Top 10 Times Harry Styles was Awesome

Who would have thought that a former One Directioner and a R&B queen from Detroit would make such a good match? As of the end of 2019, Harry and Lizzo have developed what can only be described as a musical love affair. Everything started when the English pop star covered Lizzo’s single, “Juice,” on the set of BBC Radio 1. Lizzo answered with a passionate rendition of Styles’ “Adore You,” and fondly referred to Styles as “her favorite British import.” In February 2020, we got to see plenty of sweet moments between the duo as they sat back-to-back (and even held hands!) at the 2020 Brit Awards. And let’s face it: that moment when Lizzo pounded back tequila as Harry cheered her on was totally friendship goals.

It’s no secret that Harry Styles likes getting tattoos… In fact, he likes them so much that he doesn’t mind doing it on live television – which he proved by getting yet another tattoo on “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” On that particular evening in 2015, the British show host invited the members of One Direction to a friendly game of tattoo roulette. Everyone was understandably nervous… especially Niall and James, as the only tattoo virgins present. Fortunately for them, the unlucky victim turned out to be Harry. The young singer was forced to get a “Late Late Show” tattoo on his arm; but true to himself, he took it like a good sport.

Harry Styles has never been shy about his support for the LGBTQ+ community. Over the years, he’s become an inspiration to many of his young queer fans. During a concert, the pop star spotted a young girl holding up a sign that said she was going to come out to her mom, thanks to him. Upon hearing that her mom’s name was Tina, Styles shushed the whole stadium… only to record himself yelling into the microphone, “Tina… she’s gay!” Unsurprisingly, videos of the sweet scene went viral immediately. Best part of it all? The fan later shared her mom’s reaction on Twitter: Tina was reportedly “overjoyed” and thanked Harry for supporting her daughter.

2017 was a busy year for Harry Styles, what with his worldwide tour and the launch of his first solo album. But his music career wasn’t the only thing that was taking off: in July, Harry starred in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster, “Dunkirk.” Alongside actors like Cillian Murphy and Fionn Whitehead, the pop star played a young soldier named Alex. While this was uncharted territory for him, Styles’ performance was praised by critics and audiences alike for its poignancy. It just goes to show that Harry is far more than a pretty face with a golden voice; and though we can’t wait to hear more of his songs, this promising big screen debut assures us that he also has a bright acting career ahead of him.

We know we said no music videos, but what we meant was no musical performances from them. And fortunately, “Dunkirk” wasn’t the only time we got to see Harry show off his acting chops. Years earlier, we saw him play a more light-hearted character in the video for One Direction’s hit single, “Best Song Ever.” While each of the boys had a specific bit, Harry Styles stood out as the band’s dorky marketing manager, Marcel. The character’s adorable clumsiness and over-the-top enthusiasm were a stark departure from Styles’ usual charming self; not to mention, it was hilarious to see Marcel’s ideas get shot down by the “real” Harry. While we look forward to seeing more of his acting, we think it’s safe to say that Marcel the marketing guy remains one of his most memorable performances.

It’s a known fact that Harry Styles has iconic tastes in both music and fashion; so, in retrospect, we shouldn’t have been surprised to see him pay homage to a fellow icon on Halloween. Still, the entire Internet was floored when Harry showed up to the annual Casamigos Halloween party dressed as pop music legend Elton John in 2018. The look included a sparkly L.A. Dodgers top, a matching baseball cap, and rhinestone-studded pink sunglasses. The outfit was reminiscent of a 1970s-era Elton John, and like much of Harry’s wardrobe, was designed by Gucci. Not only did Styles win costume of the year, he also got the seal of approval from Elton John himself, who shared pictures of the outfit on his Instagram.

We always knew that Harry Styles had a mischievous side; just look at that cheeky grin of his. So what do you get when you put him on the same set as comedy legend Ellen DeGeneres? Apparently, one hilariously awkward pizza delivery. In this hidden camera prank, Harry chatted with a pizza delivery guy while Ellen told him what to say through an earpiece. As you’d expect, she was merciless. But we suspect that Harry enjoyed it just as much – if not more. Not only was the segment hysterical, it was also yet another chance for us to see his amazing acting and improv skills. Also, we give props to the pizza delivery guy (or should we say, “broooo”) for being so chill.

It’s rarely easy to stay friends with an ex, but Styles makes it look like a piece of cake. When the young rockstar guest hosted “The Late Late Show”, he reconnected with his old flame, Kendall Jenner. The two engaged in a high-stakes game of Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts, in which they had to choose between answering an embarrassing question or eating something gross. While the producers had come up with some seriously loaded questions, Jenner and Styles managed to skirt around the awkwardness and had a great time in the process. Their romance might have ended a long time ago, but it was heartwarming to see Harry maintain such a playful, easy rapport with his ex-girlfriend.

Harry Styles has had plenty of iconic moments as a guest on “Saturday Night Live.” Who could forget his spot-on imitation of Mick Jagger’s swagger back in 2017? However, he’s also one of the lucky stars to have had the honour of pulling double duty on SNL, appearing as both host and musical guest. Styles kicked off the evening with a monologue in which he fondly mentioned his One Direction comrades… and not-so-subtly roasted Zayn Malik. His sketches included a parody of Jordan Peele’s “Get Out,” and a hilarious bit in which he played a social media manager who just couldn’t hide his thirst for Nick Jonas. Needless to say, Harry’s charisma and acting skills definitely gave us one Saturday night to remember. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

Answering Ellen’s “Burning Questions”
“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” (2003-)

Playing Dodgeball on “The Late Late Show” (& Getting Hit by Michelle Obama)
“The Late Late Show with James Corden” (2015-)

Inducting Stevie Nicks into the Hall of Fame
“34th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony”(2019)

The Brit Awards Fiasco with One Direction
“34th Brit Awards” (2014)

Telling a Fan to Go to Therapy (in a Supportive Way)

Harry Styles and James Corden share one of the best celebrity friendships out there. After all, only a true friend guest-hosts your show when you have to go to the hospital for the birth of your daughter, right?( If we had to pick just one, we’d say their most iconic moment came in 2017, when Harry first appeared as a solo artist on James’ Carpool Karaoke segment. The episode had it all: great music, bold fashion experiments, and of course, rom-com reenactments. Who knew Harry made such a good Julia Roberts? There might just be something magical about putting these two in a car together: when the carpooling buddies in 2019 with James in the passenger seat, they still had the same off-the-charts chemistry.