Since his time with One Direction, fans have speculated about Harry Styles’ sexuality. Many fans still entertain theories that he has romantic feelings for his former bandmate, Louis Tomlinson. However, Tomlinson has repeatedly clarified that these notions are mere conspiracy theories, asserting, “There is nothing I can say. There is nothing I can do to stop those who believe in this conspiracy.” He mentioned that some people are so committed to their beliefs that they ignore the actual truth.
Fans have also pointed to Styles’ unique fashion choices to support their assumptions about his sexuality. Styles himself has commented on this, saying, “What women wear. What men wear. For me it’s not a question of that.” He believes fashion should not be confined by gender norms and added, “It’s just: who cares?” Despite Styles’ approach, discussions regarding his sexuality continue to arise during interviews.
Harry Styles embraces his identity without labels
In a 2022 interview with Rolling Stone, while promoting “Harry’s House,” Styles addressed his relationships and the perception of queerbaiting due to his past public dating choices with women. He remarked on the nature of public relationships, saying, “It doesn’t mean you’re choosing to have a public relationship or something.”
Styles has also emphasized that he is not using his sexuality for artistic gain or attention. He stated, “Am I sprinkling in nuggets of sexual ambiguity to try and be more interesting? No.” He explained that his fashion and artistic choices are purely for aesthetic reasons rather than to categorize his sexuality. Ultimately, he believes that sexuality should be seen as a fun aspect of identity, although fans continue to engage deeply with the conversation surrounding it.