On may 12, 2017, styles released his first solo album, self-titles "Harry Styles." Even though Styles was given more opportunities to write as time progressed with One Direction, the quick turnaround for new music with the band didn’t allow for much growth or exploration of his own life and mind. Having over a year to write and record his debut solo material, he set out to make an album that represented himself as full as possible.
his music became known for its combined elements of classic rock, soft rock, and pop, reflecting the many artists by which he was influenced. including: the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Harry Nilsson, and Shania Twain.
shortly after the release of his second album, harry styles became the first solo male cover star of Vogue in the magazine’s 128-year history.
Besides his musical career, Styles made his debut as an actor in 2017, taking on the role as a British soldier in the film dunkirk. he then accepted the lead role in don't worry darling (2022) which earned $19.2 million at the U.S. box office during opening weekend, and collected another $10.8 million internationally. Harry Styles's "As It Was" was sitting atop the Billboard Hot 100, while Don't Worry Darling was the top movie at the box office.
