The actor said casting directors thought of him as a “cheesy” person who was “associated with a pop star” Sam Asghari reflects on his six-year relationship with Britney Spears He recalled working toward an acting career with casting agents referring to him as “cheesy” and “associated with a pop star” The former couple began dating in 2017,

"Now the guys were of course cruel humans that never even acknowledged me," she claimed. "And never held my hand in the car for 6 years !!! I choose animals over people anyday!!!"