Sam Smith Shares Experience with Bullying and Liposuction at 13
Sam Smith opened up about being bullied in school due to their weight, describing it as a "crippling" ordeal that led them to undergo liposuction at just 13 years old.
Challenges Faced During Childhood
The singer, who uses they/them pronouns, explained how the teasing affected their daily life.
“I couldn't go swimming in school, and getting changed in the locker room was hell,” Smith recalled.
Weight-related bullying was the hardest and most frequent challenge for them during their school years.
Details of the Surgery
In the fifth episode of the Podcrushed podcast, hosted by Penn Badgley, Smith shared more about having surgery at a young age.
“I had surgery on my chest when I was 13 years old because I had a growing chest... mainly that I was just getting so teased. So I got liposuction when I was 13 years old.”
Liposuction, a cosmetic surgery, uses suction to remove fat from specific areas of the body.
Family Support
When asked about their parents' reaction to the surgery, Smith responded:
“They were supportive.”
Summary
Sam Smith endured severe weight-related bullying, leading to early cosmetic surgery with their parents' support to ease their struggles.