The romantic connections of Harry Styles: from Caroline to Zoë Kravitz

Harry Styles is one of Hollywood’s most famous heartthrobs, thanks to his attractive appearance, irresistible charm, and musical talent, which he showcased by performing Stevie Wonder’s «Isn't She Lovely» on The X Factor in 2010. It’s no surprise that he has had a steady romantic life over the years. Although this superstar has many fans around the world, only a few women have been fortunate enough to become part of his love story since he began his career with One Direction and then successfully continued as a solo artist.

We will look at all the women linked to the British superstar romantically, including his recent rumored romance with actress Zoë Kravitz.

Harry and Caroline Flack met when she was hosting The X Factor. Rumors about Harry’s crush on the British beauty began circulating around 2011, and soon after, reports emerged that they were dating, which caused a public uproar due to their age difference: Harry was 17, and Caroline was 31.

Although neither of them confirmed nor denied the romance (Harry consistently stated in interviews that they «just got along well»), Caroline later spoke about her connection with him in her autobiography «Storm in a C Cup», - released in 2015. «I already knew he was in love with me; he made it quite obvious», - she wrote in the book. «He talked about it in magazines and to his friends».

«Everything went wrong when Harry was photographed leaving my house one morning. And as soon as that became known, the open season began», - she continued. «After that, anyone could say anything. People on the street started shouting 'pedophile' and 'pervert' at me».

Ultimately, they broke up and moved on with their lives, but sadly, Caroline took her own life at the age of 40 in February 2020. Harry was seen wearing a black ribbon as «a symbol of remembrance or mourning» in her honor at the BRIT Awards 2020 just days after her death.

Harry was spotted kissing American model Emma Ostilly in New Zealand shortly after his breakup with Caroline in 2011. She later appeared in One Direction’s music video for the song «Gotta Be You», - which was released in November of that year.

In 2012, there were rumors that Harry was dating actress Emily Atack, but she only confirmed it in 2014. «We were never a boyfriend and girlfriend… We had a brief fling that was just fun. Then we went our separate ways», - she told Reveal magazine.

In 2012, Harry was also reportedly linked to actress Caggie Dunlop, who starred in the reality show «Made in Chelsea», - for a short time.

Who can forget Harry’s romance with singer Taylor Swift? They reportedly met and hit it off at the Kids' Choice Awards in 2012, and they were seen together multiple times (often holding hands) at the end of 2012, even sharing a kiss in Times Square in New York City at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve into 2013. However, they reportedly broke up just a few days into the new year, but Taylor used memories of their relationship in songs on her successful album 1989, released in 2014.

Many tracks on this musical masterpiece are reportedly dedicated to Harry, including «Style», - «Out of the Woods», - and «I Wish You Would». There were also rumors that Harry’s song «Two Ghosts» from his debut solo album, released in 2017, was about their relationship.

Taylor released 1989: Taylor’s Version in October 2023 with five new tracks, including «Is It Over Now?» which is dedicated to Taylor and Harry’s breakup. The lyrics reference the iconic photo of Taylor taken in January 2013, where she is alone on a boat in the Virgin Islands