Let's make this birthday one to remember.

32 years old (Born on January 12, 1993)

Happy birthday, Zayn Malik! From stealing hearts on "The X Factor" stage to launching yourself into superstardom with One Direction, you've been everyone's favorite secretly mysterious (yet delightfully meme-able) British pop icon. Whether it's your silky smooth vocals in "Pillowtalk," memorable hairstyles that had people debating trends for days, or boldly going solo and dropping hits faster than fans can handle—your journey has truly been iconic.

Cheers to another year of keeping us guessing what's next while effortlessly maintaining musical brilliance. Thanks for evolving from teen heartthrob into a forever mood setter—you've certainly given new meaning to the art of direction (...well maybe not exactly 'one,' but you get it!). Have an epic day!