History of Michelle Williams (singer) in Timeline
Michelle Williams is an American singer and actress, best known for her membership in the iconic R&B girl group Destiny's Child. Joining the group in its trio lineup, she contributed to their global success, achieving over 60 million album sales as part of the group and contributing to their over 100 million records total. Williams received a Grammy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during her time with Destiny's Child.
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1952: Birth of Dennis Williams III
In 1952, Dennis Williams III, Michelle Williams' father, was born.
July 23, 1979: Michelle Williams Born
On July 23, 1979, Tenitra Michelle Williams was born in Rockford, Illinois. She is an American singer and actress who rose to fame as a member of Destiny's Child.
1997: Graduation from High School
In 1997, Michelle Williams graduated from Rockford Auburn High School. Shortly after graduating, she started pursuing a degree in criminal justice at Illinois State University.
1998: Hyundai Hope on Wheels Inception
In 1998, Hyundai's non-profit organization, Hope on Wheels, was founded and committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer. As of 2014, it has raised over $74,000,000 for the cause.
1999: Meeting with Destiny's Child Members
In late 1999, Michelle Williams met Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child in Atlanta.
2000: Release of "Independent Women Part I"
In 2000, Destiny's Child, including Michelle Williams, released "Independent Women Part I" which appeared on the soundtrack to the film Charlie's Angels. It topped the US singles chart for eleven weeks.
2000: Joining Destiny's Child
In early 2000, Michelle Williams officially joined Destiny's Child, replacing LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson.
May 2001: Release of "Survivor"
In May 2001, Destiny's Child released their third studio album "Survivor".
October 2001: Release of "8 Days of Christmas"
In October 2001, Destiny's Child released their holiday album, "8 Days of Christmas".
April 16, 2002: Release of "Heart to Yours" Album
On April 16, 2002, Michelle Williams released her debut solo album "Heart to Yours" in North America. It made her the first member of Destiny's Child to release solo material. The album reached number one on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart.
August 2002: BK Got Music Summer Soul Tour
In August 2002, Michelle Williams embarked on her first solo tour, the BK Got Music Summer Soul Tour, sponsored by Burger King.
2002: Announcement of Temporary Break-Up
Before releasing the 2002 compilation album, "This Is the Remix", Destiny's Child announced their temporary break-up to pursue solo projects.
2002: Billboard Ranking as Top Gospel Artist
In 2002, Billboard ranked Michelle Williams as the fifth Top Gospel Artist of the year, due to the success of her debut release Heart to Yours.
2002: Release of "Heart to Yours"
In 2002, Michelle Williams released her debut solo album "Heart to Yours", which topped the US gospel album chart and became the best-selling gospel release of the year. Billboard also named her the fifth top-charting gospel artist of the year.
2003: Broadway Debut in "Aida"
In 2003, Michelle Williams made her acting debut on Broadway in "Aida".
January 2004: Release of "Do You Know"
In January 2004, Michelle Williams released her second album, "Do You Know", in the United States.
November 2004: Release of "Destiny Fulfilled"
In November 2004, Destiny's Child reunited and released the album "Destiny Fulfilled".
2004: Release of "Do You Know"
In 2004, Michelle Williams released her second solo album, "Do You Know".
October 2005: Release of #1's
In October 2005, Destiny's Child released a greatest hits compilation album, titled #1's, which included the single "Stand Up for Love".
2005: Father's Stroke
In 2005, Michelle Williams' father suffered a stroke due to smoking, diabetes, and an unhealthy diet.
March 2006: Destiny's Child Honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In March 2006, Destiny's Child was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
April 2006: Television Debut and WWE Performance
In April 2006, Michelle Williams made her television debut in "Half & Half" and performed "America the Beautiful" at WWE's WrestleMania 22.
September 2006: Chicago PepsiCo S.M.A.R.T. Jump-Start
In September 2006, Michelle Williams jump-started the Chicago PepsiCo S.M.A.R.T. program, which promotes active living and better food choices. She helped build a "Smart Spot" playground in Chicago. Also in September 2006, Williams and Lance Bass greeted kids at the opening of Camp Heartland. Additionally, in 2006, it was announced that Williams is part of a minority shareholder ownership group of the Chicago Sky.
2006: Destiny's Child Disbandment
In 2006, Destiny's Child disbanded. Following the disbandment, Williams focused on her solo career, including releasing a pop album.
2006: Appearance in "Half & Half"
In 2006, Michelle Williams starred in the sitcom series "Half & Half".
2006: Grandmother's Stroke Diagnosis
In 2006, Michelle Williams' grandmother was diagnosed with having a stroke after going to her doctor for a simple outpatient procedure.
April 2007: Joining "The Color Purple" on Broadway
In April 2007, Michelle Williams joined the cast of "The Color Purple" on Broadway.
2007: Starring in "The Color Purple"
In 2007, Michelle Williams starred in the musical production "The Color Purple".
March 2008: "Do You Know" sales milestone
As of March 2008, Michelle Williams' album "Do You Know" had sold 78,000 copies in the US.
March 2008: Announcement of "Unexpected" Album
In March 2008, Michelle Williams announced the upcoming release of her third studio album, "Unexpected", scheduled for October 2008.
June 2008: Release of "We Break the Dawn"
In June 2008, Michelle Williams released the lead single "We Break the Dawn" from her album "Unexpected".
September 2008: Release of "The Greatest"
In September 2008, Michelle Williams released "The Greatest" as the second single from her album "Unexpected".
October 2008: Release and Chart Performance of "Unexpected"
In October 2008, Michelle Williams' album "Unexpected" debuted on the US Billboard 200 albums chart at number 42.
October 2008: Release of "Unexpected" album
In October 2008, Michelle Williams' third studio album "Unexpected" was released.
2008: "Heart to Yours" sales milestone
As of 2008, Michelle Williams' album "Heart to Yours" had sold more than 220,000 units in the US.
2008: NAACP Theatre Awards Nomination
In 2008, Michelle Williams received a nomination for "Best Lead Female – Equity" at the 18th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards.
2008: Release of "Unexpected"
In 2008, Michelle Williams released her first pop album, "Unexpected", which featured the singles "We Break the Dawn" and "The Greatest".
July 2009: Engagement at Cambridge Theatre
In July 2009, Michelle Williams began a limited six-week engagement at the Cambridge Theatre in "Chicago".
2009: Starring in "Chicago"
From 2009 to 2010, Michelle Williams starred in the musical "Chicago".
2009: "We Break the Dawn" Year-End Chart Placement
In 2009, Michelle Williams' song "We Break the Dawn" placed on the year-end chart in Hungary.
January 2010: Parting Ways with Mathew Knowles
In January 2010, Michelle Williams parted ways with her manager Mathew Knowles and Music World Entertainment.
February 2010: Return to Broadway
In February 2010, Michelle Williams returned to Broadway in "Chicago" at the Ambassador Theatre.
August 2010: Participation in Strictly Come Dancing
In August 2010, Michelle Williams was reported to be participating on season 8 of the British television dance competition show Strictly Come Dancing, where she was paired with Brendan Cole.
December 2010: Co-hosting on Choice FM's Breakfast Show & Song Release
In December 2010, Michelle Williams joined DJ Martin Jay as a co-host on Choice FM's Breakfast Show in London. Additionally, on December 15, she released the song "Stay for a Minute" for free digital download via Twitter.
2010: Work began on fourth solo album
In 2010 Michelle Williams began working on her fourth solo album.
January 2011: Appearance on Never Mind the Buzzcocks
In January 2011, Michelle Williams appeared on BBC's comedy panel game show Never Mind the Buzzcocks.
February 2011: Starring in What My Husband Doesn't Know
In February 2011, Michelle Williams began a 28-city tour starring in the David E. Talbert stage-play What My Husband Doesn't Know, playing the lead role of Lena Summer.
July 2011: Release of "Love Gun"
In July 2011, Michelle Williams released a buzz single titled "Love Gun" in anticipation of her upcoming fourth solo album, which she had begun working on in 2010.
November 2011: Release of "On the Run" in the UK
In November 2011, the song "On the Run" featuring Michelle Williams, by Electronic Giant Beatz, was released in the United Kingdom.
2011: Starring in "What My Husband Doesn't Know"
In 2011, Michelle Williams starred in the musical production "What My Husband Doesn't Know".
June 7, 2012: Signing with Light Records
On June 7, 2012, it was announced that Michelle Williams had been signed to Light Records and was due to release her fourth studio album in 2013.
2012: American Heart Association Ambassador
In 2012, Michelle Williams became an ambassador for the American Heart Association's Power to End Stroke campaign, aiming to raise awareness about stroke prevention. She spoke about her father's stroke in 2005 and her grandmother's stroke diagnosis in 2006, emphasizing the importance of knowledge about health.
January 3, 2013: Casting in Fela!
On January 3, 2013, Michelle Williams was announced to play Sandra in the national tour of the Tony-nominated musical Fela!, starting January 29 in Washington, D.C.
February 3, 2013: Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Performance
On February 3, 2013, during Beyoncé's performance at the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show in New Orleans, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland joined Knowles on stage to perform excerpts from "Bootylicious", "Independent Women", and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)".
June 2013: Release of "If We Had Your Eyes"
In June 2013, Michelle Williams released "If We Had Your Eyes", the lead single from her album Journey to Freedom, which appeared on the US Billboard Adult R&B Songs and Hot Gospel Songs charts.
December 2013: Appearance on Beyoncé's 'Superpower'
In December 2013, Michelle Williams appeared alongside Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland on the song and music video "Superpower" from Beyoncé's self-titled fifth studio album.
2013: Starring in "Fela!"
In 2013, Michelle Williams starred in the musical production "Fela!".
2013: Honored in Hometown
In 2013, Michelle Williams was honored in her hometown of Rockford, Illinois at the 2013 I Love Gospel Music honors luncheon.
May 2014: Cancellation of Jesus Christ Superstar Tour
In May 2014, the 50-city North American arena tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, featuring Michelle Williams as Mary Magdalene, was cancelled before its launch due to poor ticket sales. Also in 2014 it was announced that Williams would star as a mentor in an Oxygen reality television competition titled Fix My Choir.
September 2014: Release of 'Journey to Freedom'
In September 2014, Michelle Williams' album, Journey to Freedom, debuted at number twenty-nine on the US Billboard 200 and reached number seven on the Independent Albums chart and was nominated for Outstanding Gospel Album (Traditional or Contemporary) at the 46th NAACP Image Awards, while "Say Yes" won Music Video of the Year at the 30th Stellar Awards.
2014: Hyundai Hope on Wheels Partnership
In 2014, Michelle Williams partnered with Hyundai's non-profit organization, Hope on Wheels, which is dedicated to finding a cure for childhood cancer.
2014: Release of "Journey to Freedom"
In 2014, Michelle Williams released her fourth studio album, "Journey to Freedom", which was her highest-charting album in the US and included the singles "If We Had Your Eyes" and "Say Yes".
2014: Release of "Say Yes"
In 2014, Michelle Williams reunited with her former Destiny's Child bandmates for the single "Say Yes", which reached number one on the US Hot Gospel Songs chart and charted internationally. "Say Yes" spent seven weeks at number one on the Hot Gospel Songs chart and received a nomination for Best Gospel/Inspirational Song at the 2014 Soul Train Music Awards.
April 14, 2015: Performance at the White House
On April 14, 2015, Michelle Williams sang for President Barack Obama at the White House during The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House program.
June 26, 2015: Broadcast of White House Performance
On June 26, 2015, the program featuring Michelle Williams' performance at the White House, titled The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House, was broadcast on PBS stations and TV One.
August 2015: Reprising Role in Aida
In August 2015, Michelle Williams reprised the title role in Aida, presented at the St. Louis venue.
2016: Performance at the White House
In 2016, Michelle Williams sang again for Obama at the White House alongside Yolanda Adams and Kierra Sheard in the program titled BET Presents: Love and Happiness: An Obama Celebration.
July 2017: Began Dating Chad Johnson
Reportedly, in July 2017, Michelle Williams began dating pastor and professional sports chaplain Chad Johnson.
April 2018: Reunion Performance at Coachella
In April 2018, Michelle Williams reunited with Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland during Beyoncé's headlining set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
April 19, 2018: Engagement Announcement
On April 19, 2018, Michelle Williams and Chad Johnson announced their engagement via People.
September 2018: Filming Plans Revealed
In September 2018, Michelle Williams and Chad Johnson revealed plans to film a television series, showcasing their relationship as they navigate the road from engagement to marriage.
November 3, 2018: Chad Loves Michelle Premiere
On November 3, 2018, the reality show Chad Loves Michelle began airing on the Oprah Winfrey Network.
November 30, 2018: Return to Broadway in Once On This Island
On November 30, 2018, Michelle Williams returned to Broadway as Erzulie in the Tony Award-winning revival of Once On This Island.
December 2018: Engagement Called Off
In December 2018, Michelle Williams announced that she and Chad Johnson had both called off their engagement.
2018: Suffered Nervous Breakdown
In late 2018, Michelle Williams suffered a nervous breakdown after splitting up with her fiancé Chad Johnson, leading to suicidal thoughts and the need to leave her Broadway production.
February 2019: Guest Starring in American Soul
In February 2019, Michelle Williams guest starred as Diana Ross in an episode of the BET period drama series American Soul.
April 2019: Participation in Homecoming
In April 2019, Michelle Williams was involved in Beyoncé's documentary Homecoming and homonymous album.
December 2019: Starring in A Snow White Christmas
In December 2019, Michelle Williams returned to the stage, starring as the Evil Queen for the 10th anniversary of A Snow White Christmas at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
April 2020: Returned to Better Health
By April 2020, Michelle Williams had returned to better health after a difficult period following her split with Chad Johnson in 2018.
November 2020: Memoir Announcement
In November 2020, Michelle Williams announced her plans to release a memoir, revealing the truth about her anxiety and depression, hoping to help others heal through her story. She also spoke about sharing her daily and monthly routines to help people achieve better results in their own lives.
December 2020: Checking In with Michelle Williams Podcast Premiere
In December 2020, Michelle Williams' podcast, Checking In with Michelle Williams, premiered on streaming services and was later nominated at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast.
2020: Death of Dennis Williams III
In 2020, Dennis Williams III, Michelle Williams' father, passed away.
May 2021: Release of "Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life--and Can Save Yours"
In May 2021, Williams' memoir, "Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life--and Can Save Yours", was released.
May 25, 2021: Publication of "Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life—and Can Save Yours"
On May 25, 2021, the book "Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life—and Can Save Yours" was published.
October 29, 2021: Co-starred in Hallmark's Christmas in Harmony
On October 29, 2021, Michelle Williams co-starred in Hallmark's holiday-themed TV movie, Christmas in Harmony.
April 16, 2022: Starred in Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story
On April 16, 2022, Michelle Williams starred in the Lifetime movie Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story.
January 2024: Appearance on We Are Family
In January 2024, Michelle Williams appeared alongside her cousin on Fox's We Are Family.
March 2024: Casted in Death Becomes Her Musical Adaptation
In March 2024, Michelle Williams was cast in the musical adaptation of Death Becomes Her, playing Viola Van Horn at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, with a Broadway production following in October.
2024: Original Broadway Production of "Death Becomes Her"
In 2024, Michelle Williams starred in the original Broadway production of "Death Becomes Her".
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