Pharrell Williams reacts to PETA protest during Toronto screening of ‘Piece By Piece’ biopic
nme.comPharrell Williams has responded to a PETA protester who invaded a screening of his upcoming biopic, Piece By Piece.Last Tuesday (September 10), Williams showed his highly-anticipated biopic at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
At the event, an animal rights activist on behalf of PETA interrupted the festivities and held a sign that read: “Pharrell: Stop Supporting Killing Animals for Fashion” – referring to his role as the men’s creative director of Louis Vuitton.She also shouted: “Your Louis Vuitton collection… Pharrell’s collection is made from their blood.
Pharrell stop torturing animals! Ostriches are being hung upside down, electrocuted with their necks slit!”Between her shouts, Williams said: “You know what, you’re right […] God bless you.” He then encouraged the audience to echo his sentiment.
Once security escorted the woman off the premises, Pharrell responded to her claims.@Pharrell addressed a protestor that came out after the premiere of his new film at TIFF #piecebypiece #pharrell #peta ♬ original sound – iHeartRadio Canada “You know what?
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