10 Times that Prove Why Harry Styles is Our Favorite Pop Star

When One Direction disbanded in 2016, fans were curious as to which member of the group would blossom and strike out on their own with a successful solo career. For many, it was a toss up between Zayn Malik and Harry Styles but it soon became apparent that Styles was gaining momentum even unlike One Direction. With hits like "As It Was" and "Watermelon Sugar," Styles has combined classic rock with modern pop elements adding a fierce – if not controversial – fashion sense to explode in popularity in the past couple of years. His traditional good looks also played a role in propelling him to superstardom as he continues to explore acting with roles in "Don't Worry Darling" and the gay drama "My Policeman." We're here to give a rundown of some of Harry's sexiest photoshoots, videos, and Instagram posts that he's shared along the way.

Mixing femininity with masculinity in a unique way has been one of Harry Styles' calling cards since leaving One Direction. Some fans think this is a way to appeal to a larger audience, while others think he is queerbaiting. No matter the truth of the matter, this IG post of Styles on motorcycle while giving a nip slip is a prime example of the types of thirst traps the musician pulls off so well compared to others in the industry.

A bathtub pic is one of the steamiest thirst traps in the celebrity arsenal, with others such as Michael Cimino as well as Lil Nas X pulling it off. Here, Harry Styles decided to relax in the water after a night of performing in Chicago back in 2021. Viewers get a great view of the singer's tattoo choices and signature bangs on his forehead, one of a myriad of hairstyles he possesses.

Celebrities often like to give us an inside look at their workout routines. Sometimes these videos are more training-oriented, encouraging their fans to follow along. Other times the videos are more loose and just for fun. This thirst trap is an old-school throwback to Harry Styles' One Direction days as the singer works out and acts silly with his bandmates and friends. Simpler times before his solo fame are great to remember!

Harry Styles has been no stranger to a magazine cover shoot in the last decade. One of his most famous ones after going solo was with Rolling Stone back in 2019. The singer shows off his glowing smile, tattooed body, and underarms with a gold cross around his neck. The look screams classic rock star vibes and we're still enjoying this thirst trap years after its release to the public!

Despite a thriving music career, Harry Styles is also exploring a career in Hollywood. After appearing in the Christopher Nolan war epic "Dunkirk" in 2017, Styles had two major film roles this year: Starring in ex-girlfriend Olivia Wilde's second film "Don't Worry Darling" and playing a bisexual cop in the edgy "My Policeman" where he had same-sex scenes that have gone on to be crystallized online by his fandom.

The first song released on Styles' sophomore album "Fine Line" is "Lights Up." The track is both majestic and ambitious, showing how the musician was trying to break away from the simple sounds of his boy band days. The video for the song was also a major thirst trap. Styles is oiled up and being touched by a plethora of bystanders throughout the song, making many fans wonder what it takes to be paid to touch Harry Styles. Most of us would do this for free!

Harry Styles is sometimes criticized for throwing a lot of different outfit combinations together without a lot of thought behind the ensemble. Gucci certainly doesn't care about these contrarian opinions, fitting the singer with a variety of clothing types in this photoshoot to let Harry experiment to his heart's desire. Many of us are happy with the result. Whether Styles is a fashion icon or someone who is trying too hard is in the eye of the beholder.

One of the reasons Harry Styles has become such a modern influence in the music industry is because he draws on so many of the theatrics and themes of the older artists he was inspired by. Rock stars in the 1970s and 1980s obviously liked to show off their chests while performing on stage, and Styles does this very well himself.

Harry Styles' long hair was perhaps his longest-running look throughout the middle of the 2010s. This photoshoot was an ideal one for fans of his locks, replete with a shirtless display and a sensitive eyes-closed look. A very artistic, yet thirst-worthy set of pics for the superstar.

Of all of the colors Harry Styles enjoys showing off in his wardrobe, pink is an outstanding favorite that just seems to mix well with his charisma and vibrant personality. This fan account on Twitter decided to compile many of his pink outfits and ensembles for our thirst viewing pleasure!