History of Hayley Williams in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 3, 2026

Hayley Williams is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of the rock band Paramore. In addition to her work with Paramore, she has also pursued a solo career, releasing several albums. Williams is a prominent figure in the music industry, recognized for her vocal abilities and contributions to the pop-punk and alternative rock genres.

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October 2007: John Mayer Praises Hayley Williams' Voice

In an October 2007 blog post, singer-songwriter John Mayer praised Hayley Williams's voice, calling her "The great orange hope".

2007: Hayley Williams Begins Dating Chad Gilbert

In late 2007, Hayley Williams began dating New Found Glory lead guitarist Chad Gilbert.

2014: Hayley Williams Engaged to Chad Gilbert

In 2014, Hayley Williams became engaged to Chad Gilbert on Christmas Day.

2015: Responds to Criticism of 'Misery Business'

In 2015, Hayley Williams responded to feminist criticism of Paramore's song "Misery Business", citing her youth and inexperience as factors.

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2015: Briefly Leaves Paramore

In mid-2015, Hayley Williams briefly left Paramore due to her experiences with depression.

February 20, 2016: Hayley Williams Marries Chad Gilbert

On February 20, 2016, Hayley Williams and Chad Gilbert were married.

2016: Good Dye Young Launched

In 2016, Hayley Williams launched the hair dye company Good Dye Young with her hair and makeup artist Brian O'Connor, offering various vegan and cruelty-free colors.

July 1, 2017: Hayley Williams and Chad Gilbert Announce Separation

On July 1, 2017, Hayley Williams and Chad Gilbert formally announced their separation.

2017: Good Dye Young Launches Poser Paste

In 2017, Good Dye Young launched a temporary hair dye line called Poser Paste, which disappears after one wash.

2018: Starts Seeing a Therapist and Diagnosed with PTSD

In 2018, Hayley Williams began seeing a therapist and was later diagnosed with PTSD.

2019: Discusses Depression and Divorce in Interview

In a 2019 interview, Hayley Williams discussed her depression, mental health, and her divorce.

May 2020: Good Dye Young Releases Lighter Daze

In May 2020, Good Dye Young released Lighter Daze, a range of five semi-permanent pastel colors.

2020: Hands Over Instagram Account to Teens4Equality

In 2020, following the George Floyd protests, Hayley Williams temporarily handed control of her Instagram account to Nashville-based activist group Teens4Equality.

2020: Reveals Suicidal Thoughts

In a 2020 interview, Hayley Williams revealed she had suicidal thoughts but did not act on them.

March 2021: Collaboration with Tea Huntress Announced

In March 2021, Hayley Williams announced her collaboration with Tea Huntress, a tea manufacturer in Nashville, offering two new blends called Bloom and Alibi. A portion of each sale was donated to Thistle Farms, an organization supporting women survivors of trafficking, abuse, and addiction.

2021: Williams Abandons Personal Social Media Accounts

In 2021, Hayley Williams announced she would be abandoning her personal social media accounts to create boundaries between her public and private life. She later returned to using Instagram, but disabled the ability to leave comments.

2021: Discusses Generational Trauma in Interview

In a 2021 interview, Hayley Williams discussed how she had been impacted by generational trauma.

September 2022: Hayley Williams Confirms Relationship with Taylor York

In September 2022, Hayley Williams confirmed that she was in a relationship with her Paramore bandmate Taylor York.

2022: Endorses Beto O'Rourke

In 2022, Hayley Williams endorsed Democratic nominee Beto O'Rourke in the Texas gubernatorial election.

2023: Criticizes Ron DeSantis Supporters

During a 2023 concert, Hayley Williams criticized supporters of Florida governor Ron DeSantis.

2023: Reveals PTSD Diagnosis in Interview

In a 2023 interview, Hayley Williams revealed that she had been diagnosed with PTSD in 2018.

2024: Slams Donald Trump and Project 2025

At the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival, Hayley Williams slammed candidate Donald Trump and Project 2025, urging listeners to vote against the "Trump agenda."