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Michelle Williams, 47, announces she’s a sophomore in college studying psychology

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Rubio, A. (2026, September 23). Michelle Williams, 47, announces she’s a sophomore in college studying psychology. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/23/celebrity-news/michelle-williams-back-in-college-studying-psychology-at-47/

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Michelle Williams, aged 47, announced on Instagram that she is a sophomore at Regent University studying psychology. She shared a photo of herself in a green university T-shirt and expressed both her initial hesitation about sharing the news publicly due to fear of not finishing and her determination to succeed. The post received significant support from fans and fellow Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland, who encouraged Williams to pursue her studies with confidence.

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Michelle Williams, 47, a member of Destiny’s Child, recently announced on Instagram that she is a sophomore at Regent University, studying psychology. The announcement came with a photo in a green Regent University T-shirt and glasses, captioned “Chiiiiiiile, your girl is back in school!! 💚”. Initially hesitant to share due to doubts about finishing her degree, Williams stated confidently that she plans to complete it successfully. She humorously noted, "because y’all need help! LOLOL (just kidding … kinda)." The news received a positive response from fans, who flooded the comments with support, prompting Williams to pin one of her replies expressing gratitude for the encouragement and asking for prayers for endurance and focus.

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She’s traded “Bills, Bills, Bills” for books, books, books. asserted

She → trade → books

Michelle Williams revealed that she’s a sophomore at Regent University studying psychology — “because y’all need help!” The Destiny’s Child alum, 47, shared the news on Instagram Tuesday, posting a selfie in a green Regent University T-shirt and a pair of glasses. asserted

alum → reveal → glasses

💚” she captioned the photo. asserted

she → caption → photo

Williams admitted that she initially “talked [herself] out of posting” the announcement, keeping it from even her family and friends “because of the intrusive thought, ‘What if you don’t finish?’ 💙” She continued, “I’m going to finish, and I’m going to finish strong. 💚” asserted

I → admit → thought

The Grammy winner also revealed that she’s in her second year of studying psychology, joking, “because y’all need help! asserted

all → reveal → help

“My advisors and professors have been awesome!! 💙” she added. asserted

she → add → ?

“Pray for my endurance and focus! 💚” The announcement was met with an outpouring of support in the comments, prompting Williams to pin a comment of her own. Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! “I see all the comments and I want to respond, but I gotta go read!!” she wrote. asserted

she → pray → comments

“I love you all!! asserted

I → love → you

PS: I’d love some study tips, for sure!!” asserted

I → love → tips

One of the messages of support came from Williams’ fellow Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland, who wrote, “My Love!!! asserted

who → come → Love

You GOT THIS!!! asserted

You → get → THIS

It goes without saying, my heart is so full!! asserted

heart → go → ?

Williams is fresh off her run as Viola Van Horn in “Death Becomes Her,” which closed on Broadway June 28. asserted

which → become → Broadway

In November 2024, Rowland and Beyoncé, both 45, supported Williams at the musical’s opening night, with Beyoncé later sharing photos from backstage, including a snap of herself and Rowland hugging Williams. asserted

Beyoncé → support → Williams

They performed some of Destiny’s Child’s throwback hits, including 2001’s “Bootylicious” and 2005’s “Lose My Breath,” before Rowland and Williams joined Beyoncé for her 2022 song “Energy.” asserted

Rowland → perform → song

Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → matter → ?

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

Michelle Williams, 47, announces she’s a sophomore in college studying psychology

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