The Lavish Lifestyle Of Liam Payne’s Ex-Girlfriend Sophia Smith

Highlights

• Sophia Smith gained popularity among One Direction fans while dating Liam Payne.
• Payne wrote songs about his relationship with Smith.
• After their breakup, Smith focused on her career in fashion.

Sophia Smith dated former One Direction member Liam Payne from 2013 to 2015. They initially met during secondary school but only began dating after reconnecting in February 2013 at a birthday party for their mutual friend, Andy Samuels.

Smith immediately gained popularity among Directioners after Payne publicly introduced her as his girlfriend during the ‘This Is Us’ movie press conference. Payne was so smitten with her that he showered her with gifts during their relationship. After their split, Payne dated former X-factor music mentor, Cheryl Cole and co-parents their son, Bear Grey Payne, while Smith focused on her college studies and graduated.

Liam Payne Spoiled Sophia Smith With Lavish Gifts Throughout Their Romance

After Sophia Smith and Liam Payne’s relationship was confirmed, the couple made their first public appearance together at the ‘This Is Us’ London premiere on August 20, 2013. Since then, Smith has been a constant presence at various media events with Payne.

In a 2015 interview with Attitude Magazine, Payne shared:

“I didn’t actually go out with her [when we were in school]. I used to see her at school, and we’d kind of chat. I asked her sister for her number. She was very shy and didn’t give much indication that she liked me, so I just assumed that she wasn’t interested, as well as thinking she was way too hot for me anyway.”

Payne flew Smith to the US to join him on One Direction’s “Take Me Home Tour.” In 2013, Payne bought Smith a white Range Rover as a Christmas present for passing her driver’s test. For Christmas 2014, Payne gifted Sophia a dog, and they named it Ralph.

Smith also tagged along during their “Where We Are Tour,” joined Payne at Louis Tomlinson’s mother’s wedding, and they appeared together at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2014.

Payne confirmed that the song “Illusion” from One Direction’s fourth album, “Four,” was written about his relationship with Smith. Payne then co-wrote the track “Wolves” with Niall Horan on their 2015 album “Made in the A.M.”, with a focus on the theme of safeguarding one’s girlfriend from inappropriate advances in a club.

In the “Night Changes” music video, Sophia Smith was the girl behind the camera holding Liam Payne’s hand as he pulled her towards an amusement park ride.

Payne also brought Smith to Australia to celebrate her 21st birthday and gave her a custom cake replicating their dogs’ faces. In 2015, Smith, along with her university friends, organized the Great Gatsby Ball for Trekstock, which was a charity event hosted by Payne, who served as an ambassador for the cause.

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During One Direction’s final US concert, Smith sat in the audience with Payne’s family, and he tagged her in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Inside Sophia Smith’s Luxurious Lifestyle Post-Breakup With Liam Payne

After graduating in 2016, Sophia Smith carved her path in the fashion business. In 2019, she launched her fashion line, SOPHIAXSMITH in collaboration with Our Social Collective. Her collection seamlessly blended sophistication with contemporary trends, featuring coordinated ensembles of blazers, trousers, and slacks.

Sophia Smith’s Celebrity Friends:

1. Eleanor Calder – Louis Tomlinson’s ex-girlfriend
2. Lou Teasdale – former One Direction hairstylist
3. Lottie Tomlinson – Louis Tomlinson’s half-sister

Smith remains a prominent figure in high-end fashion circles. She endorses prestigious brands and engages in paid partnerships on her Instagram account. Smith also models for some local clothing lines and magazines.

List of Sophia Smith’s Brand Deals and Endorsements:

• Penhaligon’s British Perfumes
• Perfect Moments Sports
• Modeliste Magazine
• Revolve
• Silvia Tcherassi
• GHOST FRAGRANCES
• Missy Empire
• GRLFRND DENIM
• Zac Posen
• RAYE The Label
• Bobi Los Angeles
• Lovers and Friends LA
• Wanderlust + Co
• Camila Coelho Collection
• TULAROSA Label
• Fendi
• PrettyLittleThing
• Prada
• Perfect Moment Sports
• Pearl Farm Beach Resort
• Qatar Airways
• SAINT LAURENT
• Laura Stanford
• PatBO
• Lack of Color Hats
• Penha Longa Resort
• PacSun
• Lottie Moss Collection
• Oribe
• Gisou
• Diptyque
• Burberry
• Armani Beauty
• Heaven Skincare
• French Girl
• Charlotte Tilbury Makeup
• Maison Margiela Fragrances
• Summer Fridays
• 7 For All Mankind
• 8 OTHER REASONS
• Majorelle Collection
• 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
• Victoria Beckham Clothing Line
• Chloé
• Doina Ciobanu
• Our Social Collective
• Nasty Gal

Smith debuted on her Instagram her relationship with boyfriend James Bridgwood in 2021. The couple also welcomed their daughter, Angelina Grace Bridgwood, in April 2023.

Sophia Smith’s Lavish Travel Destinations:

• Mykonos, Greece
• Bademli, Turkey
• Serengeti, Tanzania
• Dubai
• Doha, Qatar
• Paris, France
• Sydney, Australia
• Ibiza, Spain
• Lisbon, Portugal
• Hamilton, Bermuda
• Miami, Florida

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Smith’s jet-setting lifestyle further enhances her public image, when she documents and shares her lavish vacations on social media.

Sophia Smith Faced Criticisms After Her Split With Liam Payne

In October 2015, People Magazine reported that Liam Payne and Sophia Smith ended their relationship. Following the split, Smith made her Instagram account public and fans unveiled romantic messages Payne had previously left in the comments.

In November 2015, Payne told The Sun that he felt devastated after the separation. Another source suggested to Hollywood Life that Smith was not ready to settle down with Payne, although it was never confirmed.

While Liam Payne was mocked for his rambling and weird American accent, some disgruntled fans accused Smith of leveraging Payne’s fame and wealth during their relationship. Smith debunked these rumors and lamented the distress caused by such unfounded claims.

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When Payne started dating Cheryl Cole, Now Magazine published an interview with Smith labeling Payne’s new relationship as “weird.” However, Smith and her friends refuted the authenticity of the alleged interview and asserted that she never said those things.