Michelle Williams - - Biography
Michelle Williams First Came to Stardom as a Star of Teen Drama 'Dawson's Creek.' She Rose to Critical Acclaim with Her Oscar-Nominated Performances in...
Michelle Williams first came to stardom as a star of teen drama 'Dawson's Creek.' She rose to critical acclaim with her Oscar-nominated performances in 'Brokeback Mountain,' 'Blue Valentine,' 'My Week with Marilyn' and 'Manchester by the Sea.'
Who Is Michelle Williams?
Actress Michelle Williams got her start as a teen TV idol on the show Dawson's Creek. The performer emancipated herself from her family at the age of 15 in order to advance her career in Hollywood. She went on to receive critical acclaim for her Oscar-nominated performances in Brokeback Mountain (2005), Blue Valentine (2010), My Week with Marilyn (2011) and Manchester by the Sea (2016).
Early Life and Emancipation
Michelle Williams was born on September 9, 1980 in Kalispell, Montana, to Carla and Larry Williams. The family, which included Williams' younger sister, Paige, moved to San Diego when Williams was 9. Many of her Southern California classmates were pursuing small acting jobs, such as commercials, and Williams decided that she, too, wanted to act.
She attended many schools over the years, including a Christian school, but eventually decided that earning her GED at home would be the most practical move for her acting career. With a GED, she would be able to be legally emancipated from her parents, which would make her eligible to work longer hours on set than a minor could. At age 15, Williams was emancipated. She emphasizes that the move had nothing to do with any trouble with her family: it was simply to give Williams a better shot at a career, and it soon paid off.
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