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Michelle Ingrid Williams (born September 9, 1980) is an American actress. Known primarily for starring in small-scale independent films with dark or tragic themes, she has received various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for five Academy Awards and a Tony Award.

Williams, daughter of politician and trader Larry R. Williams, began her career with television guest appearances and made her film debut in the family film Lassie in 1994. She gained emancipation from her parents at age fifteen, and soon achieved recognition for her leading role as Jen Lindley in the teen drama television series Dawson's Creek (1998–2003). This was followed by low-profile films, before having her breakthrough with the drama film Brokeback Mountain (2005), which earned Williams her first Academy Award nomination.

Williams received critical acclaim for playing emotionally troubled women coping with loss or loneliness in the independent dramas Wendy and Lucy (2008), Blue Valentine (2010), and Manchester by the Sea (2016). She won two Golden Globes for portraying Marilyn Monroe in the drama My Week with Marilyn (2011) and Gwen Verdon in the miniseries Fosse/Verdon (2019), in addition to a Primetime Emmy Award for the latter. Her highest-grossing releases came with the thriller Shutter Island (2010), the fantasy film Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), the musical The Greatest Showman (2017), and the superhero films Venom (2018) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021). Williams has also led major studio films, such as Ridley Scott's crime thriller All the Money in the World (2017) and Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical drama The Fabelmans (2022).

On Broadway, Williams starred in revivals of the musical Cabaret in 2014 and the drama Blackbird in 2016, for which she received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She is an advocate for equal pay in the workplace. Consistently private about her personal life, Williams has a daughter from her relationship with actor Heath Ledger and was briefly married to musician Phil Elverum. She has two children with her second husband, theater director Thomas Kail.

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Michelle Williams STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Erzulie [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Una

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2014
Sally Bowles

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Melanie-Jane Beetles

Michelle Williams Productions

 
[Broadway, 2013]
Associate Producer

Michelle Williams Movies

Lassie
[ 1994 ] April Porter
Species
[ 1995 ] Young Sil
Timemaster
[ 1995 ] Annie
A Thousand Acres
[ 1997 ] Pammy
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
[ 1998 ] Molly
Dick
[ 1999 ] Arlene Lorenzo
But I'm a Cheerleader
[ 1999 ] Kimberly
Perfume
[ 2001 ] Halley
Prozac Nation
[ 2001 ] Ruby
Me Without You
[ 2001 ] Holly
The United States of Leland
[ 2003 ] Julie Pollard
The Station Agent
[ 2003 ] Emily
Land of Plenty
[ 2004 ] Lana
A Hole in One
[ 2004 ] Anna Watson
Imaginary Heroes
[ 2004 ] Penny Travis
The Baxter
[ 2005 ] Cecil Mills
Brokeback Mountain
[ 2005 ] Alma
The Hottest State
[ 2006 ] Samantha
The Hawk Is Dying
[ 2006 ] Betty
I'm Not There
[ 2007 ] Coco Rivington
Deception
[ 2008 ] S
Incendiary
[ 2008 ] Young Mother
Wendy and Lucy
[ 2008 ] Wendy
Synecdoche, New York
[ 2008 ] Claire Keen
Mammoth
[ 2009 ] Ellen Vidales
Blue Valentine
[ 2010 ] Cindy
Meek's Cutoff
[ 2010 ] Emily Tetherow
Shutter Island
[ 2010 ] Dolores
Take This Waltz
[ 2011 ] Margot
My Week with Marilyn
[ 2011 ] Marilyn Monroe
Oz the Great and Powerful
[ 2013 ] Annie, Glinda
Suite Française
[ 2014 ] Lucile Angellier
Certain Women
[ 2016 ] Gina
Manchester by the Sea
[ 2016 ] Randi Chandler
The Greatest Showman
[ 2017 ] Charity Barnum
All the Money in the World
[ 2017 ] Gail Harris
Wonderstruck
[ 2017 ] Elaine
Venom
[ 2018 ] Anne Weying
I Feel Pretty
[ 2018 ] Avery LeClaire
After the Wedding
[ 2019 ] Isabel Andersen
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
[ 2021 ] Anne Weying
Doll Shark
[ 2022 ] Neighbor
The Fabelmans
[ 2022 ] Mitzi Fabelman
Showing Up
[ 2022 ] Lizzy

Michelle Williams TV Shows

Baywatch
Hobie's Groupie, Bridget Bowers
Dawson's Creek
Jen Lindley

Michelle Williams Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Michelle Williams, Blackbird

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Michelle Williams, Blackbird

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Michelle Williams, Blackbird

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Michelle Williams, Cabaret

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Michelle Williams, Cabaret

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Michelle Williams News


Garden Of Dreams Talent Show Returns To Radio City Music Hall Next Month


On the heels of a record-setting Garden of Laughs fundraiser, the annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show will return to Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00PM.

DEATH BECOMES HER Finishes Rehearsals Prior to Chicago Run


Death Becomes Her has shared a photo of the company on the final day of rehearsals prior to the Chicago run!

Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 5, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Christopher Sieber and Michelle Williams Join Pre-Broadway DEATH BECOMES HER Musical


Christopher Sieber and Michelle Williams are joining the cast of the pre-Broadway run of Death Becomes Her the Musical in Chicago! Fun new videos were posted on the show's social media pages, featuring the new cast members with the previously announced Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard. Check out the videos here!

Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More


The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

David Archuleta to Kick Off The 135th Rose Parade With Opening Performance


Buckle up for excitement as the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® unveils the stellar lineup for the 2024 Rose Parade Opening Spectacular presented by Honda. Prepare to experience an electrifying and creative performance that will have you cheering, dancing and feeling the world brought together by the magic of music.

19th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented To Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams


The 19th Annual Fred Ebb Award will be presented to Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams.

Photos: Inside Abingdon Theatre Company's 31st Anniversary Gala


Abingdon Theatre Company rang in their 31st anniversary with their annual gala this past Monday, October 23 at The Edison Ballroom. Check out photos of the stars and honorees celebrating ATC’s 31st anniversary!

MAESTRO, RUSTIN & More Nominated For 2023 Gotham Awards


The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced the nominations for the 33rd Annual Gotham Awards, singling out 20 feature films, 11 series, and 30 performances in ten award categories. The nominations were announced live from Cipriani Wall Street by Jeffrey Sharp, award-winning film producer and the Executive Director of The Gotham.

Sheryl Lee Ralph Sets Partial Lineup for �¿DIVAS Simply Singing! With Wayne Brady, Cynthia Erivo & More


Emmy® award-winning and Tony award-nominated actor, singer, producer, philanthropist, and community activist Sheryl Lee Ralph, along with her non-profit charitable organization, The DIVA Foundation, set a star-studded partial lineup of performers and presenters to take the stage at this year’s DIVAS Simply Singing! Raising Health Awareness.

Interview: Eddie Redmayne Reflects on Why the London Cast Recording of CABARET Is Like One You've Never Heard


Cabaret is soon coming back to Broadway. Fans need not wait until 2024 to get a taste of Rebecca Frecknall's electrifying new production, however. You can come hear the music play alone in your room today!

Donna Murphy & Victoria Clark to Join Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala Honoring V and Mary Beth Peil


Two-time Tony Award winners Donna Murphy and Victoria Clark will join the performers honoring Tony & Obie Award winner V (formerly Eve Ensler) and Obie Award winner & Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil at their 31st Anniversary Gala.

Scoop: Coming Up on the Series Premiere of SNAKE OIL on FOX - Wednesday, September 27, 2023


Get all the scoop on SNAKE OIL, airing on FOX on Wednesday, September 27, 2023! Hosted and produced by comedian David Spade,Snake Oil is an all-new game show in which contestants are pitched unique products by convincing entrepreneurs - some of whom are showcasing real business ventures. Watch a video preview now!

Therese Lee's RIDING THE BUS TO THE RED CARPET to Return to Don't Tell Mama in October


THERESE LEE  will return to New York for an encore performance of RIDING THE BUS TO THE RED CARPET which received the 2023 Bistro Award for Outstanding Autobiographical Show. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Scoop: Coming Up on a Rebroadcast of THE MASKED SINGER on FOX - Sunday, September 24, 2023


Get all the scoop on THE MASKED SINGER, airing on FOX on Sunday, September 24, 2023! The Masked Singer Alumni—Michelle Williams, Rumer Willis, Joey Fatone, Bow Wow, Victor Oladipo and BARRY Zito—Return for All-New Duet Performances. Watch a video of Demi Lovato on The Masked Singer now!

Bonnie Milligan, Jeannette Bayardelle, Carolee Carmello, and More Join Abingdon Theatre Company's 31st Anniversary Gala


Abingdon Theatre Company has  announced the performers joining the celebration to honor Tony & Obie Award winner V (formerly Eve Ensler) and Obie Award winner & Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil at their 31st Anniversary Gala. Learn more about the gala here!

Pouty Shares New Single 'Virgos Need More Love'


Gagliardi was one-half of Slutever, whose bratty punk songs continue to captivate new audiences on social media. She later joined Upset, which featured former members of Hole and Vivian Girls. Pouty’s debut EP, Take Me to Honey Island, came out in 2016, and over the following years, Gagliardi shared a handful of EPs and singles.

Michelle Williams and Rosario Dawson Will Honor V and Mary Beth Peil in Abingdon Theatre Company's 31st Anniversary Gala


Abingdon Theatre Company has revealed the performers honoring Tony & Obie Award winner V (formerly Eve Ensler) and Obie Award winner & Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil at their 31st Anniversary Gala. Learn more about the gala here!

Sheryl Lee Ralph Unveils Transformative Rebranding & Global Expansion of the Diva Foundation


Sheryl Lee Ralph created her charitable organization, The DIVA Foundation, 33 years ago to mobilize resources, fight stigma, fundraise, and deliver urgent messaging around the awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening conditions. The Foundation has launched efforts that harness the power of the arts to amplify awareness.

Michelle Williams FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michelle Williams been in?

Michelle Williams has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Michelle Williams been in?

Michelle Williams has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Michelle Williams been nominated for?

Michelle Williams has been nominated for the following awards: - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Blackbird - Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Blackbird - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Blackbird - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Cabaret - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret

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