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Michelle Wiliams Denying Her Anger

by celebuzz on Jun. 26, 2008 08:10 AM / 7 Comments

Michelle Williams is denying that she is boycotting the premiere of her deceased ex's last film due to a reported dispute over Heath's will.

Williams was allegedly planning on clicking "no" on the Evite to the Dark Night premiere because Heath Ledger's family is attending. Williams was reportedly miffed because her daughter with Heath, Matilda, had not yet seen any proceeds from his estate.

"The presumption that Michelle ever intended to attend the Dark Knight premiere is unfounded, but to say she is 'boycotting' due to a rift with Heath's family is absurd," rep Mara Buxbaum said in a statement.

"It is time to allow this family to go about their lives without this continued scrutiny and speculation," she added.

It sounds like Michelle is going to be a no-show but just wants to cover her PR bases.

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“Michelle Williams will reportedly boycott the official premiere of deceased babydaddy Heath Ledger's last film, The Dark Knight, on July 14. Heath's family is expected to be present for some sort of tribute to the fallen star, but Williams is said to be so upset over the handling of Heath's estate that she's staying in that night.

Heath, who died of acute intoxication this past January, left a will that named his family as the beneficiaries of his estate. This will was created prior to the birth of his daughter with Williams, Matilda.

Matilda is now supposed to be recognized (I guess on the honor system?) as the primary beneficiary of Heath's estate. Heath didn't have much on paper, but there is a house in Los Angeles and a reported back-end deal on The Dark Knight which could supposedly result in millions.

This cash would supposedly reside in a trust for Matilda for when she comes of age. But Michelle is said to be afraid that there will be nothing left for her daughter when Heath's Aussie clan gets through with it. Heath's dad Kim has been accused in the past of mismanaging his own father's estate and losing millions.

Does this kind of thing ALWAYS have to happen when a famous person dies?”

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“Remember when Heath Ledger died and his family said, "Oh yeah, don't worry. We'll take care of his kid"? Bullish shit. Turns out Michelle Williams hasn't seen a dime for daughter Matilda and is well aware that Heath's dad Kim botched the handling of his own father's estate. As an act of protest, she will not attend the premiere of The Dark Knight, according to Page Six:

An insider said, "Michelle is furious with Heath's family and threatening to boycott the premiere. Matilda is supposed to be the beneficiary of the will, but Michelle has seen nothing from them. Heath didn't have much in cash, but there was a big house in LA and a back-end deal for 'Dark Knight' [that] could reap millions."

Great. Only movie I'm looking forward to all summer and these Jokers (Jesus of comedy, people. That's me.) have to use it to publicize their money problems. Unless this is some sort of crazy viral marketing. Of course! I bet if I click on Michelle Williams eye I'll see a sweet clip of Batman punching someone. Excuse me - Taxi! New York City! But first let's stop at Staples. I need a wireless mouse that says "Jam me in the cornea of one of those Dawson kids" but also "smooth ergonomic design."”

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mcdreamyisme 1 yr 5 mos ago
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yeah... i thought she was too classy to do something like that
moneymakestheworldgoaround 1 yr 5 mos ago
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it's always the financial dispute that gets in the way of more important issues such as family
hwoodgrrl 1 yr 5 mos ago
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So sad. Leave her alone! :(
falloutgirl 1 yr 5 mos ago
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I can't wait to see the movie.
imjustbeingkylie 1 yr 5 mos ago
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I dont believe she wouldn't attend because of something like that.
sharkbait 1 yr 5 mos ago
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the estate must be huge!
powdergirl 1 yr 2 mos ago
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this little girl is remarkable... she's like a little mini Heath doll.