Sam Smith changes pronouns to they/them
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Sam Smith has asked fans to use the pronouns "they/them", not "he/him", after coming out as non-binary.
The pop star wrote on Instagram: "After a lifetime of being at war with my gender I've decided to embrace myself for who I am, inside and out."
The singer added: "I've been very nervous about announcing this because I care too much about what people think."
Six months ago, Smith said they did not feel male or female, but "I flow somewhere in between".
On Friday, the 27-year-old said they had been "surrounded by people that support me in this decision".
They wrote: "I understand there will be many mistakes and mis-gendering but all I ask is you please please try. I hope you can see me like I see myself now. Thank you."
The singer went on to say: "I am at no stage just yet to eloquently speak at length about what it means to be non binary but I can't wait for the day that I am. So for now I just want to be VISIBLE and open."
At last week's GQ Men of the Year Awards, Smith walked the red carpet wearing high heels, posting: "I'd never ever ever be able to be myself like this in front of the industry or anyone."
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