Current:Home > reviewsMichelle Williams from Destiny's Child jokes 'no one recognizes me' in new Uber One ad -Legacy Profit Partners
Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child jokes 'no one recognizes me' in new Uber One ad
View
Date:2025-04-19 17:49:38
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! (2236)
Related
- Louvre will undergo expansion and restoration project, Macron says
- Robert De Niro Reveals He Welcomed Baby No. 7
- New York business owner charged with attacking police with insecticide at the Capitol on Jan. 6
- Red Cross Turns to Climate Attribution Science to Prepare for Disasters Ahead
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
- The 5-minute daily playtime ritual that can get your kids to listen better
- Shonda Rhimes Teases the Future of Grey’s Anatomy
- Supreme Court rules against Alabama in high-stakes Voting Rights Act case
- Bill Belichick's salary at North Carolina: School releases football coach's contract details
- El Niño is officially here and could lead to new records, NOAA says
Ranking
- Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund
- Allergic To Cats? There's Hope Yet!
- Metalloproteins? Breakthrough Could Speed Algae-Based Fuel Research
- Shonda Rhimes Teases the Future of Grey’s Anatomy
- Average rate on 30
- Today’s Climate: July 10-11, 2010
- What we know about Ajike AJ Owens, the Florida mom fatally shot through a neighbor's door
- Funeral company owner allegedly shot, killed pallbearer during burial of 10-year-old murder victim
Recommendation
How to watch the 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 finale: Final episode premiere date, cast
Today’s Climate: July 6, 2010
Environmental Groups Sue to Block Trump’s Endangered Species Act Rule Changes
Project Runway Assembles the Most Iconic Cast for All-Star 20th Season
Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall
We'll Have 30 Secrets About When Harry Met Sally—And What She's Having
Coming out about my bipolar disorder has led to a new deep sense of community
Today’s Climate: July 8, 2010