Sophia Smith is an English model and social media star best known as the former girlfriend of Liam Payne, who was a member of the boyband at the time they were in a relationship. The two dated between May 2013 and October 2015 and appeared in numerous events together. After Liam and Sophia broke up, she remained friends with many people close to One Direction.
Some of those were Lou Teasdale, One Direction‘s makeup artist and blogger, , ‘s ex-girlfriend, and , Louis Tomlinson’s half-sister. Sophia and Liam also remained civil and on good terms after their break-up, which came to light when she congratulated Liam on the birth of his child in March 2017 with singer . She has also amassed a large fanbase online with more than 1 million followers on Instagram.
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Nationality
Education
Sophia attended St. Peter’s Collegiate School in Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom.
She later enrolled in Birmingham City University in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, and studied fashion business and promotion until graduation in July 2016.
Manager
Sophia Smith self-manages her career.
Boyfriend / Spouse
Sophia Smith has dated –
- (2013-2015) – She and the singer Liam Payne met while they were both attending the same school, St. Peter’s Collegiate School, in Wolverhampton, England, the city they were both born in. Liam had taken her number from her older sister Zoe and they began casually chatting. Unfortunately, the two didn’t start dating immediately because Liam was convinced that she was “too hot for him” and they only reconnected at the birthday party in February 2013 organized by a mutual friend, Andy Samuel. While there, the sparks began flying, and the two began dating a few months later, in May 2013. Liam publicly introduced her to his fanbase as a girlfriend in August 2013, at a press conference for One Direction titled This Is Us in London, England, United Kingdom. The same month, Sophia joined him on his band’s tour, Take Me Home Tour, and appeared alongside him on the London premiere of his band’s documentary movie, This Is Us (2013). The year of 2014 was marked with controversy and there were rumors that the two broke it off, as well as that Sophia rejected Liam’s proposals to date more than 20 times before finally accepting. Luckily, Liam himself confirmed that all of it was nothing but a rumor. The two were soon spotted shopping together in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, attended Louis Tomlinson’s mom’s wedding, and attended a Victoria’s Secret Secret Fashion Show in 2014 together as well. Furthermore, Liam tagged Sophia in his ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and she was spotted in the audience during the final United States concert by One Direction before the band split indefinitely. Liam and Sophia celebrated her 21st birthday in February 2015 by having a custom cake made that featured a replica of their dogs. Even though things seemed to be going well, the public was shocked with the news of their breakup in October 2015, which was 1st published in the People magazine. Reportedly, Sophia decided to end things due to Liam’s long-time depression. Liam stated that he was “devastated” by the breakup, but allegedly started dating Cheryl Cole only 2 months later, and his video game habit and depressions caused problems in their relationship as well.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Thin Nose
- Beautiful eyes
Brand Endorsements
Sophia Smith has endorsed brands such as –
- FORWARD
- Revolve
- Silvia Tcherassi
- GHOST FRAGRANCES
- Missy Empire
- GRLFRND DENIM
- RAYE The Label
- Bobi Los Angeles
- Lovers and Friends LA
- Wanderlust + Co
- Collection
- TULAROSA Label
- Fendi
- Google Pixel
- PrettyLittleThing
- Prada
- Perfect Moment Sports
- Pearl Farm Beach Resort
- Qatar Airways
- SAINT LAURENT
- Laura Stanford
- Song Of Style
- PatBO
- Vitamin A
- Lack of Color Hats
- Penha Longa Resort
- PacSun
- Lottie Moss Collection
- Oribe
- Gisou
- Diptyque
- Burberry
- Armani Beauty
- Heaven Skincare
- French Girl
- Makeup
- Maison Margiela Fragrances
- Summer Fridays
- 7 For All Mankind
- 8 OTHER REASONS
- Majorelle Collection
- superdown
- Sugar Shock Vintage
- Sunglass Hut
- Miu Miu
- For Love & Lemons
- BB Dakota
- QUAY AUSTRALIA
- Virgin Voyages
- The Fabric of Our Lives
- Oskar Pera Hair
- Four Seasons London TenTrinity
- L’Academie
- Never Fully Dressed
- LPA
- Bythetripletsss
- Chloé
- Our Social Collective
- Nasty Gal
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
- Being the ex-girlfriend of the former One Direction boy band member, Liam Payne
- Her social media fan base with more than 1 million followers on Instagram
Sophia Smith Facts
- After she passed her driving test in 2013, Liam bought her a white Range Rover car for Christmas.
- In 2014, Liam gifted her a dog named Ralph for Christmas.
- There was an interview with her and Eleanor Calder, Louis Tomlinson’s ex-girlfriend done for Now Magazine in March 2016. Both Sophia and Eleanor claimed it was largely fabricated, and within 24 hours of the interview’s release, millions called Joshua Fox, the reported who conducted it, a liar and “a prick”.
- She has a good friend, Jack Smith, who is a Birmingham-based model that she calls “brother from another mother” and uses a hashtag #itsasmiththing due to the same last name they share.
- Liam confirmed that the song Illusion from One Direction‘s 4th album, Four (2014), was based on his relationship with Sophia.
- He also kept her in his mind while writing the song Wolves from his band’s 5th studio album, Made in the A.M. (2015). The song’s lyrics spoke about protecting a girlfriend from sleazy guys in the club.
- She appeared in the music video for One Direction‘s song Night Changes in November 2014 and was shown holding Liam’s hand in a portion of it.
- Sophia and her university friends planned The 2015 Great Gatsby Ball, which was organized by the Trekstock charity, and hosted by Liam, who was their ambassador.
- Follow her on .
Featured Image by Sophia Smith / Instagram
Facts of Sophia Smith
- Gender Female
- full nameSophia Smith
- nicknamesSoph
- birthplaceWolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundEnglish
- nationalityAmerican
- religionChristianity
- professionModel, Social Media Star
- weight55 kg or 121 lbs
- height5 ft 4.5 in or 164 cm
- hair colorDark Brown
- eye colorGreen
- body type / buildSlim
- collegeBirmingham City University
- sistersZoe Smith