Overview

• Singer Michelle Williams, starring in the Broadway adaptation of Death Becomes Her, met actress Michelle Williams backstage on April 17, 2025, marking their first in-person encounter.
• The meeting was captured in a humorous Instagram video, where the two celebrities joked about their shared name and years of mix-ups.
• Fans have long confused the two entertainers, with incidents of misdirected fan mail and autograph requests frequently occurring over the years.
• The Broadway musical Death Becomes Her, which opened to critical acclaim in November 2024, is a strong contender for Best New Musical at the upcoming Tony Awards.
• The actress Michelle Williams, known for her Oscar-nominated film roles, attended the performance and joined the singer backstage in a moment widely celebrated on social media.