Many people are talking about the controversial Ellen DeGeneres and Pharrell Williams kiss that happened a few days ago. The 41-year old record producer received a star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 56-year old comedian gave a speech before she presented the award to the "Happy" hitmaker.
According to NY Daily News, the talk show host leaned in for a smooch and got no resistance from Pharrell. The website said that when you're Ellen DeGeneres, you can get away with just about anything - including kissing another married celeb on the lips.
What may appear like an ordinary smooch, Ellen DeGeneres and Pharrell Williams' kiss got into controversy because first, they are both married, second, she is a lesbian, and third, they did it in public. IB Times reported one critic saying, "Problem here is they both look like they are enjoying the kiss."
Another critic said, "It is done for all world to see. It is a shame for such woman to be kissing with another husband. it is a shame too to such husband accepting such illegal kiss." Another witness remarked, "Why would she do that, so disrespectful."
This incident happened just a few weeks after Ellen celebrated her wedding anniversary with actress Portia de Rossi. They have been together since 2004 and got married in 2008. Today shared the photos of the couple during their anniversary and they look happy together.
Pharrell, on the other hand, was spotted with his gorgeous wife Helen Lasichahn and their son Rocket during the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MTV UK reported the singer saying, "Besides the support of my wife, which I love, and my family - my mum and my dad and my brothers." His wife witnessed the kiss with Ellen but that didn't bother her.
The talk show host has a reputation for kissing his male guests and some are even on the lips. If the kiss between Ellen DeGeneres and Pharrell Williams bothered you, then check out her passionate kiss with other famous celebrities such as Collin Farrell and Matt Damon in this compilation made by Love Ellen: