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ActressBirth Name :
Michelle Ingrid WilliamsBirth Date :
September 09, 1980Birth Place :
Kalispell, Montana, USAClaim to fame :
As Jen Lindley in TV series "Dawson's Creek" (1998)
Heath Ledger's Daughter Matilda to Inherit His 20 Million Dollars Estate
September 29, 2008 01:09:58After months of closed court hearings, it is finally ruled that Heath Ledger's daughter, Matilda Rose Ledger, whom he has with then fiancee Michelle Williams, will become the legal heir of his $2 million estate, Australia newspaper the Sunday Times reports. According to his father Kim Ledger, his late actor son's will originally had the asset divided up to his parents and sisters, but after further talk the whole family decided to give it up to the 2 year-old girl for her benefit.
Heath, who died on January 22, 2008 as a result of an accidental prescription pill overdose, gave away his entire estate to his parents and three sisters, Kate and Olivia Ledger and Ashleigh Bell, in a will he signed on April 12, 2003, two years before Matilda was born. The will left half of the estate to Kate, Olivia and Ashleigh with the remainder was to go to his parents, Kim and Sally Bell, after debts had been paid.
Together Again, Michelle Williams and Spike Jonze Share Intimate Dinner in L.A.
August 06, 2008 10:08:58Having been rumored to be dating, Michelle Williams and Spike Jonze offer nothing to people who're questioning on the status of their relationship other than their togetherness. It was just last week that they were spotted together, boarding a private jet bound for Oregon and it appears that they're wasting no time to get together again as they've been seen having an intimate dinner in Los Angeles during the weekend.
A source told People to have seen them getting up close and personal during a dinner at Little Dom's in Los Angeles' Los Feliz neighborhood on Saturday, August 2. Onlooker who happened to be on the scene witnessed their togetherness and revealed to People that Williams and Jonze kicked off "their late-night meal sitting across from each other."
Michelle Williams Pictured with Rumored Lover Spike Jonze
August 01, 2008 10:08:41Them being spotted together provides further evidence that they're couple. Michelle Williams, in companion of her daughter Matilda, was photographed together with director Spike Jonze only to add fuel to rumors that they're dating.
Williams and Jonze were snapped boarding a private jet bound for Oregon on Thursday, July 31. She was seen wearing a black top and short cream-colored pants, pushing daughter Matilda in her stroller. Jonze was spotted in a rather formal suit, wearing a long-sleeved shirt with a striped tie.
Michelle Williams Dating Film Producer Spike Jonze
July 24, 2008 03:07:12New speculation surfaced by the hour that Michelle Williams is dating film producer Spike Jonze. Rumors that the twosome are a couple quickly sparked after they were spotted together near his Manhattan apartment in recent weeks.
Williams and Jonze, the ex-husband of "Lost in Translation" director Sofia Coppola, first met in 2006 when she auditioned for his film adaptation of the classic children's story "Where the Wild Things Are," which is slated to be released next year. She was offered a role, but later withdrew from the project for an undisclosed reason.
Hundreds Mourn Heath Ledger in a Large Memorial Ceremony in Perth
February 09, 2008 01:02:47Following a fresh confirmation issued by Kim Ledger about the private funeral for his late actor son Heath Ledger, a large memorial ceremony was being held Saturday afternoon, February 9 at Penrhos College, an exclusive girls' school in the southern Perth suburb of Como.
Per People, there were at least 300 people attended the service, which reportedly will be followed by a private funeral attended by only 10 of the actor's closest friends and relatives which among other will include Heath's parents and former fiancee Michelle Williams.
Father Revealed Heath Ledger's Private Funeral Plans
February 09, 2008 10:02:40A private funeral for the late actor Heath Ledger will be held in Perth today, February 9, his father Kim Ledger has confirmed.
Revealing the funeral plans, Kim said the private event will take place at Penrhos College, a girls' boarding school in the nearby Perth suburb of Como, added that the funeral would be limited to only 10 people.
Family Plan to Hold a Final Farewell to the Late Heath Ledger at a Restaurant at Cottesloe Beach
February 08, 2008 10:02:14In the wake of the release of the official results of the toxicology test of Heath Ledger, there comes a new report that suggests the late actor's family are planning to hold a final farewell to Heath at a spot he cherished.
The West Australian newspaper reported Thursday, February 7 that Heath's family were hoping to hold a wake Saturday at a Colonial-style waterfront restaurant at Cottesloe Beach, a resort village south of Heath's hometown of Perth that was a favorite spot of the actor.
Heath Ledger's Death Ruled Accidental Overdose
February 08, 2008 09:02:00The results of Heath Ledger's toxicology test to find out the cause(s) of his death are in already. Following an inconclusive initial test and a previous delay, it was ruled on Wednesday, February 6 that the Aussie heartthrob died of an accidental "abuse of prescription medications."
A statement issued by the New York Chief Medical Examiner's Office read, "Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine. We have concluded that the manner of death is accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications."
Michelle Williams and Daughter Matilda Arrived in Perth for Heath Ledger's Funeral
February 06, 2008 04:02:46While question is mounting if Michelle Williams will attend Heath Ledger's Australian burial service, the actress is reported to have arrived in Perth with daughter Matilda Rose Ledger in tow.
The mother-daughter duo arrived in Perth today, February 6 on a Qantas flight from Los Angeles via Melbourne, it has been reported. Thus, it is widely believed that she will attend Heath's funeral, which is expected to take place later this week.
For the First Time, Michelle Williams Speaks on Heath Ledger's Death
February 02, 2008 09:02:35For the first time since Heath Ledger's death on January 22, Michelle Williams, ex-lover and mother of the actor's 2-year-old daughter released a statement revealing how "heart-broken" she is. The actress who met Ledger while filming "Brokeback Mountain" (2005), also spoke how their daughter Matilda is "a spitting image" of her father.
"Please respect our need to grieve privately," Williams said in a statement. "My heart is broken. I am the mother of the most tender-hearted, high-spirited, beautiful little girl who is the spitting image of her father. All that I can cling to is his presence inside her that reveals itself every day."
Michelle Williams' 'Blue Valentine' On Hold
January 29, 2008 01:01:30Having its leading actress, Michelle Williams, grieving for the sudden death of her former lover, the THINKFilm's upcoming romantic comedy "Blue Valentine" has been postponed indefinitely. According to People, the Derek Cianfrance directed-film is put on hold to give the former "Dawson's Creek" cast member time to cope from the death of Heath Ledger.
To People, an insider said, "We will hold off until she is ready. The production is in the process of sorting it out in respect to her." Elaborating on the postponement news, the source then added, "We're hoping she will still come back and do the film and are happy to wait. The film is tailor made for those two so of course we would want to wait. You can't get much better than them."
Funeral Arrangements for Heath Ledger Have Been Completed, Relatives Flying to New York for Funeral
January 25, 2008 09:01:10The funeral arrangements set for the late actor Heath Ledger have been completed. Relatives are all expected to arrive in New York for his funeral by Friday, January 25.
Confirmed the funeral arrangements for Heath, Dominic Carella who's the Funeral Director of the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home which has been set to handle the service told People Thursday, January 24 that "arrangements have been made but nothing is going to happen today" adding that "he expects Ledger's father Kim to arrive at the funeral home tomorrow."
Michelle Williams Arrived Home in New York Following Heath Ledger's Death
January 24, 2008 09:01:40Michelle Williams, the former fiancee of Heath Ledger, was on location in Sweden filming her latest flick "Mammoth", when she got the news of the actor's sudden death on Tuesday, January 22. Felt devastated by the bad news, the actress quickly boarded a plane back to New York Wednesday morning, January 23.
Took along daughter Matilda Rose Ledger with her, Michelle was reported to make a stop in Landvetter Airport in Gothenburg, Sweden, before traveling on to New York. She arrived at her Brooklyn home by Wednesday night.
Michelle Williams Is Devastated by the Death of Heath Ledger
January 23, 2008 09:01:39The sudden death of actor Heath Ledger sent a complete shock not only to his loved ones, but also to the other Hollywood actors and actresses and Michelle Williams is not an exception.
The movie beauty who's the former fiancee of Ledger and his baby's mother is said to feel devastated by the death of the hunk. TMZ even reported that "words cannot describe" the pain she is in over the shocking news.
Heath Ledger Found Dead in a Manhattan Apartment
January 23, 2008 08:01:43Heath Ledger is dead. The Hollywood heartthrob who has starred in such critical and financial successful flicks, as "The Patriot," "Monster's Ball" and "Brokeback Mountain," was found dead at his Manhattan residence Tuesday, January 22. He was 28 years old.
Ledger was found dead naked in bed, surrounded by prescription sleeping pills in the bedroom of his Soho apartment around 3:30 P.M. by his housekeeper and a masseuse who had arrived for an appointment with the actor.
Hot New Couple Alert, Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams
December 15, 2007 10:12:58Share the honor of being recent Oscar nominees, Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams apparently sharing a bit more than that. The two movie stars spark dating rumors after they were seen having dinner together Tuesday, December 11 at New York restaurant Piadina and caught by onlookers sharing a cozy cigarette outside the West 10th Street eatery.
Gosling and Williams reportedly also spotted walking along Bleecker Street in New York's Greenwich Village and even stopped for some photos with fans near Sullivan Street.
Michelle Williams to Play Leonardo DiCaprio's Dead Wife in Shutter Island
December 07, 2007 09:12:09Michelle Williams is an inch closer to join the cast of "Shutter Island". The "Dawson's Creek" star is said to be in final talk with Paramount Pictures to star as the haunting dead wife of Leonardo DiCaprio's character in the mystery drama movie. If she nails the deal, she will play alongside Mark Ruffalo and Ben Kingsley and will be directed by Martin Scorsese.
The movie, which is scheduled to start production in March, tells a story about two U.S. marshals who come across a series of catastrophe as they investigate the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane. It is adapted by Laeta Kalogridis from Dennis Lehane's novel and will be produced by Phoenix Pictures, Scorsese's Sikelia Prods. and DiCaprio's Appian Way. Additionally, Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer, Brad Fischer and Scorsese will be the producers, while Kalogridis, Lehane and Louis Phillips serve as the executive producers.
Michelle Williams Nabs Acting Slot in Drama Flick Mammoth
October 27, 2007 12:10:12Manages to keep herself busy with a series of upcoming big screen features, Michelle Williams next is poised to play the female lead in drama movie "Mammoth", Variety has revealed.
The beauty thereby will team up with Gael Garcia Bernal as a New York couple in crisis. Pic marks the first English language debut of Swedish filmmaker Lukas Moodysson, known for his 1998 work in "Show Me Love" which won him a Teddy Award in the 1999 Berlin International Film Festival.
Newly Single Heath Ledger Romancing Supermodel Helena Christensen?!
September 14, 2007 02:09:13
Having the good look and famous name in entertainment industry does make it easy for Heath Ledger to find a new love soon after he broke up with longtime fiancee Michelle Williams. The movie star reportedly has been romancing supermodel Helena Christensen.
Not without reason, but rumors on the romance are in all probabilities inspired by the fact that the two has been spotted "making out throughout dinner" at Chinese restaurant Wakiya on Tuesday September 11th, reports Page Six.
Michelle Williams' Father Confirms Heath Ledger Split
September 08, 2007 10:09:58
The Hollywood break up has been confirmed. Larry Williams, the father of movie siren Michelle Williams, has confirmed reports her daughter has ended her three year relationship with actor fiance Heath Ledger.
Speaking exclusively to The Daily Telegraph, a prominent stock trader based in Australia Larry said, "We've known about their troubles for a while but it's always a very difficult thing in life when these things happen. I know Heath and Michelle still care about each other deeply and are very committed to being great parents to their daughter."
Destiny's Child Reunited at Beyonce's Concert
September 04, 2007 10:09:44
Destiny's Child has reunited briefly on Sunday, September 2. Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams have both joined Beyonce Knowles on stage to finish the song 'Survivor' during a 'The Beyonce Experience' concert.
The surprise appearance that took place in Los Angeles' Staples Center was prepared as part of Beyonce's birthday. The singer will turn 26 on September 4 and her close affiliates including boyfriend Jay-Z have decided to give a big celebration.
Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams Call It Quits
September 03, 2007 08:09:31
Heath Ledger and his longtime partner Michelle Williams call it quits. The couple who's been together for three years is said to have "quietly and amicably split a few weeks ago".
"It was rocky for awhile," a source close to the couple said. "They did what they could to make it work." No details on the reason of the break up being made public though.
Two Haven't Ruled Out Destiny's Child's Reunion
May 23, 2007 03:05:53
It turns out that Destiny's Child is not so deeply buried after all. Member Kelly Rowland makes sure that the group will get back together again and perform, someday.
"We listen to each other's songs and offer constructive criticism," Rowland said. "We went our separate ways because we're getting older and have different personal goals. But we might get back together one day. For now, we're giving each other space."
Ewan McGregor and Michelle Williams Detonate the "Incendiary"
March 15, 2007 10:03:46
The beautiful duo from the upcoming "The Tourist" is back for more. Yes, Ewan McGregor and Michelle Williams have reportedly been picked up to topline "Incendiary", a contemporary drama about the emotional aftermath of a suicide bombing in London, with Matthew Macfadyen co-starring.
Based on a novel of the same name by British author Chris Cleave, the picture revolves around a woman whose world turns upside down after her husband and baby boy both are killed in a suicide bombing at a soccer match while she herself was cheating on him at the time. Billed as the devastated woman is Williams while McGregor and Macfayden will play the man whom she has an affair with and her deceased husband's former superintendent, respectively.
Is It Over Already Between Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams?
March 02, 2007 03:03:37
Talk is heating up that Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams' relationship is in trouble. Is that true? Is it end already between the couple even before it begins?
All signs are pointing to the couple not being together anymore as the actor has been spotted spending Valentine's Day surrounded by women at Los Angeles nightclub Teddy's while Michelle was in New York attending fashion week. They weren't together to celebrate the day, can you imagine?!
Have Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams Secretly Tied the Knot?
January 25, 2007 09:01:13
Just days after rumors on their break up came to the surface, talk is heating up on Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams have secretly tied the knot.
Ledger and Williams, the parents of 14-month-old daughter Matilda, applied for a marriage license in Brooklyn last November and the actor has now been spotted wearing a wedding ring.
Heath Ledger & Michelle Williams Experiencing Serious Problems?
January 23, 2007 12:01:40
Rumor has it that Heath Ledger and fiancee Michelle Williams are facing serious problems which may result in their split.
Australian magazine, NW, brings the report to the surface, claiming Heath has postponed his wedding to Michelle indefinitely, sparking rumors the pair are experiencing serious problems in their relationship.
Heath Ledger Is to Marry Michelle Williams
November 29, 2006 03:11:12
It seems that the wedding bell will ring sooner rather than latter for Heath Ledger and fiancee Michelle Williams. The movie hunk was reportedly spotted getting a marriage license in New York with his bride-to-be.
Ledger and Williams first met while they were filming gay cowboy film "Brokeback Mountain". They confirmed their engagement in August 2005 and already have a one-year old daughter, Matilda Rose Ledger.
Michelle Williams Enjoys "The Tourist" Company
October 03, 2006 11:10:36
Enhancing its status as a high-profile film project, "The Tourist" has satisfyingly included one more glowing talent in its cast. The New York Daily News reported that Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams has reached a deal to have a starring role in the movie, joining the likes of Hugh Jackman and Ewan McGregor.
A thriller feature, the picture is a 20th Century Fox production which marks the directorial debut of Swiss filmmaker Marcel Langenegger. Filming is rescheduled to start next month in New York with Arnold Rifkin producing while Mark Bomback, Patrick Marber and Jason Keller work on the scripts.
Stars Lining Up to Join "Bronte"
August 02, 2006 01:08:01
Glowing screen stars namely Michelle Williams, Nathalie Press, Emily Barclay, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Ben Chaplin, and Brian Cox have all been enlisted to make a promising cast list in "Bronte", a saga of Bronte sisters who were known for their works in literature.
Set to be filmed in a Yorkshire village this October, pic will feature Williams as Charlotte Bronte while her two siblings, Emily and Anne, will be portrayed by Press and Barclay, respectively. As for the actors, Meyers is billed to be a failed artist who turned to alcohol and opium named Branwell with Chaplin as Charlotte's husband, the Rev Arthur Bell Nicholls, and Cox as the family patriarch, the Irish-born Rev Patrick Bronte.
Actors Come to "Where the Wild Things Are"
May 04, 2006 03:05:22
Several notable actors, like Benicio Del Toro, Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker and Michelle Williams, are all joining the cast of the upcoming "Where the Wild Things Are".
All of them will voice characters in the writer-director Spike Jonze's adaptation of Maurice Sendak's children's book of the same title.
Williams About to Star in Allen's Untitled Movie
April 06, 2006 10:04:51
Woody Allen's untitled Paris-set movie apparently has attracted the attention of Michelle Williams that she has signed to star in. While details on the story are being kept under wraps, it is obvious that it will focus on young Americans in the City of Lights.
Written and directed by Allen, the movie is being produced by Letty Aronson, Stephen Tenenbaum and Gareth Wiley. Meanwhile, in hand executive producing are Vincent Maraval, Benjamin Waisbren and Daniel Wuhrmann, with production begins in the summer.
Music Trio Destiny's Child Gets Star in Hollywood
March 28, 2006 12:03:02
When it comes to Destiny's Child, people will surely raise their two thumbs up to show their praise. It is worth in fact for aside from their 2005 split, the music act still scores success.
Approvingly, the trio, which features Beyonce Knowles, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland, has been slated to receive a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame Tuesday March 28, 2006 near the Kodak Theatre at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.
The WWE Music Group to Rock the Ring
March 28, 2006 09:03:34
The World Wrestling Entertainment, better known as the WWE, is forming its own official Music Group called the WWE Music Group. The group is first scheduled to perform on April 2nd on WrestleMania, the Chicago's Allstate Arena.
Rock band P.O.D. is the first music act set to perform in the action, performing for wrestler Rey Mysterio, playing his entrance theme on the ring. Peter Gabriel's "Big Time" is the event's theme.
Ledger Vowed to Spend the Rest of the Year at Home
February 21, 2006 04:02:06
See ya. That's what people should say to Hollywood actor Heath Ledger who is going to take a break from movie industry to spend time with daughter Matilda. While he's doing so, wife Michelle Williams will go on living her acting career and earning money for the family.
Ledger said at Sunday night's BAFTAs, "I'm going to try not to work at all this year and send Michelle out to bring in the cash. I'll be Mr. Mom. It's something that's very important to me - something that every dad, if he can, should do his best to achieve."
The 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards Winners
January 11, 2006 08:01:47The gay cowboy romance flick "Brokeback Mountain" is a big winner at the 11th annual Critics' Choice Awards held Monday Jan 9. Gaining eight nominations, the movie gloriously brings home 3 awards, including the all-important Best Picture prize, which is considered a key Oscar prognosticator. Moreover, the film's creator, Ang Lee, also is voted the year's Best Director.
Meanwhile, the film's cast Michelle Williams is handed Best Supporting Actress award which she shares with Amy Adams of "Junebug." Paul Giamatti is the Best Supporting Actor thanks to his portrayal in "Cinderella Man." Best Actor award goes to Philip Seymour Hoffman of "Capote," while Best Actress prize goes to Reese Witherspoon of "Walk the Line." A complete roundup of the 2005 winners click http://www.bfca.org/nomineesWinners.html.
Hawke & Williams on the "Hottest State"
December 22, 2005 10:12:55Hollywood hunk Ethan Hawke will give it a go for an upcoming drama romance "The Hottest State." An adaptation of Hawke's novel of the same name, the flick chronicling the desperate, consuming rush that accompanies young love from its first hints to its ultimate disintegration.
The story focuses on two young aspiring performers grappling with questions of self-identity and emotion that neither is equipped to handle. While Hawke gives hand at directing, Michelle Williams is set for a roll in the film. Shooting reportedly will begin in late January next year.
Aussie Actor Heath Ledger A Daddy for the 1st Time
November 02, 2005 11:11:08Aussie actor Heath Ledger is a dad for the first time when fiancee Michelle Williams gave birth to their very first child on Friday. It's a daughter and she's named Matilda Rose Ledger. Details on the baby's vital statistic remained undisclosed.
It is reported that Matilda was born in Brooklyn in New York where the couple currently residing.
