Michelle Williams on Heath Ledger's death

In the recent issue of GQ Magazine, actress Michelle Williams’ reveals how Heath Ledger’s death really affected her career.

The Inquisitor reports that Williams was filming the movie Mammoth when Ledger passed away. She was also signed on to film Shutter Island and, while she continued with production, she claims she doesn’t remember much of her time on set.

"I felt like I was going crazy. It was too much..I just felt trapped," Williams said. "And it's not just me - there's somebody else who I'm trying to protect, and I can't. I can't make it stop, I cant make it go away. Trying to find ways to explain it or shield her from it. It's like you're trying to go about your life, and make dinner..but the roof is off of your house, and the walls are falling down."

Williams and Ledger first met in 2004 and acted together in Brokeback Mountain, which scored both of them Oscar nominations. Before Ledger’s death, they were engaged and had a daughter together. In attempts to protect her daughter after Ledger’s passing, Williams said that she almost quit her acting career due to unwanted attention from the media.

Her choice to continue her acting career led to her success in her most recent role as Marilyn Monroe in My Week With Marilyn. According to XFinity;, Williams doubted that she would take on the roll of Marilyn.
While Ledger’s death has caused Williams distress, she tells GQ that he will always be one of her favorite things to talk and think about.

Williams’ decision to keep acting has led to her being recently awarded a Golden Globe for Best Actress in her role in My Week With Marilyn. In Williams’ acceptance speech she thanks her daughter for being her inspiration to continue acting and help her find her strength after Ledger’s passing.