Michelle Williams was relatively unknown at the time, though a respected actress, when actor Heath Ledger ended his life in January 2008. Suddenly, she was caught up in the hysteria surrounding his death, being the mother of his only child.
They weren’t married but were sharing custody of Matilda, then a toddler. Since the tragedy, Williams has refused to talk about Ledger, maintaining a respectful silence. But you'd expect no less of her. Williams has always been the most private and least forthcoming all of Hollywood stars.