Michelle Williams was in Destiny's Child with Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland, but often felt overlooked. The conversation explores how being grouped with Beyoncé overshadowed her own work and contributions, and the frustration of unequal recognition within the band.
You know, Michelle came in, she was the— she was the first to be the last, right?
She came into Destiny's Child.
Well, I mean, kind of, because, um, there were so many other— oh no, who was the woman they just—
who was the woman that, uh, we just put up? Who was that? Who was in that? That was— see, that's what's going on. Membership savings don't disappoint.
You know what is disappointing? I was in one of the most iconic girl groups and no one recognizes me.
Embarrassing. I mean, she's a beautiful woman, um, but she's not giving, you know what I mean? And she's definitely a star. When she shows up with Beyoncé and Kelly, you know who she is. That's not fair.
Anybody that shows up with Beyoncé is going to be looked at because you're with Beyoncé, right?
Right. By themselves, it's It's like, wait a second, you look familiar. Who are— wait.