: In 2017, they came out as non-binary, and in 2019, they changed their pronouns to they/them, stating they were finally embracing who they were "inside and out" [9].
While often portrayed as an overnight success , Smith worked for over a decade to break into the industry [8]. Sam Smith
: By age 18, they had already seen six different managers come and go and recorded an unreleased album [7]. : In 2017, they came out as non-binary,
Smith’s debut album, In the Lonely Hour (2014), centered on themes of unrequited love, became a global phenomenon [8]. Smith’s debut album, In the Lonely Hour (2014),
: In 2016, they won an Oscar for "Writing's on the Wall," the theme for the Bond film Spectre [7, 32]. Personal Evolution and Identity
Today, Smith continues to use their platform to champion authenticity, recently launching The Pink House podcast to share stories of queer identity and belonging [34].
: In 2010, they moved to London, working in a bar for a year while giving themselves one more year to make it as a professional singer [7].