Harry Styles literally ended up being the world’s most wanted man, and it was fabulous. Read on for more information about this.

Here’s how Harry Styles became the world’s most wanted man (Photo Credit – Instagram)
On a magical Friday night in New York, Harry Styles took to the stage for the first time to perform his third album, Harry’s House, in its entirety. The crowd, draped in feathers, glitter, and tears, filled Long Island’s UBS Arena, creating a palpable energy that felt almost ritualistic. But this time, something shifted in the encore. Instead of closing with his usual anthem, “Kiwi,” Styles chose to end with a second rendition of his single “As It Was,” a poignant reflection on isolation and change. The crowd erupted, leaving Styles a bit taken aback.

“We came offstage, and I just wanted to sit by myself for a minute,” he recalls two months later. “After One Direction, I never expected to experience anything new. I thought, ‘Alright, I’ve seen how crazy it can get.’ But the energy felt insane.”

At 28, Styles had unlocked a new level of stardom. He was no longer just a One Direction member, filling stadiums; he was headlining them as a solo artist. “As It Was” had become a global sensation, topping charts in over two dozen countries and shattering streaming records. Styles noticed a change in how he was perceived, especially among men, as they began to engage with his music more. “It feels like a weird comment because it’s not like men was the goal. It’s just something I noticed.”