Sam Smith has inspired fans by posting a candid, shirtless photo on Instagram revealing details of his battle with body confidence.
The singer tells of how he is fighting back and reclaiming his body, as he learns to love his 'chest', 'hips' and 'curves'.
The 26-year-old also opened up about his past, writing in his caption, 'In the past if I have ever done a photo shoot with so much as a t-shirt on, I have starved myself for weeks in advance and then picked and prodded at every picture and then normally taken the picture down.' [sic]
Raking in close to 1 million likes in less than 24 hours, fans were quick to comment sharing their love and support, with one writing, 'Proud ❤️😍' [sic], another writing, 'you are beautiful ❤️❤️🤩🤩' [sic] and another writing, 'Thanks for being brave and authentic' [sic].
An emotional Sam then took to his Instagram Story to comment on his post, encouraging fans to tag him in their own pictures of body love and acceptance. He then went onto add to his story, 'These body confident pictures I'm being tagged in are GIVING ME LIFE!!!!!! So beautiful and strong and powerful. Please Keep going 💜' [sic].
Good on you Sam! 💪
The 'Too Good At Goodbyes' singer is set to perform this year at The BRITs, as well as being nominated for British Male Solo Artist.
Check out the full list of BRIT Award nominations below:
BRITs 2019 nominations - (SLIDER)
1 of 11British Male Solo Artist
Sam SmithCraig DavidAphex TwinGiggsGeorge Ezra
2 of 11British Female Solo Artist
Florence + the MachineJorja SmithAnne-MarieLily AllenJess Glynne
3 of 11British Single of the Year
Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – One KissGeorge Ezra – ShotgunRudimental featuring Jess Glynne, Macklemore & Dan Caplen – These DaysDua Lipa – IDGAFAnne-Marie – 2002Clean Bandit featuring Demi Lovato – SoloRamz – BarkingJess Glynne – I'll Be ThereTom Walker – Leave a Light OnSigala featuring Paloma Faith - Lullaby
4 of 11British Breakthrough
MabelIdlesElla MaiTom WalkerJorja Smith
5 of 11British Group
Arctic MonkeysGorillazThe 1975Little MixYears & Years
6 of 11British Artist Video of the Year
Anne-Marie – 2002Calvin Haris & Dua Lipa – One KissClean Bandit featuring Demi Lovato – SoloDua Lipa – IDGAFJax Jones featuring Ina Wroldsen – BreatheRita Ora & Liam Payne – For YouLittle Mix – Woman Like MeRita Ora – Let Me Love YouRudimental featuring Jess Glynne, Macklemore & Dan Caplen – These DaysJonas Blue featuring Jack & Jack - Rise
7 of 11International Group
The CartersFirst Aid KitBrockhamptonNile Rodgers & ChicTwenty One Pilots
8 of 11International Male Solo Artist
DrakeEminemKamasi WashingtonShawn MendesTravis Scott
9 of 11International Female Solo Artist
Cardi BCamila CabelloChristine and the QueensAriana GrandeJanelle Monáe
10 of 11British Album
Jorja Smith – Lost & FoundThe 1975 - A Brief Inquiry into Online RelationshipsFlorence + the Machine – High as HopeAnne-Marie – Speak Your MindGeorge Ezra – Staying at Tamara's
11 of 11Critics' Choice
WINNER: Sam Fender
Read here everything you need to know about this year's BRIT Award ceremony and what we can expect from the night, taking place on Wednesday, 20th February.
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