Sam Smith and Christian Cowan are engaged after more than three years together. The Grammy-winning singer, 33, and the British fashion designer, 32, attended the 2026 Met Gala together on Monday, where Cowan wore a large square yellow diamond ring on her finger. The couple, who first sparked dating rumors in December 2022, have often appeared together at fashion events and made their red carpet debut at the 2024 Met Gala.
Sam Smith and Christian Cowan engagement news
Page Six reported that Smith and Cowan were heard discussing their engagement at the Mark Hotel before walking the Met Gala red carpet. “From what I understand, it was a private engagement.”The source also said: “They are over the moon, and from what I hear, so in love!”Cowan wore a yellow diamond with black Erté-inspired couture look. Page Six reported that the ring is from Cartier. Cowan also designed her own outfit and Smith’s matching look for the gala.Smith, who identifies as non-binary and uses the pronouns they, later shared photos of the pair’s Met Gala outfits on Instagram. Quoted by Cowan, Smith wrote: “I’ve always loved Erté. I love how he brought the art of costume to the world through his spectacular illustrations.”The caption continued: “1920s opulence and wicked craftsmanship. 255,000 individual crystals and beads. 2,000 hours of artisanal hand sewing. This look is a love letter to the king of fashion illustration and my love, Sam.”
A timeline of Sam Smith and Christian Cowan’s relationship
Smith and Cowan were first linked in December 2022. They attended the White House event where then-President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act. The act repealed the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 and guaranteed federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages. Smith and Cowan are originally from the UK. From their first public appearance together, they were photographed showing off their PDA in New York City, attending tattoo appointments and taking part in several episodes.The couple made their red carpet debut at the 2024 Met Gala in coordinating outfits. They also attended the event together in 2025, before returning as a couple to the 2026 Met Gala.
