Michelle Williams - ‘I Never Gave up On Love'

Marriage And An Exciting Career Shift Mean This A-lister Is Embracing A Whole New Chapter In Life

- Melissa Field

She’s not like a precious f---ing flower that’s going to get crushed. She’s one of the toughest bitches around,’ says Michelle Williams’ BFF Busy Philipps, who knows the star better than anyone. But for too long, Michelle has been seen as a tragic heroine, especially when she was left to raise daughter Matilda alone following the death of her ex-partner Heath Ledger in 2008.

The fact that the 38-year-old sticks to critically acclaimed art-house films – think Brokeback Mountain and Manchester By the Sea – and fiercely guards her privacy has also contributed to the myth that she’s fragile. But Busy’s not having it – and now Michelle is becoming more visible, both professionally and personally. ‘I like a challenge,’ she admits. ‘One of those challenges has been stepping into a bigger world.’