Singer and actor Harry Styles has apparently embraced a significant lifestyle shift, according to reports. Sources suggest this change was influenced by the emotional toll of losing his former bandmate, Liam Payne.
Styles, catapulted to worldwide recognition as a member of One Direction, the band that originated on "The X Factor" back in 2010, has subtly distanced himself from the whirlwind of fame he once actively participated in.
According to reporting by Radar Online, the singer has increasingly focused on marathon training, a largely vegan diet and spending more time away from the spotlight.
The 32-year-old performer has built one of the most successful solo careers among former One Direction members, with a reported fortune of around $300 million and multiple global tours.
His most recent album, Kiss All The Time – Disco, Occasionally, arrived ahead of his upcoming Together, Together tour, which is set to begin in Amsterdam in May and includes a 12-night run at London's Wembley Stadium.
Per Socialite Life, in a move that caught fans off guard, Styles graced the cover of Runner's World while pushing his new album. The image painted a picture of him as something other than the carefree pop icon. Instead, he projected the image of a dedicated long-distance runner.
In a recent chat about Payne's passing in October 2024, Styles admitted that the topic still stings.
The singer spoke candidly about the emotional challenge of revisiting the loss. "Full transparency, even the idea of talking about it, I struggle with that a little bit... It's so difficult to lose a friend."
Payne died at age 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina, a tragedy that stunned the music industry and brought the surviving One Direction members together publicly for the first time in years at his funeral.
According to the publication, people close to Styles say the loss forced the singer to reevaluate his priorities and lifestyle.
An insider familiar with the singer's routine described the emotional toll of the tragedy. "Harry was absolutely heartbroken when Liam died. It wasn't just the loss of a bandmate; it was the loss of someone who had shared that incredibly intense chapter of his life from such a young age. It shook him deeply and made him pause in a way he hadn't really done before."
The source explained that Payne's death prompted a deeper period of reflection.
"It really made him take a long, honest look at himself and the lifestyle he had been leading for years," the insider explained. "After Liam's death, he became much more conscious of his well-being, both physically and mentally. Things like running, eating well, and taking time away from the noise of fame suddenly became much more important to him."
Another industry source said the shift has been noticeable to those around him.
The insider described how the singer's approach to fame has evolved. "After Liam died, something really changed in Harry," the insider said. "He became much more thoughtful about how he spends his time and what he allows into his life."
The same source also explained how new routines have helped Styles manage grief. "Running, meditation, and being disciplined about his diet aren't just hobbies for Harry now; they've become part of how he clears his mind and works through the emotions he's carrying"
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