Michelle Williams and Michelle Williams Finally Meet Backstage at Broadway’s Death Becomes Her

Destiny’s Child Alum and ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star Unite After Decades of Mix-Ups

NEW YORK CITY — April 17, 2025 — Two icons who share both a name and decades of fame-making moments have finally come face-to-face. Singer Michelle Williams, known worldwide from Destiny’s Child, and actress Michelle Williams, the celebrated star of Dawson’s Creek, met backstage at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre after the evening performance of Broadway’s Death Becomes Her.

A Long-Awaited First Meeting

The momentous meeting took place on Thursday, April 17, marking the first time the two Michelle Williamses have posed side-by-side. As the singer Michelle Williams currently headlines the stage adaptation of the 1992 dark comedy, the actress Michelle Williams stopped by to show her support.

Backstage, the pair recorded a humorous video that quickly went viral on social media. In the clip, the singer pretends to sign autographs on pictures of the five-time Oscar-nominated actress before revealing her famous namesake standing next to her.

“Finally,” the singer captioned the video, while the actress quipped, “Who should I make it out to?”—playfully referencing years of fan confusion over which Michelle Williams is which.

 

The ‘Name Mix-Up’ Saga

This comedic overlap has been a running joke for both stars. The pair’s rise to fame in the 1990s—one in music and one in television—led to endless mix-ups. Fans still mistakenly send letters to the singer praising her performance in Blue Valentine, Manchester by the Sea, and The Greatest Showman, all acclaimed films starring the actress.

In a clip posted just last month, the singer shared a letter she received addressed to “Michelle Williams,” celebrating her roles in those films. When she realized the fan had actually meant the actress, she couldn’t help but laugh, holding up the enclosed photos—none of which were of her.

‘Death Becomes Her’ Shines on Broadway

While the backstage meeting grabbed headlines, the Death Becomes Her musical adaptation has been generating its own buzz on the Great White Way since its November 2024 opening. Directed by Christopher Gattelli, the production features a star-studded cast that includes:

• Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child)

• Megan Hilty

• Jennifer Simard

• Christopher Sieber

• Josh Lamon

The show’s original cast album recently became available digitally through Concord Theatricals Recordings, and physical CD and two-LP vinyl pre-orders are now open. Critics have lauded the production’s witty script, show-stopping musical numbers, and vibrant performances—making Death Becomes Her a strong contender for the 2025 Tony Awards, where it is eligible for Best New Musical.

Tickets on Sale Now

Fans eager to see Michelle Williams—yes, the singer—light up the stage in Death Becomes Her can purchase tickets through official Broadway outlets. Whether they’ll run into the other Michelle Williams remains to be seen, but the odds of an exciting backstage moment just got a lot higher.

With the digital release of the show’s cast album, a high-spirited Broadway run, and two beloved Michelles making headlines, Death Becomes Her continues to be one of the most talked-about shows of the season. If the instant viral sensation of their first-ever meeting is any indication, audiences will be smiling long after they exit the theatre.

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