Harry Styles Honors One Direction and Women Artists at 2023 BRIT Awards 🎤🏆
At the 2023 BRIT Awards, Harry Styles took center stage not just as one of the night’s biggest winners, but as an artist using his platform for gratitude and advocacy. The global superstar walked away with four major awards—Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for Harry’s House, Song of the Year for his chart-topping hit “As It Was,” and Best Pop/R&B Act—marking a landmark moment in his solo career.
But it was his acceptance speech for Artist of the Year that truly resonated with fans and viewers. In a heartfelt moment, Styles honored his roots by thanking his former One Direction bandmates—Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, and Zayn Malik. “I wouldn’t be here without you,” he said, acknowledging the group that launched his career more than a decade ago.
He also took a moment to thank his mother, who signed him up for The X Factor when he was just a teenager. “Thank you for believing in me before anyone else did,” he said, visibly emotional.
Styles didn’t stop at personal reflections. Aware of the controversy surrounding the all-male Artist of the Year nominations, he used his win to spotlight the gender imbalance. He dedicated the award to female and nonbinary artists who were left out of the category, naming Rina Sawayama, Charli XCX, Florence Welch, and others as deserving peers. “This award is for you,” he said, drawing applause and praise across social media.
In a night defined by showstopping performances and glitzy celebrations, Harry Styles stood out not just as a performer, but as a powerful voice for inclusion and recognition. With humility, authenticity, and a nod to the artists who’ve shaped and inspired him, Styles turned his BRITs sweep into a moment of collective celebration—and a call for change. 💫