Michelle Williams Biography

Fast Facts

• Briefly studied criminal justice at Illinois State University before leaving to pursue music
• Got her first big break as a backup singer for Monica in 1999 and was soon recommended to Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland to join Destiny's Child
• Released her first solo gospel album, "Heart to Yours," in 2002
• Began singing in her church choir in her youth and later joined gospel groups like United Harmony
• Quote: "[on reuniting with her Destiny's Child band mates in 2013] "When three good girlfriends are together, you're free and you don't care who's around; you're just trying to catch up and be goofy․ I had a blast․""
• Starred in the 2007 national tour of the Broadway production "The Color Purple," based on the book by Alice Walker
• R&B singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a member of the girl group Destiny's Child before launching a solo career after the group disbanded
• Reunited with Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland to perform at the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show in 2013