History of Harry Styles in Timeline
Harry Styles is a highly influential English singer, songwriter, and actor. Rising to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, he has since established a successful solo career marked by his distinctive showmanship, artistic expression, and bold fashion choices. Styles's impact on popular culture extends beyond music, making him a significant figure in contemporary entertainment and style.
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1973: Inspiration from Papillon Film
In 1973, the film Papillon inspired the design of Harry Styles's butterfly tattoo on his sternum.
1991: Nielsen SoundScan Tracking Sales Data
In 1991, Nielsen SoundScan began electronically tracking sales data, which later became a reference point when Harry Styles broke a sales debut record.
February 1994: Harry Styles Born
Harry Edward Styles was born on February 1994 in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, to Anne Twist and Desmond Styles.
April 2010: Audition for The X Factor
On April 2010, Harry Styles auditioned as a solo contestant for The X Factor, singing "Hey, Soul Sister" and later "Isn't She Lovely."
July 2010: Formation of One Direction
In July 2010, Harry Styles and four other eliminated contestants were grouped together to form the boy band One Direction, marking a significant turn in his career.
2010: One Direction Formation on The X Factor
In 2010, Harry Styles's musical career began as part of One Direction, a boy band formed on The X Factor after each member was eliminated from the solo contest.
January 2011: One Direction Signs with Syco Records
In January 2011, One Direction signed a recording contract with Simon Cowell's label, Syco Records, marking a significant step in their professional music career.
November 2011: Dating Caroline Flack
From November 2011, Harry Styles, then 17, dated television presenter Caroline Flack.
January 2012: Ending Relationship with Caroline Flack
In January 2012, Harry Styles ended his relationship with television presenter Caroline Flack.
2012: Release of 'Take Me Home'
In 2012, One Direction released their album Take Me Home, which debuted at number one in the UK.
2013: Charity Work with Trekstock
In 2013, Harry Styles and Liam Payne became ambassadors for the cancer charity Trekstock, raising over US$800,000 through Prizeo. Also in 2013, he spoke up on Twitter in support of equal rights after the Westboro Baptist Church picketed a One Direction concert.
2013: Brief Relationship with Taylor Swift
In 2013, Harry Styles briefly dated American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.
2013: British Style Award
In 2013, Harry Styles won the British Style Award at the Fashion Awards.
2013: Mother's Marriage to Robin Twist
In 2013, Harry Styles's mother married Robin Twist, adding to his family with a stepbrother and stepsister.
2013: Release of 'Midnight Memories'
In 2013, One Direction released their album Midnight Memories, which was the world's best-selling album of the year.
2013: One Direction: This Is Us Documentary
In 2013, the One Direction documentary, One Direction: This Is Us, featured the Tremlow Viaduct, where Harry Styles signed his name.
2013: GQ Interview on Sexuality
In a 2013 interview with British GQ, when asked if he was bisexual, Harry Styles stated, "I don't think so. I'm pretty sure I'm not."
2014: Endorsement of HeForShe Campaign
In 2014, Harry Styles endorsed Emma Watson's HeForShe gender equality campaign.
2014: Support for LGBT Rights
In 2014, Harry Styles joined Stonewall's #FirstSnog campaign and showed support for Michael Sam by wearing his jersey onstage during a One Direction concert.
2014: Release of 'Four' and Co-writing for Ariana Grande
In 2014, One Direction released their album Four. Harry Styles also co-wrote the song "Just a Little Bit of Your Heart" for Ariana Grande's album My Everything.
2014: Collaboration with Harry Lambert
In 2014, during the band's Four era, Harry Styles began collaborating with stylist Harry Lambert.
December 2015: Tattoo on The Late Late Show
In December 2015, Harry Styles got a tattoo on television as a dare on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
2015: Sponsorship of Water Wells in India
In 2015, Harry Styles sponsored water wells in India via Drop4Drop in support of Life Water's World Water Day campaign.
2015: Release of 'Made in the A.M.'
In 2015, One Direction released their album Made in the A.M., continuing their streak of number-one albums in the UK.
2016: Dating Kendall Jenner
In 2016, Harry Styles dated model Kendall Jenner, later citing her as one of the muses of his debut album.
2016: Views on Brexit
In 2016, Harry Styles visited the House of Lords to attend a debate on Brexit following an invitation by Labour peer Lord Winston, stating that "anything that brings people together is better than things that pull people apart".
2016: Featured in Another Man magazine
In 2016, Harry Styles was featured in Another Man magazine, leading The Guardian to label him an "artthrob" for his fashion choices.
2016: British Vogue's "The 50 Fittest Boys" List
In 2016, Harry Styles was ranked first on British Vogue's "The 50 Fittest Boys" list.
2016: One Direction Hiatus
In 2016, One Direction went on an indefinite hiatus after completing promotional activities for 'Made in the A.M.'
2016: Solo Career Beginnings
Throughout 2016, Harry Styles began his solo career, joining Jeffrey Azoff's Full Stop Management, talent agency CAA, signing a recording contract with Columbia Records, and launching his own record label, Erskine Records.
March 2017: Announcement of "Sign of the Times" Release
In March 2017, Harry Styles announced the release of his first solo single, "Sign of the Times", marking the beginning of his solo music career.
May 2017: Intimate Shows for Charity
In May 2017, Harry Styles celebrated the release of his debut album by playing intimate shows at The Garage in London and at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, with all proceeds benefiting charities.
May 2017: Release of Debut Album and Documentary
In May 2017, Harry Styles released his debut studio album, 'Harry Styles', which reached number one in multiple countries, and the film 'Harry Styles: Behind the Album' was released exclusively on Apple Music.
July 2017: Feature Film Debut in Dunkirk
In July 2017, Harry Styles made his feature film debut in Christopher Nolan's war film Dunkirk, playing the role of a British soldier named Alex.
September 2017: Start of 'Harry Styles: Live on Tour'
In September 2017, Harry Styles embarked on his first headlining concert tour, 'Harry Styles: Live on Tour'.
November 2017: BBC Special and Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Performance
In November 2017, BBC One broadcast 'Harry Styles at the BBC', and Harry Styles performed at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Shanghai.
2017: Relationship with Camille Rowe
From 2017, Harry Styles was in a relationship with French-American model Camille Rowe.
2017: First Use of TPWK Slogan
In 2017, Harry Styles began using the "Treat People with Kindness" slogan during his debut concert tour on a badge on his guitar and tour merchandise.
2017: Confirmation of Polythelia
In 2017, Harry Styles confirmed that he has polythelia, a condition where a person has more than two nipples.
2017: Release of Debut Solo Album
In 2017, Harry Styles released his debut solo album through Erskine and Columbia Records. The album debuted at number one in the UK and the US.
2017: British Vogue's "The 50 Fittest Boys" List
In 2017, Harry Styles was ranked fifth on British Vogue's "The 50 Fittest Boys" list.
2017: Film Role in Dunkirk
In 2017, Harry Styles's film roles included Dunkirk.
2017: Death of Stepfather, Robin Twist
In 2017, Harry Styles's stepfather, Robin Twist, passed away from cancer, marking a difficult time for Styles and his family.
2017: Comments on Labeling Sexuality
In 2017, when asked if he labelled his sexuality, Harry Styles said, "No, I've never felt the need to really. I don't feel like it's something I've ever felt like I have to explain about myself."
July 2018: End of 'Harry Styles: Live on Tour'
In July 2018, Harry Styles's first headlining concert tour, 'Harry Styles: Live on Tour', came to an end.
October 2018: Premiere of Happy Together
In October 2018, CBS's sitcom Happy Together, inspired by Harry Styles's time living with television producer Ben Winston, premiered.
2018: Relationship with Camille Rowe
In 2018, Harry Styles continued his relationship with French-American model Camille Rowe, who inspired Fine Line.
2018: MusiCares Person of the Year
In 2018, Harry Styles joined Fleetwood Mac for a performance of The Chain when the band were honored with the MusiCares Person of the Year award.
2018: British GQ's Best-Dressed Men List
In 2018, Harry Styles placed fourth on British GQ's list of 50 best-dressed men.
2018: Gay Times Honour for LGBTQ Advocate
In 2018, Harry Styles received a Gay Times Honour for LGBTQ Advocate.
2018: Pride Month T-shirts and Activism
In 2018, Harry Styles' online store sold T-shirts with the slogan "Treat People with Kindness" in a rainbow print for Pride Month, with profits benefiting GLSEN. That year, Styles also tweeted in support of the March for Our Lives petition, and added "Black Lives Matter" and "End Gun Violence" stickers to his guitar.
May 2019: Second on Sunday Times Rich List
In May 2019, Harry Styles was named second on the Sunday Times Rich List of musicians in the UK under 30, with an estimated net worth of £58 million.
July 2019: Talks for The Little Mermaid Role
In July 2019, it was reported that Harry Styles was in early talks to play Prince Eric in the live-action Disney film The Little Mermaid, but he ultimately turned down the part.
October 2019: "Do You Know Who You Are?" Campaign Launch
In October 2019, Harry Styles launched teaser posters and a website bot called "Do You Know Who You Are?" to mark World Mental Health Day, offering positive messages and ending with "TPWK. LOVE, H."
October 2019: Release of "Lights Up"
In October 2019, Harry Styles released "Lights Up", the lead single from his second album, Fine Line.
December 2019: Response to Question on Using Influence
In December 2019, Harry Styles responded to an interview question about not using his influence more often to support specific causes.
December 2019: TPWK Origin
In a December 2019 interview, Harry Styles spoke about the origin of "Treat People with Kindness (TPWK)" slogan, stating it started as a pin on his guitar strap and evolved into a larger movement.
2019: Popularizing the Manly Pearl Necklace
In 2019, Harry Styles began wearing sweater vests, baggy high-waisted pants, and pearl necklaces, leading The Wall Street Journal to call him the "popularizer of the manly pearl necklace."
2019: Fine Line Album Debut
In 2019, Harry Styles's second album, Fine Line, debuted at the top of the US Billboard 200 chart, achieving the biggest first-week sales ever for an English male artist.
May 2020: Support for Black Lives Matter
In May 2020, Harry Styles showed support for Black Lives Matter, urging fans to share and donate in support, and pledged to donate to a bail fund for arrested Black Lives Matter activists following the murder of George Floyd.
November 2020: JW Anderson Cardigan Acquisition by V&A Museum
In November 2020, the V&A Museum acquired the JW Anderson cardigan that Harry Styles wore during a Today rehearsal after it went viral on TikTok.
2020: COVID-19 Relief Efforts
During the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, Harry Styles released t-shirts to raise money for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and paid his core tour crew's salaries.
2020: Vogue Cover Controversy
In 2020, Harry Styles became the first man to appear solo on the cover of Vogue, wearing a Gucci dress, which sparked criticism from right-wing commentators.
2020: Maintained Second Position on Rich List
In 2020, Harry Styles maintained his second-place position on the Sunday Times Rich List with an estimated net worth of £63 million.
2020: GQ's Most Stylish Man of the Year
In 2020, Harry Styles was voted GQ's "Most Stylish Man of the Year" and was named the most influential man in fashion.
2020: Postponement of Love On Tour
In 2020, the Love On Tour, supporting the Fine Line album, was originally set to take place but was postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Vogue Interview on Spirituality and Health Practices
In a 2020 interview with Vogue, Harry Styles discussed his spiritual beliefs, daily meditation and pilates practices, and following a pescatarian diet.
January 2021: Relationship with Olivia Wilde
From January 2021, Harry Styles was in a relationship with actress and director Olivia Wilde.
January 2021: "Treat People with Kindness" Music Video Release
In January 2021, Harry Styles released a music video for the Fine Line song "Treat People with Kindness" featuring Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
2021: Maintained Second Position on Rich List
In 2021, Harry Styles maintained his second-place position on the Sunday Times Rich List, with an estimated net worth of £75 million.
2021: Film Role in Eternals
In 2021, Harry Styles's film roles included Eternals.
2021: Love On Tour Postponed
In 2021, the Love On Tour, which was originally set to take place in 2020, was still postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 2022: Advocacy for Abortion Rights
In June 2022, when Roe v. Wade was overturned, Harry Styles tweeted his devastation for the people of America and referenced the ruling at his concert in Austin, Texas, saying that "No one can tell you what to do with your own body, it's yours."
June 2022: Donation to International Rescue Committee
On June 2, 2022, Harry Styles announced he was donating his appearance fee from Apple's AirPods' spatial audio campaign to the International Rescue Committee to help Ukrainian refugees.
November 2022: Ending Relationship with Olivia Wilde
In November 2022, Harry Styles ended his relationship with actress and director Olivia Wilde.
2022: Gucci "Ha Ha Ha" Collection and Museum Displays
In 2022, Harry Styles designed a Gucci joint capsule collection with Alessandro Michele entitled "Ha Ha Ha", including suits, trench coats, and kilts. Also in 2022, the Gucci dress he wore on the cover of Vogue was incorporated into a V&A Museum exhibit.
2022: Topped the Rich List
In 2022, Harry Styles topped the Sunday Times Rich List, becoming the richest musician under 30 in the UK, with a net worth of £100 million.
2022: Business of Fashion's Class of 2022 Induction
In 2022, Harry Styles was inducted as part of the Business of Fashion's Class of 2022.
2022: PETA's Best Viral Moment for Animals Award
In 2022, Harry Styles won PETA's Best Viral Moment for Animals Award after refusing to eat chicken nuggets thrown onstage by fans during a concert, stating he doesn't eat meat.
2022: Film Roles in Don't Worry Darling and My Policeman
In 2022, Harry Styles's film roles included Don't Worry Darling and My Policeman.
2022: Release of Harry's House
In 2022, Harry Styles's third album, Harry's House, broke several records and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. The lead single, "As It Was", became the number-one song globally.
2022: Partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety
In 2022, following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Harry Styles partnered with Everytown for Gun Safety for shows across North America.
June 2023: Dating Taylor Russell
From June 2023, Harry Styles dated Canadian actress Taylor Russell.
July 2023: Love On Tour and Ukrainian Refugees
In July 2023, Harry Styles invited three Ukrainian refugees supported by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to Love On Tour at his show at Warsaw's PGE Narodowy Stadium, continuing his partnership with the IRC.
2023: Pollstar Award for Brand Partnership
In 2023, Harry Styles and Live Nation's partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety won a Pollstar Award for Brand Partnership/Live Campaign of the Year.
2023: Influence on Concert Dressing and Adidas Collaboration
In 2023, Harry Styles was credited alongside Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the rise in elaborate concert dressing. After Styles wore Adidas Gazelles on Love On Tour, Adidas renamed the shoes "Satellite Stompers".
2023: Holmes Chapel Fan Visits
In 2023, Harry Styles's childhood village, Holmes Chapel, saw an influx of 5,000 fans, leading the Holmes Chapel Partnership to hire tour guides to manage the demand.
2023: 13th Position on Rich List
In 2023, Harry Styles's net worth was estimated at £150 million, placing him 13th on the list of "35 richest people under 35 in the UK."
2023: The Little Mermaid release
In 2023, the movie the little mermaid came out and Harry Styles had turned down the part.
May 2024: Ending Relationship with Taylor Russell
In May 2024, Harry Styles ended his relationship with Canadian actress Taylor Russell.
June 2024: Holmes Chapel Walking Tour Launch
In June 2024, Holmes Chapel, Harry Styles's childhood village, launched a 2.5–3 hour guided walking tour that includes the bakery where Styles used to work and the Tremlow Viaduct featured in the One Direction documentary.
2024: Investment in S.S. Daley
In 2024, Harry Styles invested in a minority stake in emerging British fashion label S.S. Daley.
2024: 17th on "40 under 40" List
In 2024, The Times estimated Harry Styles's wealth to be £175 million, placing him 17th on the "40 under 40" list and the second richest young musician in the UK after Ed Sheeran.
2025: World Marathon Majors Completion
In 2025, Harry Styles completed the Tokyo and Berlin World Marathon Majors, achieving a personal-best time of 2:59:13 in Berlin under the pseudonym “Sted Sarandos”.
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