Meet Adam Lambert’s boyfriend Oliver Gliese: all you need to know about the fashion industry insider who worked for Ganni and is the inspiration behind the American Idol star’s new EP, Afters

Nov 25 , 2024

Adam Lambert and Oliver Gliese went public with their relationship in early 2021. Photo: @olivergliese/Instagram

Gliese now works as a partnerships manager at Global Fashion Agenda, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable practices in the fashion industry

American Idol star Adam Lambert, 42, has been dating Oliver Gliese, 29, for almost four years – and he’s obviously in a good and naughty place musically as well.

In an interview with People, Lambert shared details of the music on his new EP, Afters, which he released in July. Describing it as “setting a mood” for “a bedroom conversation”, Lambert said the project marked a bold new chapter in his career.

Adam Lambert (left) and Oliver Gliese officially began their relationship in 2021. Photo: @olivergliese/Instagram

He also revealed that the pandemic gave him some space to reflect and that his relationship was a huge inspiration. “I’ve been able to have a bit more of a personal life for a little while, and I’m in an amazing relationship, and we socialise a lot and put on a lot of parties, and we go out, and I just wanted to make music that sort of reflected that experience, that reflected that reality,” he said.

Adam Lambert – in an “amazing relationship” with Oliver Gliese. Photo: @olivergliese/Instagram

Lambert shot to stardom on TV show American Idol and became a solo sensation. Not only did the Grammy-nominated artist make history as the first openly gay performer to top the Billboard charts, he’s also a passionate LGBTQ+ and human rights advocate.

Oliver Gliese works for a non-profit organisation promoting sustainability in fashion. Photo: @olivergliese/Instagram

Lambert has reportedly been dating Gliese since February 2021. Sparks first flew between them in 2020 during a PDA-packed getaway to Mexico; they made it official the following year.

Curious about the man stealing Lambert’s heart? Keep reading to learn more about Oliver Gliese.

Oliver Gliese hails from Denmark

Dane Oliver Gliese is multilingual. Photo: @olivergliese/Instagram