Who is Matilda Rose Ledger, the late Heath Ledger’s only child? The 18-year-old was recently spotted with mum Michelle Williams in New York, and has Jake Gyllenhaal and Busy Philipps as godparents
- Matilda’s mum Michelle Williams – known for her roles in Manchester by the Sea and Blue Valentine – has been very protective of her child with the late Dark Knight actor, who’s now 18
- Matilda’s a big sister to two other kids by Williams, loves chess just like her dad, and was reportedly once considering spending a year in Australia, where Heath is from, before college
It’s been more than 16 years since the untimely passing of celebrated actor Heath Ledger who, in January 2008, was found unconscious and not breathing in his New York flat. It was later revealed that the 10 Things I Hate About You and Brokeback Mountain star had died from a toxic combination of potent prescription medications.
The entertainment industry – and indeed the world – mourned the tragic death of Heath, who was only 28 years old at the time.
In addition to the iconic career that the Australian born actor left behind, Heath was survived by his only child, daughter Matilda Rose Ledger – who was recently spotted in a rare outing with her mother, actress Michelle Williams, in Brooklyn, New York.
Now 18 years old, Matilda seems to be emulating her famous father in many ways. So what do we know about Heath Ledger’s only offspring? Let’s take a closer look.
Matilda Rose Ledger was only two years old when her dad passed away
Not only does Matilda have a very famous father, her mother is the equally accomplished actress Michelle Williams, who reached international prominence as a teenage actress in the hit 90s television show Dawson’s Creek and recently starred in The Fabelmans as Mitzi Fabelman.
Williams and Heath met in 2004 on the set of Brokeback Mountain. Though the couple split in 2007, they welcomed daughter Matilda into the world on October 28, 2005.
For Heath’s funeral and memorial service, Williams and Matilda flew to his hometown of Perth, Australia. This was in 2008 when she was only two years old. As per Woman’s Day, Matilda has not returned to her late father’s home since.