Harry Edward Styles was born on February 1, 1994, in Redditch, England. He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, formed during the seventh season of the British version of The X Factor. Styles released his debut solo album, Harry Styles, in May 2017, which reached number one on the UK and US charts. He has also acted, appearing in the Christopher Nolan film Dunkirk in 2017, and hosted and performed on Saturday Night Live in 2019. Styles is known for his distinctive fashion sense and support for LGBTQ+ rights and mental health awareness. He has a large following on social media and continues to have a successful career as a musician and actor.