International pop singer Britney Spears announced her engagement Sunday (September 12) to her boyfriend Sam Asghari with an enthusiastic post flaunting her diamond ring engraved with the word “lioness". Let us look into her past relationships and link-up;
Reg Jones (1995-1997): Britney Spears was just a teen when dating Reg Jones. She was just 14, growing up in rural Louisiana. According to Us Weekly, Reg was the guy she lost her virginity to.
Justin Timberlake (1998-2002): Britney Spears started dating Justin in 1998. That time she was one of the biggest pop stars and, on the other hand, he was the breakout star of boy band NSYNC. It was reported that Britney allegedly cheated on him with choreographer Wade Robson; later, in 2002, they broke up.
Wade Robson (2001-2002): Rumor had it that Britney secretly hooked up with dance choreographer Wade Robson behind Justin Timberlake back. However, Wade and Britney ended up their relationship for about a year.
Fred Durst (2002-2003): After breaking up with Wade Robson, Britney was linked to several well-known names from the music and Hollywood industries. It was reported Fred Durst was one of those names.
Colin Farrell (2003): Britney and Irish actor Colin Farrell allegedly dated and were seen kissing on the balcony of his hotel room. However, the actor denied that the two were linked; Farrell claimed it was all rumours.
Columbus Short (2003): Britney was linked with Columbus Short after reportedly locking lip him backstage. Later after years, Columbus Short confirmed reports he and Britney had a brief fling back in 2003.
Jason Alexander (2004): Britney married childhood friend Jason Alexander at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas after a long night of partying. However, after hours, the couple came to their senses and cancelled their marriage.
Kevin Federline (2004-2007): Later, at just 22, she fell in love and married backup dancer Kevin Federline with whom she had her two sons — Jayden James and Sean Preston Federline. In 2007, the couple ended their marriage.
J.R. Rotem (2007): Soon after Britney's divorce from Kevin Federline, the singer dating music producer J.R. Rotem. Rumours were alleging that she was seen Rotem while she was still a married woman.
Isaac Cohen (2007): Britney and L.A. model Isaac Cohen were spotted together many times. However, the relationship didn't work because of their busy lifestyles. Ultimately they amicably called it off.
Adnan Ghalib (2007-2008): Britney reportedly began dating photographer Adnan Ghalib in 2007. The singer once surprised friends, family and fans when she came out in public with Ghalib. In 2008, Britney's father Jamie became conservator, and he immediately slapped restraining orders on Ghalib.
Jason Trawick (2009-2013): Britney's relationship with former manager Jason Trawick was stable and long. The couple started dating in 2009 and even got engaged in December 2011; sadly, they never made it down the aisle. In January 2013, the couple shocked fans by stating their decision to split.
David Lucado (2013-2014): After splitting from Jason Trawick, Britney was spotted with lawyer David Lucado. It was reported that their bond lasted just over a year, and in August 2014, they confirmed their breakup.
Charlie Ebersol (2014-2015): In 2014, Britney reportedly started dating Charlie Ebersol. But after a year, there was a report published on Us Weekly that mentioned they split.
Sam Asghari (2016- present): Britney met Sam Asghari on her music video for 'Slumber Party'. A few hours ago, Britney announced her engagement with Sam Asghari with an exuberant post displaying a diamond ring engraved with the word “lioness". She wrote in her post, “I can’t f**king believe it".