After showing off their love at fashion’s biggest night of the year, it looks like Sam Smith and his partner Christian Cowan have something to share with the world. The couple got engaged ahead of their appearance at the Met Gala 2026, Page Six reports. The update claims that the two were heard talking about their engagement at the Mark Hotel before hitting the carpet.
Sam Smith gets engaged to boyfriend Christian Cowan after three years of dating
The couple has been in a relationship for almost three years now. Sam Smith brought along designer and boyfriend Christian Cowan as his date to Met Gala night. Even while stepping on the carpet, the two looked like a couple and were seen smiling at the camera. According to a lobbyist who shared it with the media publication, “As far as I understand, it was a private engagement.” The status of the two is a happy update, just like this post, “They are very happy, and from what I hear, they are very much in love!”
The two are said to have started dating in December 2022 when they were first seen together at public events. The rumors continued as they were out in full force with their PDA at parties and outings in New York City. Their stylish outings became something fans could look forward to, with him being a designer and she being a fashionista.
Cowan was spotted with a large yellow square diamond ring on her finger while attending the Met Gala on Monday, further fueling the rumors and fueling speculation. Meanwhile, neither Sam Smith nor Christian Cowan have confirmed their engagement rumors, instead they are continuing to enjoy time together.
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