Washington, March 11 -- Actor and model Sam Asghari has opened up about how his relationship with ex-wife Britney Spears impacted his career.

According to People magazine, in a recent interview, 'The Nikki and Brie Show,' Asghari acknowledged that his marriage to the pop superstar gave him a significant career boost.

When asked if he would "banish" someone for claiming that he owed his career to his relationship with Spears, Asghari initially agreed but then clarified his stance.

"It's a hand to hand," he said, adding, "I mean, that's what happened to me when I started acting. I've been an actor ever since high school. We met on an acting set with my last partner [Spears] who I was married to, but I couldn't help that she was the bigge...