Michelle Williams acts professionally.
Cabaret is a musical based on a book written by Christopher Isherwood , with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb . Michelle Williams (actress) . She won a Golden Globe and an Independent Spirit Award for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn ( 2011 ) , which also garnered her BAFTA , SAG , and Academy Award nominations . On Broadway , Williams appeared in a revival of the musical Cabaret in 2014 and a revival of the play Blackbird in 2016 .