Sam Smith: Photos Of The Singer Throughout The Years

By:

Angelina Pilarinos

May 19, 2023 1:01PM EDT

See photos of the singer Sam Smith in honor of his birthday on May 19!

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Sam Smith — Pics

Sam Smith — Pics — Samuel Frederick Smith AKA Sam Smith was born on May 19, 1992. They rose to fame in October of 2012 when he was featured on Disclosure’s breakthrough single “Latch.” The singer released their debut studio album, In the Lonely Hour, in May of 2014. They are best known for smash singles such as “Stay With Me” and “I’m Not The Only One.” In January of 2019, they dropped their highly-acclaimed collaboration with Normani Kordei, “Dancing With A Stranger.” It currently has over 200 Million views on YouTube. The singer cites Adele and Amy Winehouse as their main influences. In May 2014, Smith came out to the public as gay and has been a well respected champion of LGBTQ rights. They later came out as non-binary in March 2019, saying they consider themself neither a man nor woman. Catch more photos from the singer’s impressive career by clicking through the gallery!

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Sam Smith packs on the PDA with rumored boyfriend Christian Cowan

Sam Smith packs on the PDA with rumored boyfriend Christian Cowan — Sam Smith enjoyed some PDA with their rumored boyfriend Christian Cowan in Soho, as they waits for Kim Petras during Pride march in New York.

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Sam Smith performs at Jingle Bell Ball

Sam Smith performs at Jingle Bell Ball — Sam Smith performs on stage at Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2022 in London on December 10, 2022. Sam wore a fabulous glittery jumpsuit on stage.

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Sam Smith At The Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards

Sam Smith At The Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards — Sam Smith looks dapper at the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards at the Grosvenor House in London, UK on July 5, 2019.

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Sam Smith & Ed Sheeran

Sam Smith & Ed Sheeran — Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith pose for a snapshot at the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards at the Grosvenor House in London, UK on July 5, 2019.

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Sam Smith At The Brit Awards

Sam Smith At The Brit Awards — Winnie Harlow and Sam Smith slay the stage at the 39th Brit Awards show held The O2 Arena in London on Feb. 20, 2019.

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Sam Smith At The Brit Awards

Sam Smith At The Brit Awards — Sam Smith gives the thumbs up at the 38th Brit Awards, Arrivals at the The O2 Arena in London on Feb. 21, 2018. They wore a navy suit from Ermenegildo Zegna.

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Sam Smith Performs Live

Sam Smith Performs Live — Sam Smith flashes a wide smile onstage in concert at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, 15 May 2018, as part of their ‘The Thrill of It All’ Tour.

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Sam Smith At The Global Awards

Sam Smith At The Global Awards — Sam Smith receives the Mass Appeal Award at the The Global Awards in London, UK on March 1. 2018.

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Sam Smith At The BBC The Biggest Weekend Festival

Sam Smith At The BBC The Biggest Weekend Festival — Sam Smith hits the stage during the BBC The Biggest Weekend Festival in Swansea, UK on May 26, 2018.

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Sam Smith At The The British Fashion Awards

Sam Smith At The The British Fashion Awards — Sam Smith looks dapper in a tux at the British Fashion Awards held at Royal Albert Hall, London on Dec. 4, 2017. They nailed it in this Burberry look.

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Sam Smith In Concert

Sam Smith In Concert — Sam Smith belts out a tune onstage at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, Mexico on July 27, 2018.

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Sam Smith At The BBC The Biggest Weekend Festival

Sam Smith At The BBC The Biggest Weekend Festival — Sam Smith rocks a fashionable trench coat on-stage for the BBC The Biggest Weekend Festival in Swansea, UK on May 26, 2018.

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Sam Smith & Elton John

Sam Smith & Elton John — Sir Elton John and Sam Smith pose together while attending CLUB LOVE in benefit of Elton John AIDS Foundation hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish in association with BVLGARI. It was held in London, UK on Nov. 29, 2017

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Sam Smith & Jimmy Napes

Sam Smith & Jimmy Napes — Jimmy Napes and Sam Smith proudly hold up their Academy Award for Original Song thanks to their hit ‘Writing’s On The Wall. They were given the accolade at the 88th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 28, 2016.

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Sam Smith At The Brit Awards

Sam Smith At The Brit Awards — Bold! Sam Smith rocks a pastel blue suit at the 39th Brit Awards held in London on Feb. 20, 2019.

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Sam Smith At Spectre Royal World Premiere

Sam Smith At Spectre Royal World Premiere — Sam Smith goes for a black and white look as he attends the Spectre Royal World Premiere Vip Access at the Royal Albert Hall on Oct. 2016, 2015.

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