Sam Asghari keeps things respectful when it comes to his ex-wife, Britney Spears.
The actor, 31, opened up about their past relationship in a new interview with Playgirland says he has nothing but admiration for the pop star, 44, despite their marriage ending in 2024.
Asghari was referring to an Iranian proverb that advises you never to speak ill of someone with whom you have shared a bond.
“And whatever follows is irrelevant,” he told the magazine.
“So I’ll always respect that. I’ll always stick to that, and that’s the most important thing to me.”
The couple first met on the set of Spears’ Slumber party music video in 2016, became engaged in September 2021 and married the following June.
They separated in August 2023 and their divorce was finalized in May 2024.
Asghari spoke warmly of Spears in the interview, stressing that what matters is the bond they shared behind closed doors.
“The best thing you can do is celebrate the past, appreciate the past and not dwell on the fact that it’s over,” he said. “Be glad it ever happened.”
Although he is currently dating Brooke Irvine, Asghari continues to support Spears from a distance.
After Spears called their marriage “a fake distraction” in an August 2025 Instagram post, Asghari issued a statement through her rep: “Our marriage was very real to me. It may have been short, but we were together for seven years. I was in love with her, will always have love for her, and wish her the best always.”
He also reflected on the impact of their high-profile relationship on his career.
“When you’re in such a public relationship … it kind of gave me that platform for who I am,” Asghari explained, noting that it also meant he had to “work harder to prove myself.”
Even after their split, Asghari’s words show that he values the connection he shared with Spears and remains grateful for their time together.
