Harry Styles is a British singer, songwriter, and actor who first gained fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Born on February 1, 1994, in Redditch, England, Styles auditioned for the seventh season of the UK version of The X Factor in 2010.
Although he was eliminated as a solo artist, he was brought back to form One Direction with four other contestants.
The group quickly became a global sensation, releasing five albums and embarking on several world tours before going on hiatus in 2016.
After One Direction’s hiatus, Styles launched a successful solo career, releasing his debut album, Harry Styles, in 2017.
The album showcased his musical versatility, drawing on influences from rock, pop, and folk music.
Styles has since released two more albums, Fine Line in 2019 and Harry’s House in 2022, both of which have been critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
In addition to his music career, Styles has also pursued acting, making his film debut in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk in 2017.
He has also appeared in the television series Saturday Night Live and The Late Late Show with James Corden, as well as hosting and performing on Saturday Night Live in 2019.
Styles is known for his distinctive fashion sense, often wearing bold and colorful outfits that challenge traditional gender norms.
He has also been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness, using his platform to promote these causes.
Harry Styles siblings
Harry has one older sister named Gemma Styles.
She was born on December 3, 1990, making her about two years older than Harry, who was born on February 1, 1994.
Gemma is a writer and has worked as a freelance journalist and a blogger.
She has also written a book called Wishing on a Starwhich was published in 2017.
Gemma and Harry are known to be very close, and Harry has spoken publicly about how much he values his sister’s opinion and support.
In fact, he has even credited her with introducing him to some of his favorite music and fashion influences.
Aside from Gemma, Harry does not have any other siblings.
However, he has been known to refer to his close friends as his brothers and sisters, suggesting that he values close relationships and considers his friends to be like family.
Harry Styles parents
Harry was born in Redditch, Worcestershire, England to his parents, Anne Twist and Desmond Styles.
Anne Twist worked as a freelance consultant in the field of public relations, while Desmond Styles worked in finance.
The couple divorced when Harry was just seven years old, and he lived with his mother and older sister, Gemma.
Despite their divorce, both of Harry’s parents remained involved in his life and supported his passion for music.
In fact, it was his mother who encouraged him to audition for the British singing competition show, The X Factor, which ultimately led to his rise to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Harry has spoken fondly of both of his parents in interviews, describing his mother as his biggest supporter and his father as a great influence on his love of classic rock music.
He has also credited his parents with instilling in him a strong work ethic and a sense of humility.