Pharrell Williams | Born 1973

Pharell Williams is one of the most versatile talents in the music industry. As a singer and songwriter, he is known for the hit song Happy, which received an Oscar nomination. Pharell discovered his knack for music during his childhood, performing with a close friend, Chad Hugo, at an early age. Eventually, the duo formed a record production named The Neptunes. As a film producer, he has credits in the 2016 drama film Hidden Figures, which has won several awards, including a Hollywood Film Award and three Oscar nominations. The singer-producer also has investments in several companies like Adidas and Moncler.

At 48 years old, Pharrell Williams devotes most of his time to an educational nonprofit, Yellow, which aims to open schools around the United States. He also leads a nonprofit, Black Ambition, which empowers Black and Latin entrepreneurs.