Pharrell Williams has a baker’s dozen Grammy awards on the shelf at home, but on Friday (Jan. 23), the Oscar-nominated producer scored a one-of-a-kind honor from French President Emmanuel Macron.
Following the debut earlier in the week of his fall 2026 men’s collection for Louis Vuitton, Williams, 52, headed over to Élysée Palace in Paris on Friday. There, Macron presented the multi-hyphenate musician/clothing designer with the Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honor) and presented him with the order’s insignia — a medal with a red ribbon — during a private ceremony recognizing Williams’ contributions to culture and the creative industries.
“Chevalier of the Légion d’honneur. Grateful and blessed🙏🏾,” Pharrell wrote on Instagram in a post featuring an image of him shaking hands with Macron and celebrating with the Clipse’s Pusha T, as well as French First Lady Brigitte Macron, who posed alongside him in a shot featuring Williams’ wife, Helen Lasichanh, and the couple’s four children. It looked like Future was also on hand for the special ceremony, rocking a slim black suit in a snap alongside Williams, as was the Migos’ Quavo, who posed under the gleaming chandeliers of the French President’s official residence.
It’s not the first honor France has bestowed on Skateboard P, who was awarded the insignia of Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters by France’s culture minister for his contribution to the arts. In addition to his three decades as a performer, songwriter and producer, Williams also co-founded the fashion line Billionaire Boys Club and has served as the men’s creative director for famed fashion house Louis Vuitton since February 2023.
