Harry Styles is a British singer, songwriter, and actor. He rose to prominence as a member of the boy band One Direction, which was formed on the UK version of the X Factor in 2010. Styles and his bandmates became a global phenomenon, releasing five best-selling albums and embarking on several world tours. After One Direction went on hiatus in 2016, Styles launched a solo career, releasing his self-titled debut album in 2017. The album received positive reviews from critics