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for|the actress of the same name|Michelle Williams (actress)Infobox musical artist| name = Michelle Williams| image = Michelle Williams at J& R.jpg| caption = Williams at the J& R|J& R Musicfest in 2008.| background = solo_singer| birth_name = Tenitra Michelle Williams| Born = birth date and age|mf=yes|1980|7|23 Rockford, Illinois|Rockford , Illinois , United States| Died| origin =| genre = contemporary R& B|R& B , Urban contemporary gospel|gospel , Pop music|pop , Dance music|dance | occupation = Singer-songwriter , record producer , actress | years_active = 1999–present| label = Columbia Records|Columbia , Music World Entertainment (2001-January 2010)| associated_acts = Destiny's Child | website = http://www.iammichelle.com/ www.iammichelle.com Tenitra Michelle Williams (born July 23, 1980), commonly known as Michelle Williams , is an American singer , songwriter , record producer and actress. She is best known for being a former member of the successful contemporary R& B|R& B girl group Destiny's Child , which has sold over 25 million records." http://www.billboard.com/column/chartbeat/ask-billboard-jonas-brothers-beyonce-court-1004093110.story? tag=hpfeed#/column/chartbeat/ask-billboard-jonas-brothers-beyonce-court-1004093110.story? page=1 Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2011
Originally a backing vocalist for singer Monica (singer)|Monica , Williams, alongside Farrah Franklin , joined Destiny's Child in 2000 replacing former members LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson . Following the departure of Franklin just five months later, Williams continued with fellow members Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland as a trio. In 2002, after a series of commercial successes, Williams released her debut album Heart to Yours , which topped the US gospel album chart and became the best-selling gospel music|gospel album of 2002. The album won Williams a MOBO Awards|MOBO Award for "Best Gospel Act" in 2002, giving Williams her first ever award as a solo artist. In 2004, Williams released its successor, Do You Know (Michelle Williams album)|Do You Know which gained Williams a nomination for "Best Gospel Act" at the 2004 MOBO Awards. In 2008 she released her first commercial pop music|pop album, Unexpected (Michelle Williams album)|Unexpected , on October 7, 2008.cite web|url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp? vnu_content_id=1003728950#/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp? vnu_content_id=1003728950|title=Williams In A Dance Mood On Third Solo Disc|year=2008|publisher= Billboard.com |accessdate=April 25, 2011 The lead CD single|single from the album (" We Break the Dawn ") reached number one on the Hot Dance Airplay chart and peaked within the top 50 of the UK Singles Chart|UK and Hungarian Singles Chart|Hungarian singles charts becoming her most successful single to date. Unexpected 's second single " The Greatest (song)|The Greatest " peaked at number one on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart and was ranked number thirty-nine on Billboard (magazine)|Billboard magazine's Best of the 2000s Dance/Club Songs decade-end chart.
As well as having become a successful singer, Williams has also found success as a television , Broadway theater|Broadway and West End theatre actress, gaining a nomination for best "Lead Female Actress" in 2008 at the 18th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards .
Life and career
1980-1999: Early life
Williams was born July 23, 1980 in Rockford, Illinois . Her mother was a nurse and her father was a car salesman; she became one of four children raised in a "stable, loving" household.cite news|url= http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-1064894/Michelle-Williams-No-timewasters-please.html|title=Singer Michelle Williams's quest for love: No timewasters please!|date=7:17 PM on 10 October 2008|last=Woods|first=Judith|accessdate=14 September 2011|work= Daily Mail She made her musical debut at the age of seven, performing a rendition of the hymn " Blessed Assurance " at the St. Paul Church of God in Christ . She later sang in the gospel groups United Harmony and Chosen Expression. After attending Rockford Auburn High School and being a part of the school's Creative and Performing Arts magnet school|magnet program , she pursued a degree in criminal justice at Illinois State University , doubtful of her ability to make a career as a professional singer. However, after two years of university, she left to pursue a music career and began touring as a backing vocalist for Grammy-award winning R& B artist Monica (entertainer)|Monica in October 1999, after successfully auditioning in May.cite news|url= http://www.allmusic.com/artist/michelle-williams-p350914/biography|title=Michelle Williams - Biography|last=Ruhlmann|first=William|accessdate=14 September 2011|work= Allmusic
2000-2002: Breakthrough with Destiny's Child
main|Destiny's ChildIn late 1999, Williams met Destiny's Child band members Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland in the lobby of an Atlanta hotel. Months later Beyoncé asked an acquaintance if she knew anyone who could sing for a possible spot with the group and was referred to Michelle.cite news|url= http://www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/2001/jun/10/life1.lifemagazine5|title=Date with destiny|last=Dunn|first=Jancee|date=2001-06-10|work=The Observer|accessdate=2009-02-27 | location=London
Following this success, in May 2001 Williams and Destiny's Child released the group’s third studio album '' Survivor (Destiny's Child album)|Survivor . It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200| Billboard 200 with sales of 663,000 copies.Cite news |last=Todd |first=Martens |title=Beyoncé, Branch Albums Storm The Chart |url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp? vnu_content_id=1926761 |work=Billboard |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc. |date=(2003-07-02) |accessdate=2008-04-01 Survivor'' has sold over ten million copies worldwide, 4.1 million of which were sold in the US alone.Cite news |last=Carpenter |first=Troy |title=Destiny's Child Slapped With Infringement Suit |url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp? vnu_content_id=2007671 |work=Billboard |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc. |date=(2003-10-22) |accessdate=2008-04-01 The album's other number-one hits are " Bootylicious " and the title track " Survivor (Destiny's Child song)|Survivor ", the latter earning the group a Grammy Award for Best R& B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals . After releasing their holiday album, 8 Days of Christmas , the group announced their temporary break-up to pursue solo projects.
2002-2003: Solo career and Aida
main|Heart to YoursWhile Williams was still with Destiny's Child, she intensified work on her debut solo album Heart to Yours . The album material included collaborations with singers Carl Thomas (singer)|Carl Thomas , Shirley Caesar and the Mary Mary duo, taking the singer's work further into urban contemporary gospel and Christian music .Music World Entertainment (2002) Michelle Williams - Heart to Yours (Linear Notes) Columbia Records . "Some people will do gospel when their career fails, but I chose to do it at the height of the popularity of Destiny's Child," Williams explained during the album's release. "And I didn't want to do it because it was a fad. I wanted to do it because it's in me. It's in my heart."Cite web |title=Heart to Heart|url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp? vnu_content_id=1464016|work=Billboard|accessdate=2008-04-28 Released on April 16, 2002 in North America to much critical acclaim, Williams became the first member of Destiny’s Child to release solo material with Heart to Yours .Cite web |last=Ruhlmann |first=William |title=Album Review: Michelle Williams - Heart to Yours |url=Allmusic|class=album|id=r586772|pure_url=yes |work=Allmusic |publisher=Macrovision Company |accessdate=2008-04-17Cite news|title=Michelle Williams - Heart To Yours|url= http://www.gospelcity.com/music/reviews/91/Page2|work=GospelCity.com|year=2002|accessdate=January 15, 2011Cite news |last=Cinquemani|first=Sal|title=Michelle Williams: Heart to Yours|url= http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/michelle-williams-heart-to-yours/202|work= Slant Magazine |date=2001-10-11|accessdate=January 15, 2011 The album sold 17,000 copies in its first week, placing it at number fifty-seven on the Billboard 200| Billboard 200 and number two on the Billboard (magazine)|Billboard Gospel Albums chart, where it later rose to number one.Cite web |title=Ask Billboard : Another Child of Destiny|url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp? vnu_content_id=2093469|work=Billboard|accessdate=2008-04-28Cite web |title=Heart to Yours - Michelle Williams|url= http://www.billboard.com/album/michelle-williams/heart-to-yours/530489#/album/michelle-williams/heart-to-yours/530489|work= Billboard.com |accessdate=January 15, 2011 It became the year's best-selling gospel album, selling over 200,000 units stateside.Cite web |title=Michelle Williams Back in the 'Know'|url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp? vnu_content_id=2065642|work=Billboard|accessdate=2008-04-28Cite web |last=Ogunnaike |first=Lola |title=Beyoncé's Second Date With Destiny's Child |url= http://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/14/arts/music/14ogun.html |work=The New York Times |date=2004-11-14 |accessdate=2008-04-17 A music video for the album’s first and only single, "Heard a Word," was produced by film director Sylvain White . Heart to Yours won Williams a MOBO Award for "Best Gospel Act" along with a raft of nominations including a Stellar Award nomination for "New Artist of the Year", a GMWA Excellence Award nomination for "Female Vocalist of the Year Urban Contemporary" and a nomination for "Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year" from GMA Dove Awards for her collaboration with Shirley Caesar on "Steal Away To Jesus" which was first featured on Caesar's Hymns album.
Following the release and promotion of Heart to Yours , Williams made her on-stage acting debut in 2003, replacing fellow R& B singer Toni Braxton in the title role of Aida (musical)|Aida , the hit Broadway musical with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice .Cite news|title=DC's Michelle Williams Preps For 'Aida,' Plans To 'Keep It Real' On Next Solo LP|url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1480202/michelle-williams-drop-new-solo-lp.jhtml|first=Shaheem|last=Reid|work= MTV |date=Nov 5 2003 3:20 PM EST|accessdate=April 25, 2011Cite news|title=PHOTO CALL: It's Destiny: Michelle Williams Joins Broadways' Aida|url= http://www.playbill.com/news/article/83008-PHOTO-CALL-Its-Destiny-Michelle-Williams-Joins-Broadways-Aida|first=Morgan|last=Allen|work= Playbill.com |date=27 Nov 2003|accessdate=April 25, 2011 She was the first and remains the only Destiny’s Child member to have acted on Broadway.
2004-2005: Destiny Fulfilled , hiatus and Do You Know
main|Do You Know (Michelle Williams album)During the release of her fellow Destiny's Child members' debut albums, Williams spent time in the studio, recording her second album. The album saw her generally re-teaming with the majority of the producers and songwriters from her previous effort, also including Solange Knowles , Dawkins & Dawkins, and brother Erron Williams.Music World Entertainment (2004) Michelle Williams - Do You Know (Linear Notes) Columbia Records . However, released on January 26, 2004 in the United States, Do You Know (Michelle Williams album)|Do You Know reached a disappointing number one-hundred-and-twenty on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 10,000 copies in its first week despite warm reception from critics who lent praise to Williams' songwriting ability.Cite web |title=Gospel Music -- Michelle Williams - Do You Know -- Entertain Your Belief|url= http://gospelcity.com/music/reviews/150|work=GospelCity.com|accessdate=February, 2011Cite web |last=Sogn|first=Emily|title=CD: Michelle Williams, Do You Know? |url= http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/williamsmichelle-doyouknow/|date=June 7, 2004|accessdate=February, 2011 Once again, Williams scored more success on the component charts, where the album debuted at number two on the Top Gospel Albums chart and number three on the Top Christian Albums tally.Cite web |title=Studio Album From Grammy-Winning Musical Artist Michelle Williams|url= http://www.d210.tv/studio-album-from-grammy-winning-musical-artist-michelle-williams/|work=d210|accessdate=2008-04-28 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080409000302/ http://www.d210.tv/studio-album-from-grammy-winning-musical-artist-michelle-williams/ |archivedate = 2008-04-09 The album was later re-released, including previously unreleased songs, to find greater success but did not re-chart; its same-titled lead single also failed to chart. As of March 2008, Do You Know has sold 78,000 copies domestically.Cite web |title=Williams In A Dance Mood On Third Solo Disc|url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp? vnu_content_id=1003728950|work=Billboard|accessdate=2008-04-28
After a three-year hiatus, Destiny's Child reunited for Destiny Fulfilled , released in November 2004. The album hit number two on the Billboard 200| Billboard 200 , and spawned the singles " Lose My Breath ", " Soldier (Destiny's Child song)|Soldier ", " Girl (Destiny's Child song)|Girl " and " Cater 2 U ".Cite news |last=Whitmire |first=Margo |title=Eminem Thankful To Remain No. 1 |url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp? vnu_content_id=1000726418 |work=Billboard |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc |date=(2004-11-24) |accessdate=2008-04-01 In support of the album, Destiny's Child embarked on a 2005 '' Destiny Fulfilled ... And Lovin' It '' world tour, which started in April to September of the same year. On the Barcelona , Spain visit, the group announced their disbandment after their final North American leg would end.Cite news |last=Cohen |first=Jonathan |title=Destiny's Child To Split After Fall Tour |url= http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp? vnu_content_id=1000955328 |work=Billboard |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc |date=(2005-06-12) |accessdate=2008-04-01 In October 2005, the group released a greatest hits compilation album , entitled '' Number 1's (Destiny's Child album)|#1's '', including the their most successful singles alongside three new tracks, including the band's final single " Stand Up for Love ", penned by David Foster . Destiny's Child was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in March 2006. They were also recognized as the world's best-selling female group of all time.cite news |title=Beyoncé Knowles |url= http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/time100walkup/article/0,28804,1611030_1610841_1609748,00.html |work= Time (magazine)|TIME |accessdate=2008-04-12 | date=April 20, 2007
2006-2007: Television debut and The Color Purple
Following Destiny's Child's disbandment in early 2006 Williams made her television debut in the UPN comedy Half & Half , where she played the role of Naomi, a record company executive who is HIV HIV positive|positive .Cite news|title=Michelle Williams Takes HIV-Positive Role For TV-Acting Debut|url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1524281/michelle-williams-takes-on-hivpositive-role.jhtml|first=Angela|last=Lu|work= MTV |date=Feb 14 2006 11:34 AM EST|accessdate=April 25, 2011 Later that year, she appeared as one of the celebrity singers on the Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX reality television show Celebrity Duets , duetting with actors Alfonso Ribeiro and Jai Rodriguez .Cite news|title=BBC - Strictly Come Dancing 2010 - Celebrities - Michelle Williams|url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing/2010/dancers/celebrity/michelle_williams.shtml|work= Strictly Come Dancing |publisher= BBC |year=2010|accessdate=April 25, 2011 In April 2006, Williams performed "America the Beautiful" at World Wrestling Entertainment 's event Wrestlemania 22 , which was in her hometown of Chicago .Cite news|title=MICHELLE WILLIAMS OF DESTINY'S CHILD RETURNS HOME TO CHICAGO TO PERFORM "AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL" AT WRESTLEMANIA 22|url= http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2006/2006_03_27_02.jsp|work= WWE |date=March 27, 2006|accessdate=April 25, 2011 Beginning in April 2007, Williams joined Oprah Winfrey 's Chicago-based cast of the hit Broadway theatre|Broadway musical The Color Purple (musical)|The Color Purple for its national tour, starting with an extended run at the Cadillac Palace Theatre . Williams described the opportunity as "a dream come true",Cite news|title=DESTINY'S MICHELLE WILLIAMS TO STAR IN COLOUR PURPLE|url= http://www.bluesandsoul.com/news_item/21/destinys_michelle_williams_to_star_in_colour_purple/|first=Joanna|last=Chaundy|work= Blues & Soul |year=2007|accessdate=April 25, 2011 playing the part of blues music|blues singer The Color Purple|Shug Avery , which earned her positive reception.Cite news|title=Jeanette Bayardelle, LaToya London & Michelle Williams to Star in Color Purple Tour|url= http://www.broadway.com/shows/the-color-purple/buzz/96318/jeanette-bayardelle-latoya-london-michelle-williams-to-star-in-color-purple-tour/|work= Broadway.com |date=February 27, 2007|accessdate=April 25, 2011Cite news|title=Michelle Williams The Cast Of "The Color Purple"|url= http://hiphop.popcrunch.com/michelle-williams-the-cast-of-the-color-purple/|first=Castina|work=Hip Hop Crunch|date=February 28, 2007|accessdate=April 25, 2011
2008-2009: Unexpected and Roxie Hart
main|Unexpected (Michelle Williams album)In March 2008, Columbia Records and Music World Entertainment revealed that Williams would be releasing her third studio album Unexpected (Michelle Williams album)|Unexpected on October 7, 2008 in the U.S. The album, her first secular release and first release since the disbanding of Destiny's Child, involves production by Stargate (production team)|Stargate , Rico Love , the Heavyweights , Wayne Wilkins, Andrew Frampton and Soulshock & Karlin , among others. In June 2008, Williams released lead single " We Break the Dawn " to universal acclaim from critics who hailed it as "a terrific fusion of European disco and American R& B".cite web|title=Music - Singles Review - Michelle Williams: 'We Break The Dawn'|work=Billboard|url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a129759/michelle-williams-we-break-the-dawn.html|last=Levine|first=Nick|date=September 22, 2008|accessdate=January 15, 2011 The song became Williams' most successful single, peaking at number four on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart,cite web|url= http://www.singersroom.com/news/1923/Michelle-Williams-Dances-Straight-To-1-With-We-Break-The-Dawn|title=Michelle Williams Dances Straight To #1 With 'We Break The Dawn'|date=July 11, 2008|first=Njai|last=Joszor|work=Singersroom.com|accessdate=12 April 2011 whilst also charting internationally at number forty-seven on the UK Singles Chart cite web|url= http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php? id=34041|title=Chart Stats - Michelle Williams - We Break The Dawn|work=Chart Stats|accessdate=25 April 2011 and number thirty-eight on the Hungarian Singles Chart cite web|url= http://www.mahasz.hu/? menu=slagerlistak& menu2=archivum& lista=radios& ev=2009& het=3& submit_=Keres%E9s|title=Éves összesített listák - Rádiós Top 40 játszási listá|work= Mahasz |publisher=Mahasz before eventually being listed on Hungary's year-end singles chart.cite web|url= http://www.mahasz.hu/? menu=slagerlistak& menu2=eves_osszesitett_listak& id=radios& ev=2009|title=Éves összesített listák - MAHASZ Rádiós TOP 100 (súlyozott)|work= Mahasz |publisher=Mahasz During the week of July 11, 2008 " We Break The Dawn " hit number one on the US Billboard (magazine)|Billboard Hot Dance Airplay chart.cite web|url= http://www.billboard.com/news/dance-hit-heralds-michelle-williams-album-1003849635.story#/news/dance-hit-heralds-michelle-williams-album-1003849635.story|title=Dance Hit Heralds Michelle Williams Album|work= Billboard.com After the album's release date was delayed from September 12, 2008 to October 7, 2008,cite web|url= http://thatgrapejuice.net/2008/07/michelle-williams-unexpected-pushed-back/|title=Michelle Williams ‘Unexpected’ Pushed Back|date=July 23, 2008|work=That Grape Juice|accessdate=April 25, 2011 " The Greatest (song)|The Greatest " replaced "Stop This Car" as the anticipated second single release, and was serviced to mainstream radio. Meanwhile, " Hello Heartbreak " was catered to dance clubs. "The Greatest" - described as a "fantastic pop ballad"cite web|url= http://dancemusic.about.com/od/reviews/fr/MichelleWilliam.htm|title=Michelle Williams - 'Unexpected'|last=Norman|first=Ben|work= About.com |accessdate=January 8, 2011 - became Williams' second hit on the Billboard dance charts when it peaked at number-one the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart,cite web |url= http://www.michellewilliamsonline.com/news/the-greatest-number-one|title="THE GREATEST" IS NUMBER ONE!!|date=Decemember 12, 2008|publisher=Michelle Williams Online|accessdate=April 25, 2010 thanks to its numerous remixes, before being listed at number thirty-nine on the chart's decade-end list - ironically, just behind " Lose My Breath " which Williams recorded while a member of Destiny's Child 5 years prior.cite web |url= http://www.michellewilliamsonline.com/news/michelle-makes-billboards-best-2000s-list|title=MICHELLE MAKES BILLBOARD'S BEST OF 2000S LIST|date=Decemember 11, 2009|publisher=Michelle Williams Online|accessdate=January 11, 2010cite web |url= http://www.billboard.com/charts-decade-end/dance-club-play-songs? year=2009#/charts-decade-end/dance-club-play-songs? year=2009& begin=31& order=position |title=United States Hot Dance Club Songs Best of the Decade |publisher= Billboard (Nielsen Business Media) |accessdate=14 August 2010 Gaining favorable reviews from critics, in October 2008 Unexpected (Michelle Williams album)|Unexpected debuted on the Billboard 200|US Billboard 200 albums chart at number forty-two and number eleven on the Top R& B/Hip Hop Albums|US Billboard Top R& B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, with first week sales of 14,000 units.Cite web |title=Unexpected - Michelle Williams|url= http://www.billboard.com/#/album/michelle-williams/unexpected/1156891|work=Billboard|accessdate=January 8, 2011Cite web |title=Michelle & Ciara Struggling On The Charts|url= http://brownsista.com/michelle-ciara-struggling-on-the-charts/|date=October 15, 2008 at 3:50 am|first=Sista|work=brownsista.com|accessdate=April 25, 2011Cite web |title=SEISMIC DISASTER!!& #33; MICHELLE WILLIAMS SELLS ONLY 14,000 UNITS IN HER FIRST WEEK!!!|url= http://www.mediatakeout.com/2008/27442-seismic_disaster_michelle_williams_sells_only_14000_units_in_her_first_week_.html|date=October 16, 2008|work= Media Take Out |accessdate=April 25, 2011
Speaking of her move from gospel music to secular pop/R& B with Unexpected in August 2008, Williams told noted UK R& B writer Pete Lewis of the award-winning Blues & Soul : "For me to sell the number of units that I did, and to get the amount of love and reception that I got, from doing gospel was great. It's just that, right now I'm ready to try something different and to get my name and face out there in a different way."cite web|url= http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/334/michelle_williams_fulfills_her_destiny/|title=MICHELLE WILLIAMS: Destiny's offspring|first=Pete|last=Lewis|publisher= Blues & Soul |accessdate=April 25, 2011
On July 13, Williams began a limited six-week engagement at the Cambridge Theatre in Chicago (musical)|Chicago , making her the first African-American to be cast in the West End theatre|West End production of the musical.cite web|url= http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/428/michelle_williams_heart_to_hart/|title=Michelle Williams: Heart to Hart|first=Pete|last=Lewis|publisher= Blues & Soul |year=2009|accessdate=13 September 2011cite web|url= http://www.bvbuzz.com/2009/08/04/michelle-williams-first-black-roxie-hart/|title=Razzle Dazzle: Michelle Williams Is London's First Black Roxie Hart|first=Jawn|last=Murray|publisher=BV Buzz|date=Aug 4th 2009 2:27PM|accessdate=13 September 2011 On discussing Williams' acquiring of the coveted role of murderous chorus girl Roxie Hart , manager and Music World Entertainment executive Matthew Knowles said, "She's one of the greatest characters in the history of musical theater and it's both a challenge and a lot of fun to bring her to life on-stage. I hope that everyone who comes to the show enjoys it as much as I do, Michelle is a prime example of an all-round entertainer, she has enjoyed many successes as a music artist and now theater goers are going to experience her far reaching talents once again" whilst Williams is quoted as saying, "It's a real thrill to be given the opportunity to play Roxie Hart in the West End's spectacular production of 'Chicago'."cite web|url= http://www.michellewilliamsonline.com/news/michelle-williams-lands-starring-role-as-roxie-hart-in-london-west-end-production-of-chicago|title=Michelle Williams lands starring role as "Roxie Hart" in London West End production of Chicago |publisher=michellewilliamsonline.com|accessdate=11 December 2010 Her run was extended and Williams continued appearing for three additional weeks for an extended engagement starting August 23 through September 12, 2009.cite web|url= http://www.michellewilliamsonline.com/news/michelle-williams-run-as-roxie-hart-chicago-the-musical-extended|title=Michelle Williams' Run As 'Roxie Hart' in "Chicago: The Musical" Extended |date=August 21, 2009|publisher=michellewilliamsonline.com|accessdate=11 December 2010
2010: Chicago , Label Troubles and Strictly Come Dancing
quote box|width=220px|“After much prayer and consideration I have decided to part ways from my management team, Mathew Knowles and Music World Entertainment. From my time in Destiny’s Child to my solo career, I am grateful for everything Mathew and his team has done for me. We’ve shared great success together. However, as I move in a new direction in my career, I felt it was time. I wish Mathew Knowles and the Music World Entertainment family all the best.”|source=Michelle Williamscite web|url= http://www.bvbuzz.com/2010/01/12/michelle-williams-fires-beyonce-dad-mathew/|title=Michelle Williams: Destiny's Child Singer Parts Ways With Beyoncé's Dad|first=Jawn|last=Murray|date=Jan 12th 2010 9:11PM|publisher=BV Buzz|accessdate=April 25, 2011cite web|url= http://www.iulianbabalau.com/playground-one/? p=55260|title=hollywood in style » Another Lady Leaves Beyoncé's Dad|date=January 14, 2010|publisher=Hollywood in Style|accessdate=April 25, 2011cite web|url= http://neonlimelight.com/2010/01/13/former-destinys-child-singer-michelle-williams-leaves-mathew-knowles-music-world-management/|title=Former Destiny’s Child Singer Michelle Williams Leaves Mathew Knowles’ Music World Management|date=January 13, 2009|first=Story|last=Gilmore|publisher=Neon Limelight|accessdate=April 25, 2011On January 12, 2010, it was announced that Michelle had parted ways with Mathew Knowles (her manager) and Music World Entertainment.cite web|url= http://thatgrapejuice.net/2010/01/exclusive-michelle-williams-parts-ways-music-world/|title=Exclusive: Michelle Williams Parts Ways With Music World|first=Sam|date=Tuesday, January 12, 2010 |publisher=That Grape Juice|accessdate=April 25, 2011 On February 8, 2010, Williams made a return to Broadway by commencing a seven-week limited engagement in Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre (New York)|Ambassador Theatre , replacing Ashlee Simpson .cite web|url= http://www.michellewilliamsonline.com/news/michelle-williams-reprise-role-in-chicago-broadway|title=Michelle Williams to Reprise Role as Roxie in Broadway's Chicago |date=January 6, 2010|publisher=michellewilliamsonline.com|accessdate=April 25, 2011cite web|url= http://www.accesshollywood.com/singer-michelle-williams-to-take-over-ashlee-simpson-wentzs-chicago-role_article_27371|title=Singer Michelle Williams To Take Over Ashlee Simpson-Wentz’s ‘Chicago’ Role|date=January 6, 2010 5:29 PM EST|work=NBC Universal, Inc.|publisher= Access Hollywood |accessdate=April 25, 2011cite web|url= http://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/music/Singer_Michelle_Williams_To_Take_Over_Ashlee_Simpson-Wentz_s Chicago Role-80859532.html|title=Singer Michelle Williams to Take Over Ashlee Simpson-Wentz's "Chicago" Role|date=Wednesday, Jan 6, 2010|publisher= NBC New York |accessdate=April 25, 2011 In April, producers Barry and Fran Weissler announced that Williams would extend her limited engagement in Chicago . Originally slated to play her final performance on Sunday, March 28, 2010, Williams played an additional 18 performances through Tuesday, April 13, prior to joining the Los Angeles engagement of the Chicago national tour, Tuesday, April 20 through Sunday, May 9 at the Pantages Theatre (Hollywood)|Pantages Theatre . In commenting on Williams' engagements Barry Weissler said, “Michelle has proven to be a tremendous asset to CHICAGO, first in London last year and now on Broadway. In addition to being a fantastic performer, she’s as delightful and genuine offstage as she is onstage. We’re thrilled that she’s not only able to extend her Broadway run, but to join our national tour for its third return engagement in Los Angeles.”cite web|url= http://michelleweb.net/news/projectupdates/joins-tour-in-la|title=Joins Tour in LA|date=April 4, 2010|first=Stina|publisher=Michelle Williams Web|accessdate=April 25, 2011
In August, it was reported that Williams would be appearing in Strictly Come Dancing (series 8)|series 8 of Strictly Come Dancing .cite web|url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s104/strictly-come-dancing/news/a265126/michelle-williams-tipped-for-strictly.html|title=Michelle Williams tipped for 'Strictly'|last=Daniels|first=Colin|date=August 21, 2010|publisher= Digital Spy |accessdate=August 23, 2010cite news|url= http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/strictly_come_dancing/3105369/Michelle-Williams-signs-up-for-Strictly-Come-Dancing.html|title=Strictly's got a date with Destiny|last=Robertson|first=Colin|date=August 21, 2010|publisher= The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun |accessdate=August 23, 2010|location=Londoncite web|url= http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2010/08/21/strictly-come-dancing-bosses-sign-up-destiny-s-child-singer-michelle-williams-115875-22502312/|title=Strictly Come Dancing bosses sign up Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams|last=Jefferies|first=Mark|date=August 21, 2010|publisher= Daily Mirror |accessdate=August 23, 2010 On the launch show for the series it was revealed that Williams had been paired with Brendan Cole , who 'immediately described the pairing as "perfection"'.cite web|url= http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/840646-strictly-brendan-cole-eyes-victory-with-michelle-williams|title=Strictly Come Dancing 2010: Brendan Cole eyes victory with Michelle Williams|date=September 11, 2010|publisher= Twitter |accessdate=September 15, 2010 They remained in the competition for seven weeks with variable results; on 23 October Ian Waite stood in as her professional partner when Brendan Cole was unable to do so. Williams was eliminated on November 14.cite news| url= http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/strictly_come_dancing/3227456/Strictly-win-is-not-Michelle-Williams-Destiny.html | location=London | work=The Sun | title=Strictly win is not Michelle Williams Destiny | date=November 15, 2010
Strictly Come Dancing performances
Week #
Dance/ song
Judges' score
Result
Horwood
Goodman
Dixon
Tonioli
Total
1
Cha-Cha-Cha / Stone Cold Sober
5
6
7
6
24
N/ A
2
It Had to Be You
6
7
7
6
26
Safe
3
Rumba / Wicked Game
4
6
7
7
24
Bottom Two
4
Tango / Killer (Adamski song)
6
7
7
7
27
Bottom Two
5
Jive / The Time Warp
7
6
8
8
29
Safe
6
Waltz / Right Here Waiting
6
8
8
8
30
Bottom Two
7
Paso Doble / American Woman
4
7
7
6
24
Eliminated
In December, 2010, Williams joined DJ Martin Jay to became a co-host on Choice FM 's Breakfast Show in London for the month, replacing Lucy Ambache who was on maternity leave .cite web|url= http://www.contactmusic.com/news/williams-turns-dj-for-london-radio-show_1186878|title=Michelle Williams - Williams Turns Dj For London Radio Show|date=30 November 2010 16:14|publisher= Contact Music |accessdate=September 13, 2011cite web|url= http://radiotoday.co.uk/2010/11/strictly-star-joins-choice-fm/|title=Strictly star joins Choice FM: Radio Today|date=Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 6:46 pm|publisher= Radio Today |accessdate=September 13, 2011
2011-present: Fourth album
Williams has stated on her Twitter account multiple times that she will release a new album in 2011.cite web|url= http://twitter.com/RealMichelleW/status/23161083147|title=RT @MoreSoulPlease: @RealMichelleW MIIIIICHEEEELLEEEEEEE I WANT NEW ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!& #33; lol (2011 you'll get it suga)|last=Williams|first=Michelle|date=September 6, 2010|publisher= Twitter |accessdate=September, 2010cite web|url= http://www.bvbuzz.com/2010/12/06/michelle-williams-choice-fm-UK/|title=Michelle Williams: Former Destiny's Child Singer Takes Over UK Radio|last=Murray|first=Jawn|date=Dec 6, 2010|publisher=BV Buzz|accessdate=September, 2010 In 2010, she started work on her fourth studio album.cite web|url= http://gossiponthis.com/2009/06/30/michelle-williams-working-on-fourth-solo-album/|title=Michelle Williams Working on Fourth Solo Album|date=June 30, 2009|publisher=gossiponthis|accessdate=February, 2011cite web|url= http://vodpod.com/watch/2244609-michelle-williams-talks-living-in-london-new-album|title=Michelle Williams Talks Living In London & New Album Video|date=Sep 26, 2009|publisher=Vodpod|accessdate=February, 2011 Michelle stated on Twitter that her new album will have a similar sound to Unexpected and might contain a dance track she has recorded Ultra Naté titled "I'm Waiting on You".cite web|url=https://twitter.com/#!/teemwilliams/status/2409156257|title=Starting new albummmm soon& #33; Going for my last sound from UNEXPECTED but of course doper!!& #33; That's all I know and am abl 2 share!|last=Williams|first=Michelle|date=June 30, 2009|publisher= Twitter |accessdate=September, 2010cite web|url= http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/interviews/a162286/michelle-williams.html|title=Music - Interview - Michelle Williams - Digital Spy|last=Levine|first=Nick|date=June 29, 2009|publisher= Digital Spy |accessdate=September, 2010 The upcoming album has been stated to feature production from Timbaland . In December 2010, Williams released a song titled "Stay For A Minute" for free music download|digital download via Twitter to celebrate gaining over 100,000 followers. "Stay For A Minute", written by Keli Nicole and produced by Jazz Nixon in 2006, was due for inclusion on the original version of Williams' Unexpected , which she described as a "solid R& B album", however when "the sound changed", the song was shelved and left unreleased.cite web|url= http://www.twitlonger.com/show/7gs0gs|title=I gave u guys a song as promised& #33; Stay For A Minute written by @Iamkelinicole produced by @TheeJazzNixon. My album UNEXPECTED was originally a solid R and B album then the sound changed& #33; This song is a few years old....but it's quite cute& #33; More to come!|first=Michelle|last=Williams|date=Wednesday, December 15, 2011|publisher= Twitter |accessdate=June 6, 2011 Furthermore, a track produced by Stargate titled "If You Wanna Go", leaked to the internet, believed to be an outtake from the Unexpected sessions as Williams dismissed the song as "old" during a Twitter post.cite web|url= http://feedlimmy.wordpress.com/2011/01/07/leak-report-michelle-williams-if-you-wanna-go/|title=Leak Report: Michelle Williams ‘If You Wanna Go’|first=David|date=January 7, 2011|publisher=Feed Limmy|accessdate=February, 2011cite web|url= http://toyaz-world.net/2011/01/new-song-michelle-williams-if-you-wanna-go/|title=New Song: Michelle Williams – 'If You Wanna Go'...|first=Toya|date=January 9, 2011|publisher=Toya'z World|accessdate=February, 2011cite web|url= http://www.wearepopslags.com/new-music-by-michelle-williams-if-you-wanna-go/|title=New music by Michelle Williams: If You Wanna Go|first=Silvan|date=January 6, 2011|publisher=We Are Pop Slags|accessdate=February, 2011
In January 2011, Williams appeared on BBC 's popular comedy panel game show Never Mind The Buzzcocks .cite web|url= http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1344286/Frankie-Boyle-sparks-controversy-appearance-Never-Mind-The-Buzzcocks.html|title=What were the BBC thinking? Now Frankie Boyle makes 'cancer' jokes on Never Mind The Buzzcocks|date=5 January 2011|publisher= Daily Mail |accessdate=April 25, 2011cite web|url= http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2011/01/05/comedian-frankie-boyle-sparks-more-outrage-on-bbc2-s-never-mind-the-buzzcocks-115875-22826899/|title=Comedian Frankie Boyle sparks more outrage on BBC2's Never Mind The Buzzcocks|first=Simon|last=Boyle|date=5/01/2011|publisher= Daily Mirror |accessdate=April 25, 2011 On February 4, 2011, Williams began a 28-city tour starring in the David E. Talbert stage-play What My Husband Doesn’t Know along with Brian J. White , Ann Nesby and Clifton Davis , playing the lead role of Lena Summer. Summer is described as "the envy of all her friends. Big house. Successful husband. It's the perfect life... or so it seems. But with her husband's demanding career, the other side of her bed is too cold too often. When a handsome young foreman is hired to work on their home, the spark she's been missing quickly rages into a wildfire that could cost her everything."cite web|url= http://www.singersroom.com/news/6645/Michelle-Williams-Tapped-For-New-Stage-Play|title=Michelle Williams Tapped For New Stage Play|last=Staff|first=SR|date=Jan 5, 2011|publisher=Singersroom.com|accessdate=February, 2011cite web|url= http://www.urblife.com/the-life/michelle-williams-talks-cheating-love-and-career|title=Michelle Williams Talks Cheating, Love and Career& #33; Stage Play Touring Now& #33; Exclusive Interview!|work=UrbLife.com|date=February 8, 2011cite web|url= http://www.bvnewswire.com/2011/01/03/michelle-williams-brian-white-david-e-talbert-new-play/|title=Michelle Williams, Brian White to Headline David E. Talbert's New Play, 'What My Husband Doesn't Know'|last=Morales|first=Wilson|date=January 5, 2011|publisher=BV Buzz|accessdate=February, 2011
In June, Williams posted a series of tweets and pictures documenting her time in Munich , Germany ; including a visit to the BMW Museum .cite web|url=https://twitter.com/#!/RealMichelleW/status/77143847959924736|title=A recap of Day 6 in Munich, Germany& #33; Did a 3 hour tour of the BMW Museum today& #33; I am a car fanatic so I was in heaven. Pictures 2 follow!|first=Michelle|last=Williams|date=June 4, 2011|publisher= Twitter |accessdate=June 6, 2011cite web|url=https://twitter.com/#!/RealMichelleW/status/77147042912272385|title=This was cool to see at the BMW Museum& #33; This car is hydrogen powered& #33; #MUNICH http://lockerz.com/s/107768641|first=Michelle|last=Williams|date=June 4, 2011|publisher= Twitter |accessdate=June 6, 2011 cite web|url=https://twitter.com/#!/RealMichelleW/status/77150600931979264|title=Me at the entrance of BMW Museum, Germany& #33; http://lockerz.com/s/107772445|first=Michelle|last=Williams|date=June 5, 2011|publisher= Twitter |accessdate=June 6, 2011 On June 5, she announced from Munich, Germany, that the following day she would be going to Ibiza , Spain .cite web|url=https://twitter.com/#!/RealMichelleW/status/77177696601374720|title=Alright....it's 2:57 AM in Munich. I am beat& #33; Goin to Ibiza, Spain tomorrow& #33; CAN NOT WAIT& #33; Goodnite world!|first=Michelle|last=Williams|date=June 5, 2011|publisher= Twitter |accessdate=June 6, 2011 She further detailed her plans on June 6, announcing that she'd met with a "video director" for a 2 day shoot in Ibiza for a song titled "On the Run".cite web|url=https://twitter.com/#!/RealMichelleW/status/77796724256669696|title=Met with the video director for 2 day video shoot here in Ibiza, Spain. Gonna be dope& #33; #ONTHERUN|first=Michelle|last=Williams|date=June 6, 2011|publisher= Twitter |accessdate=June 6, 2011 On 6 July 2011, Williams released a buzz single titled "Love Gun" produced by Druski, to precede the release of her upcoming fourth solo album. Describing the sound of the album, Williams stated "My album will be 'inspirational pop". Think of Katy Perry ’s " Firework (Katy Perry song)|Firework " or Natasha Bedingfield ’s " Unwritten (song)|Unwritten ".cite web|url= http://thatgrapejuice.net/2011/07/song-michelle-williams-love-gun/|title=New Song: Michelle Williams – ‘Love Gun’|first=Sam|last=That Grape Juice|publisher=ThatGrapeJuice.net|date=Wednesday, July 6, 2011|accessdate=July 6, 2011cite web|url= http://thelavalizard.com/michelle-williams/new-song-michelle-williams-love-gun//|title=New Song: Michelle Williams – ‘Love Gun’|first=Trent|last=The Lava Lizard|date=July 6, 2011|publisher=thelavalizard.com|accessdate=July 6, 2011cite web|url= http://music-mix.ew.com/2011/07/06/michelle-williams-love-gun-single/|title=Former Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams releases new single 'Love Gun': Listen here|first=Tanner|last=Stransky|publisher= Entertainment Weekly |date=July 6, 2011|accessdate=July 7, 2011cite web|url= http://blog.music.aol.com/2011/07/07/michelle-williams-love-gun/? a_dgi=aolshare_twitter|title=Michelle Williams Fires Away With New Buzz Single 'Love Gun'|first=Contessa|last=Gayles|publisher= AOL |date=July 7, 2011|accessdate=July 7, 2011 I want to give people a message of hope while at the same time get them moving with dance inspired tracks." The album is "slated to drop this winter with an official single release in August/September".cite web|url= http://concreteloop.com/2011/07/cl-music-exclusive-michelle-williams-love-gun/|title=CL MUSIC EXCLUSIVE: MICHELLE WILLIAMS – "LOVE GUN"|first=Brian|last=Concrete Loop|date=July 6, 2011|publisher=ConcreteLoop.com|accessdate=July 6, 2011cite web|url= http://www.rttnews.com/Content/EntertainmentNews.aspx? Section=2& Id=1661186& SM=1|title=Michelle Williams Debuts New Song 'Love Gun'|first=RTT|last=Staff Writer|date=July 7, 2011|publisher= RTTNews |accessdate=July 7, 2011 In August 2011, during an interview for The BoomBox she discussed collaborating with hip-hop artist Talib Kweli on a song produced by Hi-Tek on which she sings a verse and the hook. Furthermore, she revealed the sound of her upcoming album would include more "live instrumentation", inspired by the gospel music she "grew up" on.cite web|url= http://www.theboombox.com/2011/08/04/michelle-williams-speaks-on-autism-destinys-child-reunion/|title=Michelle Williams Talks Autism, Destiny's Child, Talib Kweli|first=Georgette|last=Cline|date=Aug 4th 2011 5:10PM|publisher=The BoomBox|accessdate=August 5, 2011cite web|url= http://thatgrapejuice.net/2011/08/michelle-shares-album-details/#more-42183|title=Michelle Williams Shares Album Details|date=Thursday, August 4, 2011 |publisher=That Grape Juice|accessdate=August 5, 2011cite web|url= http://thelavalizard.com/destinys-child/michelle-williams-to-explore-live-sound-on-new-album/|title=Michelle Williams To Explore "Live" Sound On New Album|first=Trent|date=Fri, 5 Aug 2011 |publisher=The Lava Lizard|accessdate=August 5, 2011 In August, Electronic Giant Beatz released a press release, cover art and a music video teaser for a song featuring Williams titled "On the Run".cite web|url= http://www.electricgiantbeatz.com/PressRelease.html|title=EGB featuring Michelle Williams - On the Run|publisher=electricgiantbeatz.com|accessdate=September 13, 2011 "On the Run" was released in the UK on November 27, 2011.Cite web |title=iTunes - Music - On the Run (Remixes) feat. Michelle Williamsby Electric Giant Beatz|url= http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/on-run-remixes-feat.-michelle/id477336733|publisher= iTunes |accessdate=November 27, 2011 Furthermore, in December, Ultra Naté released a joint collaboration with Williams titled " Waiting on You " which has thus far risen to number eleven on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.Cite web |title=Ultra Naté Album & Song Chart History|url= http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/ultra-nate/chart-history/12111? f=359& g=Singles|work= Billboard.com |accessdate=January 8, 2012
Philanthropy
In 2001, Williams made a "bountiful" donation of $148,900 to her church, St. Paul Church of God in Christ in Rockford, Illinois - to which she has been a member since birth - to finish construction of the church's school, St. Paul Academy. The church is pastored by her uncle, Bishop James E. Washington.cite news|url= http://www.thefreelibrary.com/ADVISORY%2FMichelle+Williams+of+Destiny%27s+Child+Makes+Sizeable...-a075826791|title=ADVISORY/Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child Makes Sizeable Contribution to Church!|year=2001|accessdate=14 September 2011|work= Business Wire |publisher=The Free Library
In 2005, music producer David Foster , his daughter Amy Foster-Gillies, and Knowles wrote " Stand Up for Love ", which would serve as the anthem of World Children's Day , an event which takes place annually around the world on November 20 to raise awareness and funds for children's causes worldwide. Destiny's Child lent their voices and support as global ambassadors for the 2005 World Children's Day program.cite news|url= http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,204978,00.html? sPage=fnc/entertainment/beyonce |title=Beyoncé Knowles' Biography |accessdate=June 5, 2008 |date=April 15, 2008 |publisher=Fox News In this role, Knowles, Rowland and Williams visited Ronald McDonald Houses around the world during their '' Destiny Fulfilled...and Lovin' It '' World Tour and donated a portion of their North American ticket sales to Ronald McDonald House Charities.cite news|url= http://top40-charts.com/news.php? nid=18568& string=Carlos|title=Destiny's Child Debuts World Children's Day at McDonald's Anthem|accessdate=September 14, 2011|date=15/11/2005|publisher=Top40-Charts.com
On September 19, 2006, Williams jump-started the Chicago PepsiCo S.M.A.R.T. - which stands for five simple steps that encourage active living and better food choices - program to promote active, healthy lifestyles by building a new "Smart Spot" playground in Chicago.cite news|url= http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml? c=78265& p=irol-newsArticle_Print& ID=910490& highlight=|title=PepsiCo - News Release|accessdate=September 14, 2011|date=September 29, 2006|publisher= PepsiCo cite news|url= http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/interview-michelle-williams-08-01-2011|title=Interview with Michelle Williams|first=Ellen|last=Stodola|accessdate=September 14, 2011|date=8/1/2011|publisher=TheCelebrityCafe.com Williams, along with friend Lance Bass , was on hand to sing to and greet kids at the opening of Camp Heartland, a camp dedicated to helping kids suffering from HIV/AIDS enjoy life and take their mind off their illness. Furthermore, in 2006, the Chicago Sky , a team in the Women's National Basketball Association , announced that Williams, along with Mathew Knowles, is part of a group of minority shareholder owners in the team.cite news|url= http://www.wnba.com/sky/michelle_williams_announcement_022806.html|title=SKY: Michelle Williams Announced as Minority Owner of Chicago Sky|date=February, 28th 2006|accessdate=14 September 2011|publisher= WNBA.com
In 2011, Williams became a spokesperson for the Training, Education & Research Institute (TERI) and their Power of Ten campaign to raise money to fund a Ł21.8 million specialist facility in San Marcos, California. During an interview Williams revealed she has "a personal connection to the movement" as her godson was diagnosed with the development disorder at the age of two.cite news|url= http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/07/28/teri-helps-raise-funds-those-with-autism-in-new-campaign/|title=TERI Helps Raise Funds Those With Autism In New Campaign|date=July 28, 2011 12:20 PM|accessdate=14 September 2011|publisher= CBS Los Angeles In discussing the campaign, Williams said "It's such a great organisation dealing with people with autism and other developmental disabilities" and she was "just blown away" when she was informed "that they're trying to build a 20-acre facility that will have (an) equestrian centre, aquatics, arts and crafts facility and theatre".cite news|url=https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/view/33565/Williams-backing-autism-organisation-s-22-million-project/|title=Williams backing autism organisation's Ł22 million project|date=Wednesday 23 Mar 2011|accessdate=14 September 2011|publisher= OK!
Discography
main|Michelle Williams discography
Heart to Yours (2002)
Do You Know (Michelle Williams album)|Do You Know (2004)
Unexpected (Michelle Williams album)|Unexpected (2008)
TBA (2012)cite web|url= http://twitter.com/RealMichelleW/status/23161083147|title=RT @MoreSoulPlease: @RealMichelleW MIIIIICHEEEELLEEEEEEE I WANT NEW ALBUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!& #33; lol (2011 you'll get it suga)|date=September 6, 2010|first=Michelle|last=Williams|publisher= Twitter |accessdate=April 25, 2011cite web|url= http://www.stlamerican.com/entertainment/living_it/article_782ce4b6-fbfa-11e0-924c-001cc4c03286.html|title=Michelle Williams' new destiny|first=Kenya|last=Vaughan|date=FFriday, October 21, 2011 10:31 am|accessdate=22 September 2011|publisher= St. Louis American
Acting
Theatre
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2003
2007
2009
2010
Chicago (musical)
2011
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2006
2008
2009
Gospel Dream cite web
2010
Strictly Come Dancing (series 8)
Films
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2010
2011
Awards and nominations
Year
Category
Recording
Result
Grammy Awards
2001
Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
" Independent Women "
nom
2002
Best R& B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
" Survivor (Destiny's Child song)
won
Best R& B Album
'' Survivor (Destiny's Child album)
nom
GMA Dove Awards
2002
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
" Steal Away To Jesus "
nom
GMWA Excellence Awards Cite web
2003
Female Vocalist of the Year Urban Contemporary
Heart to Yours
nom
Stellar Awards Cite web
2003
New Artist of the Year
Heart to Yours
nom
MOBO Awards Cite web
2002
Best Gospel Act
Heart to Yours
won
2004
Do You Know (Michelle Williams album)
nom
18th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards Cite web
2008
Lead Female Actress
The Color Purple (musical)
nom
NewNowNext Awards
2008
Best R& B Vocal Performance By a Female Artist
" We Break The Dawn "
nom
References
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External links
Commons category|Michelle Williams (singer)
http://www.IAmMichelle.com Michelle Williams - official website
Allmusic|class=artist|id=p350914|label=Michelle Williams
IMDb name|0931332|Michelle Williams
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