Pharrell Williams left viewers and Sunrise hosts puzzled after a recent interview promoting the Lego-themed film Piece by Piece.
The Happy hitmaker, 51, sat down with UK correspondent Steve Hargraves for a chat, during which he kept his signature sunglasses firmly in place.
Williams, known for his upbeat hits, was rather flat during the interview.
The interview began with Hargraves quipping, ‘It is a really bright idea. So bright, in fact, that when I sat down with Pharrell, he had to leave his sunglasses on.’
The Blurred Lines hitmaker’s subdued tone left the Sunrise panel perplexed.
Host Matt Shirvington remarked, ‘For a guy that sang a song called Happy, he came across as a little flat.’
Pharrell Williams left viewers and Sunrise hosts puzzled after a recent interview promoting the Lego-themed film Piece by Piece was described as ‘a little flat’ on Monday morning
However, his subdued tone left the Sunrise panel perplexed. Host Matt Shirvington remarked, ‘For a guy that sang a song called Happy, he came across as a little flat’
Co-host Natalie Barr added, ‘He seemed quite sad. Maybe he was just having a bad day.’
Pharrell began the interview, ‘Grateful is a good word. I think in the morning especially we should all get up and think, “I’m grateful for the day ahead.”‘
The interview took a deep turn when Pharrell discussed his philosophy of positivity as an ‘exercise’ and touched on themes explored in his new film, which combines Lego with life lessons.
‘Positivity, empathy, gratitude, chivalry, humility—those are all things we need to exercise every day,’ he said.
Reflecting on the making of Piece by Piece, Pharrell shared how the film came to life when he pitched the idea of using Lego to tell a story.
‘At first, I didn’t want to do a film about my life. But when I realised I could shape it however I wanted, it unlocked something,’ he revealed.
The film, which includes personal revelations, touches on Pharrell’s struggles with mental health, even during the height of his success.
He recounted the emotional weight of his global hit Happy.
The interview took a deep turn when Pharrell discussed his philosophy of positivity as an ‘exercise’ and touched on themes explored in his new film, which combines Lego with life lessons
‘It was heavy. The second verse picked me of all people to send that song. People loved it because they were going through something, and I could feel their heaviness.’
Back in the studio, fellow host Edwina Bartholomew acknowledged the introspective nature of the interview.
‘It was very revealing. The whole interview felt like staring into our souls,’ she said.
Shirvington agreed but noted, ‘Those sunglasses… it’s like they’re staring into your soul.’
