Harry Edward Styles is a popular pop-rock musician and songwriter who was best recognized for his band work before being known as a One Direction member. However, Harry Edward Styles had a natural talent for music and immersed himself in the field at an early age.
He made his debut on the reality competition show The X Factor, where he auditioned. Styles’ natural talent and musical knowledge endeared him to the judges. Though he did not make it to the judge’s residence round, he was roped as a member of One Direction, a pop-rock band.
Styles was not only the youngest member of One Direction but also quickly developed a following among fans due to his skills, appearance, and attitude. ‘One Direction has broken several records throughout its five tours, becoming the first boy band to debut all four of its albums at number one in the United States.
In addition, it became the first boy band in US chart history to achieve two number-one albums in a calendar year. After his self-imposed sabbatical, Styles continued his solo career, signing a recording contract with Columbia Records.
Styles has also been in television and film, including the Nickelodeon series iCarly and the documentary concert film One Direction: This Is Us. He also co-starred in the feature film Dunkirk.
Family Background Of Harry Styles
The birthplace of Harry Styles is Redditch, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. He is a Christian citizen of England and a Britisher.
His father’s name is Desmond Styles, and he works in finance. His mother’s name is Anne Twist, and she is a housewife. When he was only seven years old, his parents divorced, and his mother remarried Robin Twist, who died of cancer.
He has one older sibling and two half-siblings, all named Gemma. His stepbrother is Mike Twist, and his stepsister is Amy Twist.
Harry Styles | Childhood & Early Life
Harry Styles was born on February 1, 1994, in Redditch, Worcestershire, Styles grew up in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, with his mother and sister. He attended ‘Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School’ for his education.
Since he was a youngster, Styles has been interested in music. He loved singing and even led his high school band, ‘White Eskimo,’ which won several contests as the frontman. The Beatles, Freddie Mercury, and Elvis Presley were Styles’ early influences. To help fund his education, he worked part-time at the W. Mandeville Bakery in Holmes Chapel.
Harry Styles | Career
One Direction On X- Factor
- In 2010, One Direction’s Harry Styles began his music career when he auditioned for the seventh series of the British television singing competition ‘The X Factor.’ Though he did not make it to the finals, he was chosen with four other contestants to form new group activities for the rest of the competition.
- According to Styles, the group was dubbed ‘One Direction.’ The group’s qualifying song, which was also their first song and an acoustic version of ‘Torn,’ was released on YouTube. After that, their performance earned them a lot of popularity in the United Kingdom.
- In the seventh season of ‘The X Factor,’ one of the most anticipated contenders for the coveted title and people’s favorite, ‘One Direction, finished third. Soon after, Simon Cowell’s ‘Syco Music Records’ inked One Direction for a £2 million deal.’
- In February 2011, the group published its book One Direction: Forever Young, which chronicled the band’s ‘X-Factor’ story from their perspective. It topped the ‘Sunday Times Best Seller’ chart. They performed on The X-Factor Live Tour throughout the United Kingdom, following up with a world tour in 2013 and 2014.
Debut album “Up All Night” One Direction
- After months of recording in various cities, including Stockholm, London, and Los Angeles, ‘One Direction came up with its debut album ‘Up All Night’ in 2011. The album debuted at number two on the ‘UK Albums Chart and ultimately became the UK’s fastest-selling debut album of 2011. Their debut single ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ debuted at number 1 on the ‘UK Singles Chart.’
- Following the success of her first single, ‘Up All Night,’ which debuted at number one on the ‘US Billboard 200’ and sold 176,000 copies in its first week, Gaga released a remix version of the song. According to reports by ‘IFPI,’ ‘Up All Night’ was the third best-selling album of 2012 worldwide, with 4.5 million copies sold that year.
Second Album ” Take Me Home” By One Direction
- ‘One Direction’ had a lot of success with their first album and single. So they made a second album called ‘Take Me Home. This album was popular in more than 35 countries. It also topped the ‘US Billboard 200’ chart, making ‘One Direction’ the first group to have two number-one albums in a row. They were also the first boy band in US chart history to have two number-one albums in one year.
- The band’s debut LP, “Up All Night,” and its sequel, “Take Me Home,” were the third and fifth best-selling albums in the United States in 2012, making them the first artists to have two entries in the year-end top five since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales.
- ‘Live While We’re Young,’ the lead single from ‘Take Me Home,’ debuted at number one in nearly every nation it charted. It had the biggest first-week sales tally by a non-US artist.
Studio Album “Midnight Memories” By One Direction
- In 2013, director Morgan Spurlock produced a documentary about the band called One Direction: This Is Us. The film earned more than $68 million worldwide.
- ‘One Direction’ wrapped up the year with the release of its third studio record, ‘Midnight Memories,’ in November.’ Though the album received negative reviews from critics, it performed well and became the best-selling album of 2013, selling more than four million copies.
Fourth Consecutive Album “Four” By One Direction
- In November 2014, a year after releasing its third studio album, ‘One Direction released its fourth record, ‘Four,’ in November. The album debuted in 18 countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States. Its lead singles “Steal My Girl” and “Night Changes,” which were certified platinum by the US and gave the band tenth and eleventh hits in the UK, broke records for digital sales.
- ‘Four’ became the band’s fourth consecutive album to sell over a million copies in the United States following its previous three studio releases. It also made One Direction the first group to debut its first four albums at number one in the US.
- In March 2015, Zayn Malik, a One Direction member, announced his departure from the band. Nonetheless, even though the group was working on its fifth album at the time, it decided to take an indefinite break. The album Made in the A.M., released in November 2015 and received positive reviews from critics, debuted at number one on both the UK Albums Chart and US Billboard 200. Its songs “Drag Me Down,” “History,” and “Perfect” got to number 10 on various national charts.
Career After Band Hiatus ( Solo Career)
- Following the band’s breakup, Styles transitioned to a solo career in music. He signed a solo record deal with Columbia Records in June 2016. He also collaborated with numerous songwriters, including Snow Patrol’s ‘Johnny McDaid,’ OneRepublic’s ‘Ryan Tedder,’ and Ariana Grande and Michael Buble.
- Christopher Nolan’s action-thriller “Dunkirk” marked his acting debut, in which he played a young RAF pilot. He also appeared in the film alongside actors such as Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, Cillian Murphy, and Kenneth Branagh.
- Harry Styles released his eponymous debut solo album in May 2017. It reached the number one spot on the ‘US Billboard 200.’ In addition, it performed well in several other countries, including the UK and Australia. The record was certified platinum in the US and four additional countries, making it Harry Styles’ ninth best-selling effort of 2017. From September 2017 to July 2018, he toured North & South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia under the name “Harry Styles: Live on Tour.”
Relationship Of Harry Styles
It’s official: Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde are still dating and going strong. The couple first met on the set of their film “Don’t Worry Darling” in September 2020; they’ve been inseparable since that day. Then, in January 2021, the pair attended a wedding, solidifying their status as a couple. And we have to say; we’re pretty impressed with how long they’ve been able to keep it going.
After all, relationships in Hollywood are notoriously short-lived. But Harry and Olivia seem to be defying the odds. We can only hope that their relationship continues to go smoothly and that they’ll be together for many years.
Harry Styles | Net Worth
As of 2022, Harry Styles’ net worth is $80 million. He earned most of his wealth from his time as a member of One Direction’s boy band and his successful solo career. Harry Styles is one of the world’s richest and most popular singers.
Harry Styles | Awards And Achievements
- Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance 2021
- Brit Awards for Song of the Year 2021
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography 2021
- Juno Award for International Album of the Year 2021
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Male Hottie 2016, 2013
- American Music Award for Favorite Pop Album 2020
- Brit Award for British Video of the Year 2018
- iHeartRadio Music Award for Best Lyrics 2021
- NME Award for Villain of the Year 2014, 2013
- ARIA Music Award for Best International Artist 2020, 2017
- Teen Choice Award for Candie’s Choice Style Icon 2018, 2017
- iHeartRadio Music Award for Best Cover Song 2019, 2018
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Summer Tour 2018
- Billboard Music Chart Achievement award 2020
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Male Artist 2017
- iHeartRadio Music Award for Best Tour 2022
- MTV Europe Music award for Best Look 2013
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Smile 2014, 2013
- Bravo Otto- Superhottie 2013
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Rock Artist 2017
- People’s Choice Award for the Style Star 2019, 2018
- PRS for Music Most Performed at Work 2021
- iHeartRadio Music Award for Best Music Video 2018
Social Media Presence
Harry Styles is one of the most followed celebrities on social media. He has over 40 million followers on Twitter and over 32 million followers on Instagram. He also has a YouTube channel with over 5 million subscribers.
Additional Information
| Сеlеbrаtеd Nаmе: | Harry Styles |
| Nickname: | Hazza |
| Rеаl Nаmе/Full Nаmе: | Harry Edward Styles |
| Gеndеr: | Male |
| Аgе: | 28 |
| Віrth Dаtе: | 1 February 1994 |
| Віrth Рlасе: | Redditch, United Kingdom |
| Nаtіоnаlіtу: | British |
| Неіght: | 1.83m |
| Ѕехuаl Оrіеntаtіоn: | Straight |
| Relationship Ѕtаtuѕ: | In a relationship |
| Spouse(Ex): | Olivia Wilde |
| Рrоfеѕѕіоn: | Singer, Song-Writer, Actor |
| Nеt Wоrth іn 2022: | $80 million |
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