Michelle Williams: “I’m Not Envious Of Beyonce, I Can Have Number 1 Songs Too”
Posted by Media Outrage on July 16, 2009
Michelle Williams was over in London opening in the cast of Chicago portraying Roxie Hart in London at the Cambridge Theatre. Michelle also took a few minutes to chat with BBC News.
Via BBC:
Were you disappointed it didn’t do well in the charts?
Very disappointed because I don’t go in the studio for my health.
I felt like I was ready to go, it seemed like it was doing well at first. So I understand you cannot depend on your label and your management for 100% backing.
I know there were things that I had to do, or could have done, that maybe I didn’t do as well – maybe I didn’t have a good enough internet presence. Sometimes artists have to market themselves now.
I’m still disappointed, but I was like, ‘if God can give me an ounce of what you give others then I would be okay’. I don’t ask for much. I gave out good music – that’s enough.
Are you envious of the level of success that Beyonce has achieved?
I wouldn’t say I’m envious but I know that I can have number one songs.
We all can. Myself, Kelly [Rowland] – she’s got a number one song now with David Guetta [When Love Takes Over]. It’s possible.
Destiny’s Child, we’re all solo. There’s no reason why A, B and C can’t have their own levels of success in lanes A, B and C. I might get in trouble for saying that but, oh well.
And what I hate people to do is, they don’t think because I’m not visible over here with the number ones, they think I’m not doing anything or they think I’m not as successful.
But I’m in the freaking West End! I’m the first African-American woman to play his role in the West End!
But it’s okay. The other day I was walking around London, nobody made a fuss – I like that. I wanna be respected for what I do but I don’t wanna be bombarded and can’t go anywhere.
So that’s what I have over Beyonce. I can go anywhere I want.
Mediaoutrage- Michelle also stated in that same interview that she would like to do a Destiny’s Child tour. She says it would be crazy to not do it.
lio said
Well what the hell you’re waiting for ?
Dickwell Thrust said
She is a number 1 to me because she is built like a Got Damn exclimation point!!
….So physically this Ethiopian-belemic bitch already has the number 1 part down already, now all she needs to do is make an album that wont make us shit and throw up at the same time!
……She’s on her way!
cynthia said
why isn’t this filed under “joke of the day”?
Ms. E said
ROTFL @ Lio & DT!!!
This interview is funny as hell!! This chic should know that Bey has the game on lockdown…ain’t no other heifers gonna take her spot! Bey will be 65 yrs old still on stage shaking her booty, while Michelle and Kelly will be collecting checks from the unemployment office
ucanb2 said
LOL @ Miss E… you are right though,
Poor Michelle, at least Kelly is pretty.
Michelle could do a gospel cd, she really has a nice voice, but follow in Bey’s footsteps.
NAW
Tia said
no but seriously…homegirl needs to eat! that is soooo not a good look!
1coolazzchic said
poor lil sad sad michelle. and shes actually tryin to convince us that shes not jealous. i bet she is calling for a dc tour, she needs some money to eat.
Yvonne said
Her lead looks gigantic in that picture. I’m not saying she’s not a singer, but I don’t think she can have a number 1 song.
I have heard her sing and it’s ok but IMO, nothing to shout about.
lowridaz said
she look a hot mess up there in that first pic, yuk!
Ms.Behave said
If that ain’t bobble head i don’t know what is. *smh*
Smurfette said
Just unattractive for no reason.
sweet_tea said
That lead pic makes her head look really big, she’s WAY too thin. LMAO @ DT & the exclamation point…
I think she’s right to see the optimism in her situation. Maybe she didn’t want to be mean & say ‘I can do Broadway shows becasue I can really act- let Beyonce try THAT.’
Media Outrage said
Lol
MissTX85 said
Girl eat something before you do anything!!
V ii Z said
(Covers mouth)
Po’baby looks malnutritioned.