How Harry Styles Amassed His $120 Million Net Worth Since Leaving One Direction
Harry Styles is a singer, songwriter, and actor born on 1 February 1994 in England to Anne Twist and Desmond Styles. The dimple-faced Brit burst into the limelight as part of the boyband One Direction alongside Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson. As one of the more famous members, he gained millions of fans across the globe and has managed to amass a staggering net worth of $120 million. Styles has surpassed his former bandmates in earnings from his commercials, acting roles, brand deals, and successful tours.
The "Watermelon Sugar" singer reportedly makes millions from his music career and massive fanbase who turn out in thousands to support whenever he's around. Aside from singing, the 29-year-old is an upcoming actor who gets paid six figures to appear in blockbuster films like Marvel's The Eternals,Dunkirk and Don't Worry Darling. Here's how Harry Styles has made his millions since leaving One Direction.
8 Harry Styles's Career Began With One Direction
Harry Styles started making money as a singer after appearing on Britain's X Factor in 2010. He and four other contestants were put together to form the band One Direction, which would change their lives forever. Even though they didn't win the competition as solo acts, they became one of the biggest boy bands to come up in the last decade.
The As It Was singer's first big paycheck reportedly came when he signed a £10 million recording deal from Simon Cowell's Syco and Sony Records. While in the band, Styles and his mates released five studio albums: 2011's Up All Night, 2012's Take Me Home, 2013's Midnight Memories, and 2014's Four. The band built a supportive community full of dedicated fans through their music.
By the time the group was disbanded in 2015, with the release of their last album, Made In The AM, the band was estimated to be worth $130 million combined. 1D's albums performed well on the charts, with over 70 million records sold and 242 awards won; it's no surprise Styles was a millionaire when he went solo.
7 One Direction Endorsement Deals And Tours Made Harry Styles A Millionaire
The boy band made a huge chunk of their earnings through merchandise, concert tickets, and endorsements. Despite the 1D members having to split their paychecks five times between each other, Styles went home with a hefty sum after the group went on hiatus. The group's last tour, 2015's On The Road Again, made them $208 million in revenue, while their most successful tour, 2014's Where We Are, made $290 million.
Bringing in that kind of revenue made the group one of the most sought-after bands in the world. They worked with brands like Pepsi, Macy's, Colgate and Toyota. Per Forbes, 1D was the highest-earning European star in 2016, making $110 million from tour sales and endorsement payouts.
6 Harry Styles Has A Successful Solo Career
By the time Harry Styles was leaving One Direction to make it in music as a solo act, he was already worth $23 million, according to CelebrityNetWorth. When he decided to start his solo career, Styles signed a lucrative $80 million record deal with Columbia Records for three solo albums after Apple offered him $25 million for one album. His first single, Sign of The Times, was released in 2017 from his first album Harry Styles.
They were followed by his 2019 album Fine Line and 2022's Harry's House, which spent six weeks at number 1 on the Official UK Albums Chart. It was crowned the second best-selling album of 2022, with 757,000 copies sold. Harry's House also added to the Brit's awards with two Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. As a Grammy award-winning artist, Styles can request a higher fee than most musical acts. In 2019, he headlined Coachella and was reportedly paid $4 million.
5 Harry Styles' Tours Rakes In Hundreds of Millions
Aside from his album sales, Styles earns a hefty sum whenever he tours. Harry Styles' Love On Tour, which began in 2021, is one of the highest-grossing tours of all time at number five. The tour started in 2021, concluded in July this year, and made more than $600 million for the British singer. Styles took home a good chunk after tour expenses and staff salaries.
Even his first solo tour, 2017's Live On Tour, did well, bringing in $63 million off ticket sales alone. His live shows, concerts, and merchandise add to his ever-growing wealth.
4 Harry Styles Is A High Earning Hollywood Actor
The former 1D star made his acting debut in Christopher Nolan's war film Dunkirk, which reportedly made $350 million at the box office. Styles was paid $3.4 million for his role as Alex. For his role in Olivia Wilde's Don't Worry Darling, the heartthrob walked away with a surprising $3 million, while his co-star Florence Pugh went home with only $700,000.
All the gossip and scandal from the film's behind-the-scenes didn't slow Styles' acting career; instead, it made him a more sought-after actor. Marvel paid Styles $350,000 for his cameo at the end of The Eternals as Eros. The My Policeman star was reportedly supposed to make $10 million to star in a film about his character before Disney decided to shelve the project.
3 Harry Styles Has Bagged Lucrative Brand Deals
Thanks to Harry's good looks and substantial social media following, big companies are always fighting over each other to work with him. In 2018, Styles was announced as Gucci's brand ambassador, and since then, he has collaborated several times with the fashion house. Styles' Gucci deal is believed to be the most significant contributor to his rising net worth because, after the agreement, his net worth skyrocketed from $80 million in 2021 to $120 million as of 2023.
Besides Gucci, the BRIT Award winner has worked with fashion brands like Yves Saint Laurent and Calvin Klein that pay well. The "Adore You" singer signed a lucrative deal with Apple to do an AirPods Max commercial but donated his entire paycheck to The Internal Rescue Committee, which aids Ukrainian refugees.
2 Harry Styles Has A Successful Beauty Brand, Pleasing
Since leaving 1D, Styles has been making intelligent business investments to grow his money. The Night Changes singer ventured into the cosmetics industry through his gender-neutral beauty brand, Pleasing. Thanks to his fans, the brand that launched in 2021 sold out within hours of its release.
Pleasing includes beauty products like nail polishes, skin care treatments, and the brand's merchandise that fans adore. They are doing so well that they are set to launch a line of sex-inspired fragrances that will undoubtedly be a hit with the ladies.
1 Harry Styles Has Investments In Real Estate
The MCU star also owns expensive property, contributing significantly to his net worth in America and Europe. One is the first home he bought, a $4.8 million North London home, and a luxurious Tribeca penthouse he purchased in 2017 for $8.7 million.
According to Elle Decor, Styles' real estate portfolio is worth $62.5 million, making up much of his wealth. With more acting gigs, brand collaborations, and music planned for the future, Styles's net worth is guaranteed to get even more significant than it is now.
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