- Rare footage shows Matilda in New York
Matilda Ledger was just two years old when her father Heath Ledger passed away in 2008 at the age of 28. Despite her famous father, who was posthumously awarded an Oscar for his portrayal of the Joker, the now 18-year-old has grown up away from the limelight. Public appearances are rare, but photos show Ledger now with her mother Michelle Williams (43) in New York.
The photos were taken on July 31 in New York City. Hand in hand, Matilda, who bears a striking resemblance to her father, walks with her mother through the streets of the US metropolis. The mother-daughter duo seems to have treated themselves to a beauty day, as further pictures show the two waiting in a nail salon.
Sole heir to Heath Ledger's fortune
Matilda Ledger was born in 2005, shortly after Heath Ledger met his actress colleague Michelle Williams on the set of the film "Brokeback Mountain". The couple separated in 2008, and a few months later, the Hollywood star died from an accidental overdose of medication.
In the year following his death, Williams spoke with "Vogue" about her attempt to keep Heath Ledger alive for his daughter. "She can get to know her father in so many ways and hear so many stories from his friends. His friends, his family - they were a big part of his life, and they will be a big part of hers," she said at the time.
Matilda has inherited her father's entire fortune. "Our family has given everything to Matilda," Ledger's father Kim told "People" magazine. "That was the plan from the moment my son died. It was never in question that Heath's estate would go to Matilda. We are very close with Michelle and Matilda."
Matilda often spends quality time with her loving mother Michelle in New York, emulating the mannerisms and charm reminiscent of her late father Heath. As per Kim Ledger's statement to People magazine, Matilda is the sole heir to Heath's substantial fortune, ensuring her future is secure, just as her father had planned.
