About Michelle Full name: Tenitra Michelle Williams Nickname: Michelle or Shel Birthday: July 23, 1979 Hometown: Rockford, Illinois Favorite Movie: Shaft Favorite Model: Naomi Campbell Favorite Designer: Tina Knowles and Versace Favorite Rapper: Jay-Z Michelle joined the group in 2000. She was brought to the group by a choregrapher of one the videos, while Destiny's Child was searching for talented girls to be new members after Letoya and Latavia left. Michelle and DC released 6 songs and 1 album together. DC3 Forever!