I had my first celebrity interview over Labor Day Weekend with none other than Pharrell Williams, and later with Robin Thicke. And, yes, I was incredibly nervous–and excited. They were in town to perform a special concert at the Fontainebleau Sunday afternoon.
When Pharrell walks into a room, he brings an almost otherworldly quality with him, something greater, and more interesting, than star power. He is a beautiful creature, flawless, perfection. I saw him once before at the convention center during Art Basel, and had the same reaction. His skin, his face, his style, his tattoos, the way he moves and speaks, he manages to project both ease and cool with energy and deliberateness. Dressed simply on Sunday in blue jean shorts, a white t-shirt, sunglasses, and straw hat, he was immaculate. He wore a long, gold and green bead Chanel necklace with pave diamond signature logos, reminiscent of prayer beads, tucked casually into his shirt. I loved it. I want it!
Above all, though, he was a kind and generous interview subject who gave thoughtful, unguarded answers, and created a familiar openness from the first word.
After my interview, he promptly hit the stage outside by the pools to perform his set. And, yes, it was mostly a DJ mashup of his greatest hits with a singalong and narration by him. He closed with “Get Lucky,” his collaboration with Daft Punk that topped the charts this summer.
Then, Mr. Robin Thicke took the stage for a great, energetic, and entertaining performance. I like him. I like “Blurred Lines.” I like the unrated version of the video. And even though I think it’s funny that his dad is Alan Thicke, he and his blue eyes are undeniably sexy. I’ll even go on the record to say, I liked his VMA performance with Miley Cyrus. Still, it didn’t do him justice, and his talents were on full display during his set on Sunday at the Fontainebleau.
For the finale, Pharrell joined him onstage and they performed “Blurred Lines” together. Perfect way to blow out summer, as far as I’m concerned!
After the show, I had a quick press opp with Robin and had time to ask him one question. My assignment was to get his VMA reaction, and this is what he had to say, “I’m just an entertainer. We knew what we were doing. We had a good time.”
Good enough for me.
It went by faster than I can remember, but he was charming, magnetic, and most of all, nice. Pharrell had an even better take on the performance, and he also told me what it was like to work with Daft Punk and other artists. To read my full interview for Miami.com, click here.
Image Credits: Kristy Benowitz
