Former Destiny's Child Member Shares Heartwarming Message About Beyoncé's Grammy Win
Destiny's Child alum Michelle Williams spoke out about her friend Beyoncé "finally" winning 'Album of the Year.'
BeyHive members weren't the only ones buzzing about the special "Album of the Year" Grammy Beyoncé brought home during the February 2 event.
During an interview, Michelle Williams, who appeared alongside Beyoncé in the hit-making girl group Destiny's Child, shared her thoughts about her friend "finally" earning the coveted award.
Michelle Williams Was 'Thrilled' To Learn Beyoncé Won AOTY
Beyoncé and Williams have had a steady relationship for years, during and after their girl band. The singers' special connection originated in the early 2000s when they became bandmates in the group called Destiny's Child.
Although the group has since been on a hiatus since 2006, they occasionally reunite to perform at specific events. In the past, the "Lemonade" singer has been featured on Williams' songs, while the latter sang next to Beyoncé during her first Super Bowl performance in 2023.
Throughout their decades-long friendship, they've supported each other publicly, so it was unsurprising to learn of Williams' "thrilled" reaction to Beyoncé "finally" winning the coveted "Album of the Year" award during the 2025 Grammys ceremony.
While chatting with Robin Roberts on "Good Morning America," Williams revealed that despite not seeing the event live with the rest of the world, she woke up very "excited" to learn of Beyoncé's three new gramophones.
Celebrities React To Beyoncé's Major Win
Beyoncé won three Grammys during the February 2025 event, including "Best Country Duo/Group Performance" and "Best Country Album." However, the moment everybody was excited to witness was the moment she won the highly-respected "Album of the Year" award.
The "RENAISSANCE" singer earned the honor for her March 2024 project "Cowboy Carter." The full-length country album featured vocals from several powerful stars, including Willie Nelson, Shaboozey, Miley Cyrus, and Post Malone.
Another reason Beyoncé's win moved so many people is because it was the singer's fifth nomination in the AOTY category. The mother of three earned her first nod in 2008 and then again in 2013, 2016, and 2022. She lost to Taylor Swift, Beck, Adele, and Harry Styles, respectively.
After "Cowboy Carter" was announced as this year's winner, several celebrities took to social media to pay their respects to whom many refer to as "The Queen."
"BEYYYYY! Long time coming, queen," Jazmine Sullivan posted on her Instagram.
The praise didn't stop there, though.
Grammy-winning singer Anita Baker addressed the moving moment on her social media profile, saying the night was "historical."
"Look-a-there, look-a-there," she wrote, referring to a lyric from Beyoncé's song "AMERICAN REQUIIM."
"CONGRATULATIONS," Baker finished.
Fans Can't Believe The News
Although Renaissance (and honestly many other Beyoncé albums) should’ve BEEN won AOTY, I’m glad Cowboy Carter won because the way white people tried to shut her out of the genre that is literally her culture was ridiculous.
Beyoncé’s artistry is everything! #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/Cl2bMi66My
— Jeff Asbestos (@SimplyMerv_) February 3, 2025
Since some Beyoncé fans believe the singer has been robbed of previous "Album of the Year" awards, they weren't expecting the singer to take home the trophy with "Cowboy Carter." However, once she did, they shared their unfiltered thoughts online.
"Although Renaissance (and honestly many other Beyoncé albums) should’ve BEEN won ["Album of the Year"], I’m glad "Cowboy Carter" won because the way white people tried to shut her out of the genre that is literally her culture was ridiculous," one user posted. "Beyoncé's artistry is everything!"
Another seemingly agreed and said that the impressive win "just feels so right." They continued, "When one door closes, a million more open."
Beyoncé Gets Emotional Over Grammy Win
Beyonce tears up in this interview after winning "AOTY" at the Grammy's #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/jdkjP9AT8Z
— HEATED
