Surprising Facts About Sam Smith, Single for 22 Years and Now Identifies as LGBTQ+

Kapanlagi.com - This man attracts attention because of his extraordinary talent. He is able to captivate women with his golden voice, none other than Sam Smith. Despite being only 31 years old, Sam Smith has achieved incredible success in the music industry.

However, it is not only his vocal quality that attracts people, but also his personality. Unlike other men his age who may have a list of exes, Sam Smith has never experienced the beauty of romantic relationships. For about 22 years, his love has never been reciprocated, and now he admits that he is attracted to the same gender.

Curious about Sam Smith? Here are some interesting facts about him. Summarized on Thursday (28/03/2024).

1. Expressing Feelings Through a Song

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Turning sadness and heartbreak into a song is a very powerful way to express feelings and heal oneself, as well as to inspire the spirit to rise again.

2. Writing a Song in Just 20 Minutes

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The song Writing's On The Wall from the James Bond movie soundtrack is the first work that does not come from his personal experience. Interestingly, this song that has dominated the music charts in many countries was written in just 20 minutes.

3. A Man with Feminine Style

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Through his Instagram account, he often showcases feminine style with various poses in photos, fashionable clothing choices, as well as the use of makeup such as lip gloss, mascara, and eyeliner.

4. Not Being in a Relationship for 22 Years

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Sam Smith, unlike his peers who have collected a list of exes, has never experienced the beauty of a romantic relationship. His love has always been unrequited by anyone.

5. Same-Sex Lover

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Sam stated that the album In The Lonely Hour tells the story of unrequited love. The album depicts the rejection experienced by Smith from the man he loved. In short, Smith also revealed that he is homosexual.

6. Fighting Against OCD

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Sam Smith is an artist who suffers from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a mental disorder that compels the sufferer to perform certain actions repeatedly.

According to reports from SBS Australia, he feels very anxious and afraid when trying to quit drinking alcoholic beverages. Eventually, he admitted to successfully overcoming the anxiety and fear, as well as quitting his drinking habit. He also feels happy about his success in quitting smoking.

7. Having a Mother who Works as a Top Banker in the UK

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Sam Smith's mother, Kate Cassidy, is a leading banker in England and has a high salary. However, everything changed when her boss considered Kate too focused on Sam's career.

According to the Daily Mail report, her mother was willing to sacrifice a salary of 200,000 euros or around 3.2 billion Indonesian Rupiah per year to support her child's career. This sacrifice paid off with Sam Smith's success as one of the famous singers in the world.

8. Once Worked as a Toilet Cleaner in a Bar

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According to a report from Elle, before achieving success in his music career, Sam Smith faced difficult times. He once worked as a toilet cleaner in a bar in London to earn a living.

Nevertheless, Sam never felt ashamed to share this experience because he greatly appreciates the job he once had.

9. Successfully Achieving Many Awards

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As a famous singer, Sam Smith has achieved various awards throughout his career. He has successfully won awards from various events such as the American Music Awards, BET Awards, Elle Style Awards, Global Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and many more.

10. Idolizing Adele and Amy Winehouse in Music

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Every singer surely has figures that inspire them in their musical work. Just like Sam Smith who mentions Adele and Amy Winehouse as his sources of inspiration in music.

In addition, he also acknowledges other singers that he admires and considers as inspiration, such as Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, and Christina Aguilera.

11. Where was Samuel Frederick Smith born?

Samuel Frederick Smith was born in London on May 19, 1992.

12. What is the meaning of the song Unholy by Sam Smith?

From its lyrics, 'Unholy' tells a story about loyalty and betrayal. Overall, the lyrics of 'Unholy' narrate the experience of a child witnessing their father cheating with an unknown woman at a nightclub.

13. In what year did Sam Smith become famous?

Samuel Frederick Smith was born on May 19, 1992, and grew up to become a highly talented English singer. His name started gaining widespread recognition in 2012 when he collaborated on the song 'Latch' by Disclosure, which reached number 11 on the UK music charts.

14. Is Sam Smith a man or a woman?

The latest photo shows Sam Smith's unique appearance as a non-binary or genderqueer individual, with a pose resembling that of a pregnant woman. Since September 2019, Sam Smith has acknowledged their identity as non-binary or genderqueer.

15. Who are Sam Smith's parents?

Sam Smith is a songwriter and singer from England. Samuel Frederick Smith, known as Sam Smith, was born in Bishop's Stortford, England on May 19, 1992. Sam Smith's parents are Fredrick Smith and Kate Cassidy.

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