Influencer Sophia Smith Engaged to James Bridgwood on Christmas Day

The proposal featured the couple's 1-year-old daughter and occurred just two months after the tragic death of Smith's ex, Liam Payne.

Sophia Smith, a social media influencer with over 800,000 followers, announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend James Bridgwood on Instagram on December 27, 2024.
The proposal took place on Christmas Day, with their 1-year-old daughter, Angelina, present during the intimate moment at home, surrounded by rose petals and champagne.
Smith and Bridgwood began dating publicly in mid-2022, and their daughter was born in April 2023, following Smith's pregnancy announcement in December 2022.
Smith was previously in a high-profile relationship with former One Direction member Liam Payne from 2013 to 2015; Payne tragically passed away in October 2024 at the age of 31 after a fall in Buenos Aires.
The engagement announcement received warm congratulations from fans and notable figures, including members of One Direction's inner circle, such as Lou Teasdale and Lottie Tomlinson.