Harry Styles is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. Rising to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, he has since achieved significant solo success, marked by his influence on popular culture, showmanship, artistry, and philanthropic endeavors. Styles is widely recognized as one of the most successful solo artists to transition from a boy band background, attracting substantial public interest and cultivating a large and devoted fanbase.
1960: Favorite Album: "At Last!"
Harry Styles considers Etta James's album "At Last!" (1960) to be "perfect."
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1968: Favorite Album: "Astral Weeks"
Harry Styles considers Van Morrison's "Astral Weeks" (1968) to be a "completely perfect" album.
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1969: Favorite Lyric and Album Cover
Harry Styles considers Simon & Garfunkel's "The Boxer" (1969) as a perfect lyric, especially the first verse, and "Helplessly Hoping" (1969) by Crosby, Stills & Nash as the song he "would play if I had three minutes to live". Harry Styles's favourite album cover is Plastic Ono Band's 1969 live album Live Peace in Toronto 1969.
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1971: Inspiration from Joni Mitchell's "Blue" and Carole King's "Tapestry"
In 1971, Joni Mitchell's album Blue inspired Styles to contact the album's dulcimer instrumentalist, with whom he worked on Fine Line. He also chose to record Fine Line in Henson Studios after being inspired by Carole King's album Tapestry (1971) as it was recorded there.
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1973: Inspiration for Butterfly Tattoo
In 1973, the film Papillon was released, which inspired Harry Styles's butterfly tattoo.
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1973: Secretariat's Belmont Stakes
In a 2015 Rolling Stone review of One Direction's concert, Rob Sheffield compared Harry Styles's performance to Secretariat running the Belmont Stakes in 1973.
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1973: Listening to Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon"
Styles recounts listening to Pink Floyd's 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon as a child, remembering thinking it was really cool.
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1973: Inspired by Haruomi Hosono's "Hosono House"
While writing his third album, Harry's House, in Tokyo, Styles was inspired by Haruomi Hosono's 1973 debut album Hosono House and paid homage to the album's title.
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1975: "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" Praised
Harry Styles labelled Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" (1975) as "the greatest verse melody ever written".
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1975: Joni Mitchell's Album Connection
Upon announcing Harry's House, Joni Mitchell, whose 1975 album The Hissing of Summer Lawns featured a track of the same name, tweeted that she loved the title.
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1977: Learning the words to "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac
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."
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1978: Gerry Rafferty's Influence
Gerry Rafferty's 1978 single "Right Down the Line" was a specific reference point during the creation of Harry's House.
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1984: Tattoo Inspired by "Careless Whisper"
Harry Styles has lyrics from George Michael's "Careless Whisper" (1984) tattooed on his ankles.
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1987: Sampling "Faith" for "Anna"
Harry Styles sampled George Michael's "Faith" (1987) for his unreleased track "Anna".
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1991: Nielsen SoundScan Sales Data Tracking Begins
In 1991, Nielsen SoundScan began electronically tracking sales data, an event referenced when Fine Line broke a sales record.
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February 1994: Harry Styles' Birth
In February 1994, Harry Edward Styles was born in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, to Anne Twist and Desmond Styles.
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February 1994: Harry Styles' Birth
In February 1994, Harry Edward Styles was born. This marks the start of his life and eventual career as a singer, songwriter, and actor.
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1998: Creation of Tracey Emin's "My Bed"
In 1998, Tracey Emin created the seminal work My Bed, which was later referenced by Harry Styles in his 2022 music video for "Late Night Talking".
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April 2010: X Factor Audition
On April 11, 2010, Harry Styles auditioned as a solo contestant for The X Factor.
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July 2010: Formation of One Direction
In July 2010, Harry Styles and four other eliminated contestants were put together to form One Direction.
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2010: Formation of One Direction
In 2010, Harry Styles's musical career began when he became part of One Direction, a boy band formed on The X Factor. Each member had been eliminated from the solo contest.
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January 2011: Signing with Syco Records
In January 2011, One Direction signed a recording contract with Simon Cowell's label, Syco Records.
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November 2011: Relationship with Caroline Flack
In November 2011, 17-year-old Harry Styles began dating television presenter Caroline Flack.
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January 2012: End of relationship with Caroline Flack
In January 2012, Harry Styles's relationship with Caroline Flack ended.
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2012: Take Me Home Album Release
In 2012, One Direction released their album Take Me Home, which debuted at number one in the UK.
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2012: Release of "My Policeman" Novel
In 2012, the novel "My Policeman" by Bethan Roberts was released. The film adaptation of the 2012 novel, starring Harry Styles, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022.
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2013: Relationship with Kendall Jenner
From 2013 to 2016, Harry Styles dated model Kendall Jenner.
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2013: Ambassador for Trekstock
In 2013, Harry Styles and Liam Payne became ambassadors for the cancer charity Trekstock and spoke out against the Westboro Baptist Church.
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2013: British Style Award
In 2013, Harry Styles won the British Style Award at the Fashion Awards.
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2013: Mother's Marriage to Robin Twist
In 2013, Harry Styles's mother married Robin Twist.
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2013: Midnight Memories Album Release
In 2013, One Direction released the album Midnight Memories, which debuted at number one in the UK and became the world's best-selling album of the year.
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2013: Addresses Bisexuality Question
In a 2013 interview with British GQ, Harry Styles addressed questions about his sexual orientation, stating he doesn't think he's bisexual.
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2013: Release of One Direction: This Is Us
Tremlow Viaduct was featured in the One Direction documentary, One Direction: This Is Us (2013), where Styles signs his name.
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2014: Endorses HeForShe Campaign
In 2014, Harry Styles endorsed Emma Watson's HeForShe gender equality campaign.
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2014: Supports LGBT Rights
In 2014, Harry Styles joined Stonewall's #FirstSnog campaign and supported Michael Sam by wearing his jersey onstage.
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2014: Four Album Release
In 2014, One Direction released their album Four, which debuted at number one in the UK. Styles also co-wrote the song "Just a Little Bit of Your Heart" for Ariana Grande's album.
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2014: Collaboration with Harry Lambert
In 2014, during One Direction's 'Four' era, Harry Styles began collaborating with stylist Harry Lambert to evolve his fashion style.
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2015: Energetic Performances Observed Since 2015
Critics have observed Harry Styles as an unusually energetic performer since at least 2015. Rob Sheffield compared Styles's performance to Secretariat running the Belmont Stakes.
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2015: Sponsors 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.
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2015: Made in the A.M. Album Release
In 2015, One Direction released their album Made in the A.M., which debuted at number one in the UK.
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2016: Influence of Alain de Botton's "The Course of Love"
After reading Alain de Botton's 2016 novel The Course of Love, Harry Styles admitted that he fully appreciated the work required in cultivating and sustaining a romantic bond.
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2016: End of relationship with Kendall Jenner
From 2013 to 2016, Harry Styles dated model Kendall Jenner, the relationship ended in 2016.
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2016: Solo Career Beginnings
In 2016, Harry Styles signed a recording contract with Columbia Records, launched his own record label, Erskine Records, and began recording his debut album.
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2016: Views on Brexit and Political Involvement
In 2016, Harry Styles visited the House of Lords to attend a debate on Brexit. He expressed that "anything that brings people together is better than things that pull people apart."
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2016: Featured in Another Man magazine
In 2016, Harry Styles was featured in Another Man magazine, leading to The Guardian labeling him an "artthrob" for his unique fashion and artistic expression.
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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.
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2016: One Direction's Hiatus
In 2016, One Direction went on an indefinite hiatus after becoming one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.
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2016: One Direction's Indefinite Hiatus
In 2016, One Direction went on an indefinite hiatus after completing promotional activities related to Made in the A.M.
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2016: "Larry Stylinson" Theory
In 2016, the "Larry Stylinson" ship was labelled "one of the largest elements of the One Direction fandom, which itself is one of the largest fandoms on the internet."
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March 2017: "Sign of the Times" Release Announcement
In March 2017, Harry Styles announced that his first solo single, "Sign of the Times," would be released on April 7.
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May 2017: Charity Shows for Album Release
In May 2017, Harry Styles played intimate shows in London and Los Angeles to celebrate his debut album release, with all proceeds benefiting charities.
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May 2017: Debut Album Release and Film Release
In May 2017, Harry Styles released his self-titled debut album, which topped charts in multiple countries, and the film Harry Styles: Behind the Album was released exclusively on Apple Music.
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July 2017: Dunkirk Film Debut
In July 2017, Harry Styles made his feature film debut in Christopher Nolan's war film Dunkirk.
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September 2017: Harry Styles: Live on Tour Start
In September 2017, Harry Styles embarked on his first headlining concert tour, Harry Styles: Live on Tour.
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November 2017: BBC Special and Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Performance
In November 2017, BBC One broadcast Harry Styles at the BBC, and he performed at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Shanghai.
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2017: Relationship with Camille Rowe
From 2017 to 2018, Harry Styles was in a relationship with French-American model Camille Rowe, who inspired Fine Line.
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2017: Confirms polythelia
Harry Styles confirmed in 2017 that he has polythelia, a condition where a person has more than two nipples.
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2017: Debut Solo Album Release
In 2017, Harry Styles released his self-titled debut solo album, which debuted at number one in the UK and the US.
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2017: Beginnings of TPWK
In 2017, Harry Styles started using the slogan "Treat People with Kindness" on his guitar and merchandise during his debut tour, including Pride T-shirts for GLSEN.
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2017: Discusses Labeling Sexuality
In 2017, Harry Styles stated he doesn't feel the need to label his sexuality.
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2017: Ranked fifth on British Vogue's 'The 50 Fittest Boys' list
In 2017, Harry Styles was ranked fifth on British Vogue's "The 50 Fittest Boys" list.
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2017: Dunkirk Film Role
In 2017, Harry Styles's film roles included Dunkirk.
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2017: Death of Robin Twist
In 2017, Robin Twist, Harry Styles's stepfather, died of cancer.
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July 2018: Harry Styles: Live on Tour End
In July 2018, Harry Styles concluded his first headlining concert tour, Harry Styles: Live on Tour.
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October 2018: Happy Together Sitcom Premiere
In October 2018, the CBS sitcom Happy Together, which Harry Styles served as an executive producer on, premiered. It was inspired by his time living with television producer Ben Winston and his wife.
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2018: End of relationship with Camille Rowe
From 2017 to 2018, Harry Styles was in a relationship with French-American model Camille Rowe, the relationship ended in 2018.
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2018: MusiCares Person of the Year Performance
In 2018, Harry Styles joined Fleetwood Mac for a performance of "The Chain" when the band was honored with the MusiCares Person of the Year award.
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2018: Ranked in GQ's Best-Dressed Men
In 2018, Harry Styles placed fourth on British GQ's list of 50 best-dressed men.
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2018: Pride Month T-Shirts and Activism
In 2018, Harry Styles' online store sold "Treat People with Kindness" T-shirts for Pride Month, benefiting GLSEN. He also tweeted support for March for Our Lives and added "Black Lives Matter" stickers to his guitar.
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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.
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July 2019: Prince Eric Role Consideration
In July 2019, Harry Styles was in talks to play Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, but he ultimately turned down the part.
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October 2019: TPWK Teaser Campaign and Mental Health Initiative
In October 2019, Harry Styles launched a teaser campaign with "Do you know who you are?" posters and launched a website bot for World Mental Health Day, providing positive messages ending with "TPWK."
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October 2019: "Lights Up" Release
In October 2019, Harry Styles released "Lights Up," the lead single from his second album, Fine Line.
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December 2019: TPWK Slogan Recognition
In December 2019, Harry Styles acknowledged the growing popularity of his "Treat People with Kindness" (TPWK) slogan and its presence on merchandise.
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December 2019: Response to Criticism on Using Influence
In December 2019, Harry Styles responded to an interview question about why he doesn't use his influence more often to support specific causes.
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2019: Wearing pearls and high-waisted pants
In 2019, Harry Styles began wearing sweater vests, baggy high-waisted pants, and pearl necklaces, leading to The Wall Street Journal calling him the "popularizer of the manly pearl necklace".
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2019: Fine Line Album Debut
In 2019, Harry Styles's second album, Fine Line, debuted atop the US Billboard 200, achieving the biggest first-week sales by an English male artist.
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2019: Questioned on Authenticity
In 2019, The Guardian questioned the authenticity of Harry Styles's flamboyant dressing style and perceived sexual ambiguity.
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March 2020: NPR Tiny Desk Concert
In March 2020, Harry Styles performed an NPR Tiny Desk concert.
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May 2020: Support for Black Lives Matter
In May 2020, Harry Styles showed support for Black Lives Matter following the murder of George Floyd, urging fans to donate and pledging to donate to a bail fund for arrested activists.
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November 2020: V&A Museum acquires JW Anderson cardigan
In November 2020, the V&A Museum acquired the JW Anderson cardigan Harry Styles wore in a rehearsal, recognizing the viral craze as a cultural phenomenon.
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2020: Quarantine Track and Apple Music Playlist
During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Harry Styles highlighted Mac Miller's single "Blue World" as his personal quarantine track of choice. He also compiled a playlist for Apple Music during lockdown.
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2020: COVID-19 Relief Efforts
During the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, Harry Styles released t-shirts with proceeds going to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. He also paid his core tour crew's salaries.
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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 controversy and debates about masculinity.
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2020: Maintained second place 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.
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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.
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2020: Fine Line Included in Rolling Stone's List
In 2020, Rolling Stone included Harry Styles's album Fine Line in their revision of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
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2020: Fine Line on Rolling Stone's List
In 2020, Rolling Stone ranked Fine Line at number 491 in their list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time."
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2020: Spiritual Beliefs and Practices
In a 2020 interview with Vogue, Harry Styles shared that he is "more spiritual than religious," practices pilates and meditation daily, and attends therapy regularly.
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January 2021: Relationship with Olivia Wilde
From January 2021 to November 2022, Harry Styles was in a relationship with actress and director Olivia Wilde.
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January 2021: "Treat People with Kindness" Single Release
In January 2021, Harry Styles released "Treat People with Kindness" as a single, featuring a music video with Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
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March 2021: Grammy Win for Best Pop Solo Performance
At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in March 2021, Harry Styles won the Best Pop Solo Performance award for "Watermelon Sugar."
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September 2021: Love On Tour Kicks Off
After previous postponement, Love On Tour kicked off on September 4, 2021, in Las Vegas.
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November 2021: Eternals Cameo and Pleasing Launch
In November 2021, Harry Styles made a cameo appearance in Eternals and launched his gender-neutral skin and nail care brand, Pleasing.
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2021: Maintained second place 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.
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2021: Postponement of Love On Tour
In 2021, Love On Tour, which was originally set to take place throughout 2020, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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June 2022: Advocacy for Abortion Rights
In June 2022, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Harry Styles posted on Twitter expressing his devastation and referenced the ruling at his concert in Austin, Texas, affirming individual bodily autonomy.
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September 2022: Love On Tour Residency at Madison Square Garden
In August and September 2022, Harry Styles performed 15 sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden as part of his Love On Tour. To commemorate this achievement, a permanent banner was raised in his honor inside the venue.
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November 2022: End of relationship with Olivia Wilde
From January 2021 to November 2022, Harry Styles was in a relationship with actress and director Olivia Wilde, the relationship ended in November 2022.
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November 2022: Release of "Gucci Ha Ha Ha" and American Music Awards Win
In November 2022, Gucci released a collaborative collection between Alessandro Michele and Harry Styles, titled "Gucci Ha Ha Ha." At the 50th American Music Awards, Styles won Favorite Male Pop Artist and Favorite Pop Song for "As It Was".
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2022: Social Media Following and Streaming Success in 2022
As of 2022, Harry Styles had over 38 million followers on Twitter and his song "As It Was" was the most-streamed song of the year globally on Spotify and Deezer. He was also the second-most-searched musician on Google in 2022. Rolling Stone UK named Styles the "new King of Pop".
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2022: Description of Onstage Physicality by Craig McLean
In 2022, Craig McLean described Harry Styles' onstage physicality as "stomping, head-banging exuberance" that is "impossible to resist."
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2022: Film Roles in Don't Worry Darling and My Policeman
In 2022, Harry Styles appeared in the films Don't Worry Darling and My Policeman.
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2022: Acting Roles in "Elvis", "Don't Worry Darling", and "My Policeman"
In 2022, Harry Styles auditioned for the role of Elvis Presley, starred in "Don't Worry Darling" alongside Florence Pugh which premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival, and starred in "My Policeman" alongside Emma Corrin which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. The main cast of the film received the TIFF Tribute Award for Performance.
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2022: Designs "Ha Ha Ha" Collection with Gucci
In 2022, Harry Styles collaborated with Gucci's Alessandro Michele to design a joint capsule collection called "Ha Ha Ha," unveiled at Milan Fashion Week.
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2022: PETA's Best Viral Moment Award
In 2022, Harry Styles received PETA's Best Viral Moment for Animals Award after confirming he doesn't eat meat when fans threw chicken nuggets on stage.
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2022: Harry's House Album Release
In 2022, Harry Styles released his widely acclaimed third album, Harry's House, which broke several records.
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2022: Topped the Sunday Times Rich List
In 2022, Harry Styles topped the Sunday Times Rich List, becoming the richest musician under 30 in the UK, with an estimated net worth of £100 million.
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2022: Inducted into Business of Fashion's Class of 2022
In 2022, Harry Styles was inducted into the Business of Fashion's Class of 2022, recognizing him as a key figure shaping the global fashion industry.
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2022: Release and Success of "Harry's House"
In 2022, Harry Styles's third album, Harry's House, achieved both critical and commercial success. Its lead single, "As It Was," topped charts in the UK and US, becoming a long-running number-one hit in the US. The album also debuted at the top of the charts in multiple countries. Styles headlined Coachella, was featured in an Apple AirPods commercial, released a music video for "Late Night Talking", and was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2022. At the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, Styles received three accolades, including Album of the Year for Harry's House.
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2022: Partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety
In 2022, following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, Harry Styles partnered with Everytown for Gun Safety for 44 shows, donating $1 million to the Everytown Support Fund.
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2022: Gucci dress in V&A Museum
In 2022, the Gucci dress Harry Styles wore on the cover of Vogue was included in the V&A Museum exhibit "Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear."
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2022: Views on Labeling Sexuality
In a 2022 interview with Better Homes and Gardens, Harry Styles stated that the expectation to publicly label his sexual orientation is "outdated."
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2022: Referencing Tracey Emin's "My Bed" in "Late Night Talking" Music Video
In the music video for his 2022 single "Late Night Talking," Harry Styles referenced Tracey Emin's 1998 seminal work My Bed.
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June 2023: Relationship with Taylor Russell
From June 2023 to May 2024, Harry Styles dated Canadian actress Taylor Russell.
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July 2023: Inviting Ukrainian Refugees to 'Love On Tour'
In July 2023, Harry Styles continued his partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) by inviting three Ukrainian refugees to his 'Love On Tour' show in Warsaw.
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July 2023: Conclusion of Love On Tour
In July 2023, Harry Styles's Love On Tour concluded, becoming the then-fifth-highest-grossing tour of all time, earning $617.3 million.
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September 2023: Background Vocals on Mitch Rowland's Track
In September 2023, Harry Styles provided background vocals on bandmate Mitch Rowland's track "Here Comes the Comeback" for his debut album, Come June.
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2023: Increased Tourism and Wax Figures
In 2023, 5,000 fans visited Holmes Chapel, leading to the hiring of tour guides. Madame Tussauds wax museum had a Styles wax figure in several countries.
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2023: Portrait by David Hockney
In 2023, David Hockney painted a portrait of Harry Styles included in the exhibition called 'David Hockney: Drawing From Life' at The National Portrait Gallery in London.
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2023: Pollstar Award for Brand Partnership
In 2023, Harry Styles and Everytown for Gun Safety won a Pollstar Award for Brand Partnership/Live Campaign of the Year for their collaboration on the Love On Tour.
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2023: Jointly 13th on Richest People List
In 2023, Harry Styles was estimated to be worth £150 million, placing him jointly at 13th position in a new list headed "35 richest people under 35 in the UK."
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2023: Credited for rise in elaborate concert dressing
In 2023, Harry Styles, alongside Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, was credited for the rise in elaborate concert dressing.
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2023: Grammy Award for Album of the Year
In 2023, Harry's House received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
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2023: Recognition of "Harry's House" by Rolling Stone
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Harry's House at number 491 on its revision of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list, solidifying its place in music history. The album also won Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 65th Grammy Awards and British Album of the Year at the 43rd Brit Awards.
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2023: Release of The Little Mermaid (in which he did not participate)
In 2023, The Little Mermaid was released, the role in which Harry Styles had declined in July of 2019.
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May 2024: End of relationship with Taylor Russell
From June 2023 to May 2024, Harry Styles dated Canadian actress Taylor Russell, the relationship ended in May 2024.
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June 2024: Launch of Guided Walking Tour in Holmes Chapel
In June 2024, Harry Styles's childhood village, Holmes Chapel, launched a 2.5-3 hour guided walking tour around the area.
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July 2024: Performance with Stevie Nicks at British Summer Time
In July 2024, Harry Styles joined Stevie Nicks on stage at the British Summer Time festival in Hyde Park, London, to perform "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" and "Landslide" in tribute of Christine McVie's birthday.
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2024: Instagram Following in 2024
As of 2024, Harry Styles has one of the most-followed Instagram accounts in the UK, with over 48 million followers.
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2024: Anne Hathaway stars in "The Idea of You"
In 2024, Anne Hathaway starred in the romantic comedy film The Idea of You, an adaption of the novel inspired by Harry Styles.
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2024: Invests in S.S. Daley
In 2024, Harry Styles invested in a minority stake in emerging British fashion label S.S. Daley.
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2024: Placed 17th on '40 under 40' List
In 2024, The Times estimated Styles's wealth to be £175 million, placing 17th on the "40 under 40" list and the second richest young musician in the UK after Ed Sheeran.
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