Pharrell Williams became the father of four children very As soon as three of his children arrive at the same time.
In 2008, his first son, Rocket Williams, was born with his current wife, Helen Lasichan, and nine years later, in 2017, the Grammy Award winner and Louis Vuitton men’s creative director gave birth to triplets.
“We are making time,” Williams told PEOPLE in September 2018. “We carve out time for ourselves, but we also love it. We love being with our babies. It’s crazy.”
Williams and Lasichan married in 2013 after dating for over five years. Williams said of Rasichan, “She loves her for everything, for her good and her bad, her indifferences.” “We share her love space. It’s just that I don’t own her. You know, when I was younger, I used to say, ‘Oh, she’s mine,’ and stuff like that.” He said. But she’s not mine. “But she certainly gets her going,” he added.
Although Williams has revealed in interviews how much he loves spending time with his children, he and his wife have largely hidden their personal lives from the public eye. The “Happy” singer has not released the names of her five-year-old triplets.
But Williams has shared public appearances with his eldest son, Rocket, including throwing the first pitch together at a New York Yankees game.
In June 2023, the family of six made a rare appearance at Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2024 runway show in Paris, marking Williams’ debut as the brand’s newest creative director. Lasichan, Rocket and the triplets, all wearing matching suits, were seen hugging Williams after the show and received a standing ovation.
Here’s everything you need to know about Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichan’s four children.
Rocket Air Williams, 14
Williams and Lasichan welcomed their first child, Rocket, in November 2008. In a 2014 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Williams explained the meaning of her son’s name.
“Just as the Indians named their children after forces, animals, and elements, we named him after man-made machines meant to rise and meant to rise. ” said the NERD musician. “Metaphorically, it was because of Stevie Wonder’s ‘Rocket Love’, Elton John’s ‘Rocket Man’ and Herbie Hancock’s ‘Lockit’, all of my favorite musicians. And his middle name was named after Ayre, not ‘Man’.” [composer] Roy Ayers. ”
Furthering their musical ties, Williams co-wrote music in 2010. despicable me And one of them was named “Rocket’s Theme”.
The 14-year-old is largely out of the spotlight, but he makes occasional appearances on his famous father’s Instagram. In October 2021, Williams posted a photo of himself, Lasichan and Rocket during a trip to Egypt. The father-son duo have also been spotted skateboarding together, and Williams even captioned a photo of the two on a halfpipe with, “For my shredder.” rice field.
Rocket has also attended events with her parents, including Williams’ first-ever Louis Vuitton fashion show in 2023. In August 2022, Rocket and Williams appeared together at a New York Yankees game. Williams’ clothing line, Billionaire Boys Club, teamed up with an MLB team to throw Williams and his son the first pitch.
Pharrell Williams’ five-year-old triplets
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Rasichan and Williams have not revealed the names of their five-year-old triplets, but confirmed they were born in January 2017.
“Pharrell, Helen and Rocket Williams welcomed the triplets,” Williams’ rep told PEOPLE at the time. “Family is happy and healthy!”
The following month, the couple walked the Oscars red carpet, where Ryan Seacrest gave them three crocheted rocket toys.
“Wow!” Williams said publicly for the first time about the new addition. “This is so cool. It’s the coolest thing I’ve ever been given on the red carpet.”
Over the years, Williams has shared several anecdotes from life as a father to triplets.during an interview with today In July 2017, when asked about diaper changes, he gave Rasichan all the credit.
“My wife is SEAL Team 6. There’s nothing she can’t do,” said the “beautiful” singer. “She carried those three bodies and she’s always on it. And we have some great people to help us, but it’s [still] serious. ”
He explained that the triplets all appear to be in sync. “They harmonize. It’s ‘wow wow wow.’ They all cry at the same time. One cries, the next cries, the next cries. They’re hungry, they’re hungry. , I’m hungry, and when someone says, “Congratulations,” I say, “Thank you, thank you, thank you.” it’s real ”
In the interview, Williams also praised Rocket for his new role as the older sibling. “He’s a really great big brother. He’s been really great.”
The musician told PEOPLE when the triplets were 20 months old. …we love being with babies. it’s crazy. And my babies are all creative and we have to protect that. ”
The trio will make their first public appearance together with Lasichan and Lockett at Williams’ Louis Vuitton show in Paris in June 2023. The five-year-olds wore camouflage suits like the rest of the family to support their father.
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