FameCrawler : Matilda

Supporting Matilda

Whit Honea — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:33:00 GMT

You may have heard about the three A-listers, Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell, respectively, who are donating their paychecks to Heath Ledger's little girl Matilda.

Do you know the whole story? Strollerderby does, and they like to tell it.

Running Matilda - Photos

Whit Honea — Mon, 25 May 2009 20:40:00 GMT

Run, Matilda, Run. It's not Updike, but it sure is fun.

It seems like every time we see young Matilda she's got a spring in her step, and that is what it's all about. Very Hokey-Pokeyish.

Don't let this last photo fool you, there's still spring there, it's just getting some air.

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Matilda Ledger Is Sunshine & Giggles (PHOTOS)

Sassy Smith — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:03:00 GMT

Matilda Ledger and mom Michelle Williams, along with a pal, were spotted enjoying their Saturday morning in Brooklyn. Matilda, 3, was all sunshine and giggles - what a sweet kid she is. She looks more like her late father, Heath Ledger, every day!

More pics after the jump!

It's so great to see Michelle and Matilda so happy. News on the street is Michelle and boyfriend Spike Jonze just might be tying the knot - as soon as this summer!

A pal said, "They're in love and absolutely thrilled with each other. They don't see why they should wait much longer."

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Sassy Smith — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:05:00 GMT

Matilda Ledger, despite the rainy New York City day on Saturday, was smiling and waving while sitting on her mom's friend's shoulders. What a doll she is!

More photos after the jump

The 3-year-old and mom Michelle Williams attended a yoga class and later the two, along with Michelle's boyfriend Spike Jonze were spotted out.

I swear Matilda looks more like her dad, Heath Ledger, every day!

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Matilda Ledger: Happy-Go-Lucky (PHOTOS)

Sassy Smith — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:08:00 GMT

Matilda Ledger and mom Michelle Williams, were spotted on Friday, in Brooklyn, having a carefree morning stroll. The adorable 3-year-old was, as usual, smiling and looking more and more like her late father, Heath Ledger.

Couple more pics after the jump

Michelle, who is taking a break from work right now to concentrate on Matilda, has two films coming out - Mammoth with Gael Garcia Bernal and Shutter Island with Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo.

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Whit Honea — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:27:00 GMT

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Heath Ledger's Dad: Michelle Doing Great Job With Matilda

Sassy Smith — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:04:00 GMT

Heath Ledger died from an accidental overdose a year ago in January and he left behind a daughter - Matilda Rose, 3 - with actress Michelle Williams. Heath's family has been very vocal about their close relationship with Williams and how much they adore Matilda.

Heath's dad, Kim Ledger said, "Michelle keeps her [Matilda] very closeted. I [don't] think she'll really know very much about the fuss of what's going on (referring to Oscar night), which I think is a good thing."

And the rumors of a rocky relationship with Michelle? Not true.

Ledger added, "We're very close with Michelle. She's going an amazing job with Matilda, and we speak all the time so we're in constant contact and always will be."

I believe Michelle wants what's best for her child, and she would never deny her a relationship with her grandparents. They are a connection to her late father and that's very important for her.

Matilda will also get all of her father's awards, including his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as The Joker in The Dark Knight.

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Whit Honea — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:36:00 GMT

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A Judge Rules: Matilda Ledger Is NOT A Celebrity

Sassy Smith — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:04:00 GMT

Lawyers for Matilda Ledger's trust and Minneapolis-based life insurance company ReliaStar, have reached a settlement on the lawsuit involving a $10 million life insurance policy that Heath Ledger took out just a few months before his accidental death last January.

Superior Court Judge Luis A Lavin declared that Matilda Rose will be protected from public scrutiny. He said, "She is not a celebrity. She is a minor child."

Matilda, 3, is the sole benefactor of her father's life insurance policy. The settlement and details are sealed to the public as per Judge Lavin. He said that while the late actor was a celebrity, his child is not, and said, "the motion is granted."

Margaret Levy, lawyer for ReliaStar said the company was pleased the case was settled "amicably" and Heath's daughter would be protected from the public's prying eyes.

Levy said, "We think that's great that she will be protected."

I'm glad they've settled - Matilda deserves that money and I'm sure Heath would be pleased that his daughter will be financially secure.

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Michelle Williams: Picking Up The Pieces After Heath's Death

Sassy Smith — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:12:00 GMT

The world may have lost a great actor when Heath Ledger died last January of an accidental overdose, but actress Michelle Williams lost so much more - she still grieves the loss of her daughter's father.

In a recent interview, Williams talks about where she is a year after Heath's death.

Michelle has taken the last few months off of work, and she's still not quite ready to go back.

"Work can be great to get you through certain crises, to have something that you have to show up at and something that generally passes the time." Michelle added, she had a hard time working through the media storm following Heath's death.

"I felt burnt out, I still feel that, but I'm coming back to my wits, little by little. But ultimately I am not yet ready to work. I've actually really been enjoying not working," she laughs, just moments after she seemed to be fighting back tears. "I guess everybody enjoys that."

Michelle is focusing her attention on daughter Matilda.

The 28-year-old mother is "cooking, baking, cleaning and sewing," enjoying her time as a stay-at-home parent.

"As a young actress, you feel this intense pressure to work. Everybody says 'The time is now'. But I can be 28 and take a year off. Hopefully there'll still be something there to go back to."

She added, "Now [being a successful film actress] comes with so much baggage. It has lost its appeal for me. It used to be a refuge and now it's a hassle."

Williams doesn't like "celebrity," and enjoys living in Brooklyn. She says she feels "very detached" from Hollywood.

"I wouldn't raise [Matilda] there. For all the obvious reasons – being the daughter of…," she pauses. "Being an actor's daughter. It's a town that's about one thing and I want her to have options."

Michelle says she'd love Matilda to be a doctor, but the three year old, at this point, wants to be a cowgirl.

Williams has been romantically linked with director Spike Jonze, but didn't want to discuss that when asked.

"I don't really want to talk about that. In terms of trying to convey how you feel, you can never really say it right. I do worry too much about getting it just right."

Will she go back to acting?

Said Michelle, "I can handle sitting here chatting in a bar in Brooklyn, that's right up my alley. I just don't want to strap a film to my back – fly all over the world and show up at lots of different places with a different dress and a new hairdo.

"I'll be happy making movies for $300,000 for the rest of my life, if the roles are interesting. On that level, there'll always be something to go back to."

I wish her well. She seems so normal and grounded and I believe she'll do a great job of raising Matilda.

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Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger Wins 2009 Oscar Gold!

Sassy Smith — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:24:00 GMT

Heath Ledger has won a posthumous Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his amazing performance as The Joker in The Dark Knight! Ledger died a year ago January 22 from an accidental overdose, and although his family misses him greatly, he's left behind a wonderful legacy, especially for his young daughter, Matilda Rose.

One more pic and video after the jump!

In an emotional speech, Heath's family accepted the award on the behalf of their late son and his little girl, Matilda, 3, who will get the award when she turns 18.

From reuters:

"This award tonight .... validated Heath's quiet determination to be truly accepted accepted by you all here, his peers, in an industry that he so loved," Ledger's father, Kim, said, accepting the Oscar on his son's behalf with Ledger's mother, Sally Bell, and the actor's sister, Kate Ledger.

"We have been truly overwhelmed by the honor and respect bestowed on him with this award," Sally Bell said.

Matilida will have quite the mantel of awards to remember her father - besides the Oscar, Heath won: A British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Video of his win:

You can see Heath's family after their on-stage acceptance, giving thanks to others HERE.

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Sassy Smith — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:05:00 GMT

The entire Ledger family arrived in the U.S. from Perth on Wednesday and they'll be spending time with Heath's 3-year-old daughter Matilda Rose and her mom, Michelle Williams. And by the sounds of it, Kim Ledger, Heath's dad, may be the one giving the acceptance speech should his son win an Oscar!

Video link after the jump!

Heath's family - dad Kim, mom Sally and sister Kate and their partners and kids were spotted at the airport after arriving in the States.

Before leaving Perth, Kim Ledger said if Heath wins it could bring a bit of light to Australians in the wake of devastating bushfires in Victoria.

"Given the tragic circumstances of the last 10 days with the fires, maybe we can add a little spark of light to everybody if he manages to bring it home."

A spokeswoman for the family said, "They're very excited, they are actually quite relaxed. It's been such a difficult last 12 months for them.

"But they are in a position they feel like they can relax now and enjoy his talent and the accolades he has enjoyed."

The Joker role in The Dark Knight was Heath's last role. He's won a few posthumous awards already: A British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

At the airport, Kim Ledger said, "I'm extremely proud. You can't expect to win something like this. [The Academy] could just as easily turn left, as [it] could go right."

His daughter will have quite a legacy from her father. Matilda will also be given his Oscar (should he win) but it will be held for her (by her mother Michelle Williams) until she turns 18 as is required by the academy's rules.

You can see the video of Heath's family here and what his dad has to say about the Oscar ceremony.

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And The Oscar Goes To...Matilda Rose Ledger

Sassy Smith — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:32:00 GMT

Should Heath Ledger win a posthumous Oscar for his supporting role as The Joker in The Dark Knight, his 3-year-old daughter, Matilda Rose Ledger will take the award home. However, the statuette won't technically be hers until she's 18, and she must sign a contract at that time.

The academy said that the late actor's nomination and Matilda's young age made for a complicated situation - one of the most difficult they've dealt with.

Bruce Davis, executive director of the academy said, "It's complicated, because there are two different questions that have to be answered.

"First, we have to decide who gets the job of accepting the award onstage on the night of the ceremony. And then there's the question of the eventual disposition of the posthumous statuette, which may not stay with the person who accepts it."

Normally, a posthumous statuette goes to the spouse, but because Heath and Michelle Williams were never married, it would go to the oldest child.

Matilda is too young to sign the winner's agreement (a signed contract is required by all nominees that says the recipient will not resell his or her Oscar without first offering it back to the academy), so her mom, Michelle, will be legal custodian of the statuette until Matilda turns 18.

Davis added, "At that point, she may execute what we call an heir's agreement and keep the statuette forever - or, if she chooses not to do that, it will return to us."

The academy has not disclosed who will accept the award on stage, should Ledger win. It's usually a close relative or another actor who was close to the winner. Gary Oldman accepted Ledger's Screen Actors Guild last month.

Heath's family members are heading to the U.S. to visit Matilda and Michelle before the Oscar ceremonies and it's rumored that one of them may accept the award on Ledger's behalf.

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An Actor Mourned: Remembering Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger in Top Posthumous Earners List

Karl Erikson — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:36:00 GMT

Heath Ledger is amongst other dead celebrities who have earned lots more after their death than before. Joining Elvis Presley and John Lennon, Heath Ledger is on the Top Posthumous Earners List.

Heath, star of movies such as "Brokeback Mountain," "A Knight's Tale," and "The Dark Knight," earned over $30 million last year. Leading experts say he'll probably get more than $5 million this year if he gets next month's Best Supporting Actor Oscar. All of the money, of course, goes to his daughter with Michelle Williams, Matilda, 3.

Elvis still tops the high earners' list, even 31 years past his death. Second is famous Peanuts creator Charles Schulz. Heath is third, followed by Albert Einstein and TV prodcer Aaron Spelling in fourth and fifth place. Others on the top 10 list include Dr. Seuss, John Lennon, Andy Warhol, Marilyn Monroe, and Steve McQueen.

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Sassy Smith — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:05:00 GMT

Heath Ledger's family gathered at Cottesole Beach in Australia - it was a favorite place of the late actor - to remember him on the one year anniversary of his death and acknowledge his recent Oscar nomination for his portrayal of the villainous Joker in The Dark Knight.

Ledger's older sister Kate said, "We are still nursing broken hearts. Like anyone who loses a family member, it has opened our eyes to the intense suffering and painful journey that is death."

Kate, along with Heath's two half-sisters - Ashleigh Bell and Olivia Ledger - father Kim Ledger and mom Sally Bell, all gathered at the Indiana Tea Room on Cottesloe Beach.

Kate added that they appreciate the great job that Michelle Williams is doing in raising Heath's daughter, Matilda Rose, 3.

"Michelle is doing an amazing job with 'our girl' and together we will cherish every moment of her steps through life."

Younger sister Ashleigh acknowledged Heath's Oscar nod, saying, "in Heath's words, he had 'the time of his life.'"

"Although we would love to have him here with us, we are so proud and so excited on his behalf. We will take this opportunity today to honor his wonderful life and take comfort in knowing Heath will continue to touch future generations through this amazing art form.

"What an unbelievable legacy he has left for Matilda and our family," she added.

Heath's parents declined comment to the media.

The family, later, enjoyed a commemorative lunch.

January 22 marked the one year anniversary of Heath's accidental overdose in his NY apartment.

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Sassy Smith — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:32:00 GMT

One year ago today, January 22, the world lost a great actor - Heath Ledger. A family lost a son, a brother and a daughter lost a father. Matilda Rose deserves to have a father and although her family will no doubt keep his memory alive for her, it's sad that she'll never truly get to know him. Ledger, at the age of 28, died in his NY apartment from an accidental overdose.

Photos after the jump

Grieving family members had these words after his passing:

His mom Sally said, "Our darling boy, special in so many ways to all of us. You knew you were so loved. You lived life with courage and daring and we are so grateful for the wonderful times we shared. We will be there for Matilda."

Heath's older sister Kate, who used to call him "Roast," said, "I can hardly breathe when I try to write this. We were the ultimate in soul mates. I feel both my heart and life have been torn apart. I loved our special talks, our daily chats from where ever you were in the world.

"I especially loved all the precious time we spent together. We were so fortunate to have you as long as we did. You were so many things to so many people, but to me you were just my little brother.

"There will never, ever be another 'Heath' and I think that in itself is the greatest tragedy.

"I will continue to talk with you everyday and love you just as if you were here. You will never leave my thoughts 'Roast,' ever."

Heath's dad, Kim said, "My beautiful boy, so loving, so talented, so independent, so caring, so young ... no more chess games, mate ... this is it, couldn't beat you anyway!

"My body aches for the sound of your voice, our chats, our laughs and our life and times together.

"Your truly varied artistic skills, insatiable desire to improve, and eclectic abilities set you apart from any other person on the planet ... it had only just started for you ... and for us to further enjoy. We were one, in soul and commitment. Just ... Father and Son. I will love you forever, Dad."

And the family, together wrote, "How do we describe our sudden and tragic loss? ... You were the most amazing individual, 'old soul' in a young man's body.

"You so loved us, as we dearly loved you. As a close knit and very private family unit we have observed you, so determined, yet quietly traveling in your self-styled path in life, nothing would get in your way ... no mountain too tall, no river too wide.

"You dreamed your dreams and lived them with passion and intelligent commitment. We have been privileged to accompany you on a ride through life that has simply been amazing, and through it all, we have loved each other beyond imagination.

"Your true legacy lives on in beautiful little Matilda, who will always remain in the greatest of care. Our hearts are broken."

Heath was honored posthumously with a Golden Globe for his amazing work as The Joker in The Dark Knight.

He will truly be missed by all.

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Karl Erikson — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:05:00 GMT

January 22 will mark the one-year anniversary of Heath Ledger's death at the age of 28. He died of a prescription drug overdose and shocked and saddened the world. The dude could freaking act, and his swan song as The Joker in "Dark Knight" has gotten tons of props and award nominations.

To remember him, some of Heath's closest friends and coworkers talked to Entertainment Weekly and told of Heath's final days.

The director of "Twilight," Catherine Hardwicke, who directed Heath in "Lords of Dogtown," said: "The pressures he was under, with his family, his daughter, everything, would stress out any yogi. Buddha would be stressed. You're being buffeted and pulled and tempted and flown across the ocean back and forth - how does anybody survive that? Obviously a lot of people don't."

Nicola Pecorini, Heath's friend and cinematographer - who happens to be working on "The Order and Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," Heath's final film - said, "Separation when there is a kid involved is always very painful, no matter what. And Heath was always very hard on himself. His tendency was always to say, 'What did I do wrong?' He was really bleeding. And I'm pretty sure that all his sleeping problems had nothing to do with work and all to do with Matilda and Michelle."

Gary Oldman, who played Commissioner Gorden in "The Dark Knight" said: "Most of the conversations we had were about family. I think because I had been through being a single dad in the past, he was picking my brain a little. The last time I saw him, he said he was looking forward to spending some time with Matilda."

Terry Gilliam, director of "The Brothers Grimm" and the coming "Doctor Parnassus," remembered Heath by saying, "All of us who were close to Heath knew what was going on, and it was not the most pleasant experience... He was obsessed with his daughter. She became the center of his thoughts. He would drag her up to my house in London. Here's Heath, Academy Award nominee, and he'd just grab his daughter, stick her in a backpack, hop on the Tube, and come up to the house. Nobody would have thought, There's Heath Ledger. He was just a guy with a kid."

Terry went on to say, "The insomnia was really getting to him. He'd arrive in the morning looking really shattered. I'd say, 'Let's take it easy because you're knackered.' And he'd say, 'No, let's go.' And he'd just whip the thing up into another gear very quickly and off we'd go. By the end of the day he was transformed into this beaming, angelic presence. The work just lifted him every day. He couldn't get enough of it."

Regarding Heath's health, Nicola said, "I'm convinced Heath caught pneumonia at the end of that year. I remember I forced him to see a doctor, even though he didn't want to. The doctor said, 'Yes, you have the beginning of pneumonia. You'd better get antibiotics and go home and sleep.' He got the antibiotics, but he refused to go home and sleep. And that very night, he delivered one of his best performances I have ever seen him deliver. He went on nerves, mainly."

Heath is sorely missed by a lot of us, but mostly his darling daughter Matilda.

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Sassy Smith — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:10:00 GMT

Matilda Rose Ledger, 3, is a spitting image of her late father, Heath Ledger. Matilda was just two when he died, and while her memories of him will fade as she gets older, no doubt her mother Michelle Williams and other Ledger family members, will help keep his memory alive for her.

Michelle is doing her best to raise Matilda as normally as possible, but even she admits her grief after Heath's death is like a flowing river, always changing. However, she and Matlida, have come a long way since Ledger's death almost a year ago.

A pal of Michelle's tells OK!, "Matilda never really understood what happened when he died. It was heartbreaking when she asked for daddy and Michelle had to explain that he wasn't coming back."

The friend added, "Matilda's a really upbeat kid who giggles all the time. That's the one thing Michelle says will make her smile no matter what - hearing her daughter laugh."

Michelle has even found happiness with film director Spike Jonze.

"Things are getting easier, little by little, day by day," said the source. "Slowly she's coming back from the shock and heartbreak."

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Sassy Smith — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:09:00 GMT

Heath Ledger won a posthumous 2009 Golden Globe award for "best supporting actor" for his portrayal of The Joker in The Dark Knight. And that very special award will go to a very special person - his 3-year-old daughter, Matilda Rose.

Ledger's mom, Sally Bell, says that the Golden Globe and other awards will be given to his precious daughter, Matilda.

She tells PEOPLE, "I should imagine that eventually it will be going to Matilda. At this stage she is only so young, but down the track she will have all these things. It will belong to her because she is part of him."

Bell and the rest of the Ledger family are "bursting with pride" over Heath's recognition for his part in The Dark Knight. It was a role he "loved."

She adds, "It is such a fantastic and wonderful legacy for his daughter. Matilda will have so many people who will be able to speak to her about her father's abilities and [the] respect he had in the industry. That is such a wonderful legacy to leave."

Heath's mom said it was emotional when she learned of his Golden Globe win.

"There is a lot of emotion tied up in this and we have to deal with that emotion first before we can relax and enjoy the moment, if you know what I mean."

The family has been on a "bit of an emotional rollercoaster," but Bell says that Heath would have loved the acknowledgment from his peers. "That's what meant the most to him really."

He leaves such a great legacy for his little girl.

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Sassy Smith — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:37:00 GMT

The late Heath Ledger has won a posthumous "best supporting actor" Golden Globe award for his role as The Joker in the Batman blockbuster The Dark Knight. The award comes almost a year after his accidental death on January 22 in his New York apartment.

Chris Nolan, the movie's director, accepted the award on behalf of Heath, as the audience stood and applauded.

Said Nolan, "All of us who worked with Heath on The Dark Night accept this with an awful mixture of sadness, but incredible pride.

"For any of us to enjoy his performance he will be eternally missed, but he'll never be forgotten."

Chris said Ledger was chosen for his ability to take on edgy roles.

"For the role of The Joker I was looking for fearlessness. I needed a phenomenal actor, but he (Ledger) also had to be someone unafraid of taking on such an iconic role.

"Heath created something entirely original. It's stunning, it's captivating," Nolan said.

What a legacy Heath leaves behind for his daughter Matilda Rose. I'm sure mom Michelle Williams will make sure that their daughter learns what a wonderful actor he was but more importantly, what a wonderful, doting father he was.

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There's a very popular toddler in this winter wrap. Can you guess who it is?

If you guessed Matilda Ledger, daughter of Michelle Williams and the late Heath Ledger, you were right.

Congratulations are in order.

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Michelle Williams On Heath Ledger: "Grief Is Like A Moving River"

Sassy Smith — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:07:00 GMT

Michelle Williams has been promoting her new film, Wendy and Lucy and she also opened up about her grief over losing Heath Ledger, her ex-fiancé and father of her daughter, Matilda Rose. Said Williams, "It's so sad. I guess it's always changing... What else can I say?"

Michelle and Heath began their love affair in 2005 after they played husband and wife in the movie Brokeback Mountain. Matilda Rose was born in October of 2005. Ledger, 28, passed away in January of an accidental overdose of prescription meds. Although they had split in 2007, Michelle's grief was no less hard to deal with.

Michelle said, "I just wake up each day in a slightly different place. Grief is like a moving river, so that's what I mean by 'it's always changing'.

"It's a strange thing to say. Because I'm at heart an optimistic person, but I would say in some ways it just gets worse. It's just that the more time that passes, the more you miss someone. In some ways it gets worse. That's what I would say."

Besides her sadness over losing Heath, she's also angry at the paparazzi. She told Newsweek that they are relentless.

She said, "It burns a fire inside of me, the s--- that I’ve seen people do to get at me or my daughter. I won’t forget it, and I won't support it. I don’t want my daughter growing up feeling spied on or threatened."

Williams was actually pretty upset with a female pap, saying, "I said, ‘You’re better than this. Look at you! You’re young, you’re able-bodied, you have a brightness in your eyes. You’re above this.’ But you know what? She didn’t go away."

Michelle has previously said that she plans on taking a year off to focus on Matilda but is thinking about quitting show business altogether if the paparazzi craziness continues.

She added, "If it gets to the point where I can’t situate my life in a way that they stay away more, then I’ll drop a match on the thing. I’ll be sad. I like to act. It’s saved my life over and over again. It’s given me a sense of self-esteem, self-worth. I have this thing that I’m in love with – acting — and now it has this baggage."

I hope she doesn't have to quit - I love her as an actress and I hope she and Matilda can find happiness in whatever they do.

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Sassy Smith — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:35:00 GMT

Matilda Rose Ledger, daughter of actress Michelle Williams and the late Heath Ledger turns three today! She's such a cutie and looks so much like her dad. Matilda and Michelle are often seen out on the streets of New York, going for walks, taking trips to the park, or going for a bagel. Williams has decided to take time from work so she can concentrate on her little girl.

More pics after the jump!

I love that last photo of her, she's such a doll. Happy Birthday Matilda, hope your day is special!

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