Sam Smith Reveals They Were ‘Spat At’ While In England For Being Non-Binary

Sam Smith came out as nonbinary in 2019.

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They recently revealed in an interview with Zane Lowe, that they were “spat at” after coming out.

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The transphobic attacks happened in England.

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They said their personal life had been going fine since coming out but the public one had been difficult.

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Smith also said they could be more expressive in the US.

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Communication with their family has gotten better since coming out.

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Smith said they got tired of trying to fit in.

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They also revealed that they initially couldn’t express their sex and happiness through music.

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But now they have come into their own and working on their own terms.

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