22 Times King Louis Tomlinson Was the Hero His Adoring Fans Needed

During his X Factor days, Louis was well-aware that he wasn't getting as many solos or as much screen time as the other boys, but rather than let it get him down, he turned to other avenues to assert himself. He became a pro at songwriting and dealing with everything backstage and behind the scenes. "In the last year of One Direction, I was probably the most confident I ever was," he previously told The Guardian.