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Heath Ledger's Daughter Matilda Steps Out in NYC
18 Mar
Summary
- Matilda Ledger, 20, was seen in New York City recently.
- Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar in 2009 for The Dark Knight.
- Matilda is the spitting image of her late father, Heath Ledger.
Matilda Ledger, 20, was recently seen enjoying a casual stroll and picking up an iced coffee in New York City. This sighting occurs 17 years after her father, Heath Ledger, was awarded a posthumous Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 2009. His unforgettable performance as the Joker in 'The Dark Knight,' released after his death in January 2008, earned him this accolade.
Ledger's family emotionally accepted the award on his behalf during the 81st Annual Academy Awards. His parents and sister shared touching tributes, with his father thanking those who allowed Heath "creative license" and his mother expressing the family's "overwhelmed" feelings by the honor. His sister Kate spoke of his achievements and the wish that he could have been present.
Matilda was born in October 2005, a year after Ledger and Williams began dating following their meeting on the set of 'Brokeback Mountain.' Michelle Williams has spoken of their early days as a family, describing the first six weeks of Matilda's life as "incredibly insular, protected time" spent bonding as a trio in Brooklyn. She also reflected on Ledger's wide-ranging talents, noting his ability to excel at "everything he put his mind to."
