Harry Styles has been the object of teen-girl affection ever since he broke onto the scene as a slightly shy 16-year-old during the 2010 season of The X Factor with One Direction, but the over-18 crowd didn't really take notice of him until he started dating Taylor Swift in 2012 [1]. While their relationship didn't last, that doesn't mean that we can't still nurse our crush on Harry. In honor of his 24th birthday, we've rounded up all the reasons Harry is so lovable. Keep reading to get more of the sexy star, then check out 22 struggles of being an adult One Direction fangirl [2].
He Has an Insane Amount of Fun on Stage
Just Like You, He Takes Epic Spills Sometimes
He Can Rock a Rather Busy Suit
He's Ridiculously Good Looking . . .
He's Got an Adorable Smile
Source: ITV [3]
But Don't Be Fooled by His Sweet Looks; He's Also Pretty Sporty
Did We Mention He Looks Good Shirtless?
He Can Brush Off Getting Pantsed by His Bandmates
His Man-Bun Game Is on Point . . .
And His Headband Game Is Strong
He Makes Dangerously Low Necklines Look Hot
He's Good With Kids
Cue the "Awws!"
He Isn't Afraid to Twerk in Public
He Showed Support For Michael Sam, the First Openly Gay NFL Player
He's BFFs With Ed Sheeran
He Can Make James Corden Make This Face With a Single Kiss
Source: Sky [4]
He and His Bandmates Raised Money For Children in Africa
There he goes again being good with kids.
He Seems to Be Handling This Whole Fame Thing Really Well
Source: ITV [5]
Most Importantly, He's Got Real Talent!