Michelle Williams Jennifer "Jen" Lindley in Dawson's Creek
Birth name: Michelle Ingrid Williams Biography for Michelle WilliamsBorn in 1980, Michelle Williams is currently one of Hollywood's up and coming actresses. She first appeared in "Dawson's Creek" in 1998 playing the bad girl Jen Lindley who's presence changed everything for those around her...not all for the best. She appeared in the comedy "Dick" which was a parody of The Watergate Scandal along with Kirsten Dunst as well as "Prozac Nation" with Christina Ricci. Since then Michelle has worked her way into the world of independent films such as "The Baxter", "Imaginary Heroes, and "The Station Agent." But her real success happened in 2005 when she starred in Ang Lee's "Brokeback Mountain" as Alma Beers Del Mar. A woman who realizes her husband is in love with another man. The talent she showed in "Brokeback Mountain" landed her an Academy Award Nomiation for Best Supporting Actress. Not only that, she met her boyfriend Heath Ledger on the set and they later had a baby girl named Matilda. The couple became engaged but in September 2007, they decided to split due to time spent apart because of their busy schedules.
It was following a theatrical representation of Tom Sayer that she decides to become an actress. At the age of ten, the girl's family moved to San Fransisco. She will start to spend some auditions there.
At 14, she obtained a role in Lassie. Then the films are linked. We will see it among others in "La Mutant" or "Secrets" with Michelle Pfeiffer.
Following a casting, Michelle Williams is chosen to play Jenifer's role in the "Dawson" series. It’s a worldwide success.
Michelle Williams is an American actress born on September 9, 1980 in Kalispell, Montana. She started her career in the 1990s by playing in television series such as Dawson, before becoming famous thanks to her role in the successful series Dawson's Creek, in which she played the role of Jen Lindley. Since then, Williams has continued a successful career in the cinema by playing in films such as Brokeback Mountain, Blue Valentine, My Week with Marilyn and Manchester by the Sea. She has also received numerous awards for her performances, including the Oscar for the best actress in a supporting role for her role in Manchester by the Sea. Apart from her acting career, Williams is also known for her philanthropic commitments and for her activism in favor of the rights of women and children. Filmography
TriviaChosen as one of Teen People Magazine's "21 Hottest Stars Under 21." [1999]
Loves reading in her spare time.
Legally emancipated from her parents at the age of 15.
Attended Santa Fe Christian High School.
Wrote a script called "Don't Blink" which was sold, but never made.
Collects rare books. Owns a first edition of The Great Gatsby amongst others.
Dated Conor Oberst. Some songs for his band Bright Eyes are about her.
Was on Entertainment Weekly's annual It List (2000)
Graduated from high school when she was 15.
At 16 won the Robbins Trading Company World Cup Championship of Futures Trading by turning $10,000 into $100,000. It is the second highest profit in the tournaments history.
Dated singer/songwriter Andy Herod (of "The Comas") for two years. His latest album "Conductor" is about their relationship and his heartbreak after it ended. Michelle also features in the accompanying short film of the same name.
Was roommates with Christina Ricci whilst filming Prozac Nation (2001) with her.
Was one of ELLEgirl's 25 Favourite Hot, Young, Talented New Stars (2003)
Shares a birthday with actors Adam Sandler and Hugh Grant.
First cast-member of "Dawson's Creek" (1998) to receive an Oscar-nomination.
Called off her engagement to Heath Ledger in September 2007. Quotes
FamilyHas one younger sister Paige and three older half siblings from her father's first marriage - Jason, Kelley and Sara.
Her father Larry is a Commodities Trader and is divorced from her mother Carla.
Michelle and her fiancé, Heath Ledger, had a girl, Matilda Rose, on October 28, 2005 in Brooklyn, New York.
The godfather of her daughter Matilda is Jake Gyllenhaal.
Her father, Larry is a former Republican candidate for Montana State Senate.
The godmother of her daughter, Matilda, is actress, Busy Philipps. Author of the card
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