2022 is shaping up to be the year of Harry Styles. Not only is his music career reaching new heights—he’s set to headline Coachella with Billie Eilish and Ye, his delayed Love on Tour is finally coming to the U.K., and he’s rumored to be performing at Glastonbury—but this year, he’ll be stepping into the spotlight as a leading man. After roles in Dunkirk and Eternals, the polymath will star in the tender romance My Policeman opposite Emma Corrin, and the stylish thriller Don’t Worry Darling with Florence Pugh, directed by his girlfriend Olivia Wilde.
Ahead of their release—and in honor of his birthday today—we reflect on the renaissance man’s journey from teen idol to supernova in 28 throwback photos.
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Back when One Direction had been freshly formed on The X Factor, Harry arrived at Fountain Studios in London wearing a raccoon hat and a wide grin.
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Arriving at X Factor rehearsals in a black vest over a purple hoodie and gray joggers.
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At BBC Radio 1 with his One Direction bandmates and legions of fans.
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Launching One Direction’s new album.
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Covered in wrapping paper while launching One Direction’s first album.
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Holding an award at the BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards, where One Direction swept the board.
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Performing on stage at the Bournemouth International Centre.
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Singing at Z100’s Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden.
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All smiles in a suit and brooch to perform on NBC’s Today Show.
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Spotted at Burberry Prorsum’s spring show at London Fashion Week.
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Leaving Soho House in a shirt dotted with hearts, following the One Direction: This Is Us world premiere.
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Arriving on the red carpet for the MTV Video Music Awards.
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Performing with One Direction on NBC’s Today Show.
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Posing after winning the British Style Award at the British Fashion Awards.
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Attending a press conference in Tokyo.
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Looking suave for the U.K. premiere of One Direction: This Is Us 3D.
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Attending the premiere of The Class of ’92.
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On the red carpet for the ARIA Awards in Australia, where One Direction won Best International Artist.
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On the NBC Today Show stage with One Direction to release their album Four.
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Arriving at the American Music Awards, where the band won Artist of the Year.
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On the red carpet at the British Fashion Awards.
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At the NRJ Music Awards at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.
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Attending The Rolling Stones’ surprise show.
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Performing at the Arrowhead Stadium.
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At Central Park, performing on ABC’s Good Morning America with his bandmates.
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Mobbed by fans while leaving Maida Vale Studios.
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Arriving for a band interview with BBC Radio 2.
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Singing on stage for KIIS-FM’s Jingle Ball.
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