The Truth About One Direction’s Lives After the Spotlight

What happened to Harry Styles (30) and Co. after their One Direction days? In 2010, he, Niall Horan (31), Liam Payne (†31), Louis Tomlinson (33) and Zayn Malik (31) took part in the British X Factor. In the following years, the band released four studio albums. In 2015, Zayn was the first to announce that he was leaving the boy band. His ex-bandmates then recorded another album before they too took an extended break in 2016 that continues to this day.

Nevertheless, the boys have continued to make music and headlines over the years!

Niall Horan

After Niall released his debut album in 2017, things went pretty quiet for the musician. But in early 2023, his fans had every reason to be happy: Niall announced new music and released his third studio album, which was met with great acclaim. The now 31-year-old has also been thriving in his personal life: after dating Hailee Steinfeld (27), among others, he seems to have found stability with Amelia Woolley, with whom he's been in a relationship since 2020.

Liam Payne

Liam, on the other hand, had faced a more turbulent journey. Liam Payne, who tragically passed away in 2024, had been in an on-and-off relationship with Kate Cassidy in his final years. Before his passing, he split from singer Cheryl Cole (41) in 2018, with whom he shares a son. Liam released a hit single in 2017, followed by his debut album in 2019, and was then seen on the charts again in 2020.

Louis Tomlinson

Louis is also a father now. However, he and the mother of his son, Briana Jungwirth, have been separated since 2018. But the 33-year-old is not only mega-successful with his music: he was also a guest member of the “X Factor” jury in 2015.

Zayn Malik

Shortly after leaving the band, Zayn split up with Perrie Edwards (30) and got together with Gigi Hadid (29). They welcomed their daughter Khai in 2020. However, they split up just one year after the birth. Zayn, now 31 years old, also continued to make music: in recent years, he has released several singles and three studio albums.

Harry Styles

Harry currently seems to be the most successful member of One Direction: His debut album topped the charts in 14 countries after its release in 2017, followed by two more critically acclaimed albums, including his 2022 release, Harry's House, which earned multiple awards. The 30-year-old is also making waves in Hollywood with acting roles in films like Don't Worry Darling and My Policeman.

His private life has continued to make headlines: he was rumored to have dated Kendall Jenner (27) and Florence Pugh (28) in the past. Most recently, Harry was in a high-profile relationship with Olivia Wilde (39), but the two officially parted ways in late 2022.