Harry Styles’ Family, Relationships, and Friends: Complete Guide to His Inner Circle

Harry Styles grew up surrounded by family and friends, and has often spoken about the impact of those close relationships on his life. Through the years, he valued the support of his family, shaped by his upbringing and the friendships he formed during childhood and after fame.

Family and Background

Harry Styles was born on February 1, 1994, in Redditch, England, to Anne Cox and Desmond Styles. He has an older sister named Gemma. After his parents separated, Harry mostly lived with his mother and sister in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. His upbringing was rooted in a supportive home.

His mother, Anne Cox, worked as an office worker, and his father Desmond Styles was involved in finance. Gemma Styles, his sister, has made her career as a freelance journalist. Despite his parents’ separation, Harry maintained strong relationships with both parents.

As of now, Harry Styles is not married and does not have any children. There are no reports of him adopting or having biological children. His family mainly consists of his parents and sister. Family has often been a central theme in his interviews and public comments.

His immediate family members have largely stayed out of the limelight, continuing their respective professions while sometimes making appearances in support of his career. The connection with his sister remains strong.

Name	Relation	Birth Year
Anne Cox	Mother	1967
Desmond Styles	Father	1957
Gemma Styles	Sister	1990

Relationships Throughout the Years

Harry Styles’s relationships have garnered much media interest. His earliest public relationship was with Caroline Flack, an English television presenter. They met on The X Factor in 2011 but parted ways after a short period. Flack was known for her TV career in the UK.

In late 2012, Harry dated American singer Taylor Swift. Their brief relationship gathered much attention, especially when spotted together in New York. They separated in January 2013. Taylor Swift reportedly wrote songs inspired by their time together.

He was linked to Kendall Jenner, an American model and reality TV star, in 2013. Their relationship was on-and-off, eventually ending in 2014. Kendall is famous for her work in modeling and on the series Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

In 2015, Harry dated Austrian model Nadine Leopold. Their relationship lasted a few months. She is known for her work with various fashion brands.

Harry was also involved with chef Tess Ward in 2017. Tess is a British food writer and chef. Their romance was short-lived. Camille Rowe, a French-American model, dated Harry for about a year before their breakup in 2018.

In late 2020, he started dating actress and director Olivia Wilde. She is known for roles in movies and directing Booksmart. Their relationship was high-profile, but reports in 2022 suggested they had parted ways.

Name	Relationship Type	Time Period
Caroline Flack	Ex-girlfriend	2011
Taylor Swift	Ex-girlfriend	2012-2013
Kendall Jenner	Ex-girlfriend	2013-2014
Nadine Leopold	Ex-girlfriend	2015
Tess Ward	Ex-girlfriend	2017
Camille Rowe	Ex-girlfriend	2017-2018
Olivia Wilde	Ex-girlfriend	2020-2022

Friends and Close Companions

Harry Styles has maintained close friendships both in and out of the music industry. One of his oldest friends is Nick Grimshaw, a British radio and TV presenter. They met through mutual friends in the London entertainment scene.

Another key friend is Niall Horan, fellow band member from One Direction. Their bond was formed through years of performing and traveling together in the band. Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, and Zayn Malik, also from the band, have remained important figures in his life.

James Corden, host of The Late Late Show, formed a friendship with Harry through his appearances on the show. James has been supportive, often hosting Harry’s music segments and interviews.

Most of these friendships have lasted, built on shared experiences in the entertainment industry. While work commitments sometimes keep them apart, the bonds remain strong.

Name	Known Since	Profession
Nick Grimshaw	2011	TV/Radio Host
Niall Horan	2010	Singer
Louis Tomlinson	2010	Singer
Liam Payne	2010	Singer
Zayn Malik	2010	Singer
James Corden	2015	TV Host