Harry Edward Styles was born on February 1, 1994, in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, to Anne Twist and Desmond Styles. He spent his early years in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, where he developed a passion for music, inspired by artists like Elvis Presley and The Beatles. His parents divorced when he was seven, and he later gained step-siblings through his mother's remarriages. Styles attended Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and worked part-time at a local bakery. He was the lead singer of the band White Eskimo, which won a local Battle of the Bands competition.

At 16, Styles auditioned for The X Factor as a solo artist, performing Steve Wonder's 'Isn't She Lovely.' After being eliminated, he was grouped with Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik to form One Direction. The group finished third but quickly gained international fame, releasing five successful albums: Up All Night, Take Me Home, Midnight Memories, Four, and Made in the A.M. They became one of the best-selling boy bands in history before their indefinite hiatus in 2016.

Styles launched his solo career with the release of his self-titled debut album in May 2017, which topped charts in the UK and US. The album's lead single, 'Sign of the Times,' reached number one in the UK and won a BRIT Award for British Video of the Year. He also made his film debut in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk, playing British soldier Alex, showcasing his acting talent.

Styles' second album, Fine Line, debuted in December 2019, topping the US Billboard 200. The album included the hit single 'Watermelon Sugar,' which became his first number-one song on the US Billboard Hot 100. Fine Line received critical acclaim and was included in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2020.

Styles released his third album, Harry's House, in May 2022, which broke multiple records and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2023. The lead single, 'As It Was,' topped global charts for 15 weeks in the US. He also starred in the films Don't Worry Darling and My Policeman, further establishing his acting career. Additionally, Styles became the first male to appear solo on the cover of Vogue, highlighting his influence in fashion.