Premise: Michelle Ingrid Williams ( born September 9 , 1980 ) is an American actress . In 2016 , she received wide acclaim for her performance in the drama Manchester by the Sea , earning her nominations from the BAFTA , SAG , and Academy Award ceremonies . Michelle Williams (singer) . Williams has found success as a television , Broadway and West End theatre actress , gaining a nomination for `` Best Lead Female -- Equity '' in 2008 at the 18th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards .
Hypothesis: Michelle Williams acts professionally.
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