Today is a special day as Harry Styles celebrates his 31st birthday! The singer is one of the most loved and acclaimed artists of our generation, and his music catalog is full of masterpieces. His career started in 2010 when One Direction was formed. With the band, he released five albums: Up All Night (2011), Take Me Home (2012), Midnight Memories (2013), Four (2014), Made in the A.M. (2015). One Direction became a synonym for success, gathering an impressive fan base and breaking various records before going on hiatus in 2016.
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Afterwards, Harry Styles kicked off his solo career in 2017 with the self-titled debut album, whose lead single “Sign of the Times” quickly became a fan-favorite. In 2019, he returned with the second LP Fine Line, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 with the biggest ever first-week sales by an English male artist.
In 2022, Harry established himself as one of the biggest popstars of our time with the record-breaking album Harry’s House. The album earned him three Grammy Awards, while the lead single “As It Was” became the No. 1 song of 2022 globally.
Harry Styles can also boast a great career as an actor, starring in Dunkirk, Don’t Worry Darling, and My Policeman.
To celebrate his birthday, here are 10 facts that you probably didn’t know about Harry Styles.
Four Nipples
In 2017, Harry confirmed that he has a rare condition called polythelia, where a person has more than two nipples.
French Speaker
Harry can speak French.
Band Name Creator
After auditioning as a soloist on The X Factor and being eliminated, Simon Cowell in 2010 put together Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik to form a band. The quintet practiced for a couple of weeks, and Harry suggested ‘One Direction’ as the band name.
Ariana Grande’s Songwriter
Back in 2014, Ariana Grande released her second studio album “My Everything.” The tenth track, titled “Just a Little Bit of Your Heart,” was co-written by Harry Styles, then still a member of One Direction.
Dunkirk Star
He starred in Christopher Nolan’s film Dunkirk (2017). For his interpretation, he received two nominations at the Critics’ Choice Awards.
iCarly Cameo
In 2012, all five members of One Direction made a cameo on the teen sitcom iCarly in an episode called “iGo One Direction.”
Love On Tour Success
Between 2021 and 2023, Harry embarked on his second concert tour, Love On Tour. The tour is the third highest-grossing tour of the 2020s and the first among male soloists, grossing over $600 million.
Prince Eric Audition
In 2019, Harry auditioned for the role of Prince Eric in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid but turned it down to focus on his tour.
Vogue Cover Pioneer
In 2020, Harry became the first man to appear solo on the cover of Vogue, wearing a blue Gucci Dress.
Elvis Presley Cover
The first song a young Harry Styles recorded was Elvis Presley’s “The Girl of My Best Friend.
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