Harry Styles's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Harry Styles. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Harry Styles is an English singer, songwriter, and actor who first rose to prominence as a member of the boy band One Direction. Following the band's hiatus, he launched a successful solo career, releasing critically acclaimed albums and achieving numerous chart-topping singles. Beyond music, Styles has ventured into acting, appearing in films like Dunkirk. He is known for his flamboyant fashion sense and charismatic stage presence, making a significant impact on popular culture. His influence extends beyond entertainment, inspiring fashion trends and promoting messages of self-acceptance and inclusivity.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2013: Midnight Memories Album Success

In 2013, One Direction's album Midnight Memories was the world's best-selling album.

2014: Where We Are Tour Success

In 2014, One Direction's Where We Are Tour was the highest-grossing tour.

March 2015: One Direction Record Sales

As of March 2015, One Direction had sold 70 million records worldwide since their debut, including 7.6 million albums and 26 million singles in the US.

2016: Ranked first on British Vogue's "The 50 Fittest Boys" list

In 2016, Harry Styles was ranked first on British Vogue's "The 50 Fittest Boys" list.

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.

2018: Gay Times Honour for LGBTQ Advocate

Harry Styles received a Gay Times Honour for LGBTQ Advocate in 2018.

2018: Ranked on British GQ's best-dressed men list

In 2018, Harry Styles placed fourth on British GQ's list of 50 best-dressed men. Fashion designer Michael Kors described him as "the modern embodiment of British rocker style."

May 2019: Named 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.

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", solidifying his status as a fashion icon.

March 2021: Grammy Win and Brit Award

In March 2021, at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, Harry Styles won the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for "Watermelon Sugar". He also earned his second Brit Award for British Single of the Year during the 2021 ceremony.

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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.

September 2022: Madison Square Garden banner raised

In August and September 2022, as part of his Love On Tour, Harry Styles performed 15 sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden. To mark the achievement, a permanent banner was raised inside the venue in September 2022.

2022: "As It Was" most-streamed song, Styles second-most-searched musician

In 2022, "As It Was" was the most-streamed song globally on Spotify and Deezer, the second-most-streamed song globally on Apple Music, and the most-streamed song in the UK overall. Additionally, Forbes noted that Harry's House had record-breaking first-week vinyl sales. Harry Styles was also the second-most-searched musician on Google, after Taylor Swift, and Rolling Stone UK named Styles the "new King of Pop".

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2022: Success of Harry's House Album and "As It Was" Single

In 2022, Harry Styles achieved critical and commercial success with his third album, Harry's House, and its lead single, "As It Was", which topped charts globally and broke records in the US.

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2022: PETA's Best Viral Moment for Animals Award

In 2022, Harry Styles earned PETA's Best Viral Moment for Animals Award after he told fans that he doesn't eat chicken and meat during a concert when they threw chicken nuggets onstage.

2022: Release and Grammy Win for Harry's House

In 2022, Harry Styles released his widely acclaimed third album, Harry's House, which later received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Its lead single, "As It Was", became the world's biggest single of the year.

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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 his net worth estimated at £100 million.

2022: Inducted into Business of Fashion's Class of 2022

In 2022, Harry Styles was inducted as part of the Business of Fashion's Class of 2022, which is a definitive index of people shaping the global fashion industry.

July 2023: Love On Tour Concluded

In July 2023, Love On Tour concluded as the then-fifth-highest-grossing tour of all time, earning $617.3 million.

2023: Portrait by David Hockney

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.

2023: Pollstar Award for Brand Partnership/Live Campaign of the Year

In 2023, Harry Styles and Live Nation won a Pollstar Award for Brand Partnership/Live Campaign of the Year for their partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety during his Love On Tour.

2023: Joint 13th position in richest people under 35

In 2023, Harry Styles was estimated to be worth £150 million, placed jointly at 13th position in a new list headed "35 richest people under 35 in the UK."

2023: Harry's House ranked on Rolling Stone's list

In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Harry's House at number 491 on its revision of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list.

2024: Placed 17th on "40 under 40" list

The Times estimated Styles's wealth to be £175 million in 2024, placing 17th on the "40 under 40" list and the second richest young musician in the UK after Ed Sheeran.