Harry Stylesis honoring his boy band roots at the 2023BRIT Awards.TheGrammy Awardwinner, 29, thanked hisOne Directionbandmates —Niall Horan,Louis Tomlinson,Liam PayneandZayn Malik— during his acceptance speech for British artist of the year at the London awards show on Saturday.“I want to thank my mum for signing me up forX Factorwithout telling me, so I literally wouldn’t be here without you. I want to thank Niall, Louis, Liam and Zayn because I wouldn’t be here without you either. Thank you so much,” Styles said in his speech.One Direction.Dave M. Benett/GettyHe also said, “I’m really, really grateful for this, and I’m very aware of my privilege up here tonight.” Styles was heavily criticized for saying “this doesn’t happen to people like me very often” while accepting an award for album of the year at the recent Grammys.On Saturday, Styles also thanked his family. “I want to thank my family for being themes supportive, understanding, patient, loving family I could ever ask for.“The five singers formed One Direction onThe X Factorin 2010 and released their debut album the next year. Malik left the group in 2015, and after releasing the album Made in the A.M. as a foursome, the rest of the band announced an extended hiatus in 2015.JMEnternational/GettyTheHarry’s Housesinger on Saturday beat out Cat Burns,Charli XCX,Dua LipaandSam Smithfor the prize.Styleslead the nominationsat this year’s BRIT Awards, along with rising duoWet Leg. Both were up for four categories each, with Styles winning all of his nods.Harry Styles at the 2023 Brit Awards.Dave J Hogan/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In addition to artist of the year, Styles was nominated for album of the year for his third solo studio albumHarry’s House, best pop/R&B act and song of the year for “As It Was,” which he opened the ceremony singing.
Harry Stylesis honoring his boy band roots at the 2023BRIT Awards.
TheGrammy Awardwinner, 29, thanked hisOne Directionbandmates —Niall Horan,Louis Tomlinson,Liam PayneandZayn Malik— during his acceptance speech for British artist of the year at the London awards show on Saturday.
“I want to thank my mum for signing me up forX Factorwithout telling me, so I literally wouldn’t be here without you. I want to thank Niall, Louis, Liam and Zayn because I wouldn’t be here without you either. Thank you so much,” Styles said in his speech.
One Direction.Dave M. Benett/Getty
He also said, “I’m really, really grateful for this, and I’m very aware of my privilege up here tonight.” Styles was heavily criticized for saying “this doesn’t happen to people like me very often” while accepting an award for album of the year at the recent Grammys.
On Saturday, Styles also thanked his family. “I want to thank my family for being themes supportive, understanding, patient, loving family I could ever ask for.”
The five singers formed One Direction onThe X Factorin 2010 and released their debut album the next year. Malik left the group in 2015, and after releasing the album Made in the A.M. as a foursome, the rest of the band announced an extended hiatus in 2015.
JMEnternational/Getty
TheHarry’s Housesinger on Saturday beat out Cat Burns,Charli XCX,Dua LipaandSam Smithfor the prize.
Styleslead the nominationsat this year’s BRIT Awards, along with rising duoWet Leg. Both were up for four categories each, with Styles winning all of his nods.
Harry Styles at the 2023 Brit Awards.Dave J Hogan/Getty
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In addition to artist of the year, Styles was nominated for album of the year for his third solo studio albumHarry’s House, best pop/R&B act and song of the year for “As It Was,” which he opened the ceremony singing.
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