However, the potion for the perfection of youth turns out to be a lemon of a deal.
The Grammy winner says she took her time considering the offer for the role.
She knows every line.
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She knows every illusion.
So shes like, Girl, you have to do this.
I dont do anything.
Like, this is a season of boredom, because I dont do anything, I dont go anywhere.
You know, its not forever … its just for a season.
But I will say, I think my time being inDestinys Child, I think that helped.
Because we had the glittery costumes, we had a fierce walk.
So I was able to go back in time a little bit and put that into play.
I also was making sure to stick to the integrity of the original Isabella Rossellini plays my character.
I said Well, I dont know what people are going to expect because were two different cultures.
Were two different races.
I cant act like Im not Black.
It also depends on voice preservation.
the audiences have been so much fun.
Kelly and Beyonce came to see you on stage opening night.
And they cannot wait to come back.
I just bought this [pauses]potion, that is supposed to help with skin.
And Im like, Did I just buy my own [characters] product?
I was reading that Death Becomes Her has Tony nomination eligibility.
What would it mean to you to get a nomination?That would mean the world to me.
If Im being honest, and a little vulnerable, it would mean a lot.
Put the work in though.
On social media, youve been reading letters from fans in your dressing room.
One in particular, where someone mistook you for the other Michelle Williams was funny.
There are some folks who work in wardrobe that worked with the other Michelle Williams inCabaret.
And apparently, she was also getting mail, but it was for me.
Im really hoping that one day, me and Michelle, we can actually do something together.
I think that would be absolutely fabulous.
What was the on-the-ground experience?It was amazing.
Its like a no-brainer.
That girl [Beyonce], she just never ceases to amaze me.
Im like, What more can you do?
And then she does it.
[laughs] They would not like that!
It was just so awesome.
And it wasnt the typical monogram or the Damier.
It was a textured leather, it was like lilac colored.
And so, I was just like that was my favorite part of the tour.
Luther was a master class.
Everything was all vocals, the music, and everything was so crispy, clean, and clear.
Gerald, he brought the sweat, literal sweat honey.
And all the women screaming.
And then Angie brought the balance.
In fact your Instagram profile has Bridgerton as a nickname.
What do you think about the allegedly missing bridge in songwriting?It depends.
I dont think every song needs a bridge.
It depends on that artist or that author and their intention.
But for us, it was necessary.
Its like you come out swinging and then you go low and then you take off again.
Thats what I was raised on.
Is this supposed to be a cool jingle?
A little motivational something?
Im here for it because it also challenges you when youre writing a song.
Im here for it.
I gladly accept the role of bridge queen.
Its been 20 years since Destinys Child disbanded.
But were seeing some new girl groups emerge.
I think of FLO, who have covered Destinys Child before.
We had a blueprint.I hope we wouldnt be called the elderly.
Im hoping that some girl groups come out and they actually crush it.
And continued health and success.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
