
This week in Talent Profiles, we take a look at the illustrious career of singer, actress and mental health advocate Michelle Williams.
Michelle Williams is an American singer, actress, and songwriter best known as a member of the multi-platinum girl group Destiny’s Child. Born in 1980, in Rockford, Illinois, Williams began her music career singing in her church choir before moving to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of becoming a professional performer.
In 1999, Williams joined Destiny’s Child, alongside Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland. The group went on to achieve enormous commercial success, selling over 60 million records worldwide and earning multiple Grammy Awards. Williams contributed her powerful vocals to hits such as “Survivor,” “Bootylicious,” and “Say My Name.”
In addition to her music career, Williams has also made a name for herself as an actress, starring in productions such as “The Color Purple” and “Chicago” on Broadway. She has also appeared in several television shows and films, including “Half & Half” and “Fela!”.
Williams has used her platform to advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about her own struggles with depression, which led to her hosting her own podcast Checking-In with Michelle Williams on the iHeartMedia Network. In 2021 she released her first book Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life — and Can Save Yours and a follow-up Journal, The Daily Check-In in 2022. She is also actively involved in philanthropy and supports various organizations, including the American Heart Association and the Human Rights Campaign.