Matilda Ledger is the daughter of the late Hollywood star Heath Ledger and the Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams.
She was born in 2005, a year before her father’s iconic performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight.
She inherited her father’s estate, his striking resemblance, and his passion for film.
She is also the goddaughter of Jake Gyllenhaal and Busy Philipps, who were close friends of her parents.
Profile
- Full name: Matilda Rose Ledger
- Date of birth: October 28, 2005
- Age: 19 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: New York City, USA
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Student, aspiring filmmaker
- Height: 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)
- Parents: Heath Ledger (father, deceased), Michelle Williams (mother)
- Siblings: Hart Kail (half-brother)
- Spouse: N/A
- Children: N/A
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $16.3 million
Early Life & Education
Matilda Ledger was born in New York City on October 28, 2005, to Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams, who met on Brokeback Mountain in 2004.
She is of Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and Swedish descent. Matilda will be turning 19 years old.
Her parents named her after the character Matilda Wormwood from the Roald Dahl novel Matilda, which was one of their favorite books.
Her godparents are Jake Gyllenhaal and Busy Philipps, who co-starred with her parents in Brokeback Mountain and Dawson’s Creek, respectively.
Matilda spent her early years in Brooklyn, New York, where her parents lived in a townhouse.
She was often seen with her parents in public, attending events, visiting parks, and visiting cafes. Matilda’s life changed dramatically when her father died of an accidental overdose on January 22, 2008, when she was only two years old.
She was with her mother in Sweden then, and they flew back to New York for the funeral.
Her mother later moved to a more secluded area in upstate New York, where she raised Matilda away from the media attention.
She also enrolled in a private school, receiving a quality education and making friends.
Personal Life
Matilda Ledger is single and focused on her education and career. She has not been romantically linked to anyone publicly and prefers to keep her personal life private.
She is close to her mother, Michelle Williams, who has been her main source of support and guidance. She is also close to her half-brother, Hart Kail, born in 2019.
Matilda has a strong bond with her father’s family, especially her paternal grandparents, Kim and Sally Ledger, who live in Perth, Australia.
She visits them regularly and stays in touch with them via phone and video calls. She also has a good relationship with her father’s sisters, Kate and Ashleigh, and their children, her cousins.
She considers them her second family and cherishes their memories of her father.
Matilda also has a close friendship with her godparents, Jake Gyllenhaal and Busy Philipps, who have been like surrogate parents to her.
They have been involved in her life since she was born and provided her with emotional and financial support.
They have also introduced her to other celebrities and influential people in the film industry, such as Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Watts, and Natalie Portman, who have been her role models and mentors.
Career
Matilda Ledger is an aspiring filmmaker who has yet to make her professional debut.
However, she has been involved in several film projects as a director and actor.
She has made short films with her friends and family, using her camera and editing software.
Some of her films have been screened at local and international film festivals, where they have received positive feedback and recognition.
She has also acted in some of her mother’s films, such as Blue Valentine, Manchester by the Sea, and The Greatest Showman, playing minor or cameo roles.
Matilda has expressed her desire to pursue a career in film, and she has been preparing for it by studying film history, theory, and technique.
She has also been learning from her mother, an acclaimed actress and producer, and from her father, a versatile and talented actor and director.
She has watched and analyzed their films and other films that have inspired her, such as The Wizard of Oz, The Godfather, Star Wars, and The Lord of the Rings.
She has also attended film workshops and courses, where she has learned from experts and professionals in the field.
Matilda’s goal is to become a successful and respected filmmaker, who can tell original and compelling stories that can entertain and educate audiences.
She wants to create films that reflect her vision, values, and voice and that can honor her father’s legacy.
She also wants to collaborate with other filmmakers, actors, and artists who share her passion and creativity.
She hopes to make her feature film debut soon and establish herself as a prominent figure in the film industry.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @matildaledger
- Twitter handle: @matildaledger
- YouTube channel: Matilda Ledger
Net Worth
Matilda Ledger has a net worth of $16.3 million, inherited from her father, Heath Ledger, who died in 2008.
Matilda was the sole beneficiary of her father’s will, which he wrote before birth.
