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Corey Chichizola

Sam Asghari Responds To Britney Spears Calling Their Marriage A ‘Fake Distraction’

Britney and Sam posing at the premiere of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.

Celebrity couples have a way of capturing the public's attention. From Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, fans love to see what happens with our favorite famous person's love life. Britney Spears made plenty of headlines when dating and eventually marrying Sam Asghari, before they eventually split up. And now Asghari (who was recently part of The Traitors Season 3 cast) has issued a statement after the "Baby One More Time" singer called their marriage a "fake distraction."

Sam Asghari and Britney Spears' divorce was finalized in May of 2024, with the pair married for two years (in addition to their time dating). She recently talked negatively about their time together, leading Asghari to issue an official statement to People.

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