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Liam Payne earned the nickname of “Daddy Direction” while in the band One Direction. Funnily enough, Payne was not the oldest member in the band. The star got his nickname for his responsible persona, being the more mature one in the band while his fellow bandmates were often goofing around in interviews. He was in One Direction from 2010 to 2015 up until they took a hiatus after Made in the A.M. Find out when Payne was born and what his zodiac sign is, ahead.

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When was One Direction star Liam Payne born?

Payne was born on August 29, 1993 in Wolverhampton, England. He has two sisters, Nicola and Ruth. The star became globally known in 2010 after being paired up with One Direction, but he actually had auditioned for The X Factor prior to that. Payne auditioned for The X Factor in 2008, singing “Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra. The judges encouraged him to return to the show once he matured a little bit.

Two years later, Payne took the judges up on their ask. He returned to The X Factor and made it through. However, he was placed in a group this time, with Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, and Zayn Malik. They made up One Direction. The group finished third on the show, but judge Simon Cowell signed the band to his record label Syco Music.

What is Liam Payne’s zodiac sign?

Payne falls at the very beginning of the Virgo zodiac sign’s time frame. He shares the same zodiac sign as Horan, and the same earth element, alongside Tomlinson and Malik.

“Virgos are logical, practical, and systematic in their approach to life,” per Allure. “This earth sign is a perfectionist at heart and isn’t afraid to improve skills through diligent and consistent practice. Virgo rules the digestive system, which makes these earth signs especially attuned to the ingredients that make up a whole — in food and in everything else. They’re hyper-aware of every detail.”

Allure continued: “Above all else, Virgos want to help. They are kind, gentle, and supportive friends and lovers who use their incredible intellect and resourcefulness to problem-solve.”

What Liam Payne has done since One Direction went on hiatus in 2015

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Since One Direction, Payne went on to have his own solo career. He has released a slew of singles since 2017, including “Strip That Down,” “Get Low,” “Stack It Up,” and “Naughty List.” Payne put out two EPs, First Time (2018) and Midnight Hour (2020).

His first solo album, LP1, came out in December 2019.

Fans have been eagerly waiting for years for any news or updates on a One Direction reunion. Payne has teased fans in interviews and Instagram Lives, saying he would “love” to collaborate with Tomlinson, Styles, Horan, and Malik.

Since going solo, Payne has supported the other members of the band and Tomlinson even revealed that he has 3-hour phone calls with him. We can’t wait to see what Payne does next.