Sam Smith Announces They Are Now Going By They/Them Pronouns
Singer Sam Smith took to Instagram to announce that from here on out, they will be referring to themselves by they/them pronouns.
“Today is a good day so here goes,” they wrote. “I’ve decided I am changing my pronouns to THEY/THEM ❤ after a lifetime of being at war with my gender I’ve decided to embrace myself for who I am, inside and out.”
The British singer came out as gay in 2014, and three years later in 2017 they revealed themselves to be gender-queer, stating that they considered themselves to be just as much a woman as a man.
“I’m so excited and privileged to be surrounded by people that support me in this decision but I’ve been very nervous about announcing this because I care too much about what people think but fuck it!” they continued. “I understand there will be many mistakes and mis gendering but all I ask is you please please try. I hope you can see me like I see myself now. Thank you.”
They concluded, “P.s. I am at no stage just yet to eloquently speak at length about what it means to be non binary but I can’t wait for the day that I am. So for now I just want to be VISIBLE and open. If you have questions and are wondering what this all means I’ll try my best to explain but I have also tagged below the human beings who are fighting the good fight everyday. These are activists and leaders of the non binary/trans community that have helped me and given me so much clarity and understanding.”