Michelle Williams Shines in Gold on the 2026 Grammys Red Carpet After Two Decades
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- Michelle Williams returned to the Grammys red carpet for the first time in 20 years.
- The Death Becomes Her Broadway star wore a black sheer dress adorned with metallic floral appliqués.
- The “Say Yes” singer last attended the music award show in 2006, when Destiny’s Child presented the award for Song of the Year.
Michelle Williams made a striking return to the Grammy Awards, gracing the red carpet for the first time in two decades. The three-time Grammy nominee, celebrated for her role in Broadway’s Death Becomes Her, arrived on Sunday, February 1, in a stunning sheer black gown embellished with metallic floral designs.
Williams’s gown featured a dramatic silk taffeta overskirt that flowed gracefully as she walked the carpet at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Her elegant look was complemented by an updo hairstyle and minimal makeup, showcasing a natural glam appearance.
Michelle Williams attends the 68th Grammy Awards on Feb. 1, 2026.
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The R&B icon accessorized her look with multicolored pastel diamond earrings and diamond rings from Lorraine Schwartz. Williams’s last appearance at the Grammy Awards was in 2006, when she joined her Destiny’s Child bandmates to present the award for Song of the Year.
From left: Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams at the 44th Grammy Awards on Feb. 27, 2002.
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Initially formed in the 1990s, Destiny’s Child comprised Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Roberson. Williams joined the group in 2000, replacing Luckett and Roberson, and the group disbanded in 2005. At this year’s ceremony, Williams is nominated for Best Musical Theater Album for her work with castmates from Death Becomes Her.
From left: Michelle Williams at the Grammys in 2006; and in 2026.
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At the 2006 Grammy Awards, Williams wore a gold sequined gown, perfectly accented by matching metallic heels and accessories. Her return to the Grammys marks a significant milestone in her career, coinciding with her recent role in the Broadway adaptation of Death Becomes Her, which premiered in November 2024. “I feel like I’ve already won,” Williams expressed shortly after the show’s opening.
The Grammy Awards, which celebrate the best in the music industry, are broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
