Why Michelle Williams Didn't Join Destiny's Child Reunion at Kamala Harris Rally in Houston

Mar. 15, 2025

Michelle Williamshas a good reason for not being on theKamala Harriscampaign trail with her formerDestiny’s Childmembers.During a Tuesday, Oct. 29 episode ofSherri,the actress/singer, 45 revealed why she didn’t appear at the rally for the Democratic presidential nominee, 60.Because Williams is currently in the midst of starring inDeath Becomes Heron Broadway, shecouldn’t attend Harris' campaign eventin Houston last Friday, Oct. 25.“I was so happy, but at the same time, it was the first time that I have not been able to be in person for something that I, you know, wanted to be at. And that is a sacrifice we make [with] Broadway. I couldn’t be there, but they represented and held me down in their own way,” she said of her former bandmatesBeyoncéandKelly Rowland.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Michelle Williams in September 2024; Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé in October 2024.John Nacion/FilmMagic; FCS Studios via London Entertainment / SplashNewsWhen hostSherri Shepherdsaid people couldn’t think of the other members of Destiny’s Child without her, Williams said she understood, but their physical proximity often poses a challenge.“They live in L.A., I’m in Atlanta and they’ll see them … paparazzi will get them at dinner. We ain’t together all the time,” theChildren of Edenstar said, laughing.But Williams added the caveat that the trio “are together more than people think.““But there are times I’m not able to be [there]. #IvegotthingsthatpreventmefrombeingplacesyallthinkIshouldbeat,” she concluded.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Kamala Harris and Beyoncé in Houston on Oct. 25, 2024.F. Carter Smith/Bloomberg via GettyOn Oct. 25, Beyoncé, 43, attended Harris' rally in her hometown alongside her motherTina Knowles, Rowland, 43, and country music legendWillie Nelson, with whom she collaborated forCowboy Carter.After Nelson, 91, performed onstage,the “Halo” singer introduced Harris, the Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential election, with an energetic speech.“We are so happy to be standing here on this stage as proud, country, Texas women, supporting and celebrating the one and only Vice President Kamala Harris,” Beyoncé told the audience.She called Harris, “the woman who’s been pushing for what this country really needs right now — unity. It’s impossible not to feel the energy in this room, the positivity, the community, the humanity. We are at the precipice of an incredible shift. The brink of history.”

Michelle Williamshas a good reason for not being on theKamala Harriscampaign trail with her formerDestiny’s Childmembers.

During a Tuesday, Oct. 29 episode ofSherri,the actress/singer, 45 revealed why she didn’t appear at the rally for the Democratic presidential nominee, 60.

Because Williams is currently in the midst of starring inDeath Becomes Heron Broadway, shecouldn’t attend Harris' campaign eventin Houston last Friday, Oct. 25.

“I was so happy, but at the same time, it was the first time that I have not been able to be in person for something that I, you know, wanted to be at. And that is a sacrifice we make [with] Broadway. I couldn’t be there, but they represented and held me down in their own way,” she said of her former bandmatesBeyoncéandKelly Rowland.

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Michelle Williams in September 2024; Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé in October 2024.John Nacion/FilmMagic; FCS Studios via London Entertainment / SplashNews

John Nacion/FilmMagic; FCS Studios via London Entertainment / SplashNews

When hostSherri Shepherdsaid people couldn’t think of the other members of Destiny’s Child without her, Williams said she understood, but their physical proximity often poses a challenge.

“They live in L.A., I’m in Atlanta and they’ll see them … paparazzi will get them at dinner. We ain’t together all the time,” theChildren of Edenstar said, laughing.

But Williams added the caveat that the trio “are together more than people think.”

“But there are times I’m not able to be [there]. #IvegotthingsthatpreventmefrombeingplacesyallthinkIshouldbeat,” she concluded.

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Kamala Harris and Beyoncé in Houston on Oct. 25, 2024.F. Carter Smith/Bloomberg via Getty

F. Carter Smith/Bloomberg via Getty

On Oct. 25, Beyoncé, 43, attended Harris' rally in her hometown alongside her motherTina Knowles, Rowland, 43, and country music legendWillie Nelson, with whom she collaborated forCowboy Carter.

After Nelson, 91, performed onstage,the “Halo” singer introduced Harris, the Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential election, with an energetic speech.

“We are so happy to be standing here on this stage as proud, country, Texas women, supporting and celebrating the one and only Vice President Kamala Harris,” Beyoncé told the audience.

She called Harris, “the woman who’s been pushing for what this country really needs right now — unity. It’s impossible not to feel the energy in this room, the positivity, the community, the humanity. We are at the precipice of an incredible shift. The brink of history.”

source: people.com