Sam Smith Gets Real About Coming Out as Non-Binary in a 'Homophobic & Sexist' Industry

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In a new interview, samsmith opened up about coming out as non-binary and the importance of vulnerability

Sam Smith performs on stage during the Lollapaloosa Sao Paulo 2019 - Day 1 on April 5, 2019 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.. Along with releasing their latest pop-driven singles like "Dancing With a Stranger" and "How Do You Sleep," Smith also managed to finally express their truest self by coming out as non-binary and officially changing their pronouns to "they/them.", Smith revealed that the decision has proven to be a continuing struggle.

Smith added that they had to confront the reality of what it meant to embrace their femininity during the shoot for the "How Do You Sleep" video, and it turned out to be liberating. "I think creatively, I'm realizing now, that's the best space to be in. Because you feel joy quicker when you're being vulnerable like that," they said. "I've always been like that, when I've been in the club and with my friends ...

Along with chatting about the importance of vulnerability, Smith also took on lighter fare, pointing out that while they'd gotten much better at walking in heels, they still have a hard time performing in them. "I don't know how you girls do it," they said with a laugh. "I can't go out dancing in heels ... singing live in heels is a bit impossible."

 

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He came out as gay. There's no need to try and change simplicity to technical terms like non binary.

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