Harry Styles has come a long way since he started his career at the age of 16. The ‘Music for a Sushi Restaurant’ singer has attained a lot of wealth in the last decade. Currently, at 28, Styles is the richestBritish star under the age of 30, as per Heat Rich List.
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UK’s richest man under 30
Styles has beaten Ed Sheeran in the £100 million category. Sheeran was on top of this list for years, but since the singer has now hit 31 years of age, he is no longer eligible for this category, as per The Standard UK.
With top-selling albums and completely sold-out tours, Styles is currently a fan favorite. The 'Watermelon Sugar'singer is said to have made an astonishing amount of £116 million so far.
The reason for Harry Styles’ wealth
Styles believes in diversity, even in the case of his income. Despite starting his career as a successful singer, he has ventured into other areas of business, such as acting and brand endorsements.
He has carved a niche for himself in the acting field by delivering exceptional performances in Don’t Worry Darling and My Policeman which were recently released. Rumor has it that he has some more movies lined up for next year as well.
It seems like every big brand wants to work with Styles. The former One Direction member is a brand ambassador for high-end fashion brands such as Gucci. He has also worked alongside Coca-Cola and Toyota in the past. His brand endorsements have brought him a lot of money over the years.
'Harry’s House' for the win
Styles' wealth increased exponentially afterthe release of his third solo studio albumHarry’s House. This album gained success instantly and spent six weeks at the top of the UK charts, with the song ‘As It Was’ topping the US Billboard chart for 15 weeks, as per Business Insider.
Sources used:
- Business Insider: 'Harry Styles beats Ed Sheeran to come richest UK celebrity aged 30 and under'
- Standard UK: 'Harry Styles takes over from Ed Sheeran as richest UK star under 30'
- Independent: 'Harry Styles overtakes Ed Sheeran as Britain's richest young celebrity'