Current:Home > NewsMichelle Williams from Destiny's Child jokes 'no one recognizes me' in new Uber One ad -EliteFunds
Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child jokes 'no one recognizes me' in new Uber One ad
View
Date:2025-04-17 01:58:50
Grammy Award-winning singer and former Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams has had a long successful career, but she's laughing right along with those who have to be reminded in a new commercial.
In the new Uber One Australia ad, the superstar jokes about fans not knowing her celebrity status, despite her many achievements.
In the commercial the 44-year-old singer struts through a park with sunglasses on before sitting next to a stranger on a bench. Williams then gets a notification on her phone from Uber One saying she saved $39.50 on Uber and Uber Eats.
"OK OK, my Uber One membership savings don’t disappoint," Williams says. She then sparks up a conversation with the woman sitting next to her. "You know what is disappointing? I was in one of the most iconic girl groups, and no one recognizes me."
Williams plays up the joke throughout the commercial. At one point, a man in the park seemingly recognizes her as he yells out "Michelle!" However, it's soon revealed he was calling out to his dog named Michelle, to the singer's disappointment.
Of course, the campaign seemed to be done with a playful spin. The singer talked about the new ad, in an Instagram video posted to her page on Monday.
"The Uber Eats commercial for that Australia, New Zealand territory is hilarious. I get to be in on the jokes. Certain jokes y'all know I don't care too much about, especially 24 years later," she said.
"There are just certain things I don't care about anymore. So, what a cool way to be like, 'the joke ain't on me, it's really on you' cause I don't care. That was so much fun."
Destiny's Child was formed in 1990 with Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett. The famed girl group eventually ended up a trio with Beyoncé, Rowland and Williams.
Each member ventured into solo careers. Recently, Williams revealed she had been cast in the musical adaptation of "Death Becomes Her," based on the 1992 film. Williams and her castmates are set to perform at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre this summer.
More:Destiny's Child members have been together a lot lately: A look at those special moments
Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
veryGood! (99861)
Related
- Most popular books of the week: See what topped USA TODAY's bestselling books list
- Gov. Sanders deploys Arkansas National Guard to support southern border control efforts
- Missing student Riley Strain talked to officer night he vanished, body cam footage shows
- March Madness gets underway with First Four. Everything to know about men's teams.
- EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back
- Trump's lawyers say it's a practical impossibility to secure $464 million bond in time
- Alito extends order barring Texas from detaining migrants under SB4 immigration law for now
- New York Mayor Adams says 1993 sexual assault allegation detailed in new lawsuit ‘did not happen’
- 'Squid Game' without subtitles? Duolingo, Netflix encourage fans to learn Korean
- Unilever bought Ben & Jerry's 24 years ago. Now it's exiting the ice cream business.
Ranking
- Head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resign, allowing Trump to pick his successor
- Minnesota Lynx to retire Maya Moore's No. 23 jersey potentially against Caitlin Clark
- Joann files for bankruptcy amid consumer pullback, but plans to keep stores open
- Gov. Sanders deploys Arkansas National Guard to support southern border control efforts
- The Daily Money: Spending more on holiday travel?
- Take 50% Off It Cosmetics, 50% Off Old Navy, 42% Off Dyson Cordless Vacuums & More Daily Deals
- How Sister Wives' Christine Brown Is Honoring Garrison Brown 2 Weeks After His Death
- US farms are increasingly reliant on contract workers who are acutely exposed to climate extremes
Recommendation
Average rate on 30
Brittany Cartwright Reveals if Jax Taylor Cheating Caused Their Breakup
John Legend thwarts 'The Voice' coaches from stealing Bryan Olesen: 'He could win'
The average bonus on Wall Street last year was $176,500. That’s down slightly from 2022
Selena Gomez engaged to Benny Blanco after 1 year together: 'Forever begins now'
Why 10 Things I Hate About You Actor Andrew Keegan Finally Addressed Cult Leader Claims
6 former Mississippi officers to be sentenced over torture of two Black men
Arizona lawmaker resigns after report of sexual misconduct allegation in college