Pharrell Williams, the 51-year-old NERD musician, has voiced strong criticism against fellow celebrities who publicly share their political opinions without being prompted.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Williams took a stand against the influx of political endorsements from his peers on social media. He described this trend as “self-righteous,” expressing his frustration with celebrities who actively campaign for political figures.
“I don’t do politics,” Williams stated. “In fact, I get annoyed sometimes when I see celebrities trying to tell you who to vote for. There are celebrities I respect who have opinions, but not all of them.”
Williams continued, “I’m one of those people who says, ‘What the heck? Shut up. Nobody asked you.’ When people get out there and get self-righteous, rolling up their sleeves and carrying placards, I just think, ‘Shut up!'”
The musician emphasized his preference for staying out of political debates, asserting that he prefers to focus on actions rather than public commentary. “I would rather stay out of the way,” Williams said. “I care about my people and my country, but there’s a lot of work to be done, and I’m really about the action.”
Williams’ remarks come amid recent political endorsements from other celebrities. Taylor Swift recently supported Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential race, and Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks echoed a similar sentiment. Additionally, music acts such as ABBA and The Foo Fighters have publicly requested that President Trump cease using their music at his rallies during his campaign for a second term.
