Sam Smith stepped out in Georgia on Friday, embracing their inner Ken doll. The 31-year-old singer went shirtless, sporting a pink bomber jacket and following the Barbiecore trend with a bold pink and blue outfit. Sam’s inked stomach and new moustache were on full display as they posed confidently for the camera, giving a smoldering look to their 14.6 million Instagram followers. Sam captioned the post, “DULUTH, YOU ARE MY DESIRE.”
Sam, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, has been taking some time off from their busy tour schedule in the US. Their fun photos come after they kicked off the North American leg of their Gloria the Tour in Miami on July 25, with upcoming shows in Raleigh and Philadelphia. The tour marked Sam’s return to the stage after taking a break due to vocal cord issues.
Earlier in the year, Sam had to cancel the remainder of their UK tour after facing the risk of permanent vocal cord damage. The situation unfolded suddenly during a performance in Manchester when Sam noticed something was wrong with their voice. After a brief performance, Sam announced the show’s cancellation and revealed doctors advised complete vocal rest to avoid permanent injury.
Sam’s Instagram snaps followed their recent outing, where they debuted their new moustache while enjoying a river dip. These updates come after Sam’s attention-grabbing performances at the BRIT Awards and Grammys, where they used religious imagery in their act. At the BRITs, Sam performed “Unholy” with Kim Petras, donning a devilish look complete with horns on their hat, sparking controversy and 100 Ofcom complaints.
While Sam continues to face both praise and criticism for their bold public persona, they’re clearly embracing their style and artistic vision on their own terms.
