American actress Michelle Williams' is married to theater director and Tony-winner Thomas Kail.
Michelle Williams is an impeccable actor who is known for starring in small-scale independent films which have dark and tragic themes. Her acting skills and performances in movies have brought her immense fame and various accolades which includes two Golden Globe Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards, nominations for five Academy Awards and a Tony Award. Williams began her career by starring as a television guest appearance and made her film debut in the family film Lassie in 1994.
Coming to her personal life, since the very beginning Williams' has been very private about it. She is known for her relationship with the late Batman star Heath Ledger, with whom she also has a daughter. The two had begun dating in 2005 after meeting on the set of Brokeback Mountain. The same year they welcomed their first child Matilda Rose but then they went their separate ways in 2007. A year later Ledger passed away due to an accidental drug overdose, leaving Williams and their daughter alone. After that Williams' was briefly married to singer Phil Elverum. The two got married in 2018 and separated in 2019. Finally, Williams then found love with theater director Thomas Kail. The two have been married since 2020.
Who is Thomas Kail and how did Michelle Williams meet him?
Thomas Kail is a renowned theater director who is known for his films such as Critical Hours, Storymakers, The Electric Company, 2 Broke Girls, and many more. Kail is also a Tony Award winner. Just like any other Hollywood couple, Williams and Kail met during work in 2018. During that time frame, Kail was with his ex-wife Angela Christian and Williams was married to musician Phil Elverum. After their respective relationships ended, Williams and Kail found love with each other. The two got engaged in 2019 and were ready to welcome their first child together.
In 2020, Michelle Williams and Thomas Kail welcomed their first baby together. Two years after the birth of her son, "Hart", Williams opened up about her son and told Variety, "It was a reminder that life goes on." She also explained how it felt to welcome her son while the world was going through a pandemic. Williams said, "The world we brought a baby into is not the world we thought we were bringing a baby into, but the baby is ignorant of that. He experiences the unmitigated joy of discovery and the happiness of a loving home." During the same year, Williams was spotted wearing a wedding band which sparked rumors of her being married to Kail.
Later it was confirmed that Williams and Kail had secretly married each other in 2020.
How many children does Michelle Williams have?
Michelle Williams has three children. She had her first child, a daughter, with the late Hollywood actor and her ex-boyfriend, Heath Ledger. She had her second child, a son, with her husband Thomas Kail.
In 2022, Williams and Kail welcomed their second child in November 2022.
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