Heath Ledger’s daughter Matilda, 19, is the spitting image of her late actor father while out and about in New York City

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Matilda Ledger certainly takes after her father Heath Ledger.

As I strolled through the bustling streets of New York City on Thursday, I found myself often catching glimpses of my father’s striking likeness reflected in the youthful visage before me. Though it’s been over a decade since he left us in 2008, his enduring legacy and captivating charm continue to shine brightly through his daughter, a shining testament to their unbreakable bond.

Matilda, wearing a casual outfit consisting of a denim skirt and a black tank top, embarked on a shopping excursion alone.

She carried a handbag over her shoulder and accessorised her look with a pair of red shoes.

She was seen riding a bike through the city before visiting a local clothing shop and nearby cafe.

The youngster bears a strong resemblance to the late Australian actor and shows numerous common characteristics, suggesting that he has taken after his father in terms of appearance.

On the tragic 22nd of January, 2008, Matilda’s father, Heath, passed away in an apartment within New York City, following a fatal overdose that occurred due to prolonged physical and emotional strain.

Actor Heath Ledger passed away at age 28, following a lethal combination of drugs, leaving behind his two-year-old daughter as an orphan.

Michelle Williams, her mother, chose to bring up Matilda, whom she had a relationship with Heath from 2004 to 2007 (they met on the set of Brokeback Mountain), in an environment that kept her away from the limelight.

After the passing of Heath, the actor who starred in Blue Valentine decided to take a break from acting and relocated to upstate New York with Matilda.

Previously, she stated that the decision was motivated by her aim to create a stable and peaceful household for her daughter.

In June 2016, she shared with the New York Post that due to unbearable living conditions, we decided to relocate from Brooklyn and lived in the countryside for six years instead.

Later on, Michelle chose to go back to New York City and purchased a house in Brooklyn, which was her previous residence prior to relocating.

Prior to their separation, Michelle and Heath co-owned a luxurious townhouse worth $3.6 million located in the quaint neighborhood of Boerum Hill, which is nestled within the northwestern part of the borough.

In a 2012 interview with GQ, Michelle (who is currently married to theatre director Thomas Kail) expressed her desire to provide Matilda, her child, with siblings.

She expressed a strong desire and expectation that Matilda would grow up with siblings around her own age. It was something she deeply wished for Matilda. However, she found it challenging to bring about this scenario.

Since she is now six years old, it’s no longer an option. Something that was causing me to feel frustrated has been taken away. It seems that for some reason, that isn’t in our fate or the direction we are headed.

Eight years after, she discovered her joyful conclusion with Thomas, whom she wedded in the year 2020. In the same year, they were blessed with a son, and another child came along in 2022.

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2025-09-03 08:49