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 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 Met Gala as they were overheard discussing the proposal at New York City’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.
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.
The couple first started dating in late 2022 but did not take their romance public until May 2024 with their iconic Met Gala debut.
Cowan is a UK-born fashion designer who has worked with A-list celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Cardi B and Paris Hilton.
One year into their relationship, Smith and Cowan faced rumors of a split.
The speculation was spawned by an account on the exclusive dating app Raya featuring photos of Smith, which suggested that the account may belong to them.
However, a source close to the singer shutdown the rumors and insisted to the Daily Mail that the couple ‘are still very much in a relationship and haven’t been on Raya.’
Since then, the couple have mostly kept the details of their relationship off of social media.
Smith began dating Cowan just three years after coming out as non-binary after identifying as male for most of their life.
The couple confirmed their engagement just before arriving at Monday’s Met Gala as they were overheard discussing the proposal at New York City’s Mark Hotel, an insider claimed to PageSix on Tuesday
Cowan had on a large square-cut yellow diamond ring by Cartier on his wedding finger at the hotel, which he also appeared to be wearing at the Met Gala
In the early days of theirs and Cowan’s romance in 2023, Smith told the Sunday Times that they are ‘happier than ever’ in their own skin after years of struggling with body image.
It is safe to say that Cowan has only helped continue to boost Smith’s confidence – which they call having ‘the opposite of body dysmorphia’ – by creating custom outfits for the English superstar.
For Monday’s Met Gala, Cowan designed Smith a dramatic black bejeweled opera coat which boasted intricate beading and faux fur trim.
Smith’s look was completed with a feathered head piece and sheer gloves which all added a little extra drama.
They also wore a sparkling diamond neckpiece and chandelier earrings to the star-studded soiree in NYC.
‘This is the heaviest thing I’ve ever worn in my life. It’s a massive workout,’ Smith told Vogue on the red carpet.
They revealed that the custom Cowan look weighed a whopping 52 pounds but that the heaviness of the ensemble kept them ‘more alert’ at the soiree.
‘There is no one who knows my body better than this man,’ said Smith as they gestured to Cowan, who was standing next to them during the interview.
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.
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.
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.