Michelle Williams gave a glimpse into her friendship with Destiny’s Child ‘sisters’ Beyonce and Kelly Rowland on Wednesday as she shared audio clips of their chats.
The singer, 41, took to Instagram to share the videos, saying it was the reunion people have been ‘waiting for’, as she discussed her mental health battle and admitted: ‘I was never really truthful about how I really was.’
It comes as Michelle released her new book, Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life–And Can Save Yours, on Tuesday.
Reunion! Michelle Williams gave a glimpse into her friendship with Destiny’s Child ‘sisters’ Beyonce and Kelly Rowland on Wednesday as she shared audio clips of their chats (pictured with Kelly’s son Noah Jon, four months, in a recent snap)
In the audio clip, the trio ‘checked in’ with each other as they discussed everything from Michelle’s mental health battle to cooking tips, with the singer joking in her caption: ‘The only time we’ll let y’all eavesdrop on our group chats!’
The singer also shared a sweet photo, which appeared to be taken recently, of the makeup-free trio posing with Kelly’s son Noah Jon, four months.
Michelle penned: ‘Look who checked in yesterday with me!! The only time we’ll let y’all eavesdrop on our group chats!! #checkingin #thereunionyallhavebeenwaitingfor.’
The star sweetly added: ‘❤️❤️❤️ I love my girls to life! Thank you ladies for this! Alright, my new book Checking In is available NOW! Check in with yourself Check in with others Check in with God I love you, goodnight!’
Candid: The singer, 41, took to Instagram to share the videos, saying it was the reunion people have been ‘waiting for’, as she discussed her mental health battle and admitted: ‘I was never really truthful about how I really was.’ (pictured in 2013 – L to R, Kelly, Beyonce and Michelle)
New book: It comes as Michelle released her new book, Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life–And Can Save Yours, on Tuesday
Sweet: In the audio clip, the trio ‘checked in’ with each other as they discussed everything from Michelle’s mental health battle to cooking tips, with the singer joking in her caption: ‘The only time we’ll let y’all eavesdrop on our group chats!’
In one of the recordings, Beyonce sweetly said: ‘Oh, we love and miss you so much. We’re so proud of you, Mimi!
‘You are so inspirational for both of us — and we just love watching you become exactly who you are and the world [to] see your impact, wisdom and beautiful advice,’ to which Kelly added: ‘Amen!’
In a different audio clip shared, Kelly spoke about Michelle’s new book and asked: ‘What do you hope the world gains and the knowledge they gain from your book?’
To which the singer said: ‘It’s okay to not be okay and it’s okay to tell somebody you’re not okay. I honestly should have done that with y’all.
Way back when: Although Destiny’s Child decided to take a hiatus in 2005, they are still close friends (pictured in 2001)
‘I’ve been open about a lot of things but I was never really truthful about how I really was.
‘Even though y’all have proven to be safe friends, safe sisters, sometimes people have to know you’re not going to be looked at differently.
‘If you say: “Y’all, I’ve been really sad too long. Something’s going on.”‘
To which Kelly replied: ‘You have to allow yourself to hold a safe place and a safe space for all friendships, to be able to check in. It’s a blessing to be able to have that. If it’s your person, there’s nothing they’ll judge you for.
‘That’s the greatest thing Destiny’s Child has ever given me. My gift of friendship with you ladies.’
Beyonce sweetly agreed as she added: ‘Absolutely. Kelly and I feel so honoured we are now your safe space where you can express any and everything.
‘We know you are that for us, and you’ve always been that for us, so we’re just happy to be along this journey and happy to witness the birth in your new chapter.’
Beyonce sweetly noted of their friendship: ‘It’s 20 years. It ain’t going nowhere!’
Excitement: Michelle sent fans wild as they flocked to the comments section to share their excitement over the trio ‘reuniting’
In a different clip, the trio discussed their cooking tips while Kelly made delicious food in her kitchen.
To which Beyonce asked: ‘What kind of soup are you making?’ with the singer revealing: ‘Chicken and rice soup!’
Michelle then teased: ‘She’s cutting celery and carrots. Are you making some musical soup right now?’
To which Kelly joked: ‘I’m cooking some music — that’s Chef Boyardee and Chef Boy-Kelly. You know I’m editing that s**t out!’
Close: In April, Kelly revealed that her bandmates watched her give birth to her second son, four-month-old Noah Jon, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic over Zoom (pictured in 2018)
Michelle sent fans wild as they flocked to the comments section to share their excitement over the trio ‘reuniting’.
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One person said: ‘I can hear Bey’s smile through the call [heart eye emojis] I love when yall give us content. CONTINUE.’
A different fan put: ‘Is this a joke omg we need a reunion tour come on queens give us the tour.’
Another follower commented: ‘Awww this is beautiful, a true bond and a sisterhood ❤.’
Recent reunion: Kelly and Michelle supported Beyonce at the Lion King premiere as the group made a subtle reunion on the red carpet (pictured July 2019)
While a different account added: ‘It’s y’all uplifting each other for me. I love it.’
In 2018, Michelle revealed that intense therapy sessions ‘saved her life’ and said that she hoped to serve as an ‘ambassador’ to tell others ‘it’s okay to get help.’
‘I have been public about depression since the year 2013, but somehow, people care even more now. And that’s okay, as long as I can be an ambassador and a vessel to tell people it’s okay to get help,’ the singer told DailyMailTV.
‘That executive, that high-profile man or woman; you’re not weak if you go and get treatment. It will save your life. It will save your life.’
Earlier in 2018, Michelle shared an emotional statement to her Instagram where she revealed she had sought help from professionals.
Raising awareness: In 2018, Michelle shared an emotional statement to her Instagram where she revealed she had sought help from professionals (pictured)
The star penned: ‘For years I have dedicated myself to increasing awareness of mental health and empowering people to recognise when it’s time to seek help, support and guidance from those that love and care for your wellbeing.
‘I recently listened to the same advice I have given to thousands around the world and sought help from a great team of healthcare professionals.
‘Today I proudly, happily and healthily stand here as someone who will continue to always lead by example as I tirelessly advocate for the betterment of those in need.’
She concluded: If you change your mind, you can change your life.’
Michelle spoke to The Talk in 2017 about her struggles with depression over the years and admitted feeling ‘suicidal’ during the height of her fame with the band.
The singer said: ‘I’ve been suffering [from depression] since between the age of 13 and 15… at that age I didn’t know what to call it.’
It comes after Kelly revealed in April that her bandmates watched her give birth to her second son, four-month-old Noah Jon, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic over Zoom.
The singer and her husband Tim Weatherspoon welcomed their latest bundle of joy into the world in January and were keen for their family to share in their special moment, including her ‘sisters’ Beyonce and Michelle.
‘We had our family join on Zoom. They were able to see Noah come into the world. It was beautiful,’ gushed the four-time Grammy winner to People. She also shares six-year-old Titan with her spouse.
Special: The singer and her husband Tim Weatherspoon welcomed their latest bundle of joy into the world in January and were keen for their family to share in their special moment, including her ‘sisters’ Beyonce and Michelle
The Motivation singer also hailed Beyonce and Michelle as ‘awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome’ aunts to both her sons and recalled how they rushed to meet Noah, in person, as soon as they could.
‘The girls were literally over here at the house just recently and when they met the baby, it was like another part of my heart just … being able to share space with Michelle and Bey is truly a gift,’ the singer sweetly recalled.
‘[It is] really a gift, because we’ve known each other for so long and the industry doesn’t really make friendships.
‘I’m just so grateful for them and they are a highlight of my life. Not professionally, but our friendship and our sisterhood — you’re going to make me cry.’
Kelly also admitted she values their friendship more than any of their best-selling girl group’s musical achievements, which includes selling 60 million records worldwide.
Destiny’s Child was officially formed in 1997 consisting of Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia and LeToya, releasing their debut self-title album in 1998.
But shortly after the release of the 8x platinum second album, The Writings On The Wall, LaTavia and LeToya were ousted from the group. Michelle joined then joined the group in 2000.
Although Destiny’s Child decided to take a hiatus in 2005, they are still friendly, and Kelly and Michelle both attended the world premiere of Beyonce’s film The Lion King in 2019.
The group has had a few reunions over the years, playing Coachella together in 2018 and the Super Bowl halftime show in 2013.
Family-of-four: ‘We had our family join on Zoom. They were able to see Noah come into the world. It was beautiful,’ gushed the four-time Grammy winner to People . She also shares six-year-old Titan with her spouse
Source: Daily Mail
