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Destiny’s Child Original Members: Where Are They Now? Updates On Beyonce, LeToya Luckett & More

It’s been longer than 10 years since Destiny’s Child – the best gatherings ever – took their last bow, and from that point forward, the first individuals have gone on to various degrees of accomplishment.

It seems like yesterday when Destiny’s Child asked all the free ladies to “surrender at me.” Since the gathering reported their disbandment in 2005, the first four individuals — Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Roberson – have taken altogether different ways. Most remarkably, Beyoncé has gotten one of the best and socially critical music follows up on the planet, however don’t imagine that fortune hasn’t supported different individuals.

At this point, Destiny’s Child’s story is notable: Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and LaTavia initially met while part of Girl’s Tyme, a six-piece young lady bunch in Houston. A lackluster display on Star Search prompted some setup changes. Támar Davis and sisters Nina and Nikki Taylor were cut, with LeToya rounding out the fourth game. The gathering marked with Columbia Records in 1996, and they delivered their self-named debut in 1998.

Destiny’s Child at the 1999 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards / Beyonce with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams at Super Bowl XLVII in 2013. (AP Images)

Their sophomore record, The Writing’s on the Wall, was their discovery, with hits “Bills, Bills, Bills,” “State My Name,” and “Jumpin, Jumpin.” LaTavia and LeToya left the gathering and were supplanted (quickly) by Farrah Franklin and afterward Michelle Williams. 2001 saw Survivor, and with that came “Bootylicious,” “Feeling,” and the title track. The gathering declared a break later in the year, just to return 2004 for Destiny Fulfilled. The drape fell on Destiny’s Child in 2005, yet the gathering has been known to rejoin now and again. For the individuals who are interested where fate took all the individuals, here’s a gander at what they’ve been doing:

Beyoncé Knowles

Beyonce in 1999 / Beyonce in 2016 (AP Images)

Predetermination’s Child went on their first rest in October 2001, however Beyoncé was at that point setting out on her own way at that point. In July 2002, she made her acting introduction in Austin Powers in Goldmember, and in October, she delivered her presentation solo chronicle close by future spouse, Jay-Z, on “’03 Bonnie and Clyde.” Her introduction solo collection, Dangerously In Love, shown up the next year. Predetermination’s Child got back from rest to put out Destiny Fulfilled in 2004, however by at that point, Beyoncé’s star had just taken off.

Starting at 2020, Beyoncé has delivered six platinum-selling studio collections (counting the weighty Lemonade), acted in motion pictures like Dreamgirls, Obsessed, and The Lion King performed what has been known as the best featuring set at Coachella, and won 21 Grammys (and meaning) melodies like “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” “Plastered In Love,” and “Corona.” She has risen above into a remarkable individual and has done as such while beginning a family with Jay-Z. Together, they have three youngsters: little girl Blue Ivy Carter and twins Rumi and Sir Carter.

Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland at the Grammys in 2000 / Kelly Rowland in 2019 (AP Images)

Previous supervisor (and Beyoncé’s dad) Matthew Knowles will be the first to state that Destiny’s Child didn’t separate – they essentially resigned in 2005. In that time, Kelly Rowland has been working diligently, making her name as an independent craftsman. After the primary break, she collaborated with Nelly to deliver “Difficulty,” her graph beating debut solo chronicle. The Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 was the lead single from her introduction solo collection, 2002’s Simply Deep. Starting at 2020, she’s delivered four independent collections and has sold more than 40 million records around the world. Like Beyoncé, she’s fanned out into film, showing up in motion pictures like 2003’s Freddy Vs. also, 2012’s Think Like A Man. She’s additionally become an adored TV character/entertainer, showing up on everything from The X Factor to BET’s American Soul. In Oct. 2020, she and Tim Weatherspoon reported they were expecting their second kid together.

LeToya Luckett

In 1999, Destiny’s Child OG LeToya Luckett left the gathering in the wake of conflicting with the band’s chief. She marked with Capitol Records in 2003 and delivered LeToya in 2006. She attempted to get her independent collection off the ground, yet it was justified, despite all the trouble. It appeared at the head of the Billboard 200, making her and Beyoncé the main previous Destiny’s Child individuals to do such an accomplishment. She delivered two additional collections – Lady Love and Back 2 Life – before discovering accomplishment as an entertainer. LeToya has showed up in motion pictures like 2003’s Preacher’s Kid and 2016’s Lucky Girl. She’s generally known for her TV work, landing parts on Treme, Ballers, and, most as of late, Greenleaf. In 2017, she wedded Tommicus Walker. They invited their first youngster, girl Gianna, in 2019, and their second, child Tysun, in 2020.

LaTavia Roberson

LaTavia Roberson in 1998 / LaTavia Roberson in 2014 (AP Images/Mega)

LaTavia Roberson left Destiny’s Child alongside LeToya Luckett. The two endeavored to dispatch a gathering called Anjel, yet the undertaking never truly took off. From that point forward, LaTavia endeavored to take a shot at an independent collection, showing up on a Young Sween track (“Swagga Check”) in 2009. She started following up on stage, showing up in plays like 2008’s Those Jeans, 2013’s How to Love, and Not My Family. She joined the cast of R&B Divas: Atlanta for season 3 of every 2014 and showed up in But Deliver Us From Evil in 2017. She delivered her first independent melody that year, “Best Time of Your Life,” and declared she was dealing with a history. She and maker Don Vito have begun a family together. She brought forth her girl, Lyric, in 2013, and they invited a child, Londyn, in 2019.

Farrah Franklin

Farrah Franklin in 2000 (AP Images)

Artist Farrah Franklin joined Destiny’s Child close by Michelle Williams after LaTavia and LeToya’s takeoff. Farrah – who previously worked with the gathering as an extra in the “Bills, Bills, Bills” video – was uniquely with the gathering for around five or a half year. Regardless of this short residency, she showed up in the video for “State My Name,” and contributed vocals for tracks on their collection, Survivor. After her takeoff, she endeavored to dispatch a performance vocation. From 2008 to 2020, she’s delivered a modest bunch of singles — including her single EP Push Up On Me with Maino. She has likewise discovered accomplishment as an entertainer. She’s been in Eyes of Darkness, Single Black Female, and Rated ATL. In spite of the fact that she has hit an intermittent harsh fix, by 2020, she was sound and content with her life.

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams in 2002 / Michelle Williams in 2013 (AP Images)

Michelle joined Destiny’s Child for its last run as a three-piece. Despite the fact that actually not a unique part, it would be a slip-up not to take note of her achievements since the gathering resigned. She has delivered four collections, three of which fall under the gospel sort. In 2003, she likewise began her acting vocation, depicting the Broadway assume Aida’s lead spot. She has proceeded with her stage vocation – acting in plays like Chicago, Fela!, and A Snow White Christmas – while additionally showing up as herself on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Fox My Choir, and the eighth period of Strictly Come Dancing. She’s likewise landed jobs like and Naomi Dawson in 2006’s Half and Half. She likewise depicted Diana Ross on BET’s American Soul,