t didn’t take long for Britney Spears to marry Sam Asghari after she was released from her conservatorship in November 2021. The couple had been dating for years prior to their 2022 nuptials, but to this day, they’re faced with allegations that Sam has the wrong intentions.
Specifically, there’s been speculation that Sam is using Britney for her money and fame. The singer is worth $60 million, and widely considered one of the most successful pop stars in the world. Britney met Sam when he was working as a backup dancer on her music video for “Slumber Party.” So, some have accused him of getting with Britney only to boost his career.
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Nevertheless, both Britney and Sam have denied he’s in it for her money. Despite tying the knot, Sam has continued to work and says he wants to further his acting career. He reportedly has a net worth of $5 million. Here’s everything we know about how Sam Asghari makes his money.
Sam Asghari Was Paid A Salary For Being Britney’s Personal Chef
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There was a time when Sam was under the employment of his now-wife, Britney. According to The Sun, he once worked as a personal chef for the singer and had a salary. “Britney told a friend that she used to pay Sam a salary as her chef but she doesn’t employ him anymore,” a source told the publication.
“Some fans have this impression that Sam is in it for the money but Britney said it is not like that at all,” they continued. “She sees Sam as the one and is incredibly proud of how far his come since he first came to America as an immigrant from Iran.”
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The insider went on to deny claims that Sam is only with Britney because of her wealth. “Britney rejected any claim that Sam is just another contract she has got herself into or taking advantage of her to cash checks, despite having worked for her before,” the source said.
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It’s unclear how long Sam worked as a personal chef for Britney, and how much she paid him during that time. But the average salary for a celebrity chef in the U.S. is $71,600 per year, or $34.36 an hour. So, it’s likely that Sam had a comparable salary.
Sam Is A Personal Trainer & Runs A Virtual Fitness Program
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Nowadays, Sam is best known for his work as a personal trainer. He’s the founder and owner of Asghari Fitness, a virtual platform that provides paying members with personalized diet and workout plans. There’s differently prices plans, with the cheapest starting at $9 per week. This can total $468 a year per client.
It’s not known how many clients Sam has, but he’s gained a following since being catapulted into the spotlight thanks to his relationship with Britney. He now has 3 million followers on Instagram, which is great publicity for his fitness program.
With such a large following, it’s also possible that Sam is making a sizeable income from brand collaborations and promotional posts. On average, influencers with over a million followers can make $10,000 or more per post.
Sam Wants To Make It Big In Hollywood As An Actor
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Sam isn’t just looking to build his fitness empire. He’s also made it clear he hopes to establish a career as an actor. “My priorities in life are to remain humble and understand where I came from and where I’m going,” Sam explained to Forbes in March 2021. “I want to take my career to the next step when it comes to acting.”
The Iranian native also said he hopes to start a family with Britney. The couple would later go on to announce her pregnancy the following year, only for it to end in miscarriage.
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“I want to take my relationship to the next step, as well. I don’t mind becoming a father. I want to be a young dad,” Sam said at the time.
Though there’ve been no babies (yet), Sam has been making big moves when it comes to his acting career. Last November, it was announced that he was joining the cast of ‘Lioness,’ a new CIA series produced by Paramount+ ad created by Taylor Sheridan. The series will also star Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, and James Jordan.
De Oliveira is spear-heading the series as a young CIA recruit brought in to fight a terrorist organization from within. Sam has been cast as a side character, Kamal, whose description refers to him as an “unapologetic womanizer.”
In 2022, Sam had appearances on shows like Dollface and PBC as well as the film Hot Seat. He may not be making a lot from his acting career right now, but with a recurring role on an upcoming show, thing are looking good for him.
Source: msn.com