Biography
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (born April 5, 1973), known professionally as Pharrell Williams, is an American singer and songwriter. He is also a film and television producer, having starred in the 2016 biographical film ‘Hidden Figures’.
The film based on the book of the same name was a huge success and won several awards, including the ‘Hollywood Film Awards’. The film was also nominated for three ‘Oscars’.
Pharrell Williams, a successful businessman, has worked with several companies, including ‘Adidas’ and ‘Moncler.’ He has been a fan of music since he was a child. He started performing at a young age with his friend, Chad Hugo.
He then formed ‘The Neptunes’, a record production duo with a friend. ‘The Neptunes’ rose to fame after they began producing rap artists such as Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Jay-Z.
They are also known for their contributions to Justin Timberlake’s debut studio album, ‘Justified.’ The album ‘In My Mind’ was one of his most successful, debuting at number three on the ‘US Billboard 200.’ In 2014, he released his second album, ‘Girl,’ which also achieved great success.
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| Full name: | Pharrell Williams |
| Stage name: | Pharrell Williams |
| Born: | April 5, 1973 (age 51) |
| Place of birth: | Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.75 minutes |
| Parents: | Pharoah Williams, Carolyn Williams |
| Siblings: | Pharoah Williams III, Psolomon Williams, Cato Williams, David Williams |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Helen Lasichanh (married 2013) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Ayer Williams Missile |
| Job: | Rapper • Businessman |
| Net worth: | 150 million US dollars |
Early life and education
Pharrell Williams was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on April 5, 1973. Pharoah Williams is his father’s name, and Carolyn Williams is his mother’s name.
They have five children, namely Pharoah Williams III, Psolomon Williams, Cato Williams, David Williams and the eldest son Pharrell Williams.
He attended ‘Kempsville Middle School’ and ‘Princess Anne High School’. While in seventh grade, he met Chad Hugo, with whom he later formed ‘The Neptunes’.
In interviews, Pharrell Williams later admitted that he was a nerd and was different from other kids.
Career
In the 1990s, Pharrell Williams teamed up with Chad Hugo to form ‘The Neptunes’, a record production team. They had successful contributions to the works of a number of artists in the late 1990s and early 2000s. They became famous for producing hit songs such as ‘I Just Wanna Love U’ by Jay-Z and I’m a Slave 4 U by Britney Spears.
After a series of successful releases, they released an album titled ‘The Neptunes Present… Clones’ in 2003. The album debuted at number one on the ‘US Billboard 200.’ The album was also well received. The album included Pharrell Williams’ debut solo single, ‘Frontin’, which peaked at number five on the ‘US Billboard Hot 100.’ It was also the 34th best-selling song.
‘In My Mind’, released in July 2016, debuted at number three on the ‘US Billboard 200’. Although some of the songs on the album were leaked online before its release, the album still sold over 142,000 copies in its first week.
Over the next few years, he worked with several famous singers, including Shakira and Jennifer Lopez. He was the co-writer and producer for Jennifer Lopez’s hit song “Fresh Out of the Oven”.
Pharrell Williams composed the soundtrack for the hit animated comedy ‘Despicable Me’ in 2010. The following year, he collaborated with American singer Adam Lambert, with whom he co-wrote two songs on Adam Lambert’s second studio album, ‘Trespassing’. He also wrote and produced the music for the 84th Academy Awards.
In 2013, Pharrell Williams composed the soundtrack for the animated film ‘Despicable Me 2’, the sequel to ‘Despicable Me’. The song ‘Happy’ he composed for the film became a huge hit. Not only did it enter the ‘US Billboard Hot 100’, but it also received an ‘Oscar’ nomination.
‘Girl’, his second studio album, was released in March 2014. The album was a huge success, reaching number one in 12 different countries. Within a year, the album sold 591,000 copies in the United States. Critics gave it positive reviews.
Pharrell Williams was also appointed as a new coach on the popular television singing competition ‘The Voice’ that same year. He also contributed to the soundtrack of the hit superhero film ‘The Amazing Spiderman 2’ in 2014.
He was the producer and composer for the popular biographical film ‘Hidden Figures’ in 2016. The film was a huge success and was nominated for an ‘Oscar’.
The movie Despicable Me 3 became a box office success. That same year, he collaborated with ‘Chanel’ and ‘Adidas’ to design 1000 pairs of sneakers.
Pharrell Williams kicked off the three-day music festival ‘Something in the Water’ in early 2019, featuring a host of headline acts at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
Pharrell Williams produced five songs for the 2019 blockbuster musical ‘The Lion King’, his third collaboration with German composer Hans Zimmer.
Personal life
Pharrell Williams married model and designer Helen Lasichanh in 2013. Their son Rocket Ayer Williams, born in 2008, is their only child.
The couple welcomed three more children, a set of triplets, in 2017. He has a home in the United States where he lives with his family.
Net worth
Deeply involved in the entertainment industry, Pharrell Williams’ net worth is estimated to be $150 million.
