Many people know Sam Asghari as the ex-husband of the legendary Britney Spears, and only then as a fitness trainer and model of Iranian descent who has tried his hand at acting and the fashion industry. But few people know what Sam was like before fame — the path to his current success was far from easy.
He was born in Iran and moved to the United States with his father at the age of 12. Life as an immigrant was not easy: the boy had to work three jobs to pay for his education and make ends meet. During those years, Asghari gained a lot of weight, tipping the scales at around 130 kilograms.
But one day he decided to completely change his life. By switching to a healthy diet and taking up sports, Sam lost about 45 kilograms and literally transformed himself. This was a turning point — it opened the door to show business for him. Asgari began appearing in commercials, tried his hand at acting, and then appeared in Britney Spears’ music video *Slumber Party* in 2016 — that’s where their romance began.
Today, Sam strictly follows his regimen: his diet consists of protein, complex carbohydrates, and vegetables, and his Hollywood smile is the finishing touch to his new image. Looking at him now, it’s hard to believe what he had to go through. Back then, many years ago, hardly anyone could have imagined that this guy would one day become the companion of one of the most famous pop divas in the world.
