Harry Styles' Career in Photos

Mar. 15, 2025

Happy birthday, Harry!The former One Direction member turned solo superstar, actor andbeauty product mogul(with afashion collection on the way) celebrates his 31st birthday on Feb. 1, 2025.Look back on his biggest career moments and life highlights.

Happy birthday, Harry!

The former One Direction member turned solo superstar, actor andbeauty product mogul(with afashion collection on the way) celebrates his 31st birthday on Feb. 1, 2025.

Look back on his biggest career moments and life highlights.

01of 19He’s Got the X FactorDave Hogan/GettyIn 2010,Harry Styles(then just 16 years old) auditioned forTheX Factorwith Stevie Wonder’s"Isn’t She Lovely.“At the time, Styles was the lead singer in a band with his friends at school, White Eskimo. He said in hisX Factordebut, “Singing’s what I want to do and if people who can make that happen for me don’t think that I should be doing that, that’s a major setback in my plans.“While Styles wasn’t chosen to compete as a solo artist after the show’s “bootcamps,” it wasn’t quite the “setback” he had envisioned it would be. Instead, he was asked to join a group with future One Direction bandmates Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik.The group finished in third place in the competition.

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He’s Got the X Factor

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In 2010,Harry Styles(then just 16 years old) auditioned forTheX Factorwith Stevie Wonder’s"Isn’t She Lovely.”

At the time, Styles was the lead singer in a band with his friends at school, White Eskimo. He said in hisX Factordebut, “Singing’s what I want to do and if people who can make that happen for me don’t think that I should be doing that, that’s a major setback in my plans.”

While Styles wasn’t chosen to compete as a solo artist after the show’s “bootcamps,” it wasn’t quite the “setback” he had envisioned it would be. Instead, he was asked to join a group with future One Direction bandmates Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik.

The group finished in third place in the competition.

02of 19One Direction SuccessToni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via GettyIn 2011, the group released their first single, “What Makes You Beautiful,” and their debut album,Up All Night.Soon thereafter, One Direction became the first British group to have their debut album hit No. 1 in the U.S.

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One Direction Success

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In 2011, the group released their first single, “What Makes You Beautiful,” and their debut album,Up All Night.Soon thereafter, One Direction became the first British group to have their debut album hit No. 1 in the U.S.

03of 19Making HistoryThe group went on to release four more wildly successful albums:Take Me Homein 2012,Midnight Memoriesin 2013,Fourin 2014 andMade in the A.M.in 2015.The band toured the world, with their 2014 tour become the highest-grossing of that year, according toForbes.That same year,Fourdebuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making the bandthe only group in history to have their first four albumsenter at No. 1, according toBillboard.

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Making History

The group went on to release four more wildly successful albums:Take Me Homein 2012,Midnight Memoriesin 2013,Fourin 2014 andMade in the A.M.in 2015.

The band toured the world, with their 2014 tour become the highest-grossing of that year, according toForbes.

That same year,Fourdebuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making the bandthe only group in history to have their first four albumsenter at No. 1, according toBillboard.

04of 19Five Becomes FourMark Davis/DCNYRE2016/GettyIn March 2015, the group announced in a joint statement that Zayn Malik would beleaving One Direction.“My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined,” said Malik. “But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band. I’d like to apologize to the fans if I’ve let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart. I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight.“He added, “I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall. I know they will continue to be the best band in the world.“In response to his statement,Malik’s bandmates said, “We’re really sad to see Zayn go, but we totally respect his decision and send him all our love for the future. The past five years have been beyond amazing, we’ve gone through so much together, so we will always be friends. The four of us will now continue.”

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Five Becomes Four

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In March 2015, the group announced in a joint statement that Zayn Malik would beleaving One Direction.

“My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined,” said Malik. “But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band. I’d like to apologize to the fans if I’ve let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart. I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight.”

He added, “I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall. I know they will continue to be the best band in the world.”

In response to his statement,Malik’s bandmates said, “We’re really sad to see Zayn go, but we totally respect his decision and send him all our love for the future. The past five years have been beyond amazing, we’ve gone through so much together, so we will always be friends. The four of us will now continue.”

05of 19Taking a BreakSteve Granitz/WireImageIn August 2015, the group announced that they would be taking an extended hiatus starting in March of the following year.

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Taking a Break

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In August 2015, the group announced that they would be taking an extended hiatus starting in March of the following year.

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Going Solo

In June 2016, Styles signed a solo deal with Columbia Records, dropping his self-titled album in May 2017.Harry Stylesdebuted at No. 1 in both the United States and the United Kingdom, with the album’s lead single, “Sign of the Times,” hitting No. 1 on the U.K. Singles Chart and No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

07of 19Live from New YorkWill Heath/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyStyles appeared onSaturday Night Livein April 2017 to sing “Sign of the Times” and “Ever Since New York.”

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Live from New York

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Styles appeared onSaturday Night Livein April 2017 to sing “Sign of the Times” and “Ever Since New York.”

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Lights, Camera, Action

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According toAP, the film’s director said that he “cast Harry because he fit the part wonderfully and truly earned a seat at the table,” after admitting, “I don’t think I was that aware really of how famous Harry was.”

09of 19Tour TimeKevin Mazur/GettyThe singer embarked on his first solo world tour in 2017, withtickets selling out in seconds. He added 56 dates to the tour as a result.

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Tour Time

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The singer embarked on his first solo world tour in 2017, withtickets selling out in seconds. He added 56 dates to the tour as a result.

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It’s All Gucci

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Over the years, the star has become a fashion icon, whether he’s wearing jumpsuits on stage, iconicsweaters that channel Princess Dianaorgracing the cover ofVogue.

11of 19Met Gala MadnessHarry Styles.John Shearer/GettyIn May 2019 the singer-turned-fashion icon was the co-chair of the Met Gala. Hewore a showstopping Gucci ensemble, complete with high waisted trousers, sheer top and pearl earring.

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Met Gala Madness

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In May 2019 the singer-turned-fashion icon was the co-chair of the Met Gala. Hewore a showstopping Gucci ensemble, complete with high waisted trousers, sheer top and pearl earring.

12of 19Saturday Night’s All RightHarry Styles.Will Heath/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via GettyIn November 2019, Styles returned toSNL,this time hostingandperforming as a musical guest.

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Saturday Night’s All Right

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In November 2019, Styles returned toSNL,this time hostingandperforming as a musical guest.

13of 19He’s So GoldenKevin Mazur/Getty ImagesIn December 2019, Styles released his second album,Fine Line, and became the first male artist from the U.K. to debut his first two albums at No. 1.

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He’s So Golden

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In December 2019, Styles released his second album,Fine Line, and became the first male artist from the U.K. to debut his first two albums at No. 1.

14of 19King of CoversKevin Mazur/GettyThough Styles has plenty of (very popular) songs of his own to sing, he has covered everyone fromFleetwood MactoLizzo, often leaving us wondering if the covers are an improvement on the original.

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King of Covers

Though Styles has plenty of (very popular) songs of his own to sing, he has covered everyone fromFleetwood MactoLizzo, often leaving us wondering if the covers are an improvement on the original.

15of 19Famous FriendsHarry Styles and Stevie Nicks.Helene PambrunAs Styles' sound shifted and began to show influences from ’70s rock, he made an iconic friend: Fleetwood Mac’s lead singer, Stevie Nicks.In 2017, hesang alongside the legendduring one of his shows in Los Angeles, with the pair covering “Two Ghosts,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” and Nicks' “Leather and Lace.” In March 2019, Styles even served as the presenter who inducted Nicks into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Nicks said of Styles in an interview withRolling Stone, “When Harry came into our lives, I said, ‘Oh my God, this is the son I never had.’ "

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Famous Friends

Harry Styles and Stevie Nicks.Helene Pambrun

As Styles' sound shifted and began to show influences from ’70s rock, he made an iconic friend: Fleetwood Mac’s lead singer, Stevie Nicks.

In 2017, hesang alongside the legendduring one of his shows in Los Angeles, with the pair covering “Two Ghosts,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” and Nicks' “Leather and Lace.” In March 2019, Styles even served as the presenter who inducted Nicks into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Nicks said of Styles in an interview withRolling Stone, “When Harry came into our lives, I said, ‘Oh my God, this is the son I never had.’ "

16of 19Acting AgainAsif Ali/InstagramIn 2020, Styles scored a role inOlivia Wilde’sfilmDon’t Worry, Darlingalongside Florence Pugh (and started up a new relationship as a result of his time on set), and next starred in Amazon’sMyPolicemanoppositeThe Crownstar Emma Corrin.

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Acting Again

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In 2020, Styles scored a role inOlivia Wilde’sfilmDon’t Worry, Darlingalongside Florence Pugh (and started up a new relationship as a result of his time on set), and next starred in Amazon’sMyPolicemanoppositeThe Crownstar Emma Corrin.

17of 19Grammy Nods (and a Win!)Harry Styles.Harry Styles/YoutubeSince going solo, Styles has won three American Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, two Brit Awards and multiple iHeartRadio Music Awards. (He also recorded this music video with Phoebe Waller-Bridge, which counts as a win in itself.)In 2021, he wasnominated for three Grammy Awards: one for best pop vocal album forFine Line, one for best pop solo performance for “Watermelon Sugar” and one for best music video for “Adore You.” He took home best pop solo performance,telling the story behind the trackin his heartfelt speech.

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Grammy Nods (and a Win!)

Harry Styles.Harry Styles/Youtube

Since going solo, Styles has won three American Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, two Brit Awards and multiple iHeartRadio Music Awards. (He also recorded this music video with Phoebe Waller-Bridge, which counts as a win in itself.)

In 2021, he wasnominated for three Grammy Awards: one for best pop vocal album forFine Line, one for best pop solo performance for “Watermelon Sugar” and one for best music video for “Adore You.” He took home best pop solo performance,telling the story behind the trackin his heartfelt speech.

18of 19Welcome to Harry’s HouseKevin Mazur/GettyDid anyone have a bigger 2022 than Harry Styles? He received acclaim for his work inMy Policemanand survived the wildDon’t Worry Darlingpress tour, headlined Coachella with cameos from pals Lizzo and Shania Twain and sold out arenas around the country with his pop-perfect Love On Tour mini-residencies.

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Welcome to Harry’s House

Did anyone have a bigger 2022 than Harry Styles? He received acclaim for his work inMy Policemanand survived the wildDon’t Worry Darlingpress tour, headlined Coachella with cameos from pals Lizzo and Shania Twain and sold out arenas around the country with his pop-perfect Love On Tour mini-residencies.

19of 19Wild About HarryJMEnternational/GettyAftertaking home album of the year at the Grammys in 2023 forHarry’s House, Styles has kept a relatively low profile— dating (then splitting from) Taylor Russell in 2024and working ona fashion collaboration between his beauty brand Pleasing and J.W. Anderson.

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Wild About Harry

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Aftertaking home album of the year at the Grammys in 2023 forHarry’s House, Styles has kept a relatively low profile— dating (then splitting from) Taylor Russell in 2024and working ona fashion collaboration between his beauty brand Pleasing and J.W. Anderson.

source: people.com