Michelle Williams
Biography
Michelle Williams is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame as a member of R&B girl group Destiny's Child. During the group's hiatus, Williams released her debut solo album Heart to Yours, which topped the US gospel album chart. She received a MOBO Award for "Best Gospel Act" in 2002. Williams has acted in various projects, with a total of 64 known credits. She was born on July 23, 1979, in Rockford, Illinois, USA. Williams is also known as Destiny's Child Tenitra Michelle Williams.
Career overview
Tenitra Michelle Williams is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born on July 23, 1979, in Rockford, Illinois, she is also known as Destiny's Child Tenitra Michelle Williams. Her professional profile in the entertainment industry includes acting credits, with known credits totaling 64.
Williams rose to fame as a member of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child. During the group's two-year hiatus from 2001 to 2003, she pursued solo endeavors, releasing her debut solo album Heart to Yours in 2002. The album topped the United States gospel album chart and became the best-selling gospel release of the year. In 2002, Billboard named her the fifth-best gospel artist of the year, and she received a MOBO Award for Best Gospel Act.
Destiny's Child is recognized as one of the best-selling female groups of all time, having sold over 60 million records, with more than 35 million copies sold specifically during the trio lineup that included Williams.
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65 titles- Roller Jam (2024) as Self - Special Guest Judge
- Death Becomes Her- The Musical (2024) as Viola Van Horn
- Snake Oil (2023) as Self - Celebrity Guest Advisor
- Praise This (2023) as Finals Host
- Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé (2023) as Self
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter (2022) as Self
- Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story (2022) as Chastity Jeffries
- Name That Tune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- One Voice: The Songs We Share (2021) as Self
- You're Watching Video Music Box (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Christmas in Harmony (2021) as Melo D Star
- I Can See Your Voice (2020) as Self - Performer
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Butterfly (archive footage)
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Butterfly
- American Soul (2019) as Diana Ross
- The Masked Singer Australia (2019) as Microphone
- HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé (2019) as Self - Special Guest
- Revival! (2018) as Mary Magdalen
- Chad Loves Michelle (2018) as Self
- Raven's Home (2017) as Shinée Dubois
- BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration (2016) as Self - Performer
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Real (2014) as Self
- BEYONCÉ (2014) as Self
- Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Destiny's Child Video Anthology (2013) as Self
- Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012) as Self
- What My Husband Doesn't Know (2012) as Lena Summer
- Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days (2010) as Self - Destiny's Child (uncredited) (archive footage)
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s (2009)
- 40 Greatest Pranks 2 (2009)
- Moonwalking: The True Story of Michael Jackson - Uncensored (2009) as Self
- MTV's Top Pop Group (2008)
- B'Day Anthology Video Album (2007) as Self
- Beyoncé: The Experience Live (2007) as Self
- Testimonies of Faith (2007)
- Destiny's Child: Live in Atlanta (2006) as Vocals
- Live 8 (2005) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Destiny's Child World Tour (2003) as Vocals
- Half & Half (2002) as Naomi Dawson
- A New Day Has Come (2002) as Self
- The Proud Family (2001) Theme Song Performance
- MTV Icon: Janet Jackson (2001) as Self
- Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration (2001) as Self
- The Concert for New York City (2001) as Self
- Destiny's Child: Survivor (2001) as Self
- Destiny's Child: The Platinum's on the Wall (2001) as Self
- Destiny's Child: TMF Mini Concert - Live In New York (2001) as Self
- 106 & Park (2000) as Self
- Romeo Must Die (2000) Theme Song Performance
- VH1 Divas 2000: A Tribute to Diana Ross (2000) as Self
- Leute heute (1997) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest Co-Host
- Elle Style Awards (1997) as Self - Winner
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michelle Williams best known for?
Michelle Williams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Sherri (2022), Name That Tune (2021), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019).
When and where was Michelle Williams born?
Michelle Williams was born on July 23, 1979 in Rockford, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Michelle Williams have?
Michelle Williams has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2024.
What is Michelle Williams's background in cinema and television?
Michelle Williams is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame as a member of R&B girl group Destiny's Child. During the group's hiatus, Williams released her debut solo album Heart to Yours, which topped the US gospel album chart. She received a MOBO Award for "Best Gospel Act" in 2002. Williams ha...