Michelle Williams was born July 23, 1980 in Rockford, Illinois. She is best known for being a member of the ultra-successful female singing group Destiny's Child, along side Beyonce Knowles and Kelly Rowland.
Michelle Williams joined Destiny's Child in February 2000. Some of Destiny's Child's biggest hits include: "Jumpin, Jumpin," "Say My Name," "Bills, Bills, Bills," and "Survivor."
In April 2002, Michelle Williams released her first solo album - Heart To Yours. The album reached #1 on the Billboard Gospel charts. In November of the same year, Michelle Williams bought a home in suburban Chicago for $570,000. The home offers just under 4,000 square feet, and sits on slightly more than a half acre.
In 2004 Michelle Williams, Beyonce Knowles, and Kelly Rowland returned to the studio and released Destiny's Child's final album, Destiny Fulfilled.