In a delightful twist of fate, Grammy Award-winner Sam Smith, 33, is set to tie the knot with celebrity fashion designer Christian Cowan, 32, after three love-filled years. Their romance ignited in late 2022, but it was their stunning appearance at the 2026 Met Gala that really turned heads, especially with Kwan showing off a stunning yellow diamond engagement ring.
Sam Smith and Christian Cowan are reportedly engaged after more than three years together. The Grammy Award-winning singer, 33, and the British fashion designer, 32, attended the 2026 Met Gala together on Monday, where Kwan wore a large, square yellow diamond ring on his ring finger.
The couple, who first sparked dating rumors in December 2022, often appears 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 Kwan were overheard discussing their engagement at the Mark Hotel before they walked the red carpet at the Met Gala. “From what I understand, it was a private engagement,” an insider at the hotel lobby told the outlet.The source also said, “They are over the moon and, from what I hear, in love!”Kwan wore a yellow diamond ring with an Erté-inspired black couture look.
Page Six reported that the ring was from Cartier. Cowan also designed his own clothing and Smith’s matching look for the ceremony.Smith, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, later shared photos of the couple’s Met Gala outfits on Instagram. “I’ve always loved Ertie. I love the way he brought the art of fashion to the world through his illustrations,” Smith wrote, citing Cowan.The caption continued: “The notorious opulence and craftsmanship of the 1920s.
255,000 individual crystals and beads. 2000 hours of hand sewing. This look is a love letter to the king of fashion illustration and to my love, Sam.
Sam Smith and Christian Cowan Relationship Timeline
Smith and Kwan were first linked in December 2022. They attended a White House ceremony where then-President Joe Biden signed the Respecting Marriage Act into law. The law repealed the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 and ensured federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriage. Both Smith and Cowan are citizens of the United Kingdom. Since their first public appearance together, they have been photographed showing PDA in New York City, going to tattoo appointments, and attending several fashion shows.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 for the 2026 Met Gala.
