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 achieved significant success as a solo artist. Styles is known for his distinctive vocal style, songwriting abilities, and charismatic stage presence. Beyond music, he has ventured into acting, appearing in films like "Dunkirk." Styles' flamboyant and gender-fluid fashion choices have made him a style icon and have significantly impacted popular culture, challenging traditional norms and inspiring self-expression.
In 1971, Joni Mitchell's album Blue inspired Harry Styles to contact the album's dulcimer instrumentalist, with whom he worked on Fine Line. Also in 1971, he chose to record Fine Line in Henson Recording Studios after being inspired by Carole King's album Tapestry, which was recorded there.
In 1973, as a child, Harry Styles listened to Pink Floyd's album The Dark Side of the Moon and thought it was "really fucking cool."
In 1973, the film Papillon, was released. Harry Styles's butterfly tattoo is inspired by an old French prison tattoo based on the film Papillon.
The Rolling Stone Review of One Direction's concert at MetLife Stadium in 2015 compared Harry Styles' unusually energetic performance to watching Secretariat running the Belmont Stakes in 1973.
While writing Harry's House in Tokyo, Harry Styles was inspired by Haruomi Hosono's 1973 debut album Hosono House and paid homage to its title.
In 1975, Joni Mitchell, whose 1975 album The Hissing of Summer Lawns featured the track "Harry's House", tweeted that she "love[d] the title."
In 1977, Singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks likened Harry Styles' album Fine Line to Fleetwood Mac's album Rumours and commented that she was inspired by him to write new music and poetry.
In 1977, the first song Harry Styles learned the words to was "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac, although as a child he believed the song "was about the weather."
In 1978, Gerry Rafferty's 1978 single "Right Down the Line" was a specific reference point during the creation of Harry Styles' album Harry's House.
In 1984, Harry Styles has lyrics from George Michael's "Careless Whisper" tattooed on his ankles.
In 1987, Harry Styles sampled George Michael's "Faith" on his unreleased track "Anna".
In December 2019, Fine Line was released and broke the record as the biggest sales debut from an English male artist in the US since Nielsen SoundScan began electronically tracking sales data in 1991.
In February 1994, Harry Edward Styles was born in Redditch, Worcestershire, England.
On April 11, 2010, Harry Styles auditioned as a solo contestant for The X Factor, singing "Hey, Soul Sister" and later "Isn't She Lovely".
In July 2010, after being eliminated as a solo contestant, Harry Styles and four other contestants formed the boy band One Direction to compete in the "Groups" category on The X Factor. Harry suggested the name One Direction for the group.
In 2010, Harry Styles's musical career began as a member of One Direction, a boy band that formed on The X Factor after individual eliminations. One Direction would later become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.
In January 2011, One Direction signed a recording contract with Simon Cowell's label, Syco Records.
From November 2011 to January 2012, 17-year-old Harry Styles dated television presenter Caroline Flack, a relationship that caused controversy due to their age difference.
From November 2011 to January 2012, 17-year-old Harry Styles dated television presenter Caroline Flack, a relationship that caused controversy due to their age difference.
In 2012, One Direction released their album, Take Me Home, which debuted at number one in the UK.
From 2013 to 2016, Harry Styles dated model Kendall Jenner, who later became one of the muses for his debut album.
In 2013, Harry Styles and Liam Payne became ambassadors for the cancer charity Trekstock, raising over US$800,000. Styles also spoke out on Twitter against the Westboro Baptist Church, affirming his belief in equal rights for everyone.
In 2013, Harry Styles won the British Style Award at the Fashion Awards, recognizing his impact and influence on fashion.
In 2013, Harry Styles' mother married Robin Twist, giving Harry an older stepbrother and stepsister.
In 2013, One Direction released their album, Midnight Memories, which debuted at number one in the UK and became the world's best-selling album of the year.
In 2013, the One Direction documentary 'One Direction: This Is Us' featured the Tremlow Viaduct, where Harry Styles signed his name. This moment has since become a point of interest for fans visiting Holmes Chapel.
In a 2013 interview with British GQ, Harry Styles responded to a question about whether he was bisexual by stating, "Bisexual? Me? I don't think so. I'm pretty sure I'm not."
In 2014, Harry Styles endorsed Emma Watson's HeForShe gender equality campaign.
In 2014, Harry Styles joined LGBT rights charity Stonewall's #FirstSnog campaign and showed support for Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team, by wearing his jersey onstage.
In 2014, One Direction released their album, Four, which debuted at number one in both the UK and the US. The album's success made One Direction the only group in Billboard 200 history to have their first four albums debut at number one.
In 2014, during One Direction's Four era, Harry Styles began collaborating with stylist Harry Lambert, marking a shift in his personal style and fashion choices.
In December 2015, Harry Styles got tattooed on television as a dare on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
In 2015, Harry Styles sponsored water wells in India via Drop4Drop in support of Life Water's World Water Day campaign.
In 2015, One Direction released their album, Made in the A.M., which debuted at number one in the UK.
In a 2015 Rolling Stone review of One Direction's concert at MetLife Stadium, Rob Sheffield noted Harry Styles' unusually energetic performance. The review compared it to watching Secretariat running the Belmont Stakes in 1973.
During 2016, Harry Styles signed with Jeffrey Azoff's Full Stop Management and CAA, securing a recording contract with Columbia Records and launching his own record label, Erskine Records. He spent time in Los Angeles, London, and Jamaica writing and recording his debut album.
From 2013 to 2016, Harry Styles dated model Kendall Jenner, who later became one of the muses for his debut album.
In 2016, Harry Styles ranked first on British Vogue's "The 50 Fittest Boys" list, acknowledging his appeal and influence.
In 2016, Harry Styles said that Alain de Botton's 2016 novel The Course of Love made him appreciate the work required in cultivating and sustaining a romantic bond.
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".
In 2016, Harry Styles was featured in Another Man magazine, leading to Anne T. Donahue of The Guardian labeling him an "artthrob" for his unique fashion sense and artistic expression.
In 2016, One Direction began an indefinite hiatus after completing promotional activities for 'Made in the A.M.' Styles expressed a sense of freedom upon signing a solo contract without the cleanliness clauses that were present in his One Direction contracts.
In 2016, Vox's Aja Romano deemed the group of shipping conspiracy theorist fans dedicated to proving that Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson are secretly a couple as "one of the largest elements of the One Direction fandom, which itself is one of the largest fandoms on the internet".
In March 2017, Harry Styles announced the release of his first solo single, "Sign of the Times", slated for April 7.
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.
In May 2017, Harry Styles released his debut studio album, "Harry Styles," which reached number one in multiple countries. The film "Harry Styles: Behind the Album" documenting the album's creation, was released on Apple Music.
In July 2017, Harry Styles made his feature film debut in Christopher Nolan's war film Dunkirk, playing a British soldier named Alex.
In September 2017, Harry Styles began his first headlining concert tour, Harry Styles: Live on Tour.
In November 2017, BBC One broadcast a one-hour television special, 'Harry Styles at the BBC,' and Harry Styles performed at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Shanghai.
From 2017 to 2018, Harry Styles was in a relationship with French-American model Camille Rowe, who inspired his album Fine Line.
In 2017, Harry Styles began using the slogan "Treat People with Kindness" during his debut concert tour on a badge on his guitar and tour merchandise.
In 2017, Harry Styles confirmed that he has polythelia, a condition where a person has more than two nipples.
In 2017, Harry Styles made his film debut in Christopher Nolan's war film Dunkirk.
In 2017, Harry Styles ranked fifth on British Vogue's "The 50 Fittest Boys" list, maintaining his recognition for his physical appeal.
In 2017, Harry Styles released his eponymous debut solo album through Erskine and Columbia Records. It reached number one in both the UK and the US, becoming one of the world's best-selling albums that year. His lead single, "Sign of the Times," topped the UK Singles Chart.
In 2017, Harry Styles' stepfather, Robin Twist, passed away from cancer.
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."
In July 2018, Harry Styles' first headlining concert tour, Harry Styles: Live on Tour, came to an end.
In October 2018, the CBS sitcom Happy Together, co-executive produced by Harry Styles, premiered. The sitcom was inspired by Styles' time living with television producer Ben Winston and his wife.
From 2017 to 2018, Harry Styles was in a relationship with French-American model Camille Rowe, who inspired his album Fine Line.
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. Styles is a patron of the MusiCares non profit organization.
In 2018, Harry Styles placed fourth on British GQ's list of 50 best-dressed men, with Michael Kors describing him as "the modern embodiment of British rocker style."
In 2018, Harry Styles received a Gay Times Honour for LGBTQ Advocate, recognizing his support and advocacy for the LGBTQ community.
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.
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.
In July 2019, Harry Styles was in early talks to play Prince Eric in the live-action Disney film 'The Little Mermaid' but ultimately turned down the role.
In October 2019, Harry Styles released "Lights Up", the lead single from his second album, 'Fine Line'.
In October 2019, teaser posters with the phrase "Do you know who you are?" and the acronym "TPWK" appeared in various cities. To mark World Mental Health Day in 2019, Styles launched a website bot called "Do You Know Who You Are?" that gives users positive randomised messages.
In December 2019, Harry Styles responded to an interview question about not using his influence more often to support specific causes.
In a December 2019 interview, Harry Styles discussed the origin of his "Treat People with Kindness" (TPWK) slogan, noting its evolution from a pin on his guitar strap to a widespread message.
As of 2019, Harry Styles split his time between two homes in North London, after selling his residence in Los Angeles due to disillusionment with the city.
In 2019, Harry Styles started wearing sweater vests, baggy high-waisted pants, and pearl necklaces, leading Jacob Gallagher of The Wall Street Journal to credit him as the "popularizer of the manly pearl necklace."
In 2019, Harry Styles's second album, 'Fine Line', debuted at the top of the US Billboard 200 with record-breaking first-week sales for an English male artist.
In 2019, The Guardian questioned the authenticity of Harry Styles's flamboyant dressing style and his perceived sexual ambiguity.
In March 2020, Harry Styles performed an NPR Tiny Desk concert and co-wrote the song "Changes" for Cam's album The Otherside.
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.
In November 2020, the V&A Museum acquired a JW Anderson cardigan that Harry Styles wore in a rehearsal for Today. The cardigan had gone viral on TikTok, and the museum recognized the craze as a cultural phenomenon.
During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Harry Styles highlighted Mac Miller's 2020 single "Blue World" as his personal quarantine track of choice.
During the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, Harry Styles released t-shirts to support the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and paid his core tour crew's salaries.
In 2020, Harry Styles became the first man to appear solo on the cover of Vogue, wearing a blue Gucci dress. This led to criticism from right-wing commentators and sparked a debate about masculinity and gendered fashion.
In 2020, Harry Styles maintained his second-place position on the Sunday Times Rich List of musicians in the UK under 30, with an estimated net worth of £63 million.
In 2020, Harry Styles was voted GQ's "Most Stylish Man of the Year", solidifying his reputation as a fashion icon. He was also named the most influential man in fashion that year.
In 2020, the Love On Tour, planned to support Harry Styles' album Fine Line, was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a 2020 interview with Vogue, Harry Styles shared that he practices pilates and meditates daily, and confirmed that he follows a pescatarian diet.
From January 2021 to November 2022, Harry Styles was in a relationship with actress and director Olivia Wilde, whom he met on the set of Don't Worry Darling.
In January 2021, Harry Styles released the song "Treat People with Kindness" as a single, with a music video featuring Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
In March 2021, at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, Harry Styles won the Best Pop Solo Performance award for "Watermelon Sugar".
After previous postponement, Harry Styles' Love On Tour kicked off on September 4, 2021, in Las Vegas.
In November 2021, Harry Styles made a cameo appearance as Eros / Starfox in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Eternals, and he launched his gender-neutral skin and nail care brand, Pleasing.
In 2021, Harry Styles appeared in the film Eternals.
In 2021, Harry Styles maintained his second-place position on the Sunday Times Rich List of musicians in the UK under 30, with an estimated net worth of £75 million.
Love On Tour, originally set for 2020, was rescheduled and took place in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In June 2022, Harry Styles and the single "Music for a Sushi Restaurant" were featured in an AirPods commercial.
In June 2022, after the Roe v. Wade ruling was overturned, Harry Styles tweeted his devastation and referenced the ruling at his concert in Austin, Texas, stating that "No one can tell you what to do with your own body, it's yours."
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.
In August and September 2022, Harry Styles performed 15 sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden as part of his Love On Tour. In September 2022, a permanent banner was raised inside the venue to mark the achievement.
From January 2021 to November 2022, Harry Styles was in a relationship with actress and director Olivia Wilde, whom he met on the set of Don't Worry Darling.
In November 2022, Harry Styles collaborated with Alessandro Michele on a Gucci collection titled "Gucci Ha Ha Ha".
In 2022, "As It Was" was the most-streamed song of the year globally on Spotify and Deezer, and Forbes noted that Harry Styles racked up a first-week vinyl sales count larger than anything any musician has managed before with Harry's House.
In 2022, Craig McLean described Harry Styles' onstage physicality for The Face as, "stomping, head-banging exuberance" that is "impossible to resist."
In 2022, Harry Styles appeared in the films Don't Worry Darling and My Policeman.
In 2022, Harry Styles auditioned for Elvis, starred in Don't Worry Darling with Florence Pugh, and starred in My Policeman with David Dawson and Emma Corrin. Both films premiered at international film festivals and received mixed reviews.
In 2022, Harry Styles earned PETA's Best Viral Moment for Animals Award after refusing to eat chicken nuggets thrown onstage by fans, stating he doesn't eat meat.
In 2022, Harry Styles released his third album, Harry's House, which broke numerous records and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. The lead single, "As It Was," became the number-one song globally according to Billboard.
In 2022, Harry Styles topped the Sunday Times Rich List, becoming the richest musician under 30 in the UK, with a net worth estimated at £100 million.
In 2022, Harry Styles was inducted into the Business of Fashion's Class of 2022, a definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry, recognizing his significant influence on the fashion world.
In 2022, following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Harry Styles partnered with Everytown for Gun Safety for 44 shows as part of his Love On Tour.
In 2022, the Gucci dress Harry Styles wore on the cover of Vogue was featured in a V&A Museum exhibit. Additionally, Styles designed a Gucci joint capsule collection with Alessandro Michele, unveiled at Milan Fashion Week, and several of his outfits were displayed in museums.
In a 2022 interview with Better Homes and Gardens, Harry Styles stated that the expectation that he should publicly label his sexual orientation is "outdated," emphasizing acceptance and openness.
From June 2023 to May 2024, Harry Styles dated Canadian actress Taylor Russell.
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.
In July 2023, Love On Tour concluded as the then-fifth-highest-grossing tour of all time, earning $617.3 million.
In September 2023, Harry Styles provided background vocals on bandmate Mitch Rowland's track "Here Comes the Comeback".
In 2023, David Hockney painted a portrait of Harry Styles, which was included in the David Hockney: Drawing From Life exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
In 2023, Harry Styles was credited alongside Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the rise in elaborate concert dressing. After Styles consistently wore Adidas Gazelles on Love On Tour, Adidas renamed the shoes to "Satellite Stompers" in honor of his fans.
In 2023, Harry Styles was estimated to be worth £150 million and was placed jointly at 13th position in a new list headed "35 richest people under 35 in the UK."
In 2023, Holmes Chapel experienced a surge in tourism with 5,000 fans visiting the village. This led the Holmes Chapel Partnership to hire tour guides to manage the increased demand.
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Harry Styles' album Harry's House at number 491 on its revision of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list.
In 2023, the partnership between Harry Styles and Everytown for Gun Safety won a Pollstar Award for Brand Partnership/Live Campaign of the Year.
It was reported in July 2019 that Harry Styles was in early talks to play Prince Eric in the live-action Disney film The Little Mermaid (2023). He ultimately turned the part down for various reasons which included touring and wanting to pursue darker roles.
From June 2023 to May 2024, Harry Styles dated Canadian actress Taylor Russell.
In June 2024, Holmes Chapel, Harry Styles's childhood village, introduced a guided walking tour lasting 2.5 to 3 hours. The tour includes sites such as the bakery where Styles used to work and the Tremlow Viaduct featured in the One Direction documentary. Demand for the tour required hiring guides after a significant increase in visitors in the past year.
In July 2024, Harry Styles joined Stevie Nicks on stage at the British Summer Time festival in London to perform "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" and "Landslide" in tribute of Christine McVie's birthday.
In 2024, Anne Hathaway starred in the romantic comedy film The Idea of You, an adaption of the novel inspired by Harry Styles.
In 2024, Harry Styles invested in a minority stake in emerging British fashion label S.S. Daley, indicating his commitment to supporting new talent in the fashion industry.
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.
In 2025, Harry Styles, under the pseudonym "Sted Sarandos", completed the Tokyo and Berlin marathons, achieving a personal-best time of 2:59:13 in Berlin.
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