23 things you probably didn't know about Harry Styles

Christina Dambrosio,Crystal WallFeb 2, 2021, 04:38 IST

Harry Styles has released two solo albums.AP

Harry Styles was one of the five members of the famous boy band One Direction.
He hosted "Saturday Night Live" and "The Late Late Show with James Corden."
Styles has over 40 tattoos, including a matching one with Ed Sheeran.

Before Harry Styles made a name for himself as a solo artist, he rose to fame in one of the most popular boy bands in recent history, One Direction.

The music group was incredibly successful, selling millions of records worldwide and landing four No. 1 albums in just a few years. The band has been on hiatus since 2016, and its members have been working on individual projects in the interim.

Since embarking on a solo career, Styles has released two successful albums, toured the world, acted in an Oscar-winning film, and co-chaired the 2019 Met Gala.

Here are 23 things you might not know about the musician:

At age 16, Styles auditioned for "The X Factor" with a Stevie Wonder song.

Harry Styles wore a scarf during his audition for "The X Factor." ITV

Styles grew up in Holmes Chapel, England, where he worked for a local bakery.

Harry Styles has since visited the bakery he used to work at. Getty/Steven Ferdman

Growing up, he was in a band called White Eskimo.

White Eskimo was a pop-punk band. AP Photo/Charles Sykes

He's said he considers Shania Twain to be one of his biggest influences.

Shania Twain is a famous country musician. Gerardo Mora/Getty Images

He's been on an episode of "iCarly."

The rest of One Direction was on the episode as well. Nickelodeon

He also appeared in Christopher Nolan's film "Dunkirk."

"Dunkirk" was Harry Styles' first major film. KGC-49-182/STAR MAX/IPx

In 2019, Styles was on "Saturday Night Live" as the host and musical guest.

Harry Styles on "Saturday Night Live." NBCUniversal

Styles is set to star in an Olivia Wilde film.

Harry Styles was cast Jack in "Don't Worry Darling." Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

He has written songs for other popular artists, including Ariana Grande.

"Just a Little Bit of Your Heart" was cowritten by Harry Styles. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Styles landed a Gucci campaign in 2018.

Harry Styles at the 2019 Met Gala. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

He made Vogue history.

Harry Styles became the first solo man on the cover of American Vogue. Scott Barbour/Getty Images

His love for fashion may have started after performing in his first school play.

Harry Styles played a mouse named Barney in his first school performance. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

He likes "The Notebook."

Harry Styles has said he watches a lot of rom-coms. New Line Cinema

He has over 40 tattoos, including a mermaid on his forearm.

Harry Styles has two bird tattoos on his chest. Harry Styles/YouTube

He and Ed Sheeran have matching tattoos.

Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran have also worked together professionally. David M. Benett/Getty Images for Fudge Urban

He got a tattoo on "The Late Late Show With James Corden."

Harry Styles on "The Late Late Show With James Corden." CBS

And he later went on to guest host that same show.

Harry Styles on James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke." CBS

He has four nipples.

Two of Harry Styles' nipples are extra. Brad Hunter/Newspix/Getty

He said he once bit off the tip of his tongue while tripping on magic mushrooms.

Harry Styles said he did "a lot" of magic mushrooms while recording "Fine Line." Theo Wargo/Getty Images

He is now an avid reader.

Harry Styles is a fan of the author Haruki Murakami. Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia

Styles once donated his hair to make wigs for cancer patients.

Harry Styles cut his hair in 2016. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

Stevie Nicks called Styles her "love child."

Stevie Nicks has referred to Harry Styles as her "adopted son." Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Styles has been called a "consent king."

Harry Styles earned this title on the set of his "Watermelon Sugar" music video. Columbia/Erskine Records

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