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

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.

Sophia immediately gained popularity among Directioners after Liam publicly introduced her as his girlfriend during the This Is Us movie press conference. Liam was so smitten with her that he showered her with gifts during their relationship.

After their split, Liam dated former X-factor music mentor, Cheryl Cole and co-parents their son, Bear Grey Payne, while Sophia focused on her college studies and graduated.

Updated October 2024: This article has been updated to reflect the most recent information regarding the lavish lifestyle of Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend, Sophia Smith. To date, Sophia Smith has not commented on the tragic death of Liam Payne, which occurred on October 16, 2024.

Liam Payne Spoiled Sophia Smith With Lavish Gifts Throughout Their Romance

Liam Payne was unknown for buying expensive gifts for Sophia Smith like a Range Rover and flying her to One Direction shows

Liam Payne and ex-girlfriend Sophia Smith — Liam Payne and Sophia Smith attending the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco street circuit in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

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. After that, Sophia was a constant presence at various media events with Liam.

In a 2015 interview with Attitude Magazine, Liam 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."

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

Sophia Smith's Information
Full Name	Sophia Anne Smith
Birthdate	February 9, 1994
Birthplace	Wolverhampton, England UK
Occupation	Fashion designer, model, digital creator
Hobby	Fashion Photography
Education	St. Peter's Collegiate School in Wolverhampton
Education	Birmingham City University
Degree	Fashion business and promotion
Year Graduated	2016

Sophia also tagged along during their "Where We Are Tour," joined Liam at Louis Tomlinson's mother's wedding, and they appeared together at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2014.

Liam confirmed that the song "Illusion" from One Direction's fourth album, "Four," was written about his relationship with Sophia. Liam 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.

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

During One Direction's final US concert, Sophia sat in the audience with Liam's family, and he tagged her in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

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

Sophia Smith launched a fashion line and became a brand ambassador for multiple companies after her break up with Liam Payne

After graduating in 2016, Sophia 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:

Eleanor Calder - Louis Tomlinson's ex-girlfriend
Lou Teasdale - former One Direction hairstylist
Lottie Tomlinson - Louis Tomlinson's half-sister

Sophia remains a prominent figure in high-end fashion circles. She endorses prestigious brands and engages in paid partnerships on her Instagram account. Sophia 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

Sophia 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

Sophia'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

Sophia Smith made her Instagram public to show all that Liam Payne wrote to her and made comments about his new relationship with Cheryl Cole after the two split

Liam Payne's Ex-Girlfriend Sophia Smith selfie on Instagram

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

Liam Payne's Dating History
Danielle Peazer	2010 - 2012	Former X-Factor UK dancer
Sophia Smith	2013 - 2015	Fashion designer
Cheryl Cole	2016 - 2018	Musician
Duckie Thot	June 2019	Victoria's Secret model
Maya Henry	2019 - 2022	Model, Payne met her at a meet-and-greet
Aliana Mawla	May 2022	Model, online personality
Kate Cassidy	October 2022 - present	Social media influencer

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

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

When Liam started dating Cheryl Cole, Now Magazine published an interview with Sophia labeling Liam's new relationship as "weird." However, Sophia and her friends refuted the authenticity of the alleged interview and asserted that she never said those things.