. Archived from the original on April 12, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (June 23, 2020). "Indie Rights Picks Up 'Star Trek' Parody Film 'Unbelievable!!!!!' Featuring Former Cast Members Plus Snoop Dogg". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 7, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Britney Spears Debuts Sexy 'Slumber Party' Video Featuring Tinashe: Watch". Billboard. November 18, 2016. Archived from the original on September 19, 2021. Retrieved September 19, 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Puckett-Pope, Lauren (April 11, 2022). "Britney Spears Shares She's Pregnant With Her Third Child". Elle. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Britney Spears Shares News of Miscarriage". Vanity Fair. May 15, 2022. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022. Unknown parameter
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