Michelle Williams is, at heart, a masterful storyteller. Widely recognized for her profound acting abilities, it wasn't long before the internet fell under the spell of her latest endeavor: the captivating audiobook narration of Britney Spears' candid memoir, "The Woman in Me." This project has catapulted Williams into eligibility for a Grammy in the prestigious category of Best Audiobook, Narration, and Storytelling Recording, potentially bringing her halfway to the coveted EGOT status. After hearing her performance, fans are unanimous in their belief that no one is more deserving.
Following the October 24th release of the book, snippets of Williams' audiobook narration began making waves on social media, with her portrayal of early 2000s Justin Timberlake going viral on X (formerly Twitter). Williams brings Spears' anecdote to life, reading with enthusiasm and humor as she imagines Timberlake's awkward colloquialisms. "One day J and I were in New York, exploring parts of the city unknown to me. We came across a man wearing a blinged-out medallion, flanked by hulking security guards," Williams narrates. "J got so excited and shouted, 'Oh yeah, fo' shiz fo' shiz, Ginuwine, what's up, homie?'"
Unlike other audiobook narrators who might have read Spears' anecdote without any audible embellishments or personality, Williams didn't shy away from embracing JT's quirky language. People are applauding her for adding so much entertainment value to the story, vowing to listen to the rest of the audiobook if it's anything like the Timberlake clip. "If Michelle Williams' impression of Justin Timberlake speaking in black inner city patois while chatting with Ginuwine isn't Grammy-worthy, then I don't know what is," one user exclaimed on X.
Spears herself had previously revealed to People magazine that while she narrated the introduction of "The Woman in Me," she found it too emotionally charged to read the entire memoir herself. She wisely chose Williams to tell her story — the highs, the lows, and even the awkward moments. With her exceptional narration, Williams is now one step closer to a well-deserved Grammy, and we can't wait to hear more of her captivating voice.
