Sam Asghari has always been open about his desire to become a father with Britney Spears. The couple first met on the set of the singer's music video for "Slumber Party" in 2016, and after five years together, the model proposed to Spears in November 2021, coinciding with the end of her 13-year conservatorship.
The Princess of Pop took to Instagram to unveil her stunning 4-carat ring, leaving her fans in awe. The sparkler was engraved with the word "Lioness," a nickname given to her by her fiancé, Asghari. He explained the meaning behind the moniker in a heartfelt post, praising her unwavering strength, beautiful heart, and infectious smile.
According to a confidential source who spoke exclusively to Us Weekly, Sam expressed his desire to start a family with Britney prior to their engagement. Britney, who had previously given birth to two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden, with her ex-husband Kevin Federline, was reportedly receptive to the idea. The source also disclosed that Sam has always envisioned himself as a father and believes he would excel in the role. They added that he has a natural affinity for children and is keen to marry Britney when the time is right, without the constraints of her conservatorship and with the approval of her family. The source noted that Sam is traditional in his approach to marriage.
Spears disclosed in court three months later that she was unable to make her own health decisions and expressed her desire to remove her IUD so that she could try to have another baby. She shared that she wanted to get married and start a family, but was informed that she was not allowed to do so under the conservatorship. Currently, she has an IUD in place to prevent pregnancy.
The Crossroads star took to Instagram in April of the following year to share the news of her third pregnancy. In a lengthy social media post, the "Gimme More" singer revealed that she had taken a pregnancy test, and confirmed that she was indeed expecting. She expressed her excitement and also joked about the possibility of there being twins, adding that she might just "loose" it if that were the case.
A month after the announcement of the pregnancy, the couple shared the heartbreaking news that Spears had suffered a miscarriage. In a joint statement released in May 2022, they expressed their deepest sadness and stated that they had lost their miracle baby in the early stages of pregnancy. They acknowledged that it was a devastating time for any parent, and while they may have been overly excited to share the good news, they expressed gratitude for the support they had received. The couple also requested privacy during this difficult moment as they continue to try and expand their family.
The couple exchanged wedding vows at Spears' California residence in June 2022, just a month after revealing the heartbreaking news. Check out Asghari's quotes over the years expressing his desire to have children with his partner by continuing to scroll down.
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Sam Asghari's Quotes About Having Kids With Britney Spears Over the Years
Fatherhood is in his future! Britney Spears’ husband, Sam Asghari, has been vocal about his desire to start a family with the singer over the years.
They first crossed paths while filming the music video for “Slumber Party” in 2016, and five years later the model proposed to Spears in November 2021, coinciding with the end of her 13-year conservatorship. Spears shared her excitement on Instagram, revealing her 4-carat ring engraved with the word “Lioness.”
In a December 2021 Instagram post, Asghari elaborated on the reason behind his nickname for Britney, stating that he admires her unwavering strength, is inspired by her kind heart, and celebrates her infectious smile that brightens up his world. It was also revealed that prior to their engagement, Sam had expressed his desire to start a family with Britney, who is already a mother to two sons from her previous marriage.
According to an insider in March 2021, Asghari has always had a strong desire to become a father and believes he would excel in that role. The source also noted that he has a natural affinity for children and envisions marriage with Britney in their future, but only when they are free of the constraints of her conservatorship and have the blessings of her family. Asghari is a firm believer in traditional values when it comes to marriage.
Recently, during a court hearing, Spears expressed her desire to remove her IUD and try to have another child. Unfortunately, she is unable to make her own health decisions due to her conservatorship.
The songwriter expressed her desire to marry and start a family in June 2021, but was informed that her current conservatorship prohibits her from doing so and that she has an IUD to prevent pregnancy. However, in April of the following year, she shared the exciting news on Instagram that she is expecting her third child.
"I took a pregnancy test and to my surprise, I am pregnant," wrote the "Gimme More" singer in a lengthy social media post in 2022. "I am excited to see this little life growing inside me. Although, if there are two, I may have a bit of a challenge ahead of me." Unfortunately, just one month later, Spears and her partner shared the heartbreaking news of a miscarriage.
In May 2022, the couple released a joint statement expressing their profound sorrow at the loss of their unborn child. They acknowledged that losing a child at any stage of pregnancy is a devastating experience for any parent. Although they were eager to share the good news, they regretted not waiting until they were further along. Despite their grief, they remained committed to expanding their family and drew strength from their love for each other. The couple expressed their appreciation for the outpouring of love and support they had received and requested privacy during this difficult time. One month later, in June 2022, the couple exchanged vows at Spears' California home.
Keep scrolling to see Asghari’s quotes over the years about wanting babies with his partner.
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March 2021
Asghari told Forbes about his plans to take his relationship to "the next step," explaining, "I don’t mind becoming a father. I want to be a young dad.”
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December 2021
When asked about his Christmas plans, the actor told TMZ: "Babymaking."
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March 2022
"When you're truly in love with someone, the desire to start a family arises naturally," Asghari shared with BBC. "To be honest, I wish we had started this journey three years ago. Recreating our love in the form of a child is something I'm really looking forward to."
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April 2022
"Being in a loving and respectful relationship often leads to the natural progression of marriage and children," he expressed through Instagram in response to Spears' disclosure. "I have eagerly anticipated fatherhood and understand the immense responsibility it entails. This is a job that I hold in the highest regard, as it is the most significant role I will ever undertake."
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April 2022
"I prefer to keep the gender a surprise," shared the model in an interview with Access. "Whether it's a girl or a boy, they will be loved unconditionally. If it's a daughter, I can't wait to spoil her like a princess. And if it's a son, he will be raised to be tough and resilient."
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May 2022
"We will have a miracle soon ️," Asghari commented on Spears' post announcing her miscarriage.