Sam Smith is not scared to be vulnerable and honest with their fans, and that's part of why their fanbase loves them so much. Earlier this year, Sam opened up about their non-binary identity and use of they/them pronouns, and now they're taking the time to discuss something very prevalent around the holidays.
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Sam Smith Opens Up About How The Holiday Season 'Triggers Tricky Body Issues'
Sam made an Instagram post with a photo of their torso.
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"Christmas time is upon us. This time of the year always triggers tricky body issues with me," they wrote alongside the photo.
"I love me some mince pies and all the trimmings, and I always find I gain a bit of weight during this time."
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"I'm writing this out to you all, but also writing this for myself. Let's make sure we remind our bodies during this time that no matter what weight we are, we are deserving and love and acceptance."
"Let's love our fluctuating bodies."
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"Look in that mirror and shower that reflection with Christmas kindness. Be super soft. It's an every day struggle for me. You aren't alone xx," they ended the post.
Sam has been open about their lifelong struggle with their weight, including revealing that they had undergone liposuction at the age of 12.
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"At the time I think I was very happy about it. It didn’t really change anything,” Sam said on an episode of the I Weigh podcast, "But being 12 years old and having liposuction on your chest is quite a big deal.”
Fans and friends of Sam took to Instagram to leave tons of messages of love and support in the comments.
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Plus-size model Tess Holliday wrote, "Yes. This. Forever. You are beautiful and valid regardless of your size, and thank you for sharing this. (Oh and enjoy all the mince pies bb.)"
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