Say their name, say their name — because, at long last, Michelle Williams has met Michelle Williams.
The Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams stopped by the singer Michelle Williams’ current gig on Broadway Thursday night, April 17, catching Death Becomes Her and meeting up with her name twin after the show.
The singer, 45, surprised her followers with the long-awaited news, posting a hilarious video via Instagram.
“Y’all we had an amazing show tonight. The crowd was lit. We love lit crowds,” the Destiny’s Child alum said. “And so I’ve got more things to sign. I always love to bring y’all in on my journey and of course I’ve got more, more, more of these.”
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She then held up photos of the other Michelle Williams, which fans mistakenly sent to her to sign.
At that point, Williams turned to someone off camera before turning back and saying “give me one more moment.”
“What do you want?” she asked the person off camera, moving her phone to reveal Michelle Williams, the actress, seated behind her.
“Who should I make it out to?” the actress, 44, asked as the two shared a laugh.
Earlier in the night, Williams the singer invited Williams the actress on-stage and the two embraced, according to a TikTok video posted by one of the attendees. The clip was set to “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child, naturally.
While it was a hilarious viral moment, it wasn’t unexpected. The Dying for Sex actress appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen earlier in April where she was asked if she would see the other Williams take the stage. “I have my tickets for next week!” the Dawson’s Creek alum said.
Her moniker-mate has joked in the past about fans mixing up the two of them, even showcasing fan mail she’s received that was meant for her counterpart. The Grammy winner read one such letter in an Instagram video in March from a fan named Phillip.
“‘I am writing to kindly ask if you would consider signing the enclosed photos I have of you,’” Phillip wrote alongside photos of the Emmy-winning Michelle Williams. “‘Your work in Blue Valentine, Manchester by the Sea [and] The Greatest Showman, has deeply moved me and many others, showcasing your exceptional talent. … Furthermore, I wish you all the best and much success with your current production of Death Becomes Her at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. I am sure that your captivating performance will leave a lasting impression on the audience.”
The Death Becomes Her star took the mistake in stride, noting that she was hopeful they’d cross paths soon.
“Phillip, thank you so much,” she replied, adding, “Michelle knows what’s going on as well, and I cannot wait to see her, hopefully sooner than later. It’s being worked out.”
She added, “Let me admit, I do get a lot of other fan mail that is actually addressed to me. This Michelle Williams. I just wanna acknowledge that.”
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