Shares the same birthday as actor Hugh Grant, Eurythmics musician Dave Stewart, actor Art LaFleur, and former president of Italy, Oscar Luigi Scalfaro.

Michelle Williams has become a minority owner in the WNBA's newest basketball team, the Chicago Sky

She and the other members of "Destiny Child" announced that they will disband after their tour ends in the fall [June 13th 2005]

Published "Soul Survivors" a biography of Destiny's Child, with Beyonce and Kelly.

Briefly attended Illinois State University in Normal, Il.

Michelle co-wrote "Better Place" which is a tribute to the victims of September 11.

She officially joined Destiny's Child in February 2000.

Michelle's younger brother Erron produced some of the tracks on her album.

Was in Destinys Child for five years.

Member of the singing group Destiny's Child.

Former backup singer for Monica (Monica Arnold).

Her ex-fiancé, Heath Ledger, died on January 22nd, 2008.

Called off her engagement to Heath Ledger in September 2007.

First cast-member of "Dawson`s Creek" (1998) to receive an Oscar-nomination.

The godmother of her daughter, Matilda, is actress, Busy Philipps.

Her father, Larry is a former Republican candidate for Montana State Senate.

The godfather of her daughter Matilda is Jake Gyllenhaal.

Michelle and her fiancé, Heath Ledger, had a girl, Matilda Rose, on October 28, 2005 in Brooklyn, New York.

Her father Larry is a Commodities Trader and is divorced from her mother Carla.

Has one younger sister Paige and three older half siblings from her father`s first marriage - Jason, Kelley and Sara.

Was roommates with Christina Ricci whilst filming Prozac Nation (2001) with her.

Dated singer/songwriter Andy Herod (of "The Comas") for two years. His latest album "Conductor" is about their relationship and his heartbreak after it ended. Michelle also features in the accompanying short film of the same name.

At 16 won the Robbins Trading Company World Cup Championship of Futures Trading by turning $10,000 into $100,000. It is the second highest profit in the tournaments history.

Graduated from high school when she was 15.

Was on Entertainment Weekly`s annual It List (2000)

Dated Conor Oberst. Some songs for his band Bright Eyes are about her.

Collects rare books. Owns a first edition of The Great Gatsby amongst others.

Wrote a script called "Don`t Blink" which was sold, but never made.

Attended Santa Fe Christian High School.

Legally emancipated from her parents at the age of 15.

Loves reading in her spare time.