Hayley Williams
Hayley Nichole Williams (born December 27, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and businesswoman who is best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and keyboardist of the rock band Paramore.
In 2004, she formed Paramore alongside Josh Farro, Zac Farro, and Jeremy Davis. The band currently consists of Hayley Williams, Zac Farro and Taylor York. The band has released five studio albums: All We Know Is Falling (2005), Riot! (2007), Brand New Eyes (2009), Paramore (2013), and After Laughter (2017).
Williams recorded the song "Teenagers" for the soundtrack of Jennifer's Body (2009) and has collaborated with artists such as October Fall, The Chariot, Set Your Goals, Zedd and New Found Glory. In 2010, she was featured on the single "Airplanes" by B.o.B. It peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. A sequel to the song, "Airplanes, Part II", features new verses from B.o.B. and a verse from Eminem, while Williams' vocals remain the same. This collaboration led to a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
Williams released her debut solo single, "Simmer", on January 22, 2020, and announced on the same day that her debut studio album, Petals for Armor, would be released on May 8, 2020. The album was preceded by two EPs entitled Petals for Armor I and II that make up the first two-thirds of the album. Her second solo record, Flowers for Vases/Descansos, was released less than a year later on February 5, 2021.
Other ventures she has explored include online beauty and music series Kiss-Off on Popular TV launched in 2015 and the hair-dye company Good Dye Young, launched in 2016.
Acting
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Guest
2014
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Musical Guest
2014
TV
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Musical Guest
2015
TV
The Graham Norton Show
as Paramore
2007
TV
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self - Musical Guest
2014
Movie
The Twits
as Marleeta Punge (voice)
2025
TV
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Musical Guest
2009
TV
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self
1984
Movie
Paramore: The Final Riot!
as Self
2008
TV
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
as Self
2008
TV
Teen Choice Awards
as Self - Musical Guest
1999
Movie
Paramore: Rock am Ring 2013
2013
Movie
Paramore: MTV Unplugged
as Self
2009
Movie
Paramore: iTunes Festival 2013
2013
Movie
Paramore: MTV Live
as Self
2007
Movie
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as Self
2021
Movie
Paramore: Reading Festival
as Self
2014
Movie
Every Time You Lose Your Mind: A Film About Failure
as Self
2025
Movie
Paramore: Live at São Paulo, Circuito Banco do Brasil 2014
2014
Movie
iHeartRadio Music Festival
as Self
2014
Movie
Zedd: Moment of Clarity
as Self
2014
Movie
Paramore - Live In Detroit 2013
as Self
2013
Movie
Paramore - Grammys
2013
Movie
Paramore - Misery Business
2007
