You can save those #PoorMichelle mentions for another day. Michelle Williams explains why she disappeared Kamala Harris‘ Houston rally with Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland, and all because the singer was reserved and busy.

Appearing on the Sherri On Tuesday, Williams explained that she was stuck in New York, where she starred in the Broadway musical, Death suits him (the singer plays the role made famous by Isabella Rossellini in the Cult classic film from 1992).

“I was so happy (for Beyonce and Kelly),” Williams said, confirming that she had initially wanted to join the two for find yourself on the Houston stage. “It was the first time I couldn’t attend something in person that I wanted to be a part of,” she said, adding that “it’s a sacrifice we make (being) on ​​Broadway.”

Still, Williams said she watched the rally afterward and loved that Rowland and Knowles “represented me and held me up in their own way.”

It’s been exactly 20 years since Destiny’s Child released their last studio album, Destiny fulfilledwhich debuted at number two on the Billboard charts in November 2004. Although fans were demanding a reunion Since then, Williams says the three artists aren’t even in the same location geographically at the moment.

“They live in Los Angeles and I’m in Atlanta,” she explained, “and people will accompany them or the paparazzi will invite them to dinner and they’ll be like, ‘Where’s Michelle?’ I’m like, ‘Y’all, we’re not together all the time!’ she said.

Williams revealed that the trio “are together more than people think.”

Death suits him is currently in previews, with Williams’ Broadway run officially opening on November 21. The film-stage adaptation also stars Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard. Find tickets here.

In the meantime, you can watch Williams’ full clip at Sherri below.