Harry Styles. Olivia Wilde

Throughout his solo career, Harry Styles has sparked online debates about “queerbaiting” for remaining mum on his sexuality. Here's what he has to say.

[Don't Worry Darling](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/harry-styles-florence-pugh-dont-worry-darling-movie-news), and were linked romantically after being photographed holding hands in January 2021. [Rolling Stone](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/harry-styles-harrys-house-dont-worry-darling-my-policeman-cover-1397290/), Harry Styles is addressing the criticism head-on. While some fans emphatically believe the “As It Was” singer doesn't owe anyone an explanation and deserves to have his privacy respected, others have criticised Styles for [profiting off queer culture while keeping himself separated from the community](https://twitter.com/christidavinci/status/1519458457719554051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1519458457719554051%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=about%3Asrcdoc), particularly when it comes to his dating history and his beauty brand, [Pleasing](https://www.glamour.com/story/what-we-can-expect-from-harry-styles-beauty-brand-pleasing). The majority of them are true champions of kindness.” If someone takes a picture of you with someone, it doesn’t mean you’re choosing to have a public relationship or something.” I just wanted to sing.