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 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.

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

1977: Fine Line Compared to Fleetwood Mac's Rumours

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.

2013: British Style Award

In 2013, Harry Styles won the British Style Award at the Fashion Awards, recognizing his impact and influence on fashion.

2014: Release of Four Album

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.

2016: British Vogue's 'The 50 Fittest Boys' List

In 2016, Harry Styles ranked first on British Vogue's "The 50 Fittest Boys" list, acknowledging his appeal and influence.

2017: British Vogue's 'The 50 Fittest Boys' List

In 2017, Harry Styles ranked fifth on British Vogue's "The 50 Fittest Boys" list, maintaining his recognition for his physical appeal.

2018: Ranked on British GQ's Best-Dressed List

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."

2018: Gay Times Honour for LGBTQ Advocate

In 2018, Harry Styles received a Gay Times Honour for LGBTQ Advocate, recognizing his support and advocacy for the LGBTQ community.

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.

2020: Second on Sunday Times Rich List

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.

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 reputation as a fashion icon. He was also named the most influential man in fashion that year.

March 2021: Grammy Win for "Watermelon Sugar"

In March 2021, at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, Harry Styles won the Best Pop Solo Performance award for "Watermelon Sugar".

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2021: Second on Sunday Times Rich List

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.

2021: Rescheduled Love On Tour

Love On Tour, originally set for 2020, was rescheduled and took place in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 2022: Madison Square Garden Residency

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.

2022: "As It Was" Most Streamed and Vinyl Sales Record

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.

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2022: PETA Award for Viral Moment

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.

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

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.

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2022: Richest Musician Under 30 in the UK

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.

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

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.

July 2023: Love On Tour Conclusion

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

2023: 13th Richest Under 35 in the UK

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."

2023: Harry's House Ranked on "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" List

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.

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

In 2023, the partnership between Harry Styles and Everytown for Gun Safety won a Pollstar Award for Brand Partnership/Live Campaign of the Year.

2024: Sunday Times Rich List Ranking

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: Marathon Achievements

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.