British pop superstar Sam Smith is engaged to fashion designer Christian Cowan after approximately three years of dating, according to an interview with The New York Times. The Grammy-winning artist confirmed the engagement while discussing the creative inspiration behind forthcoming studio album “Hazel Eyes,” a project that marks a distinct shift toward writing about fulfilled romance.
Sam Smith and Christian Cowan Engagement Details
The 34-year-old singer and 32-year-old fashion designer have taken their relationship a step further after dating for roughly three years, as confirmed by Smith in The New York Times. According to the artist, the upcoming fifth studio album “Hazel Eyes” serves as a direct love declaration to Cowan, specifically referencing the designer’s hazel eyes.
This release breaks from Smith’s prior catalog by focusing heavily on reciprocated affection. In the interview, Smith revealed that the opening track, “Everlasting Love,” was written the evening before the couple’s very first date.
Timeline of the Romance
The couple initially drew public attention in December 2022 when they appeared together in a photograph with then-President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House, as reported by AFP. Nearly a year and a half later, in May 2024, Smith and Cowan made their official red carpet debut as a couple at the Met Gala.
Prior to confirming the relationship publicly, Smith spoke to GQ U.K. in October 2022 about a desire to keep personal life private. “I have had relationship experiences where I’ve shared things online and talked about them publicly. I don’t want that anymore. Being loved by someone is a gift, and sometimes my job can get in the way of the purity that exists within that love,” Smith stated at the time.
Upcoming Album and Career Milestones
Set for release on August 21, “Hazel Eyes” arrives as the latest milestone in a decorated pop career. Smith broke through internationally in 2012 with the track “Latch” and cemented global success with the 2014 debut album “In the Lonely Hour.” Across the decade, the artist has earned four Grammy Awards, an Oscar, and a Golden Globe, producing chart-topping hits including “Stay With Me,” “Too Good at Goodbyes,” “Dancing With a Stranger,” and “Unholy.”
Did You Know?
Sam Smith publicly shared in a 2019 interview with actor Jameela Jamil that identity centers on being non-binary and gender-queer, describing an experience of floating between genders rather than identifying strictly as a man or woman, according to Us Weekly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sam Smith engaged to?
Sam Smith is engaged to fashion designer Christian Cowan.
When does Sam Smith’s new album come out?
The fifth studio album, titled “Hazel Eyes,” is scheduled for release on August 21.
How long have Sam Smith and Christian Cowan been together?
The couple has been together for approximately three years, after first being seen publicly together in late 2022.
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