may soon be headed down the aisle as it has been reported that they are now engaged to their fashion designer boyfriend Christian Cowan.
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Sam Smith Engaged to Designer Christian Cowan!
Sam Smith may soon be headed down the aisle as it has been reported that they are now engaged to their fashion designer boyfriend Christian Cowan.The non-binary...
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The non-binary musician, 33, who uses they/them pronouns, and Cowan, 32, have been dating for more than three years.
The couple confirmed their engagement just before arriving at Monday's as they were overheard discussing the proposal at 's Mark Hotel, an insider claimed to PageSix on Tuesday.
Cowan, who designed his and Smith's looks for the 2026 gala, reportedly had on a large square-cut yellow diamond ring by Cartier on his wedding finger at the hotel.
He was also seen wearing what appeared to be the same diamond ring during his and Smith's Met Gala appearance.
As for Smith, the singer did not appear to be wearing a ring on their left hand, which was wrapped in a sheer black glove.
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Sam Smith may soon be headed down the aisle as it has been reported that they are now engaged to their fashion designer boyfriend Christian Cowan
'From what I understand, it was a private engagement,' the outlet's eyewitness claimed, adding that Smith and Cowan are 'over the moon' and 'so in love.'
The Daily Mail has reached out to representatives for Smith and Cowan for comment but has yet to hear back.
For Monday's Met Gala, Cowan designed Smith a dramatic black bejeweled opera coat which boasted intricate beading and faux fur trim
Smith said they were 'lucky' to be wearing a look designed by their boyfriend
Once inside, Smith and Cowan mingled with fellow A-list stars, including Madonna
Smith also chatted up a masked Katy Perry
The 2026 event marked their third Met Gala as a couple, with Cowan designing their looks all three years; the couple seen in 2024 at their first gala
They also said they were 'lucky' to be wearing a look designed by their boyfriend.
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Cowan admitted that Smith had asked him to create a 'lighter' look for him this year but that he did not listen.
'Sam was like, "Babe, please make something that's lighter weight." And I didn't do that,' the designer shared with Vogue correspondent Emma Chamberlain.
Cowan said that Smith's outfit was inspired by 'the '20s and the opulence that came with that.'
Specifically, Cowan said the dazzling look was a tribute to illustrator Erté, which played into the gala's dress code of 'Fashion Is Art.'
For his part, Cowan coordinated with his rumored fiance in a beaded all-black suit, dress shirt and tie.
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The couple held hands as they walked up the The Metropolitan Museum of Art's iconic staircase together, often stopping to allow photographers to photograph Smith.
Once inside, Smith and Cowan mingled with fellow A-list stars, including Katy Perry and Madonna.
The 2026 event marked their third Met Gala as a couple, with Cowan designing their looks all three years.
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