Hayley Williams is a famous personality. As a talented singer, she has inspired many people through her vocals and lyrics, explaining how she has come into the limelight. Hayley’s journey to fame has been made possible through her involvement as the lead vocalist and guitarist for Paramore rock band.
The band was formed in 2004 and it has gone on to release over six studio albums, which have done very well. In addition to Hayley’s influence in Paramore, she has also worked with other artists and started a solo career, enabling her to establish her presence as a skilled singer.
What is Hayley Williams’s Net Worth
Hayley Williams’ net worth is $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Williams has been singing for many years through the rock band Paramore, explaining how she has been able to accumulate her wealth.
Paramore was formed in 2004 and has gone ahead to release over six studio albums, which have achieved significant commercial success. Paramore has set itself apart from other bands through emotionally charged lyrics, explaining how it has continued to perform well.
While Hayley has been an active Paramore member winning numerous awards as a band, she has collaborated with other artists and worked on solo projects. In 2020, the singer released her debut album, Petals for Armor, showcasing her talent as a singer.
Early Life
Williams was born and raised in Mississippi. Her parents divorced when she was thirteen and went on to live with her mother in Franklin, Tennessee. It was during her time in Tennessee that she co-founded Paramore alongside Zac Farro, Josh Farro, and Jeremy Davis.
Career Success
While the band has released six studio albums, Williams remains the only consistent member who has appeared in all the albums. Currently, the band includes artists like Zac Farro, Taylor York, and Williams.
Apart from singing in her band, Williams has done numerous collaborations, including in Airplanes by BoB which reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was released for part II with Eminem getting a guest verse, while Williams’ vocals remained intact. The second version received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
Williams released her debut album in 2020. Petals of Armor followed with Petal for Armor II in 2020 and a full-length album in the same year. Her second solo album Flowers for Vases came out in 2021.
Personal Life and Relationships
Hayley Williams has been vocal about her faith as a Christian. While she is a Christian who has infused her music with faith and Christian themes, she criticizes Christianity for not accepting different people. The singer is also against the use of addictive substances, alcohol, cigarettes, and illegal drugs.
Williams has also struggled with depression in the past and even talked publicly about her battles with mental health. The singer once revealed that the depression she experienced at one point led her to leave Paramore at one point and have suicidal thoughts.
Williams was once married to Chad Gilbert of the New Found Glory band. The two met in 2008 and they were engaged in 2014. After six years of dating. They married in 2016 but divorced in 2017.
