Michelle Williams Depression: Singer Tells All Ahead of Destiny Child's Super Bowl Halftime Show
Singer and actress Michelle Williams may be reliving her glory days by reuniting with Destiny's Child for the Super Bowl halftime show, but she admitted that she suffered moderate depression for years, according to The Associated Press.
She overcame the dark time in her life with the help of exercise, therapy and positive thinking.
"I've dealt with depression," Williams, 32, said during a break in rehearsals for a new touring production of "Fela!" that begins later in January. "I had to choose to get out of bed and do whatever I needed to do to be happy."
She admitted that she first suffered from depression at the age of 15 or 16 and throughout the years has managed to stay away from medication for help. She spoke about her struggles in order to encourage others with similar issues to seek help when needed.
"We're taught, 'Just go to church and pray about it. The Lord is going to heal you.' Well, in the meantime, I believe God-gifted people, physicians, doctors, therapists - that's your healing. Take advantage of it," she said. "Go see a professional so that they can assess you. It's OK if you're going through something. Depression is not OK, but it is OK to go get help."
The Broadway musical she stars in is a biography of Nigerian musician and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti who died in 1997.
Williams and fellow Destiny's Child singers- Beyonce and Kelly Rowland - will reunite to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in February, the first time the three women will perform together as the girl group since 2006. The trio will band together halfway through Beyonce's set to sing a new track from their fifth studio album set for release on Jan. 29.
Beyonce announced on Jan 10 that Destiny's Child will release a new album. The first single, titled "Nuclear," will be performed at the Super Bowl and it is the first track from their upcoming album "Love Songs."
"Love Songs" is Destiny's Child first album since "Destiny Fulfilled," which was released in 2004. The group split in 2005 and focused on their solo careers.
