Pharrell is SLAMMED as 'rude' and 'disrespectful' for outfit choice on The Graham Norton Show

Published: 12:56 GMT on November 2, 2024 | Updated: 15:47 GMT on November 2, 2024

Pharrell Williams faced backlash from audiences of The Graham Norton Show on Friday due to his clothing selection.

The 51-year-old artist was featured on the most recent episode of the BBC talk show, joining Billy Crystal and the stars of Paddington In Peru, Emily Mortimer and Hugh Bonneville.

However, a lot of viewers weren't too thrilled about Pharrell's choice to keep his sunglasses on for the entire show.

Fans took to X to share their disappointment with his outfit, commenting: "Why is Pharrell wearing sunglasses? I get that he's cool, but come on!"

"Why is he sporting sunglasses inside?" ... "I really like Pharrell, but please remove your sunglasses #GrahamNortonShow."

Pharrell Williams faced backlash from fans of The Graham Norton Show on Friday due to what he wore.

The 51-year-old artist made an appearance on the newest episode of the BBC talk show, sharing the stage with Billy Crystal and the stars of Paddington In Peru, Emily Mortimer and Hugh Bonneville.

However, a lot of viewers were not pleased with Pharrell's choice to keep his sunglasses on the entire time during the show.

I have a lot of admiration for Pharrell Williams as an artist, but I find it hard to stay engaged when someone is wearing sunglasses during a performance like this.

"Why is Pharrell Williams sporting shades on the Graham Norton show? You're making me feel awkward in front of Billy Crystal."

"I can't believe how inconsiderate it is for Pharrell to be sitting there wearing his sunglasses. It feels really disrespectful."

Pharrell appeared on the show to talk about his new biopic, *Piece By Piece*, which depicts his journey to success in a fun Lego style.

In the interview, Graham inquired about synesthesia, a medical condition featured in the film, from the artist behind the song "Happy."

This means that he doesn’t just listen to music; for him, melodies, choruses, and hooks are like a vibrant spectrum of colors.

This intriguing medical condition allows individuals to perceive one sense in terms of another, leading to experiences such as seeing sounds, tasting words, and smelling shapes.

In the documentary, he admits that as a child, he was completely captivated by music. He remembers being spellbound, looking at the speaker and envisioning vibrant colors.

Fans took to X to voice their disapproval of his outfit, commenting, "Why is Pharrell wearing sunglasses? I get he's cool, but come on!"

Pharrell appeared on the show to promote his new biopic titled "Piece By Piece," which showcases his journey to stardom using Lego representations.

In the interview, Graham inquired of the Happy hitmaker regarding the medical condition known as synesthesia, which is explored in the film.

"It’s not something visible to your physical eyes; rather, it’s something you perceive in your imagination," he clarifies.

"I would keep restarting the recording, again and again, doing whatever was necessary to ensure it got done," he mentioned.

For him, it not only improves the sound but also influences the way he composes music.

In a 2013 interview with NPR, Pharrell shared that his ability to see colors aids him in determining whether something is in the correct musical key.

He explained, "This is the only method I have to recognize how something sounds."

"I can tell when something fits well because it either has a similar color or it doesn't. If it feels off, then I know it's not quite right."

Synaesthesia is not an illness or a disorder; rather, it is an uncommon neurological condition that impacts approximately four percent of the population. This information comes from Professor Jamie Ward, a cognitive neuroscientist who focuses on Synaesthesia at the University of Sussex.

"One sense can activate another. For instance, music can evoke colors, shapes, and textures that shift and evolve over time. It's different from merely imagining things like landscapes or buildings; it's akin to experiencing a lively piece of abstract art," he explained to MailOnline.