Britney Spears’ ex-husband Sam Asghari is starting a new chapter in his life.
He’s starring on the upcoming season of Traitors and his background gives him a leg up on the competition.
His time as Britney’s boyfriend during her conservatorship and, later, her husband gave him a unique perspective on the underbelly of the entertainment industry.
‘I’ve learned a lot in the past five or six years being exposed to that (darker) side of Hollywood. And it’s quite a blessing,’ Sam, 30, told Page Six.
‘It was a quick crash course in Hollywood and it sort of helped me. I figured it would be a good tool to actually help me in the Traitors game as well.
‘You have to be careful in every industry,’ he added, ‘Not just in Hollywood. You have to always be careful and protect yourself and protect the people that you love.’
Britney Spears ‘ ex-husband Sam Asghari is starting a new chapter in his life. Seen here May 24. 2024
Sam and Britney, 43, started dating in November 2016 after meeting on the set of her music video for Slumber Party.
The couple married on August 9, 2022, once Britney was free from her more than decade-long conservatorship.
But less than a year later, the couple had separated. Their divorce was finalized in May 2024.
‘I just wish her the best,’ Sam told the outlet. ‘I think that the number one factor of a partner is to be there for one another, no matter what.’
And he will never speak badly of the Circus singer, adding, ‘There’s never ever a need to take advantage of anybody.
‘We all go through this life and we go through different chapters and you meet people along the way and they are a big part of your life. You’re just always thankful for every moment that you spent with people in the past.’
One of his pet peeves is when former spouses end up slinging barbs and criticisms at each other long after their marriage is over.
‘They once sat at the same table and ate together, and they once called each other the love of their lives. I never liked that behavior.
He’s starring on the upcoming season of Traitors and his background gives him a leg up on the competition. Seen here with Brittney on July 22, 20219
His time as Britney Spears’ boyfriend during her conservatorship and later her husband gave him a unique perspective on the underbelly of the entertainment industry. Seen here August 13. 2024
‘I’ve learned a lot in the past five or six years being exposed to that (darker) side of Hollywood. And it’s quite a blessing,’ Sam said.
‘And it’s something that I never wanted to repeat myself. So I’m so glad that that has never been me.’
The most important thing, he said, is to ‘move forward’ and ‘always be thankful for everything that has ever happened to you.’
As for Britney, Sam said, ‘I would love for her to do whatever makes her happy.’
Sam has moved on and went Instagram official with his new girlfriend, real estate agent Brooke Irvine.
It’s the aspiring actor’s first relationship since he filed for divorce from Britney in August 2023 after 14 months of marriage.
Now insiders have revealed that Britney has nothing but well-wishes for her former partner of over six years.
Speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com, a source stated: ‘While she is so happy that he has found a beautiful blonde woman who is more his age, her only hope is that he treats her with the love and respect that she deserves and spends quality time with her rather than playing video games all day long.’
‘Britney is not looking back and has nothing but love for him and Brooke.’
‘It was a quick crash course in Hollywood and it sort of helped me. I figured it would be a good tool to actually help me in the Traitors game as well. Seen here September 13, 2024
And now he’s got a new girlfriend, real state agent Brooke Irvine
Brooke, who handles real estate sales in Beverly Hills, Brentwood and the westside of Los Angeles, was first spotted with Sam back in September.
The new romance marks a change of heart for Sam who recently told Us Weekly he was focusing on his career, while joking about being in a relationship with his dog.
He joked: ‘Right now, I’m dating a very high-maintenance girl and, you know, I have to get her nails done and take her to the dog park and feed her good food and get her really nice treats.’
‘That is what I’m focused on at the moment. And [a] career is something that’s going to require 100 percent of your time, and I’m really putting all that effort and putting all of my mindset towards acting… [and my] producing career.’