I had butterflies," Asghari toldMen’s Healthin 2018.

He said that Spears introduced herself during a break and he tried to make her laugh.

“I said, ‘I’m sorry.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari

What’s your name again?’

I tried to be funny.

I don’t think anybody got it,” he admitted.

Britney Spears Sam Asghari smiling

From Spears' perspective, she thought Asghari was really cool.

“We started talking about sushi and the things we like.

she said during a radio interview with AMP 103.7, according toPeoplemagazine.

After they wrapped filming, Spears and Asghari went their separate ways.

He’s just a really fun, funny person,” she told AMP 103.7.

It didn’t take long for the pair to reconnect, and romance blossomed quickly.

Asghari was also a staple in the crowd during Spears' shows at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

Finally, in September 2021,Asghari proposed to Spears.

“We really wanted to make this a small and beautiful moment with family and friends.

We hope that Spears has found her happily ever after.