1994-present
Who Is Harry Styles?
Singer Harry Styles rose to worldwide fame as a member of the boy band One Direction before embarking on a successful solo career. In 2010he auditioned for the UK television show The X Factorwhere the judges combined him with four other young male singers to form One Direction. The group became a pop music sensationdelivering hits like “Best Song Ever” and “Story of My Life” through five immensely successful studio albums. Styles then made a solo splash in 2017 with his debut single“Sign of the Times,” and a self-titled album. He reached even new heights with his 2022 project Harry’s Housewhich included the No. 1 single “As It Was” and won the Grammy for Album of the Year. Styles is also an actor known for his roles in movies including Dunkirk (2017) and Don’t Worry Darling (2022).
Quick Facts
FULL NAME: Harry Edward Styles
BORN: February 11994
BIRTHPLACE: BromsgroveWorcestershireEngland
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Aquarius
How Old Is Harry Styles?
Harry Edward Styles was born on February 11994in BromsgroveWorcestershirein the West Midlands region of England. His parentsDes and Annedivorced when he was 7 years old. He and his sister Gemma were brought up by their mother in the town of Holmes Chapel in Cheshire. His mother was later remarriedto Robin Twist.
Styles attended Holmes Chapel Comprehensive Schoolwhere he and three of his friends formed a band called White Eskimo. Styles was White Eskimo’s lead singerand the band was popular enough to win a band competition at their school. After school and on weekendsStyles worked at the W. Mandeville bakery in Holmes Chapel.
Music Career: One Direction and Solo Performer
In 2010when he was 16 years oldHarry competed in the seventh season of the television show The X Factorsinging Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely” as his audition song and Oasis’s “Stop Crying Your Heart Out” in a later round. He was cut before the finalsbut in a surprise movejudges Nicole Scherzinger and Simon Cowell put him together with fellow competitors Niall HoranLiam PayneLouis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik to form a new group act for the remainder of the competition.
Performing as One Direction (a name reportedly suggested by Styles)the five boys became one of the most popular contenders in the X Factor finals that season. Although they finished the competition in third placethey were immediately signed to Cowell’s Syco music label.
Stylesthe youngest member of One Directionbecame a fan favorite for his curly hairwide smile and sweet-yet-naughty demeanor. He sang some of the lead vocals on the band’s first single“What Makes You Beautiful,” which was released in September 2011 in the United Kingdom. One Direction’s debut albumUp All Nightwas a best seller in both the United Kingdom and the United States the following year. In another highlight of 2012Styles and the rest of One Direction performed at the Olympics closing ceremony in London.
Styles went on to enjoy immense success with his bandmatesOne Direction following Up All Night with Take Me Home (2012)Midnight Memories (2013) and Four (2014)all debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The group’s final albumMade in the A.M.just missed the cut by arriving at No. 2 in 2015before the band split for a lengthy hiatus.
The group never reunited for more music and in October 2024Payne died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos AiresArgentina. Styles and the other former members attended his private funeral in AmershamEngland.
Solo Albums: Fine Line and Grammys for Harry’s House
Styles made a successful solo entry in 2017 with the epic single “Sign of the Times,” his accompanying self-titled album debuting in the familiar No. 1 spot. Fans then waited another two years for his next singlewhich came in October 2019 with the soulful “Lights Up.” His sophomore solo albumFine Linecontained his first No. 1 single“Watermelon Sugar.” That year he was also nominated for three Grammy awards.
In May 2022Styles released Harry’s Housea mixture of synth-pop and rock that drew critical acclaim. Anchored by the No. 1 single “As It Was” and supported by other hits including “Late Night Talking” and “Music for a Sushi Restaurant,” the project won three Grammys—including Best Pop Vocal Album and the most coveted honorAlbum of the Year.
“I think like on nights like tonightit’s obviously so important for us to remember that there is no such thing as best in music. I don’t think any of us sit in the studio thinkingmaking decision based on what is going to get us one of these,” Styles said while accepting the Album of the Year trophy. “This is reallyreally kind. I’m soso grateful.”
New Album Kiss All the Time. DiscoOccasionally and 2026 Tour
In January 2026Styles announced his first new music project in four years with Kiss All the Time. DiscoOccasionally. The album releases March 62026with the singer already releasing the lead single “Aperture.”
Styles also revealed the accompanying Together Together tourwhich consists of a series of extended residences—including AmsterdamLondonSydneyand more than 30 dates at New York City’s Madison Square Garden—running from May through December.
Top Songs
As of February 2026Styles has had 23 charting songs on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artistincluding three No. 1 singles in “Watermelon Sugar,” “As It Was,” and “Aperture.” The rest of his top-10 hits include:
- “Late Night Talking” (No. 3 peak)
- “Sign of the Times” (No. 4)
- “Adore You” (No. 6)
- “Music for a Sushi Restaurant” (No. 8)
- “Matilda” (No. 9)
AdditionallyOne Direction recorded six top-10 songs with Styles as a member:
- “Best Song Ever” (No. 2)
- “Drag Me Down” (No. 3)
- “Live While We’re Young” (No. 3)
- “What Makes You Beautiful” (No. 4)
- “Story of My Life” (No. 6)
- “Perfect” (No. 10)
Movies: DunkirkDon’t Worry Darlingand More
While primarily known for his voiceStyles also branched into acting after his split from One Direction.
After appearing in concert documentaries with the bandStyles made his feature film debut in Christopher Nolan’s 2017 war thriller Dunkirkas an Allied soldier named Alex.
In 2021Styles made a cameo appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Eros in the superhero ensemble Eternals. The following yearhe had a leading role opposite Florence Pugh in the thriller Don’t Worry Darling and starred in the Prime Video drama film My Policeman.
Girlfriend and Personal Life
Known as “the flirt” of One DirectionStyles’s romantic relationships have been followed obsessively by the press and fans. The singer has also spoken about the importance of maintaining privacy regarding his sexuality. “It doesn’t matterand it’s about not having to label everythingnot having to clarify what boxes you’re checking,” he told Better Homes & Gardens in April 2022.
Currentlythe singer is rumored to be in a relationship with actor Zoë Kravitz. According to Ellethe pair were first spotted together in London and Rome in August 2025and sources told Us Weekly the couple were “quite serious about each other” as of that December. Neither Styles nor Kravitz has confirmed the relationship publicly.
PreviouslyStyles has had a number of high-profile love interests. In 2011 he began dating television presenter Caroline Flackwhom he met when he was competing on The X Factor and she was hosting its companion showThe Xtra Factor. The difference in their ages—Styles was 17 at the timeand Flack was 32—became the subject of discussion.
Styles was then romantically linked to photographer Sarah-Louise Colivet; models Emma Ostilly; Cara Delevingne and Camille Rowe; and singers Lily Halpern and Rita Ora.
Dating Taylor Swift and Olivia Wilde
One of Styles’s most publicized relationships was a two-month liaison with pop star Taylor Swift over 2012 and 2013with the experience allegedly fueling a couple of Swift's songs.
The singer opened up about Swift and his romantic life during a March 2020 interview with Howard Sterncalling it “flattering” to be the subject of someone else’s songs.
Then in 2021Styles began dating actor and director Olivia Wildewho is 10 years olderafter meeting her on the set of their movie Don’t Worry Darling. They remained together for nearly two years before splitting in November 2022. According to Peoplea source said the pair remained “very close friends” despite the breakup.
Pleasing Life Brand
In 2021Styles launched his own life brand Pleasing. Originally conceptualized as a nail polish linethe company included other beauty products such as serum and lip oil at the outset. Through collaborationsPleasing has expanded to clothing and accessories andin 2025introduced sexual wellness products.
“I also think that what this can become is so much more than just products you can buy. I think it’s about givingand giving back. I am blessed to have fans who are so supportive of mewho believe in freedom and who have created this safe space for each other. Pleasing is really for them,” Styles told Dazed.
In his own lifeStyles has placed a renewed focus on physical and mental health. He is an avid marathon runner and posted a sub-3-hour finish in the Berlin Marathon in 2025—reportedly under the pseudonym Sted Sarandos.
He has also been candid about the importance of attending therapywhich he began around 2017. “I think that accepting livingbeing happyhurting in the extremesthat is the most alive you can be. Losing it cryinglosing it laughing—there's no wayI don’t thinkto feel more alive than that,” he told SELF.
Net Worth
Celebrity Net Worth estimates Styles’ total fortune around $140 million as of February 2026.
Quotes
- I wake up so many mornings feeling so lucky and so grateful to be where we are.
- I’d like to think I’m openand probably quite stubborntooand willing to be vulnerable. I can be selfish sometimesbut I’d like to think that I’m a caring person.
- I want things to look a certain way. Not because it makes me look gayor it makes me look straightor it makes me look bisexualbut because I think it looks cool.
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