Sam Smith Opens Up About Body Image Struggles
Sam Smith, the English singer known for hits like Unholy, Fire on Fire, and I’m Not the Only One, shared candidly about their early challenges with weight and body image.
Liposuction at Age 13
On the November 5 episode of actor Penn Badgley’s podcast Podcrushed, the 33-year-old artist, who uses they/them pronouns, revealed they underwent liposuction at just 13 years old. They explained this was due to being bullied about their weight and a growing chest during their school years.
“My weight as a kid was the hardest thing for me in school, and weirdly, the thing I probably got teased the most about.”
“I had surgery on my chest when I was 13 years old because I had a growing chest. There was all sorts of reasons why, but mainly that I was just getting so teased.”
“I couldn’t go swimming in school, and getting changed in the locker room was hell. So I got liposuction when I was 13 years old.”
Support From Family
When asked about their parents' perspective on the surgery at such a young age, Sam emphasized that their parents were “hugely supportive” of the decision.
Summary
Sam Smith’s experience highlights the intense impact of bullying on young people’s self-image and the support needed from family during difficult decisions about one’s body.
Author’s Note
Sam Smith’s story reveals how early body image struggles and bullying can lead to serious decisions, showing the vital role of family support in such moments.