Sophia Smith, Liam Payne’s Girlfriend: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

1. She’s Dates Liam, Her School Friend

They met at St. Peter’s Collegiate in Wolverhampton, when they both were students.

In August of 2013, Payne confirmed that he was in fact dating Smith when he was doing press for doing press for 1D’s film, This Is Us.

When asked if he had a girlfriend, he replied, “Yes, yes I do. She’s sitting right over there. It’s not been long.”

They’ve since earned the nickname “Sophiam.” In September of 2013, she posted this on her Instagram page:

i love him. i love him his smile, his eyes, the way he makes me laugh, just everything about him. reading comments saying i’m using him for his fame or money upset me a lot. but you know what? i’m gonna stay positive and smile, because i have the person who truly loves me by my side. i love you @officialpayne93

In the video below, shot by a fan, we see them looking cozy poolside.

2. She Models

3. She’s Enrolled in College

According to One Direction’s Wiki page, she is studying fashion design at Middlesex University London.

4. She Has a Sister

Although both Sophia and her sister, Zoe’s, Twitter pages are private, fans made this page in their honor.

(Twitter)

5. People Write Fan Fiction About Her and Liam

Check out this Tumblr page for the stories.

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