Miss Ross is in the building!
Michelle WilliamsplaysDiana Rossin the upcoming BET seriesAmerican Soul, and PEOPLE has the exclusive first look at the singer’s transformation into one of the industry’s biggest icons.
In one of the images, Williams wears a sparkly red dress and shows off a short, curled hair style, as she busts a move with Sinqua Walls, who stars as Don Cornelius, the legendary television host and producer ofSoul Train.
The photos call to mind a striking red dress the now-74-year-old singer wore back in the day.
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Michelle Williams and Sinqua Walls.Jace Downs/BET
Michelle Williams.Jace Downs/BET
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InAmerican Soul, Williams will star as a young Ross in the ’70s as she debates whether or not to appear on the dance showSoul Train.
The 10-episode series tells a sensational story, while blending real and fictional characters and events.
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“Mood!” shewrotealongside the short clip.
American Soulpremieres Feb. 5 on BET with back-to-back episodes.
source: people.com
