How old is Pharrell Williams and what is his net worth?
IT'S FAIR to say that Pharrell Williams is one of the biggest stars on the planet.
Not only has he smashed the world of music, the talented star is also known for his collaborations with top brands like Adidas
Who is Pharrell Williams?
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams is an American singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer from Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The star was born on April 5, 1973, and showed early promise in music when he was at Virginia Beach’s Princess Anne High School and he performed in the school band.
Pharrell has a firm interest in fashion – running two successful labels and contributing to various others - on top of his music career.
His biggest fashion brand is streetwear label Billionaire Boys Club which he founded with Japanese fashion legend Nigo.
Pharrell also has a footwear label called Ice Cream – but has modelled and designed for brands including Adidas, Moncler, and Louis Vuitton.
Pharrell was a coach on the American version of The Voice between 2014 and 2016.
He has played himself in roles ranging from 90210 and Pitch Perfect 2 – while his music has featured on soundtracks to films from The Amazing Spider-Man to Despicable Me.
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What is Pharrell Williams' net worth?
Pharrell's net worth is estimated to be in the region of $250million (£200million) according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Collaborations with big brands like Adidas has also help to boost his bank balance.
Pharrell also makes money through his own fashion labels.
The singer's huge back catalogue of music, plus going on tour, also brings in the cash.
How did Pharrell Williams get famous?
Pharrell along with his school friends Chad Hugo and Shay Haley formed the band N*E*R*D in 1999 – releasing hits including Lapdance and She Wants To Move (featuring Alesha Dixon in the music video).
They also released the album No_One Ever Really Dies.
Alongside Chad, he also formed the production duo The Neptunes, who have produced some of the biggest hits of the past three decades – from Kelis’ iconic Caught Out There, to Britney Spears’ I’m A Slave 4 U, to Justin Timberlake’s Rock Your Body.
In 2003, Pharrell was credited with producing 20% of all music being played on UK radio – while over in the USA that statistic ballooned to 43%.
Other huge hits Pharrell is responsible for include Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines, Daft Punk's Get Lucky, and Kylie Minogue's I Was Gonna Cancel.
As well as a producer and in a band, Pharrell has enjoyed phenomenal success as a solo artist.
His 2006 debut solo album, In My Mind, hit number 7 in the UK and spawned the hits Angel and Number One (featuring Kanye West).
While his 2014 record, Girl, hit number 1 in the UK and contained the smash hit Happy (which was Oscar-nominated).
What does Pharrell Williams do now?
As well as still producing music, Pharrell has made a big move in the fashion industry.
In February 2023 he was named as Louis Vuitton's latest creative director of menswear.
This was followed by launching his latest Adidas collaboration called Samba Colors.
Is Pharrell Williams married?
Pharrell Williams is married to model and designer Helen Lasichanh.
The couple got hitched on October 12, 2013.
The pair had been dating for five years before they wed, after meeting in 2008.
Does Pharrell Williams have children?
The couple welcomed their first son, named Rocket Williams, in 2008.
The pair announced they were pregnant again in September 2016 – but surprised fans when it was revealed they actually had triplets when Helen gave birth in January 2017.
After the birth of their children, Pharrell and Helen have opted to keep the children out of the limelight.
As a result they have not been named and are kept away from social media.