Michelle Williams has paid tribute to her former partner Heath Ledger as “so special”.
Michelle Williams has paid tribute to her former partner Heath Ledger as ‘so special’
The 44-year-old actress had 19-year-old daughter Matilda Ledger, now 19, with Heath before he died in January 2008 aged 28 from an accidental overdose as a result of prescription drug abuse months after the couple had separated.
She has now spoken candidly about the actor and her approach to motherhood during an appearance on the ‘Armchair Expert’ with Dax Shepard podcast, saying about his legacy: “(He was) so special, so special. Thank God there’s Matilda.”
Michelle also became emotional as Dax, 49, recalled his own connection to ‘Brokeback Mountain’ star Heath.
He said: “I feel obligated to say that I knew him a little bit when he was getting sober, and I don’t know that I’ve ever fallen in love with somebody so quickly.
“This is one of the most special boys I’ve ever met, and I can feel the weight of the world on him in a very special way that kind of broke my heart. I was very, very sad, and I thought he was just so special.”
Michelle and Heath met while filming Ang Lee’s 2005 drama ‘Brokeback Mountain’, which earned widespread acclaim and multiple Academy Awards.
During the promotion of the film, the couple learned they were expecting their first child and welcomed Matilda in October 2005.
Speaking on the podcast, Michelle said: “We had a baby. But I suppose maybe it’s a good thing about being young is…
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