10 Times Sam Smith Was an Icon of Pride and Self-Love
Ahalya Narayanan
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 25: Singer Sam Smith poses for a portrait before his performance at the Red Bull Sound Space at 97.1 AMP Radio on August 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for AMP Radio)
From hard-hitting ballads to slick pop tunes, Sam Smith has proven themselves to be just the modern day pop icon everyone has been waiting for. From their massive debut during the ‘Stay With Me’ era to loud and proud queer advocacy, Sam Smith has been one of the leading voices for the LGBTQ community in recent years.
Through the years, Smith has revealed their struggles with self-love, acceptance and identity crises. And each time, they have come out stronger, on the other side. Finally standing up as a non-binary, queer pop star, Smith has inspired thousands all over the world with their vocalisation for self-love and sincere, heartfelt music.
All Photo Credits: Sam Smith’s Official Twitter
1. In Sam’s own words, this photo shoot for Out Magazine is the “free-est they’ve ever felt”. 2. An icon of inclusivity, Sam Smith’s ‘To Die For’ era, is career-defining 3. As pride flags wave in the background, Sam Smith owns this look – unapologetic and fabulous. 4. Something about Smith embracing themselves, makes us want to do the same. 5. Sam Smith is captured rehearsing for a show, being a representation of our 2020 mood. 6. Their performance at this year’s Mardi Gras celebrations was iconic in every way possible. 7. Every colour is Sam Smith’s colour. 8. Smith’s appearance in this Dazed Magazine featurette was important and beautiful. 9. Beyonce, Rihanna and Britney are shaking. No back arch could ever compare. 10. On the list of amazing things Sam Smith can do, one is dancing. When will we ever?
