Famous actor Heath LedgerIt was perhaps one of the biggest news stories of the time for the Hollywood industry. As the news spread, tributes and comments were shared in shock and disbelief. Now, years later, fans are asking about the actor and what happened to his daughter Matilda Ledger. Here’s everything we know about her so far and how she lives a secluded life away from the limelight.
Who is Heath Ledger’s daughter, Matilda Ledger?
Beyond his work in films like ‘The Dark Knight’ and ‘Brokeback Mountain’, Ledger was also remembered for his daughter Matilda Ledger, who was 2 years old when she died. Over the years, while Ledger’s ex, Michelle Williamshe has kept his daughter Matilda out of the public eye, there have been rare occasions when she has been seen in public or spoken about by her family. Matilda grew up with her mother and lived primarily in Brooklyn and upstate New York. Ledger and Williams moved to their native Australia, however, they left the country and settled in Brooklyn by 2006 due to ongoing controversy with the media.Matilda has lived a private life after her father’s death and has lived in the US all her life. In an old interview with E! News, Matilda’s grandfather, Kim Ledger opened up about him and Michelle, praising the latter’s decision to be with Matilda. He mentioned that it “protects him from too much exposure by sending him to a beautiful school.”
Michelle Williams moved to the state to escape the paparazzi
In 2018, Michelle opened up about moving out of Brooklyn for a while after Ledger’s death, revealing that they were both constantly pursued. Speaking to Vanity Fair, she recalled a harrowing incident that prompted her to make the change. She shared at the time: “I will never forget going to the post office and seeing a sign on the wall asking anyone with information about me and my daughter to please call this number.“
Jake Gyllenhaal and Phillips busy They are Matilda Ledger’s godparents
Jake Gyllenhaal and Busy Philipps shared a bond with Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams, who named them godfathers to their daughter. Gyllenhaal first met Ledger on ‘Moulin Rouge’ in 2001, but the two formed a close bond while starring in ‘Brokeback Mountain’. Busy Philipps met Michelle Williams in the early 2000s through ‘Dawson’s Creek’. The two maintained a close relationship over the years and slowly became close friends. The two famous actors still keep in touch with Williams and Matilda and visit the couple often.
How did Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger meet?
Ledger and Williams met and met while working together on “Brokeback Mountain.” They started dating in 2004 and then welcomed their daughter Matilda a year later. Until 2006, they were in Australia; however, after a major controversy, the couple moved to the US with their daughter. The couple officially split in 2007. Five months after their split, Ledger died of an accidental drug overdose.
