Michelle Ingrid Williams is an American actress. Known for primarily starring in small-scale independent films with dark or tragic themes, she is the recipient of various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for four Academy Awards and a Tony Award.
Michelle Williams Biography
| Name | Michelle Williams |
| Full Name | Michelle Ingrid Williams |
| Net Worth | $30 Million |
| Date of Birth | 9 September 1980 |
| Age | 42 Years Old |
| Birth Place | Kalispell, Montana, United States |
| Currently Live In | Brooklyn in New York City |
| Profession | Actress and Model |
| Debut | TV Series: Baywatch (1993) Music Video: Paradise (2012) Film: Lassie (1994) |
| Years Active | 1993 – Present |
| Famous Role | Marilyn Monroe in the Film My Week with Marilyn (2011) |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | German, Scottish, Norwegian, Danish, English, Welsh, Swedish and Swiss Descent |
| Hometown | Kalispell, Montana |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| School/High School | Santa Fe Christian Schools in Solana Beach, California |
Michelle Williams Net Worth 2023
| Net Worth: | $30 Million |
| Date of Birth: | Sep 9, 1980 (42 years old) |
| Gender: | Female |
| Height: | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Profession: | Actor |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
Early Life
Michelle Williams was born on September 9, 1980 in Kalispell, Montana. Her father ran for the United States Senate twice, both times unsuccessfully. When she was 9, the family moved to San Diego. She became interested in acting after seeing local productions of musicals such as “Annie” and “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. She herself would eventually appear in a production of Annie. As she began pursuing acting more regularly, her family would bring Michelle up to San Diego for auditions. Michelle’s first on-screen appearance came in 1993 on an episode of “Baywatch”. This led to other parts on shows like “Home Improvement” and “Step by Step”. With her parents’ blessing she successfully emancipated herself at the age of 15 and moved to Burbank, California where she lived by herself to pursue a career full-time. She landed commercials and further bit parts to support herself. Michelle’s feature film debut came in 1994’s “Lassie”.
Personal Life
Michelle began dating co-star Heath Ledger while filming Brokeback Mountain. Matilda, their daughter, was born in 2005. In 2007, Heath and Michelle divorced. Heath died tragically from an accidental drug overdose.
Real Estate
Michelle and Thomas moved into a Brooklyn property he bought through a trust in January 2020. The townhouse is located in Brooklyn Heights and costs $10.8 million. It was one of the neighborhood’s most costly acquisitions in history. Michelle used to own a house in Brooklyn. Her longstanding residence was sold for $8.8 million in 2015. She still owns another home in Brooklyn, which she bought for $2.5 million in 2015.
Success
In 1998, Michelle landed the role of Jen Lindley on the series “Dawson’s Creek”. Williams appeared in 188 episodes of the show from 1998 until 2003, earning a YoungStar Award nomination for Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama Series. Michelle moved to North Carolina for six years. The show was filmed in North Carolina 9 months a year, during its run. Williams would later credit the financial stability provided Dawson’s Creek for allowing her to take risks in challenging independent films. For example, she earned critical raves for 2003’s “The Station Agent”. In 2005, Michelle starred in “Brokeback Mountain”. The movie went on toe earn $178 million on a budget of $14 million and Michelle earned her first Academy Award nomination, for Best Supporting Actress. Williams received her second Academy Award nod, this time for Best Actress, for 2010’s “Blue Valentine”, a third nomination for “My Week with Marilyn”, in which she played Marilyn Monroe and a fourth nomination for 2017’s “Manchester by the Sea”. She won Best Actress Golden Globes for 2011’s “My Week with Marilyn” and 2019’s “Fosse/Verdon”.