Michelle Williams Reflects Emotionally on Late Heath Ledger Legacy

Michelle Williams opened up about the lasting impact of her late ex-partner Heath Ledger during a May 19 episode of the "Armchair Expert" podcast with Dax Shepard. Shepard recalled his brief but profound connection with Ledger while he was getting sober, describing him as "one of the most special boys" he had ever met, with a sensitivity that deeply affected him. Williams became emotional reflecting on Ledger's qualities and expressed gratitude for their 19-year-old daughter, Matilda, who continues to keep his memory alive. The couple met on the set of "Brokeback Mountain" in 2004, welcomed Matilda in 2005, and parted ways in 2007, with Ledger tragically passing away from an accidental overdose in early 2008. Williams emphasized the challenges of raising Matilda without her father and shared insights about navigating life and motherhood. She also balances her role as a mother to her three children with director Thomas Kail, whom she married in 2020.