'The Idea of You' trivia and fun facts

Inspired in Harry Styles

Fans believe the romance novel was inspired by Harry Styles because Hayes Campbell is a young, British musician who is the lead singer of his group August Moon, much like the former One Direction singer.

Actors from Cinderella

Anne Hathaway (Sophie) and Nicholas Galitzine (Hayes) both starred in adaptations of Cinderella. Hathaway in 'Ella Enchanted' (2004) and Galitzine in 'Cinderella' (2021).

Same taste as Harry

Harry Styles and Hayes also share the same taste in women, as the 'Watermelon Sugar' singer dated Olivia Wilde, who is 10 years his senior.