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Michelle Williams and Thomas Kail Welcome New Baby
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Expanding Family and Sibling Joy
An inside source revealed, “They couldn’t be happier to expand their family, and Matilda has been doting on her younger siblings.” The source suggests a harmonious family environment where older sister Matilda, Williams’ daughter from a previous relationship, is embracing her role with the new additions.
Life in New York as a Family of Six
The enlarged family of six has been observed in their New York City neighborhood, adapting to their new dynamic. While representatives for Williams have been contacted for official confirmation, the sightings around their residence further fuel the news of the new arrival.
Williams’ Eldest Daughter and Past Relationships
Williams is also a mother to Matilda, now 19 years old, whose father was the late actor Heath Ledger. Ledger tragically passed away in 2008. The blend of navigating motherhood and past heartbreaks underscores Williams’ resilience and strength.
Michelle Williams has welcomed her fourth child and third with husband Thomas Kail
They have son Hart, four, who they welcomed in June 2020 and another baby who joined the family in 2022; the family are seen out in New York City back in October 2022
Relationship Timeline: From Engagement to Expanding Family
Michelle and Thomas’ relationship blossomed after collaborating on “Fosse/Verdon,” leading to their engagement in 2019 and marriage in March 2020. Their family includes son Hart, four, born in June 2020, another child welcomed in 2022, and now the newest addition.
Remembering Heath Ledger and Matilda
Michelle’s daughter Matilda Ledger, 18, is from her prior relationship with Heath Ledger, the acclaimed actor who passed away in 2008 at the age of 28. Matilda is now embracing her role as an older sibling to her younger brothers and the new baby.
Celebrating Amidst Film Premiere
The joyful announcement comes shortly after Michelle celebrated a date night with Thomas at the New York premiere of her latest project, “Dying For Sex,” on Wednesday. The timing underscores Williams’ ability to balance her professional commitments with her personal life.
Fashion Statement at “Dying For Sex” Premiere
The “Dawson’s Creek” actress made a bold fashion statement at the premiere, wearing a striking lilac gown featuring cut-out sides. She posed alongside her husband, theatre director Thomas Kail, 48, at the SVA Theatre.
Public Displays of Affection on the Red Carpet
The couple, married since 2020, displayed affection on the red carpet, holding hands, gently rubbing noses, and gazing into each other’s eyes. Their public interactions highlighted their strong bond.
Stylish Appearance and Accessories
Williams’ platinum blonde hair was styled in a sleek bob, swept to the side, complemented by delicate makeup that accentuated her features. She accessorized her look with elegant silver bangle bracelets.
The happy news comes hours after Michelle enjoyed a date night with her husband Thomas at the New York premiere of her steamy sex drama, Dying For Sex, on Wednesday
The pair — who have been married since 2020 — got flirty as they held hands, rubbed noses together, and gazed into each other’s eyes on the red carpet
The dress had sizzling cut-out sides
Her platinum blonde tresses were swept to the side and styled in a sleek bob, with delicate makeup accentuating her features
About “Dying For Sex”
“Dying For Sex,” an upcoming FX series based on the popular Wondery podcast, follows Molly (played by Williams), a woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. The series explores Molly’s journey as she leaves her husband of 15 years (Jay Duplass) to explore her sexuality, according to Deadline.
Premiere Attendees and Co-stars
Among those present at the premiere was Williams’ friend Busy Philipps, 45, who looked stylish in a black mini dress. Michelle also posed with her co-stars Rob Delaney, Jay Duplass, and Jenny Slate, and creators Elizabeth Meriwether and Kim Rosenstock.
Williams’ Perspective on Her New Role
Michelle has been actively promoting “Dying For Sex” recently. She described the show in a New York Magazine cover story as careening “from dramatic to absurd to hilarious to unbelievable and then back again.”
Influence of “Dying For Sex” on Personal Views
Williams has also openly discussed how working on “Dying For Sex” impacted her perspectives on intimacy, offering rare insights into her personal life and marriage.
Sex as an Answer to Mortality
Michelle articulated, “That’s why sex is an answer to death. Because it’s the ultimate feeling before we’re left without any.” This philosophical view highlights the depth of the series’ themes.
Balancing Demanding Scenes and Home Life
Reflecting on the demanding nature of filming, Michelle recounted, “You’ve already done, like, four scenes, and then it’s five o’clock at night and you have to do six masturbation sequences with six sculpted, individuated orgasms, and you’re like, ‘Woo! Okay.'” Despite the intense scenes, she humorously noted her anticipation to return home to her husband.
The beauty — who shares daughter Matilda, 19, with the late actor Heath Ledger — accessorized with silver bangle bracelets
The actress showed off her flowing dress
She wore pink nail polish
The two looked very much in love
Character Inspiration and Show Production
Molly’s character in “Dying For Sex” is inspired by Nikki Boyer, played by Jenny Slate, who encouraged life-altering changes. Nikki Boyer shared with The New York Post in 2020 that Molly’s “lifelong dream was to write a book and be a published author,” which she pursued in her final months.
Behind the Scenes Team
Meriwether and Rosenstock also serve as showrunners and executive producers alongside Headland, Katherine Pope, Boyer, Jen Sargent, Marshall Lewy, Aaron Hart, and Hernan Lopez.
Production Timeline and Williams’ Return to Acting
Production for “Dying For Sex” began several years prior and gained momentum in spring 2023, before pauses due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. The series marks Michelle’s return to acting after a break, her first project since “The Fabelmans.”
Return to FX Network
The show also signifies Williams’ return to FX, where she previously starred as Gwen Verdon in the limited series “Fosse/Verdon” (2019), further cementing her relationship with the network.
Creative Scenes and Character Portrayal
For a particular scene in a hotel involving self-pleasure, Michelle innovatively developed six distinct ways for her character to reach climax, highlighting her dedication to authentic character portrayal.
The star held hands with pal Busy Philipps, 45, as she showed off her backless dress
Busy wowed in a black mini dress
She posed with co-stars Rob Delaney, Jay Duplass and Jenny Slate, as well as creators Elizabeth Meriwether, Kim Rosenstock
Humorous Take on Character Scenes
Michelle humorously added about portraying Molly, “I just kept joking, like, ‘Just so you know, this is how Molly comes, not Michelle. This is not my come face.'” This lighthearted approach demonstrates her commitment to distinguishing between her personal and professional self.
Personal Growth Through Role
She reflected that the show “definitely opened my eyes in a way that was also like, ‘God, I’m such a dummy for not having realized this stuff sooner!'” indicating personal insights gained from the role.
Busy Philipps on Close Friendship
Amidst the press tour for Michelle’s new show, her close friend Busy Philipps shared rare comments about their enduring friendship, including “moments” they thought they “might not recover from,” showcasing the depth of their bond.
Decades-Long Friendship
Their friendship began in the 1990s on the set of the teen drama series “Dawson’s Creek,” quickly solidifying into a close bond. Their shared history forms a strong foundation for their relationship.
For a hotel masturbation scene, Michelle had to get creative, coming up with six different ways to climax
Dying For Sex can be streamed on Hulu via FX in the US and on Disney+ internationally beginning Friday
Deep Understanding and Shared Experiences
Philipps told Page Six on Saturday, “We just know each other and get each other in such a deep, fundamental way at this point.” This profound understanding is a hallmark of their long-lasting friendship.
Value of Enduring Friendship
She elaborated that both she and Williams have navigated “so many different moments in each other’s lives,” ranging from “wonderful ones” to moments they believed they “might never, ever recover from,” highlighting the resilience of their friendship.
Blessings of True Friendship
Busy concluded, “When you have a friend like that, you’re blessed. That’s all you can really ever hope for in this life,” emphasizing the invaluable nature of true friendship.