Michelle Williams, an Oscar-nominated actress, expresses gratitude towards her longtime friend and “Succession” star Jeremy Strong for his unwavering support following the death of Heath Ledger, Matilda’s father. The actress who starred in “Shutter Island” recently highlighted the significant role that Strong has played in her life, particularly during the challenging times when she was mourning the loss of Ledger.
Is Michelle Williams and Jeremy Strong friends?
Michelle Williams and Jeremy Strong developed a strong friendship as they both started out in Hollywood. According to Williams, they first crossed paths at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in 2004 when they were part of separate theater companies.
44-year-old Emmy winner openly discussed her and Strong’s situation during their early careers in Hollywood. In an interview on Fresh Air podcast, she confessed that they lacked insight into the private lives of actors in theater or cinema back then. However, what united them was their shared ambition to succeed in the entertainment industry. The actress from “Venom” expressed this drive saying, “We were eager, we were yearning and struggling. It’s tough, requires a lot of perseverance and determination to keep pushing forward.
When Heath Ledger, the man who was once in a relationship with Williams, tragically passed away in 2008, the unwavering bond of friendship between them served as a significant source of support for her. It’s worth noting that their separation had occurred a year prior to this event.
In the midst of her sorrow, Strong stood steadfastly by her side, and this is what Williams confessed. Earlier, she had shared with Variety that “Jeremy was serious enough to shoulder a child’s broken heart and tender enough to grasp how to engage her through play, games, and laughter.
When Matilda was just two years old, her father tragically passed away. Yet, Strong was well-equipped to comfort a young one in such a situation. Williams expressed, “[Matilda] may not have known her biological father, but she knew Jeremy. Our lives were significantly impacted by Jeremy’s capacity to play as if his life and Matilda’s life were intertwined.
During the latest episode of NPR’s podcast, the actor from “My Week with Marilyn” also revealed the endearing nickname that Strong gave to their home. According to Williams, they affectionately referred to it as “Fort Fantastic,” a name possibly coined by Jeremy.
She described it as, “It resembled a place you might fantasize about as a child – a place where you could set some of the rules and be together with others. This magical realm would be filled with laughter, creativity, diverse personalities, acceptance, and love. I believe that’s what those times felt like. It was almost like Fort Fantastic.
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2025-05-26 17:41