Sam Asgari, Britney Spears' ex-husband, posed for the adult magazine *Playgirl*

In December 2025, Sam Asghari, the ex-husband of pop star Britney Spears, appeared on the cover of the adult magazine *Playgirl*. He starred in a provocative photo shoot, where he posed without clothes, covering himself only with a towel or nothing at all. The photos quickly spread across social networks and tabloids, causing a wave of discussions. Asghari, who is trying to build a career in Hollywood after divorcing Spears, spoke in an interview with the magazine about the "American dream" and respect for his ex-wife.

Sam Asgari (full name: Hessam Asgari) was born on March 3, 1994, in Iran, but moved to the United States as a teenager. He has worked as a fitness trainer, model, and supporting actor. He rose to fame in 2016 when he appeared in Britney Spears’ music video for the song “Slumber Party”—that’s where they met. Asgari supported Spears during her fight to end the conservatorship controlled by the singer’s father. Since the divorce, Sam has been focusing on film: he dreams of becoming an action movie star like Arnold Schwarzenegger and has already appeared in several projects.

Britney and Sam got married in June 2022 after six years of relationship - it was a fabulous wedding in Los Angeles with guests like Madonna and Drew Barrymore. But 14 months later, in August 2023, Asghari filed for divorce, citing "irreconcilable differences." According to rumors, the reason was infidelity and tension due to Spears' mental health, but officially everything went peacefully: without scandals about property thanks to the marriage contract. The divorce was finalized in May 2024. Asghari later said that he respected Britney and wished her well, and in an interview with Playgirl made a rare comment about their marriage, emphasizing "respect". Spears, in turn, described their relationship as supportive in her 2023 memoir.

Playgirl is an erotic magazine for women, founded in 1973 at the height of the feminist movement. It was marketed as Playboy's "answer", but with a focus on male nudity and articles about sex, relationships and lifestyle. The magazine quickly became a cult icon, although it caused controversy: it was accused of objectifying men, and the audience was not only female - many gay men also bought it for a photo. In 2009, printing ceased due to falling sales, but in recent years, Playgirl has revived online and publishes special issues. Asghari's photoshoot is part of the December 2025 issue, where he became a cover star.