Shawn Mendes Apologizes to Sam Smith After Using the Wrong Pronouns
Shawn Mendes apologized to Sam Smith after using the wrong pronouns.
Sam has since accepted Shawn's apology.
Shawn Mendes publically acknowledged his mistake after introducing Sam Smith using the incorrect pronouns at iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball on Thursday. Sam identifies as non-binary and uses the pronouns "they, them, and theirs," and Shawn misgendered them at the live concert.
“Oh @samsmith I’m so sorry for referring to you as a ‘he’ for your jingle ball introduction,” Shawn wrote on his Instagram Story on December 11. “It absolutely slipped my mind. Wont happen again … Sending you so much love ! Also you absolutely are one of the funniest people I’ve ever met ! ????.”
Sam quickly accepted his apology and wrote on Instagram, "We're all learning together ?? ?? Happy holidays, all my love xx." It's refreshing to see a Hollywood mishap settled so... respectfully. Shawn messed up and said sorry and Sam accepted his apology. The end. No drama.
In September 2019, Sam announced that they identify as non-binary:
"Today is a good day so here goes. I’ve decided I am changing my pronouns to THEY/THEM ? after a lifetime of being at war with my gender I’ve decided to embrace myself for who I am, inside and out," they wrote. "I’m so excited and privileged to be surrounded by people that support me in this decision but I’ve been very nervous about announcing this because I care too much about what people think but fuck it! 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. P.s. 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. If you have questions and are wondering what this all means I’ll try my best to explain but I have also tagged below the human beings who are fighting the good fight everyday. These are activists and leaders of the non binary/trans community that have helped me and given me so much clarity and understanding."
Much love to these two icons.
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