This poor girl is constantly bombarded with criticisms on everything from her horse teeth to cheap looking weaves to her raspy unsexy smokers voice (which I think is unbelievably sexy). Truth is you’re all just green with envy wishing you were her.
Tenitra Michelle Williams was not only gifted with an amazing vocal range and versatility, she also possesses the charisma and stance of a pop star. Yes, she’ll always be overshadowed by Beyonce’s space-invading-wind-machine-propelled presence (and probably baby Blue Ivy in the future when she launches her solo career at age 7, Willow Smith watch your back) and Kelly Rowland’s ‘humbleness’, but Michelle stood there with them like a soldier when Bey and Kel (and fourth member Matthew Knowles) needed her the most. Queue emotional breakdown.
She joined the best-girl-group-to ever-have-been-put-together; Destiny’s Child in the year 2000 after Queen Sasha Fierce fired the other two who never really sang much anyway. Michelle’s vocal role within the band was mainly to provide backup for Bey Bey, occasionally being allowed to sing on some of the groups songs Middle 8s (which we all know are the most iconic, see: Survivor, Bootylicious, etc, etc) So here are a few reasons why ya’ll need to stop hating and cracking jokes about this incredible woman who has touched the hearts of so many fans across the universe...etc etc.
05. CHICAGO: THE MUSICAL
I bet you didn’t know? Well yeah, our girl starred in Chicago: The Musical both in London and New York playing the role of Roxie Hart. Other famously talented celebrities to have played this role on the west end stage in the past are Ashlee Simpson, Christie Brinkley, Brooke Shields, and Melanie Griffith. Whilst we don’t think this little Velma-from-Scooby-doo bob suits her elongated face at all, we believe this role gave her something to do after DC went on their second hiatus. This is always a good and commendable thing in our books.
04. SOLO CAREER
Favourite. Versatility to the maximum. Girl be singing about booties and sexy daddies one minute and then bam! She rolls out the gospel albums for us, two albums to be more precise: ‘Heart to Yours’ (2002, charted at #57) and ‘Do You Know’ (2004, charted #120, succe$$), which in their defence are stunning in craftsmanship, production, and lyrical content.
Here is our favourite of her god worshipping little numbers, be aware this could get quite emotional. The limo scenes, the beach, the hood, god help us! Just watch this cinematographic accomplishment and weep. If you can’t be arsed at least forward it to minute 3:08 and experience the raw vocals that must’ve had Mariah Carey having some sort of fit while she was at the gym with her heels on.
It also must be mentioned she did release a third studio album called ‘Unexpected’ where she tried to break the mainstream pop music scene. All jokes aside, listen to that it has a few good party tunes. Just saying!
03. PRICELESS INTERVIEWS/TV APPEARANCES
"REAAAALLLLLYYYYYYYY?!"
02. AWKWARD DANCING
She has the curves, the booty, the natural ability, and the talent to perform any role convincingly. Just watch any of Destiny’s Child’s performances that involve any sort of choreography and watch how Michelle completely steals the spotlight and makes it her own. In this particular instance the girls performed ‘Cater 4 U’ at the BET Awards. Kelly got bruised face Nelly, Beyonce got actor Terrence Howard, but Michelle got um, Magic Johnson...Just have a little read through this videos comments section, so much love. Also watch the video from 3.10 to witness the sexiest thing you’ll ever see.
Or if you prefer. She was a part of UK reality show 'Strictly Come Dancing'. Google that.
01. THE FALL: WHERE YOU AT MICHELLE?
Who hasn’t sat at home on a boring weekend night you tubing celebrities falling on their ass? Personally I think I’ve probably watched this little clip over a hundred times. It’s not just Michelles elegant stumble that gets the giggles going, it’s Kelly’s and Beyonce’s extreme professionalism that truly makes this one of the greatest YouTube videos of history (after the sneezing baby panda obviously).
So there you have it. Sit down, relax, and don't laugh at her (or do) and appreciate talent while we wait for the the Destiny's Child reunion that never will be.
Words by Walter Adrian
Tenitra Michelle Williams was not only gifted with an amazing vocal range and versatility, she also possesses the charisma and stance of a pop star. Yes, she’ll always be overshadowed by Beyonce’s space-invading-wind-machine-propelled presence (and probably baby Blue Ivy in the future when she launches her solo career at age 7, Willow Smith watch your back) and Kelly Rowland’s ‘humbleness’, but Michelle stood there with them like a soldier when Bey and Kel (and fourth member Matthew Knowles) needed her the most. Queue emotional breakdown.
She joined the best-girl-group-to ever-have-been-put-together; Destiny’s Child in the year 2000 after Queen Sasha Fierce fired the other two who never really sang much anyway. Michelle’s vocal role within the band was mainly to provide backup for Bey Bey, occasionally being allowed to sing on some of the groups songs Middle 8s (which we all know are the most iconic, see: Survivor, Bootylicious, etc, etc) So here are a few reasons why ya’ll need to stop hating and cracking jokes about this incredible woman who has touched the hearts of so many fans across the universe...etc etc.
05. CHICAGO: THE MUSICAL
I bet you didn’t know? Well yeah, our girl starred in Chicago: The Musical both in London and New York playing the role of Roxie Hart. Other famously talented celebrities to have played this role on the west end stage in the past are Ashlee Simpson, Christie Brinkley, Brooke Shields, and Melanie Griffith. Whilst we don’t think this little Velma-from-Scooby-doo bob suits her elongated face at all, we believe this role gave her something to do after DC went on their second hiatus. This is always a good and commendable thing in our books.
04. SOLO CAREER
Favourite. Versatility to the maximum. Girl be singing about booties and sexy daddies one minute and then bam! She rolls out the gospel albums for us, two albums to be more precise: ‘Heart to Yours’ (2002, charted at #57) and ‘Do You Know’ (2004, charted #120, succe$$), which in their defence are stunning in craftsmanship, production, and lyrical content.
Here is our favourite of her god worshipping little numbers, be aware this could get quite emotional. The limo scenes, the beach, the hood, god help us! Just watch this cinematographic accomplishment and weep. If you can’t be arsed at least forward it to minute 3:08 and experience the raw vocals that must’ve had Mariah Carey having some sort of fit while she was at the gym with her heels on.
It also must be mentioned she did release a third studio album called ‘Unexpected’ where she tried to break the mainstream pop music scene. All jokes aside, listen to that it has a few good party tunes. Just saying!
03. PRICELESS INTERVIEWS/TV APPEARANCES
"REAAAALLLLLYYYYYYYY?!"
02. AWKWARD DANCING
She has the curves, the booty, the natural ability, and the talent to perform any role convincingly. Just watch any of Destiny’s Child’s performances that involve any sort of choreography and watch how Michelle completely steals the spotlight and makes it her own. In this particular instance the girls performed ‘Cater 4 U’ at the BET Awards. Kelly got bruised face Nelly, Beyonce got actor Terrence Howard, but Michelle got um, Magic Johnson...Just have a little read through this videos comments section, so much love. Also watch the video from 3.10 to witness the sexiest thing you’ll ever see.
Or if you prefer. She was a part of UK reality show 'Strictly Come Dancing'. Google that.
01. THE FALL: WHERE YOU AT MICHELLE?
Who hasn’t sat at home on a boring weekend night you tubing celebrities falling on their ass? Personally I think I’ve probably watched this little clip over a hundred times. It’s not just Michelles elegant stumble that gets the giggles going, it’s Kelly’s and Beyonce’s extreme professionalism that truly makes this one of the greatest YouTube videos of history (after the sneezing baby panda obviously).
So there you have it. Sit down, relax, and don't laugh at her (or do) and appreciate talent while we wait for the the Destiny's Child reunion that never will be.
Words by Walter Adrian
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