Everything You Need To Know About Harry Styles’ New Girlfriend Tess Ward

Including how they met

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by Arianna Chatzidakis |
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Over the weekend, Harry Styles was photographed in North London in his car with model and food blogger Tess Ward. Of course, the internet came to the conclusion that they must be dating. So, we've put our journalistic research skills to good use, and found out everything there is to know about Harry's alleged girlfriend - you can thank us later.

Who is Tess Ward?

Tess Matilda Ward is a London-based food blogger, food writer, food consultant, part-time model and a budding chef. She's even released two healthy recipe cookbooks: The Naked Diet and The Naked Cookbook, which focus on "simple, clean and pure foods". As well as writing for her own blog, Tess has written food articles for Grazia online, Fabulous magazine and other publications.

On her blog, Tess states: "I have worked in the kitchens at River Cottage, The Ritz, and often host VIP dinners for clients such as Alice Temperley, Mulberry, Models 1 and other brands. I am also am a certified health coach, with a diploma from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition." She has also worked as a consultant with food brands including Fortnum and Mason, Itsu, Grey Goose and Kallo. Is there anything she doesn't do?

What's is Tess Ward's background?

Tess was born in London in March 1990, making her 27 and 4 years older than Harry. She grew up near Oxford with her mother Kate (yoga teacher and probably the reason why Tess is super fit!), her father Kit and younger brother Dashiell (Dash), who's 22.

At aged 18, she picked up a parasite while she was travelling around India. Eventually, she was cured by a clinical nutritionist and it was this event that led her to change her approach to her diet, and enrol at the food school Le Cordon Bleu.

What did Tess Ward study at university?

She studied History of Art at the University of Leeds. It was here that she first began cooking, and took advantage of a “big kitchen, lots of hungry friends and a strict budget”. After university, Tess trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu.

Who has Tess Ward modelled for?

Tess has had a few modelling stints alongside TV personalities Millie Mackintosh and Rosie Fortescue, and she's currently on the books of the MODELS 1 agency.

Where did Tess Ward and Harry Styles meet?

Apparently, they were introduced by mutual friends. A source told The Sun: "As soon as Harry met Tess there was an instant spark between them. They really bonded over their mutual love of quirky fashion and food – and things turned romantic quickly.

"They've been on a number of dates while Harry has been in London and he's already introduced Tess to some of his close friends including his personal stylist Lou Teasdale."

Who is Tess Ward friends with?

She's a regular on the London social scene, so she's become friends with the likes of Suki Waterhouse, Amber Le Bon and Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh.

What are Tess Ward's social media handles?

Incase you fancied checking out her enviable food and holiday snaps, Tess can be found posting at @tessward on Instagram, and at 'tessward' on Snapchat. Her blog The Yes Chef features lots of healthy recipes, restaurant reviews and fashion, beauty and travel content. Oh, and she also has a YouTube account{ =nofollow}, which we reckon could potentially feature Harry in the future - fingers crossed!

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