Sam Smith, comes out at 27 to fiancé same-sex partner: "I've always been non-binary" [World Star Issue]

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Singer Sam Smith announced that he has always been non-binary but only recently learned the 'language' to express it.

In an interview with Jane Low released on Apple Music on the 19th, Sam Smith said, "I have been one of the artists publicly queer since the early days of my career."

Regarding albums released after the success of his debut album 'In the Lonely Hour' in 2014, Sam Smith explained, "They were a process of recovery and a journey to understand who I am and what kind of person I should speak as."

He further revealed that it was not easy to cope with the pressure from the music industry and public expectations following his first album's major success and sudden fame.

Sam Smith said, "I had to bear the immense pressure of the music industry while also trying to satisfy the public. Additionally, I had to deal with life changing completely after becoming famous at age 21."

In 2019, at age 27, Sam Smith publicly declared that he is non-binary and stated that he uses they/them pronouns to refer to himself. 'Non-binary' refers to a gender identity that does not define oneself solely as male or female.

Sam Smith said, "I have always been non-binary. That has always been who I am." He continued, "It was only around age 27 that I finally learned the words to express it," and explained, "So this was another coming-out experience."

He added, "Finally, I have arrived at where I am now. I am now fully out. There is nothing left for me to come out about anymore. That truly sets me free."

Meanwhile, Sam Smith officially announced his engagement to fashion designer Christian Cowan, whom he has been dating for the past three years.

Regarding his new album 'Hazel Eyes,' he said, "It is an album made with love. Love permeates the entire album." The title 'Hazel Eyes' was taken from Christian Cowan's eye color, and Sam Smith also described this album as a 'love letter' to his partner.

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