Iranian-American model and fitness trainer Sam Asghari is speaking out about his ex-wife, Britney Spears, claiming that people have taken advantage of the pop superstar. He referenced the experiences of women in his home country and also spoke about the singer’s recent DUI arrest.
Sam Asghari Believes Many People ‘Oppressed’ Britney Spears
On March 11, Asghari appeared on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” to have a conversation with the host about the ongoing war between Iran, where he was born, and America, where he immigrated to at 13 years old.
Before the discussion ended, Morgan asked Asghari about Spears’ DUI arrest on March 4 and what he feels about her current situation.
In response, he said, “Coming from the country of Iran and seeing women being oppressed… not comparing the situation whatsoever, she was also oppressed by many people who took advantage of her, and sort of had the same experience as women do in Iran.”
Asghari continued to say that, as a staunch supporter of women’s rights, it was difficult for him to see that a woman in the United States was being “oppressed.” He added that although their marriage didn’t last long, he witnessed Spears’ struggles.
Online Users’ Reaction To The Model’s Statement
Asghari’s comment garnered mixed reactions from social media users. Some were confused as to why he would reference Iranian women when talking about his ex-wife, while others were able to grasp what he meant.
One user asked, “How is she oppressed like Iranian women?” Another asked, “What kind of comparison is this?”
One commenter agreed with Asghari, saying it isn’t about Spears’ clothing. Instead, it’s about “how f-cking disgusting people are with her. They can’t leave her alone not [sic] matter what she does. She is oppress [sic] by a system, and they can’t let her go.”
Another user wrote, “He’s drawing attention to Britney’s struggles, comparing them to wider issues of oppression.”
Sam Asghari Will Always Have Respect For Britney
Asghari also told Morgan that he strongly believes Spears needs privacy. As The Blast previously reported, authorities stopped Spears on suspicion of driving under the influence on the night of March 4. She was taken into custody and released a few hours later. The incident sparked a media frenzy, with many outlets reporting on the arrest.
Spears’ ex-husband addressed what happened, saying, “If she made a mistake, I really think she’s a strong woman and she could come back from this.”
Morgan asked whether Asghari still had contact with Spears. The model didn’t answer the question. Instead, he shared that he likes to “celebrate the past,” adding that he feels appreciative about everything that happened between them and wishes the best for his ex-wife.
“I’m always going to respect her and I’m always going to support her wellbeing, and I truly believe she can recover from this,” he added.
Sam Asghari Shared His Thoughts About Spears’ Conservatorship
Spears was under a court-ordered conservatorship for 13 years, with her father, Jamie, serving as her conservator. He controlled the singer’s finances, career, medical decisions, and personal life.
In a 2023 Instagram post, per People, Asghari talked about the challenges Spears faced under her conservatorship, saying, “I found it absolutely disgusting for the people that were in her life at the time when she didn’t have a voice, they went and told her story like it was theirs. It was absolutely disgusting.”
Moreover, Asghari shared how Spears was like in “prison,” with her every move being dictated by her father, who he claimed used Spears as a “money-making machine.”
Spears’ conservatorship ended in November 2021 when a judge ruled that the conservatorship was no longer necessary. The singer shared her joy and relief on social media, writing, “I think I’m gonna cry the rest of the day!!! Best day ever.”
Sam Asghari And Britney Spears’ Relationship
Asghari and Spears met on the set of the latter’s music video shoot for the song “Slumber Party” in 2016, where the model played the singer’s love interest. They began dating the following year.
In the years following, the couple was spotted attending high-profile events together, smiling for the cameras and seemingly in love.
Asghari and Spears married in June 2022. The ceremony took place in their home in Thousand Oaks and was attended by close friends and family, including celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Selena Gomez, Madonna, and Drew Barrymore.
After 14 months of marriage, the couple separated and filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. In a statement, Asghari wrote, “After six years of love and commitment to each other, my wife and I have decided to end our journey together. We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always.”