Sam Smith has revealed their engagement to fashion designer and longtime partner Christian Cowan.
The Stay With Me singer confirmed the news to the New York Times, sharing that after the last three-plus years with Cowan, they have officially become a fiancé.
News of Smith’s engagement comes less than a month before the Too Good At Goodbyes singer releases their fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes, on Aug. 21.
Smith told the newspaper that the title of the album is a tribute to their fiancé’s eye colour.
Smith also confirmed that they began working on the first track on their upcoming album the night before their first date with Cowan, 32, and finished it while they continued dating.
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The song, titled Everlasting Love, was the first time the 34-year-old singer wrote “about requited love,” they shared.
“It really feels like a lifetime I’ve waited to sing a song like this,” Smith added.
“For me, there’s something radical about being queer in this time, in this world, and singing love songs,” Smith told the New York Times. “I’m not going to allow the poison that I read and that I see to affect my way of loving.”
Smith and Cowan attended this year’s Met Gala together, where the singer wore an outfit designed by their partner.
In a post on Instagram, Cowan shared a note written to Smith while showing off their outfits for the Met Gala.
“I have always loved Erté. I love the way he brought costume art to the world through his visionary illustrations. The infamous 1920’s opulence and craft. 255,000 individual crystals and beads. 2,000 hours of artisanal hand sewing. This look is a love letter to the king of fashion illustration, and to my love, Sam,” Cowan wrote.
The couple made their first red carpet appearance at the Met Gala in May 2024, where they both wore roses dipped in 24-carat gold and sterling silver that were attached to their outfits.
“Early on in our days, I gave Sam a metal-plated rose,” Cowan told Vogue. “So it was a nod to that moment.”
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